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Today I’ll be going to restaurants to buy gift certificates with my American Express cards. I have five including those issued by American Express and those just processed by American Express–and issued by Citi and Bank of America.
I registered for Small Business Saturday last week RIGHT HERE. Registration is still open today. Try to register all your AMEXes, except your prepaid cards because those won’t work. Then go to one or more small businesses with your card and make $25+ purchases. You will soon see $25 credits on your statement.
I don’t need any more stuff since I am about to move to Argentina, so I will go to restaurants to buy $25 gift certificates for later use.
This is one of the easiest and most lucrative promotions of the year, so take advantage today. And in preparation for a possible return next year, factor in some value to holding onto AMEXes through the annual fee.
Saturday’s winner of the United Club passes was YJ, who has been emailed.
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I used my five Amex cards at a small local convenience store early this morning, and quickly received 5 confirmation emails fro Amex. Each of my purchases was for two 12-packs of my favorite adult beverage. I told the clerk what was going on, and he thought it was hilarious.
OBTW, I notice that (as of noon today Central), registration for the $25 promotion appears to still be open.
Whee! I’m gonna go get some Pizza My Heart gift certificates. WIN! Thank you for sharing this info! 🙂
@Miles – haha I totally did the same thing. Now my place is stocked with adult beverages.
Saw the $25 for my direct Amex cards post today. Not sure about the Citi Amex though, hope that works too