Here's what I offer starting 1st Jan 2024 for applying thru my Amex Referral Link. ๐
Access to an Exclusive Airmiles & Hotel Loyalty Focussed Telegram group built over the past one year with a limited set of people.
No Trading, No Spamming, No levels / sub-groups! Just a
With just 10 Days for American Express Credit Card Referral Program Quota to be reset, there is going to be a barrage of offers coming from a lot of people.
Who all are planning to put up offers & what are you offering to others to use your referral link? ๐คช
Payment from CRED to HDFC was not instant this time. Took T+2 days for credit to reflect.
CRED definitely has made some changes to their payment system.
I guess I will move to Direct Payments from Bank accounts as I dont want to be a scapegoat of experimentation.
(1/n) Almost Everybody knows about HDFC Smartbuy portal & how rewarding Infinia & DCB are via Smartbuy
Yet, many people think that higher rewards on SB are limited to Flights & Hotel Bookings
Lets look at Instant Vouchers - which gets upto 16.6% on many everyday spends
(1/n) Here's a list of 10 Countries that you can travel to within the following parameters:
- ~2 Lac Magnus / Reserve ER Points
- 5N Hotel Stay
- ~โน50K Out of Pocket
- Easy to obtain Visa
Topic is subjective & Ease of Visa may differ individually. Own research recommended
(1/n) One of my life's aspect that has a huge impact on me in my personal life happened exactly 4 Years ago on this day. Narrating it as per the timeline in which it happened.
I am hoping this inspires a few to go down this path.
(1/n) Compiling a ๐งต of 2021's threads created regarding Credit Cards &
#Airmiles
& Hotel Loyalty topic.
This whole world is very dynamic in nature, hence, the data / T&Cs / Value may have changed a little, however, the intent to understand the subject.
#IndianMilesGuide
Over the weekend, I finally purchased my house.......from the bank! ๐
Turning a Major chapter in the coming weeks heading into the 40s and going in debt-free was something I had been focussing on for a while.
Looking back - Almost each major chapter (A Decade) of life had a
Just over a year ago, I hit the 1000 followers mark which was a dream in itself.
Someone mentioned 10K by the end of 2022 & I laughed it off saying even hitting the 5K mark would be something exceptional for me.
๐ Thank You all for pushing me up to this Magical Point! Grateful
All about Credit Card to
#Airmiles
Conversion and Booking Redemption Tickets:
Over 100 Frequent Flyer (FF) Programs globally. Some with direct access to convert credit card reward points & some Indirectly via the likes of
@MarriottBonvoy
.
Long ๐งต Alert
#indianmilesguide
1. How Axis Credit Cards
#Airmiles
partners has brought the world near to you!
Here's an image explaining the possible Airlines bookings thru each major Frequent Flyer Program
โ ๏ธ - Indicates part of that alliance & all airlines in that alliance are bookable thru that FFP
The Pinnacle of American Express
Disclaimer - Not Mine ๐ (A Relative of someone in known circle got this Invitation)
What caught my attention is the no non-sense approach by Amex at the start. 'Itna paisa hoga - Manjoor hai to bolo, fir aage batata hun' ๐คฃ
Axis Reserve ne dil khush kar diya ๐๐
BMW 5 Series
Mercedes S Class
BMW 7 Series
Shauk poore karva diye!
Brings me back to the old saying - Use Credit Card wisely & you will have some of your aspirations fulfilled without breaking a sweat.
Less than 7 Months into Axis Credit Cards - 4.17 Lac ER Points Credited & 1.8 Lac awaited.
Forget Airmiles! Thats โน1.2 Lacs worth Gift Vouchers @ Base Reward rate of 1 ER = 0.2 Re.
If this hasnt convinced high-spenders about moving ahead of LTF Cards, nothing will.
Started talking about Credit Cards, Airmiles & Hotel Loyalty with just 50 followers back in January 2021 not thinking what lies ahead. And today its touched 20,000! Its been an Amazing Time here on X & an Amazing ride!
Thank You All! ๐โค๏ธ๐
Every
#CCgeek
agreed to call it the '5 Paise' waala meetup. ๐
Thanks all for coming ๐๐! Sunday spent very well. Like to call it organised Chaos!
Impossible to tag everybody here!
(1/n) Membership Rewards Points of
#Amex
Cards are one of the most versatile Reward Points globally.
So here's a ๐งต on the various possible uses of
@AmexIndia
Membership Rewards Points
Understanding the options is key to getting awesome reward rates.
