Does anyone Know What is “Membership Rewards First”? Did Anyone Else Get a Letter?
Nov 3, 2006, 10:07 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO Gold; SPG Gold***; AvisFirst;
Posts: 3,970
Anyone know what "Membership Rewards First" is?
In my statement (plat) dated 11/2/06:
No other details at all.
Membership Rewards
Effective April 15, 2007, your Membership Rewards program account will be upgraded to a Membership Rewards FirstSM program account.
Accordingly, your Card(s) will be enrolled in the Membership Rewards First program and will no longer be eligible for enrollment in the
Membership Rewards program. Enrollment in the Membership Rewards First program is a complimentary benefit of the Platinum Card ,
Ameriprise Platinum Card, Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services Card, Fidelity American Express Platinum Card, Centurion Card, Business
Platinum Card, Business Centurion Card or Corporate Platinum Card account. The number of points you have accrued in your program
account will be unaffected by this change.
Effective April 15, 2007, your Membership Rewards program account will be upgraded to a Membership Rewards FirstSM program account.
Accordingly, your Card(s) will be enrolled in the Membership Rewards First program and will no longer be eligible for enrollment in the
Membership Rewards program. Enrollment in the Membership Rewards First program is a complimentary benefit of the Platinum Card ,
Ameriprise Platinum Card, Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services Card, Fidelity American Express Platinum Card, Centurion Card, Business
Platinum Card, Business Centurion Card or Corporate Platinum Card account. The number of points you have accrued in your program
account will be unaffected by this change.
Nov 3, 2006, 11:13 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Amex Biz Cent, Marriott LTP, Avis PC, Hilton Owners Diamond, AS MVP
Posts: 3,380
Originally Posted by mbreuer
In my statement (plat) dated 11/2/06:
No other details at all.
No other details at all.
Interesting...I have been looking through Amex's website for a little bit and I cannot seem to find any mention of this anywhere. I checked the MR T&C and a few site searches. Maybe a "premium" redemption program where we get more for our points instead of .01/point? Sure would be nice if they offered $25 gift cards for 2000 points instead of 2500
Nov 3, 2006, 12:04 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AMEX Plat, FPC Plat, SPG Gold, NW Silver
Posts: 261
Originally Posted by brosnan6
Interesting...I have been looking through Amex's website for a little bit and I cannot seem to find any mention of this anywhere. I checked the MR T&C and a few site searches. Maybe a "premium" redemption program where we get more for our points instead of .01/point? Sure would be nice if they offered $25 gift cards for 2000 points instead of 2500
Nov 3, 2006, 1:22 pm
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
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Enrollment in the Membership Rewards First program is a complimentary benefit of the Platinum Card , Ameriprise Platinum Card, Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services Card, Fidelity American Express Platinum Card, Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Centurion Card or Corporate Platinum Card account.
Nov 3, 2006, 1:36 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: BOS
Programs: CO Silver; DL FO; SPG Gold; HH Gold
Posts: 880
Hmm, so it sounds like all your cards become Membership Rewards First cards, just like having a regular MR card linked with MR Options cards that then act as regular MR.
I wonder what happens with a Gold Rewards Plus if linked to a Membership Rewards First account.
I wonder what happens with a Gold Rewards Plus if linked to a Membership Rewards First account.
Nov 3, 2006, 2:03 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: BOS
Programs: CO Silver; DL FO; SPG Gold; HH Gold
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Originally Posted by a2663171
Sounds like good news...
But one should wonder why they eliminated the MR Options program and consolidated MR if they were planning this...
But one should wonder why they eliminated the MR Options program and consolidated MR if they were planning this...
Nov 4, 2006, 4:08 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: DL-Plat, CO-Gold, US-Plat, SPG-Platinum
Posts: 17
http://www.membershiprewards.com/cat...e-ef80be63d18a
instead of buying 100 gift cards to the gap, you can now wisely spend your points on $1000.00 gift cards from EOS airlines and get the pleasure of flying into London-Stansead or pay 9,150,000 points for a 1 yr lease for a lamborghini.
What will they think of next?!?
instead of buying 100 gift cards to the gap, you can now wisely spend your points on $1000.00 gift cards from EOS airlines and get the pleasure of flying into London-Stansead or pay 9,150,000 points for a 1 yr lease for a lamborghini. What will they think of next?!?
Nov 4, 2006, 7:19 am
#9
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: FLL
Programs: UA: 1K MM, Marriott Ambassador, Platinum IHG. Diamond: Hilton. Silver: Delta & Hyatt
Posts: 1,366
I have the same thing on my platinum statement. Maybe they are going to relaunch this troubled and extremely devalued program for their best members. One can only hope. 
