GRC and Rate SuperMarket CashBack and GC's only available to "new" card holders?

Dec 18th, 2015 8:16 am

#1

gogoblender [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 7, 2012; 1887 posts; 579 upvotes; Montreal

Dec 18th, 2015 8:16 am

GRC and Rate SuperMarket CashBack and GC's only available to "new" card holders?

I applied for a second MBNA Platinimum plus, was approved and was waiting for the 100.00 Best Buy GC bit more than a month ago
Was aproved, but noticed a delay on getting the Gift Card this time
called them, escalated to Supe who said the offer is only for a "new" card holder... explaining that since I'd already gotten it, I can't get it again.
Thoughts? Is this true, or should I call again or email and try to get someone else?
As side note, saw that GCR has a comparable note as well...same thing for GCR?

Thanks

Dec 18th, 2015 8:52 am

#2

Cas77: Banned; May 12, 2004; 9756 posts; 4135 upvotes; Ottawa

Dec 18th, 2015 8:52 am

Must be new. I've churned the MBNA on GCRebates.ca a few times with no issue but I see that comment on their site now. Oh well I guess the wife will have to apply for the next one.

Dec 18th, 2015 9:06 am

#3

barricuda: Deal Addict; Jun 10, 2008; 1187 posts; 389 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2015 9:06 am

Looks like the GCR restriction is only for MBNA cards right? Did not see it for any of the other.

Dec 18th, 2015 11:16 am

#4

gogoblender [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 7, 2012; 1887 posts; 579 upvotes; Montreal

Dec 18th, 2015 11:16 am

barricuda wrote: ↑Looks like the GCR restriction is only for MBNA cards right? Did not see it for any of the other.

That's what I saw too:

MBNA Platinum Plus® <i>MasterCard</i>® credit card
MBNA Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card

If approved for this credit card by the issuer receive $60.00 Cash Back Rebate from GreatCanadianRebates.ca.
The credit card features and promotions are for the MBNA Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card.

• Cash Back Rebate will be paid by GCR upon credit card account approval by MBNA. Maximum one per individual.
• MBNA is not responsible or liable for any aspect of the cash back rebate offer.

• Must apply online immediately after clicking from GCR.
• Do not leave the MBNA application page before it is completed.
• If application session expires then go back to GCR to start over and click to the MBNA application page again.
• NOTE: You must reply to GCR within 3 months to report a missing rebate otherwise the rebate is void.

By applying for this credit card account through Great Canadian Rebates, you consent to the disclosure of your account approval status by MBNA to Great Canadian Rebates for the purposes of (i) fulfillment and delivery of a Great Canadian Rebates Cash Back Rebate to you upon approval of your application in connection with this offer; and (ii) fulfillment of contractual obligations between MBNA and Great Canadian Rebates in connection with this offer.

• Available to new credit cardholders only
• Cash Back available by Paypal, Amazon Gift Code or by cheque*.
• Cash Back will be paid out after minimum 45 days following confirmation from MBNA*.
• Cash Back Offer may end at any time at the discretion of GCR.
• Cash Back Offer available to GCR members only.

Dec 18th, 2015 11:18 am

#5

bubak: Deal Addict; Jul 15, 2009; 3006 posts; 2278 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2015 11:18 am

Does RFD have the same restriction?

Dec 18th, 2015 12:03 pm

#6

jerryhung: Deal Expert; Sep 19, 2004; 26360 posts; 8623 upvotes; where I belong

Dec 18th, 2015 12:03 pm

gogoblender wrote: ↑That's what I saw too:

wow, must be new as my previous churn had no issues
shoot, I hope I get it on my MBNA Alaska card, which also has this clause (applied end of Nov, don't recall if it was there)...
they better give me my $60, otherwise I'll not use GCR anymore in future...

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Dec 18th, 2015 12:58 pm

#7

McMaggot: Deal Addict; Aug 4, 2003; 2915 posts; 1456 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2015 12:58 pm

jerryhung wrote: ↑wow, must be new as my previous churn had no issues.

It is fairly recent. If you slip through the cracks its good, otherwise don't count on them to give it to you manually.

Dec 18th, 2015 1:21 pm

#8

barricuda: Deal Addict; Jun 10, 2008; 1187 posts; 389 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2015 1:21 pm

jerryhung wrote: ↑wow, must be new as my previous churn had no issues
shoot, I hope I get it on my MBNA Alaska card, which also has this clause (applied end of Nov, don't recall if it was there)...
they better give me my $60, otherwise I'll not use GCR anymore in future...

Yeah, really wanted to start collecting Alaska miles (just applied for it once), the GCR rebate was a decent compensation for the yearly fee.

I wonder if creating new GCR accounts would work or if it is based on the final CC application where they would find out that same person has already applied.

Dec 18th, 2015 1:31 pm

#9

McMaggot: Deal Addict; Aug 4, 2003; 2915 posts; 1456 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2015 1:31 pm

barricuda wrote: ↑I wonder if creating new GCR accounts would work or if it is based on the final CC application where they would find out that same person has already applied.

It is MBNA who won't pay. Creating another account will not help.

Dec 18th, 2015 2:49 pm

#10

barricuda: Deal Addict; Jun 10, 2008; 1187 posts; 389 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2015 2:49 pm

McMaggot wrote: ↑It is MBNA who won't pay. Creating another account will not help.

Darn. I wonder if other TD cards will follow suite.

How are churners pacing their Alaska applications? Every 6 months? If so, do you get the prorated yearly fee refunded?

Dec 20th, 2015 5:31 am

#11

gogoblender [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 7, 2012; 1887 posts; 579 upvotes; Montreal

Dec 20th, 2015 5:31 am

I just saw Red Flag Deals is offering cashback 85.00 for the mbna platinum plus... but that that thereis not on offer page that indicates Red Flag Deals is in charges of this pay out... do you guys think a re-application for this card could be successful as it's Red Flag in charge ?

Dec 20th, 2015 5:32 am

#12

gogoblender [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 7, 2012; 1887 posts; 579 upvotes; Montreal

Dec 20th, 2015 5:32 am

I just saw Red Flag Deals is offering cashback 85.00 for the mbna platinum plus... but that that thereis not on offer page that indicates Red Flag Deals is in charges of this pay out... do you guys think a re-application for this card could be successful as it's Red Flag in charge ?

*Conditions & Restrictions for MBNA Platinum Plus® MasterCard®
Cash Back is from RedFlagDeals.com and is credited based on card approval.
Cash will appear within your Cash Back account within 5 weeks of application
Any questions or issues should be sent via our support page.
Full terms & restrictions