#IndianMilesGuide
Here's a bundle of X-Mas & New Year Gift up for Grabs for 5 People!
- Airmiles Session
- Access to Telegram Group
- โน2000 worth Vouchers (As u like)
Winners Announcement - 1st Jan 23
Comment ur biggest Reward Points redemption goal, hit that like & Retweet Button!
Thats how Credit Card Companies make money and can afford giving higher rewards.
You (Including me) enjoy Credit Card Rewards coming off of someone else's bad financial decisions ๐.
Thats the ugly truth of Credit Card Rewards.
Finally a card that can sits perfectly between Amex Platinum Charge Card and Prestige / Infinia / Magnus.
Lot of money spent by Axis on packaging. Reduce some & spend on Burgundy support training, will be useful in the long run. ๐
(1/n) Finally, after 2+ years of Covid & a lot of studying of
#Airmiles
during this, I got to do my 1st redemption business class flight.
HDFC Infinia RP ->
#Krisflyer
Miles
The result was this. I must say I was jumping in excitement like a baby. Dont let the image fool you! ๐คฃ
I personally know 3-4 people who have claimed bogus deductions thru some CAs to get Tax refunds to the tune of โน1-1.5 Lacs.
Certain CAs charge 10% of the refund amount as fee and get this done.
It was only a matter of time that the bubble would burst!
Magnus Burgundy waalon - How's the Josh?
Less than 6 months into giving major banking business to Axis Bank, they gave such a gift to their Premium Customers.
Happy that I did not move my Banking from HDFC to Axis. Only a matter a time before Axis Cards are closed down.
At least get the name of the Card right man! ๐คฆ
Its Axis Vistara Infinite!
As such that whole thread was a piece of ๐ฉ, this just further reduces his credibility.
5. Free air tickets: Credit cards like Axis Vistara Infinia Card gives you a free business class ticket which might cost atleast 15k every year.
Lost card liability protection is of up to 3 Lakhs as well.
With Amazon Pay GV limits increased, between Magnus & Infinia, u can purchase upto 40K Worth Vouchers / Month ๐ซก
Electricity
Mobile Bills / Recharges
DTH
Insurance Premiums
Fuel
Groceries
Cab
Gold
These spends can earn 13-15% reward rate ๐๐, higher for some items thru Amazon
If you have an HDFC Infinia and no plans to get Axis Burgundy Account, you dont need to get on the Axis Magnus Circus.
Just get the Axis Atlas + Amex Plat. Travel - You will earn a higher reward rate with a much simpler approach!
Agree! 2 weeks back wife needed a emergency surgery for severe Ankle Fracture.
Hospital wanted to take mediclaim approvals to start formalities / tests for Surgery. Swiped Credit Card for a 6-figure deposit & asked hospital to not wait for mediclaim approval process.
Admitted
The real value of Credit card is when you are at the Hospital at night 1am , there is a medical emergency and you have to pay a significant amount of money.
.
Experienced it last week , thanked god and also prayed that this situation never comes to anyone.
.
.
#ccgeek
#ccgeeks
If u are ever in the dilemma to choose One-Way Economy & One-Way Biz Class Flights, chose Eco flights for the onward journey.
Excitement of vacation drowns the discomfort of flying economy & Biz Class on the return leg puts a nice luxurious closer to the vacation.
HDFC Infinia - 203K Points
Axis Magnus / Reserve - 311K Points
Taxes - โน9,8xx
Flights - First + Biz Class Combination
Hotel - 5 Nights (Luxury Hotel)
No. Of Persons - 2
Price on day of Booking - 9.75 Lacs
Worked out a list of 10 countries which can be done in less than 2 Lacs Magnus / Reserve ER Points or 80K Edgemiles & less than โน50K spends for a couple.
Thinking about how many RTs & Likes should I ask for before sharing those ๐ค!
Less 2 Lacs Magnus / Reserve ER Points or 80K Edgemiles are good enough for multiple destinations for
- Two Economy Return Tickets
- 5 Nights in Mid-range Luxury Hotel
- Wide open availability 6-8 weeks out
Thats how lucrative things are with Credit Card Reward Points today.
