Ash UK/US

I am thinking about getting an Amex card because I have very good credit and have heard it is an easy way to transfer credit rating should I ever move back to the UK.

Just wanted to pass on an offer I heard about yesterday for anyone else considering American Express, if you travel a lot the Delta SkyMiles card might be worth thinking about. They are now offering your first piece of checked luggage for free (for you and up to 9 people on your resi) however there is also a $90 per year (waived for the first year) fee for the card.

Just thought I would pass it on.

tonrob

Are you getting any sign-up bonus miles on that one? Many airline-branded cards offer enough miles for a free domestic round-trip with new applications.

GeoffM

We got 1000 BA miles on AMEX (UK issued, other way around to the OP). With BA this gives you enough mileage to get a free salt sachet with your meal.

Mind you, if we signed up to the Premium then we would have received 18,000 bonus BA Miles when you spend £3000 in the first three months, and only typically 46.0% APR.

I'm only using it in an attempt to get some sort of US credit score.

ian-mstm

I actually signed up for this deal a couple of weeks ago. I got an instant online approval with a generous credit limit. The actual card arrived in the mail a week later. I travel Delta quite a lot, so it was a good deal for me.

Ian

N1cky

I've had this card for a couple of years. The free companion seat is a total rip as you can only use it in the lowest class, and finding a flight with this class on is near impossible. 2 years running I have been unable to use it.

tonrob

Hmmm..... Mrs tonrob and I got the (U.S.) Chase BA cards each last December and have together amassed 230,000 miles in bonuses alone in our BAEC Household account. Unfortunately it always seems to be UK cardholders that get the short end of the stick...

penguinbar

I got a Delta Platinum Skymiles Card about 10 years ago. I got 25,000 when I signed up. I used it for a free flight to London a few years ago when you could go for 50,000 miles instead of 100,000.I only paid the $72 tax charge. It also comes with a free companion ticket. I have brought both friends and my husband to Florida with me with the companion ticket. This year my ticket there will be $237 and hubby's will cost only the $20 tax fee. They also have a pay with miles program that has no blackout dates that I have used as well. And now the no checked luggage fee. The fee for the Platinum is now $150 but worth it if you use the companion ticket.

Jerseygirl

I have a Costco AMEX card...no air miles but I usually get a 4 figure refund every year.

fsm

I have a clear amex card, that cost me nothing and I get $25 gift card every time I spend $2500 and various other perks.