Amex GCs fee free through the end of February. Use promo code DEC14UC
Fee free AGCs
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MarcusBWI
Level 2 Member
As I understand it, AmEx won't pay out to a portal if you use a discount code. But this is still a good approach to get cheap miles or cash back, or fulfill a signup bonus.
If they're personalized, just use them instead of your CC in regular MS purchases (e.g., VGC/MCGC)
I think s/he meant at the register, not online.
MickiSue
Level 2 Member
If hizzer was talking about loading Amex GCs (which is what I gleaned), then at the register you can't use gift cards to load Redbird. Cashiers are required to ask to see the card you are using to load, and their on-screen instructions tell them not to take GCs for loading.
MickiSue
Level 2 Member
But if you buy them through a portal, the cost of the GC is much less than the cutback. Even at 1%, it's better than free.
That is generally taken to mean loading with Target GCs is not allowed. Tons of people are able to load their AFTs and Rebirds with AGCs. I haven't done it myself only because my Target is a grocery store per Visa.
Jeff C
Level 2 Member
I'm almost 100% certain the screen on the Target register says "Store" or "Target" GC not allowed for Redcard load - I've been loading AGC for a few weeks now without issue.
SeanPIT
Level 2 Member
I've seen the same message. And I've loaded GCs before. Only once was I denied, and I just avoid that specific CSR.
rhinodh
Level 2 Member
Yes, the message on the screen does say Target or store gift cards can't be used, not just gift cards. I just loaded AGC to Redbird yesterday. I preemptively tell the cashier the last 4 digits of the card as soon as I signed on the pad to reduce the chance that they ask to see the card.
It helps, too, that they know me at the store now and know exactly what I'm doing, so they aren't suspicious of me.
It helps, too, that they know me at the store now and know exactly what I'm doing, so they aren't suspicious of me.
MilesJunkie
Level 1.66 Member
Portals are nice with Arrival+ or Fidelity since it'll usually add up to 4%+ combined cash back and then loading into RedBird but if CVS/Wags has them for no fee, then OBC at 5% is certainly better to get AGCs there for RedBird.
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tobyrocks
Level 2 Member
They work for AFT if you go that route.Thanks for the answers everyone! It seems Target is the way everyone is unloading these AMEXes. Too bad I don't have access to a RedBird
MilesJunkie
Level 1.66 Member
Yep, AFT is good too. ~1% overall fees and ATM cash hassles vs no fees and easy bill pay with RedBird.
tobyrocks
Level 2 Member
I've got the no fees and easy bill pay with Serve. Thankfully we all have options that fit our lifestyles!