Great Opportunity for
@AmexIndia
to push sales / Usage of Platinum Travel by adding a new Milestone
Rs. 8 Lacs Spends in a Year - 40,000 Bonus MR Points
#ccgeek
(1/n) Back from an Amazing trip to Mauritius using HDFC Infinia & Axis Magnus / Reserve reward points
Redemption Details ๐
Flights - 132,000 CV Points + โน22,818
One of the countries that recent thread about 10 Countries for less than 2 Lac Points
(1/n) Here's a list of 10 Countries that you can travel to within the following parameters:
- ~2 Lac Magnus / Reserve ER Points
- 5N Hotel Stay
- ~โน50K Out of Pocket
- Easy to obtain Visa
Topic is subjective & Ease of Visa may differ individually. Own research recommended
If u wanna see how uncivilised literate people are, go near a school during dropoff / pickup timings of the school.
Bigger the school, more uncivilised the parents dropping off / picking up the kids.
The assumption is that the parents are literate! ๐๐
@Full_Meals
Almost every decently upper Middle Class Person spends on all of these categories.
The only difference - People who are financially disciplined combined with the knowledge of Credit Card Rewards ensure such luxuries almost for free.
Looks like Croma Gift Vocuhers limit on HDFC Gyftr has been increased from โน20,000 to โน50,000
Thats a huge relief! We no longer need to plan our big purchases.
Sweet 16.6% reward rate when using the HDFC Infinia & 10% Reward Rate on Diners Club Black Cards
The Show-Off Benefit of Axis Reserve!
And the corresponding value I would tag it. Maybe a couple of hundred bucks extra given that the driver was at the doorstep 15 mins before the requested time. It saved me the hassle of finding a cab.
Daughter was sad that there was no Screen to Watch Cartoons & Pasta to Eat on the Indigo Flight today.
This is what one single trip in
@SingaporeAir
Business Class does ๐คฆ!
Magnus Burgundy's Criteria is โน3 Lacs Net Salary Credit in an Axis Bank account for 3 Months.
Just Saying! ๐
*HDFC Infinia's new criteria has every relation with this post!
My mother decided to get a Bachelor's degree after retirement & completed B.A at the age of 63 last year.
She took admission for M.A this year.
She also gave the MH State LLB CET last year & secured admission in LLB at the age of 64.
Whats stopping u from trying something new?
@ravihanda
Read thru a lot of comments. My two cents on Couple of observations on repititive comments:
1. Indians dont want to pay for knowledge - The Genuinely interested do.
2. Price Point - The Price point kept felt like a joke. Even if its a trial, u either do it for free completely
1. Plan & Book in advance with Credit Card Rewards recipe never disappoints
The latest bookings on CC Rewards:
Ingredients:
Magnus / Reserve - 464,375 EdgeRewards
Atlas - 35,700 Edge Miles
Amex - 207,615 MR points
HDFC Infinia - 32,600 Points
Taxes - โฌ656 + $133 (~โน70K)
More than a competition between Axis & HDFC Bank Credit Cards, these developments in Airmiles & Hotel Loyalty Partners additions by both banks should be seen as a big WIN for consumers like us.
It means that banks are now taking Credit Cards Business seriously! ๐ช
Stayed 9 Nights in 3 different Novotels & 3 Nights in a Westin in Spain. Difference between 4* & 5* properties is stark.
Marriott Bonvoy is leagues ahead of Accor ALL.
Going ahead Accor for simple Bed & Breakfast stays & Marriott Bonvoy for Luxury redemptions.
#CCGeeks
(1/n) With addition of
@AxisBank
#creditcards
as a Transfer Partner option of
@SingaporeAir
#KrisFlyer
Program, KrisFlyer Program becomes quite lucrative given maximum transfer partners.
Lets look at what makes this Program good for Airmiles beginners in India!
Long ๐งต Alert
(1/n) Here's a guide on how to convert your HDFC Regalia, DCB & Infinia Points to Airmiles.
While flights & hotel booking redemptions are done via Smartbuy, this conversion has to be done thru Netbanking.
Amazing Meet today!
3 hours of continous Credit Cards,
#Airmiles
& Hotel Loyalty Programs discussions.
Joy of meeting people from social media with whom u interact regularly hits differently.
What a shake up of Credit Cards in wallet it has been!
Primary Card - Axis Magnus
Backup Card - HDFC Infinia
18th of the month & not yet completed 4 x โน1500 of MRCC & 6 x โน1000 of Gold Charge
SCB Ultimate & Plat. Charge became useless. No point talking about YFE, HSBC & APay
What a Year 2022 has been!
