MBNA Platinum Plus with 5% back for all gas, hot?

[clia]

They and AMEX are the only ones that can generate random one-time use CC numbers on demand. (Discover doesn't count)

This may not true. Citi offers Vitual Account Number too. Even better, you can set the limit for the purchase.

 

[Maximus96]

AMEX blue cash gives UP TO 5% on all purchases. and if you have a balance of at least $1, you get at least 2%, which is better than discover that gives UP TO 1%

 

[Aztech]

Originally posted by: Boiler
Do they give you 1% cash back on all other purchases?
I don't want the hassle of carrying a card just for purchasing gas and use my other card that gives 1% back on all purchases.

Sorry guys, I had posted this deal yesterday and then forgot to check back. Boiler, it's just 5% back on all gas purchases, no other perks. I hadn't thought about the carrying a second card thing...

Anyways, when I get home tonight, I shall post any additional info I have to answer your questions. I received this offer in the mail so I don't know about any links.

Thanks all for the contributions so far.

 

[Noirish]

Originally posted by: Krutoy

Originally posted by: orangel
Citi is better, you get 10% back the first 60 days.
I'm not sure if it's still going on, but I'll go with a more bigger company.

Make sure to read the fine print on the application you get from more bigger company=).

What do you mean?
It's still 5% after the promo period, even though you have to pump at Shell station.
1% for regular purchase.

 

[Aztech]

Ok, I guess all I have is a phone number: 1-800-437-0180. They just call the card MBNA Platinum Plus. It says "Now with a 5% gas rebate on ALL 'pay-at-the-pump' purchases".

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Aztech
Got an offer in the mail yesterday from MBNA. It's an intro 0% APR, 7.9% fixed thereafter, no annual fee card. Plus, they claim you get 5% back every time you "pay at the pump". This 5% is applied back to your credit card as a credit every month. So, how does this rate?

I just received my card today. haven't read the details yet but it sounds good.

 

[javamart]

can you guys post the code number in the pre-approval letter? Thanks.

 

[CStrikeADDICT]

there was a thread about this a long time ago.

i use the bank1 card for large purchases b/c 0% apr and cash back, which is perfect.
the AAA card is what i use for gas. some people don't like to have a separate gas card, but i like it. i like the convenience of seeing how much is going out for the car every month. i'm not a AAA member. i just have the cc.

i don't actually remember my application process too closely. it wasn't anything out of the ordinary though. i had cancelled my college mnba card before b/c it had no benefits, but it wasn't a problem doing so.

as for mbna, they're the #2 credit card issuer in the us. they do everything, and you can check out what i mean on their website. if you ever were offered a tshirt at college or a baseball game, it was most likely mbna.

in any case, i don't necessarily love mbna, but thats because i think all cc issuers are sheisty b****rds. they'll all screw me equally, so i'll take what i can get. Anyways, like someone said previously, get the AAA card to save 5% on gas. it works great, and saves me a couple dollars a week.

 

[Boiler]

Thanks Aztech for the info.
I have the Chase Freedom card that gives 3% on gas, 1% on all other purchases.
I just started using the Citibank Shell card giving 3% shell gas 1% all other purchases.

The Citibank Shell doesn't offer Virtual credit card numbers like my other Citibank Credit Cards, the online website is different from the normal Citibank CC.

Since I buy mostly Shell gas, I am going to see if Chase will offer me 5% on gas, if not, I am cutting it up.