-UFFA
-UFFA
Nov 4, 2006, 7:56 am
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO Gold; SPG Gold***; AvisFirst;
Posts: 3,970
Response from Amex
I emailed & asked what this was about. Here is the response I received:
Dear ...:
Thank you for your recent inquiry about the Membership Rewards program.
Please be advised the Membership Rewards program on the Platinum & Centurion Charge will be enhanced early next year. The program name will be changed to Membership Rewards First.
• The Membership Rewards First program offers a wide variety of exciting premium rewards and experiences – and it is especially designed to provide greater travel redemption flexibility and exclusive access to premium rewards and experiences.
o We offer several options for redeeming for travel, including Pay with Points, Point Transfer and Travel Certificates.
o You will also gain exclusive access to the First Collection, our new set of luxury redemption partners.
o And - as a member of Membership Rewards First, you can earn triple points at the Bonus Points Mall (effective with the program launch 2007)
o And you will have access to a dedicated 1-800 number when the new program launches.
 Eligible Platinum and Centurion Charge Card products.
[deleted boiler-plate stuff & signature]
Thank you for your recent inquiry about the Membership Rewards program.
Please be advised the Membership Rewards program on the Platinum & Centurion Charge will be enhanced early next year. The program name will be changed to Membership Rewards First.
• The Membership Rewards First program offers a wide variety of exciting premium rewards and experiences – and it is especially designed to provide greater travel redemption flexibility and exclusive access to premium rewards and experiences.
o We offer several options for redeeming for travel, including Pay with Points, Point Transfer and Travel Certificates.
o You will also gain exclusive access to the First Collection, our new set of luxury redemption partners.
o And - as a member of Membership Rewards First, you can earn triple points at the Bonus Points Mall (effective with the program launch 2007)
o And you will have access to a dedicated 1-800 number when the new program launches.
 Eligible Platinum and Centurion Charge Card products.
[deleted boiler-plate stuff & signature]
Nov 4, 2006, 10:46 am
#12
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: BOS
Programs: CO Silver; DL FO; SPG Gold; HH Gold
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o We offer several options for redeeming for travel, including Pay with Points, Point Transfer and Travel Certificates.
o You will also gain exclusive access to the First Collection, our new set of luxury redemption partners.
o And - as a member of Membership Rewards First, you can earn triple points at the Bonus Points Mall (effective with the program launch 2007)
o And - as a member of Membership Rewards First, you can earn triple points at the Bonus Points Mall (effective with the program launch 2007)
o And you will have access to a dedicated 1-800 number when the new program launches.
Nov 4, 2006, 12:09 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Amex Biz Cent, Marriott LTP, Avis PC, Hilton Owners Diamond, AS MVP
Posts: 3,380
Wow....and I thought *I* had a lot of points sitting around...
I don't have quite the 93 MILLION points to redeem for the Chopard 18K white gold and diamond watch http://www.membershiprewards.com/cat...4eb9&aid=62950
And I thought the trip into space was expensive at 25 million points (IIRC).
I don't have quite the 93 MILLION points to redeem for the Chopard 18K white gold and diamond watch http://www.membershiprewards.com/cat...4eb9&aid=62950
And I thought the trip into space was expensive at 25 million points (IIRC).
Nov 4, 2006, 12:11 pm
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
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the EOS redemption option is an incredible value. its available now.
EOS tix are indeed unrestricted.
$6850 - 85000 - save $6850
2x $500 RT certs - 90000 + $1000 - save a whopping $12700
hopefully this is where theyll add the SQ transfers, and maybe more
and while we may not see the point in having a watch the cost of a car or house on our wrist, im sure many centurion holders do
EOS tix are indeed unrestricted.
$6850 - 85000 - save $6850
2x $500 RT certs - 90000 + $1000 - save a whopping $12700
hopefully this is where theyll add the SQ transfers, and maybe more
and while we may not see the point in having a watch the cost of a car or house on our wrist, im sure many centurion holders do
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Nov 4, 2006 at 12:25 pm
Nov 4, 2006, 1:03 pm
#15
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Programs: V-Flyer Black
Posts: 329
Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
the EOS redemption option is an incredible value. its available now.
EOS tix are indeed unrestricted.
$6850 - 85000 - save $6850
2x $500 RT certs - 90000 + $1000 - save a whopping $12700
EOS tix are indeed unrestricted.
$6850 - 85000 - save $6850
2x $500 RT certs - 90000 + $1000 - save a whopping $12700
For 45,000 MR points you can get a voucher that allows you to buy an EOS round-trip/return ticket for $500.00 plus taxes?
Are there any blackout dates?
If I understand correctly that is a great deal and MAY respond to the upgrade offers I get.
hopefully this is where theyll add the SQ transfers, and maybe more
I wonder what happens to my current MR balance if I upgrade my card to Plat. and join the MR First program?