Finally after 4-5 years of different social media platforms, the reach went exponential. Amount of interactions have been crazy (Spaces, DMs, Phone Calls, Airmiles Sessions)
Thank You Everybody for helping in this Journey! ๐
#HappyNewYear
2023
(1/n) For all those new Axis Magnus Cardholders getting loads of Bonus points & now thinking on how to learn about Airmiles:
Here's a Video conversation on Basics of Airmiles:
What an Amazing Experience!
@F1NightRace
The engine roar gives an Adrenaline rush & of course, finally Ferrari getting a Win!
Every Rupee, Airmile, Accor or Credit Card Point spent was worth it ๐๐
#SingaporeGP
Use ur Credit Card Reward Points to book flights to International Destinations & buy
#coldplaytickets
for Concert in that city. Would be a much better experience than trying to find yourself tickets from resellers here.
The frenzy I saw today across all Whatsapp groups for the
Took plunge in Axis Cards in late August when the Airmiles Partners were announced. First Transaction on 2nd Sep.
4 Months later, enough points for 3 J Tickets to pretty much any part of the globe.
P.S. - This includes 50K ER Points of Reserve Sign-up
#CreditCards
One of my Life's Simple Therapies - Solo Driving
And Honda City (Which is also my first ever car) has been a great companion. Touched the 100K Kms mark last evening in 9 & Half Years.
Some here might know me from TeamBHP Credit Card Thread too but I do have a Passion for
New Month, New Targets ๐
On a Serious Note - Please, please, please dont go overboard in meeting the credit card spend targets. Paise aapko hi bharne hai baadme ๐
People who have been following me for a while would already know what it costs to book SQ First Class from India to Singapore
But reposting for knowledge of others.
Here's what you need ๐, to book yourself this First Class Experience!
Quick plan for August month Magnus 1 Lac Milestone if you are planning to continue ur Magnus:
Amazon Vouchers - โน20K
Amazon Shopping Vouchers - โน10K
NPS + Advance Tax- โน70K
~15% Reward rate overall. Still a great reward rate!
Went to a Restaurant that did not have discount on any app. Not even the option of paying thru Dineout or Zomato or EazyDiner for Credit Card specific discounts.
And the restaurant was full with people waiting to get a table.
Will the CC Enthusiasts community accept me? ๐ฐ
Many people are already aware of the reward rates via HDFC Smartbuy Reward rates. But still posting this Smartbuy Savings Calculator for everybody's reference
How many are frustrated with HDFC's Addon Credit Card OTP coming on Primary Cardholder's mobile number?
Here's how to overcome this.
Use this link to create a Static Password to use instead of OTP for online transactions by Addon Cardholders
What a waste of papers for giving schengen visa with just 6 weeks validity ๐คฆ! Add to it, โน2,235 (for 3) for courier within Mumbai! ๐คฏ
A big money making business for all parties involved.
Good Part - Its Approved. Second Schengen Visa w/o the need of an Agent
Hope it goes
1 Million Impressions & 1000+ in 4 Weeks ๐
Can no longer call these Small Milestones. These are huge.
Thank You to all 4300+ Followers!
I have had some amazing people to interact with making the time on Twitter fun & fruitful.
1. Here's some free content for those who want to learn on there own. (Since some people have a problem with Paid Consultations)
Basics of Credit Cards
Disclaimer -
@contliving
's Youtube channel ๐
Things we do for CC Rewards and Discounts
Actual Bill Amount after 10% EazyDiner Discount - โน2484
40% Coupon for Magnus / Reserve applicable for minimum bill of โน2500.
Paid โน16 extra to get โน965 discount
59X Returns in 5 mins - Beat that Equity, F&O, Crypto, NFT etc ๐๐คฃ๐คฃ
@arpit_vermaniac
Use CRED for the one thing that it is good at and what it originally was for.
Credit Card Bill Payments
Pay the Bill and Get out from the app. Thats what I do still.
After all suggestions on the last tweet, decided to stack it.
Here's the stack of my currently active cards. Given the new RBI guidelines, some of these might get auto deactivated in a year ๐
Number of Credit Cards held
In October 2022 - 10
In April 2023 - 7
Added One, closed Four.
Despite an extensive Credit Card User, focus remains to keep life simple.
Presenting the IndusInd Avios (First Airline Co-Branded Card for me)
On Visa Infinite Platform, Decent credit limit to start with.
Nice chunky Metal Card! Wallet gets even more heavier!
Opted for the Qatar Airways Variant
Impressive Packaging, comes with a Passport Holder.
