💳 Maximising Your Amex Platinum Business Dell Credit
Welcome to Smart With Points, the podcast where we dive into the world of travelling with miles and points. I'm your host, Jack, and today we're going to talk about maximising your Amex Platinum Business Dell credit. Now, I know what you're thinking - Dell credit, isn't that just for buying computers? Well, no, it's not. Dell sells a wide range of software and electronics, and with some strategic timing and stacking of offers, you can turn this credit into significant value. So, let me share a real-world example of how I recently maximised this benefit. I needed to renew my Microsoft Office Family subscription, which was priced at ninety-five pounds ninety-nine pence on Dell's website. Here's how I stacked the available offers: I used my seventy-five pounds Amex Platinum Business Dell credit, got ten percent back through an Amex Offer, which is capped at one thousand pounds spend, earned one Avios per pound spent through the British Airways shopping portal, and got a fifty percent bonus Avios through BA's festive shopping offer. And, of course, I earned one Amex Membership Rewards point per pound spent. Now, let's break down the actual cost and rewards. The original price was ninety-five pounds ninety-nine pence, but with the Dell credit, I got seventy-five pounds off. Then, with the ten percent Amex Offer cashback, I got another nine pounds sixty pence off. So, my final cost was just eleven pounds thirty-nine pence. And what did I get for that? Well, I got my Microsoft Office subscription, plus one hundred and forty-four Avios and ninety-six Membership Rewards points. That's incredible value, especially when you consider that Membership Rewards points can be converted to Avios at a one-to-one ratio. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, 'Jack, this all sounds great, but how do I keep track of all these offers and credits?' Well, here are a few pro tips: keep an eye on the expiry of your Dell credit, it resets every six months in January and July. Check our BA Shopping Portal Avios Offers tracker for any bonus earning opportunities. Stack with Amex Offers whenever possible. Don't forget to go through the BA shopping portal for those extra Avios. And remember, you'll earn Membership Rewards points on the full transaction amount before the Dell credit is applied. Finally, if you're not in immediate need of anything, consider purchasing gift cards for future use. Just check the terms, as some retailers exclude them. The next Dell credit will be available in July two thousand and twenty-four, so I recommend setting a calendar reminder to avoid missing out. These credits don't roll over if unused. Thanks for listening to this episode of Smart With Points. If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest news and tips on travelling with miles and points, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on all major platforms or visit our website at smartwithpoints.co.uk.