Lesson 101 on Spotting Fekus / Shitposters - Compulsive Tweeting about Trending Hashtags or topics.
Take a look at his Timeline of 35K+ Tweets & you will get an idea!
Finally the day is nearing where HDFC Infinia becomes the backup card in the wallet.
Its been a great journey with the Infinia for just over 2 years
Time to shift the loyalty till the party lasts.
I have taken total of 10 (Yes, Just 10) leisure Flights prior to 2022. All Economy travel.
2022 - 8 Leisure Flights - 3 In Prem. Eco & 5 In Biz Class. None in Economy
No. This is not just about power of Credit Cards. Sorting out personal finances played a major role in this.
Most people who have taken Magnus seem to have done so without any personal spend analysis & now trying to search for avenues to hit the 1 Lac per month mark without needing to actually spend the money! ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
A decently popular Youtuber, who talks about Credit Cards, in his latest video called People taking Axis Reserve as 'Bewakoof' ๐คฆ
Whats more funnier is the previous video is on Air India Signature Card which he says is a good card considering AI Frequent Flyer Program ๐
Earning a Six-Figure Monthly income, Working in an AC Office, sleeping in AC at home, talking about credit cards on Twitter at the age of 37 is such an under-achievement in front of what this 19-year old is doing. And he even does it with a huge smile on his face. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐
Doing a Unique
#Giveaway
!
An Amex Referral bonus! ๐
I will use lucky winner's Amex referral link to apply for Platinum Travel Card.
Key Requirements:
- Need to be Following
- Like & Repost this Tweet ๐คญ
- Comment ur redemption plan of Amex MR Points
- Do not post referral
HDFC Infinia has been a king in unimaginable ways ๐!
Never thought that converting 2.5 Lac Infinia Reward Points to Krisflyer Miles in a once in a Lifetime offer in 2021 would lead to a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Status till Feb '26.
Originally, it was only KrisFlyer Gold Status
(1/n) Do You Know!
November is celebrated as International Adoption Month.
I had penned down my story on the exact same day last year.
Me & My wife decided to send a 'Thank You!' Note to every individual who helped us 5 yrs ago in the whole process.
(1/n) One of my life's aspect that has a huge impact on me in my personal life happened exactly 4 Years ago on this day. Narrating it as per the timeline in which it happened.
I am hoping this inspires a few to go down this path.
Back from an Epic trip to
#Cambodia
with my brothers from another mother; Those 3+ decade old chaddi-buddies!
Kind of friends who wont bother to follow each other on social media & heck I dont even know there Twitter Ids coz for us, each other's phone numbers are always on speed
@FI_InvestIndia
You might be good with Investing, but you clearly lack the knowledge of Credit Cards as a Product. ๐
Yes, people fall in Debt Trap due to Credit Cards, but thats a people problem.
Credit Cards can provide a lot more than just one free flight or one free hotel night.
The more I interact with Axis Burgundy Support, the more I realise that Jamtara Callers are more polished that Axis Burgundy Support ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
Exec. clearly didnt know English & I had to tell the exec. that if you not comfortable in English, I am ok talking in Hindi ๐คทโโ๏ธ.
(1/n) 2023 was probably the best year in terms of Points Earning which eventually translating to lot of Redemptions.
The list of 2023 Redemptions was quite long:
Total Points Redeemed - 322,909
Total Taxes Paid - โน36,048
Bye Bye Standard Chartered Ultimate ๐!
The 3rd oldest active card in my credit history, oldest active card being Amex MRCC and second being HDFC Infinia (From when it was Regalia)
Its Axis, HDFC & Amex Cards as the top three choices for now.
T&Cs couldnt be any more clearer IMO. Axis has definitely learnt a few things in the past one year.
35 ER per โน200 is for spends above โน150,000
TravelEdge is no longer 5X. Its 60 ER per โน200. There is a difference between both. Axis is making clear that it wont become 35 x 5
Sharing a Starbucks Experience from today:
Was ordering a Grande Pour Over when the guy behind (probably a regular at that Starbucks outlet given the Cashier new him) said:
'Never Order a Grande Pour Over. The grammage is the same between a Short and a Grande Pour Over. You are
๐จ LONG POST ALERT ๐จ
Now that the dust is settled, let me add some points from my end.
Yes, it does not make sense to give business to HDFC for ULIPs & FDs just to get the card but the same also is true for Burgundy Magnus.
BM Fee - โน35K+ (Nothing significant against the