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Quick Amex qu - when does my cashback period start?

I have been accepted for the 5% introductory rate and have the card but haven't yet used it. I was told by Amex that the 3 month 'clock' would start ticking down from the first time I use my card. Do other people agree with this or should I ought to start spending on it right away?? Thanks

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  • Swans1912
    Swans1912 Posts: 1,658 Forumite
    AMEX customer service from personal experience is very good and I would trust in what they said.

    However, read the t's and c's and see what you can pull up!

    PS: I started using mine right away!
  • bury_2
    bury_2 Posts: 32 Forumite
    Sorry to hijack ....I have just applied and been told I will know in 10 days. Do I assume I have been rejected?.
  • Swans1912
    Swans1912 Posts: 1,658 Forumite
    bury wrote: »
    Sorry to hijack ....I have just applied and been told I will know in 10 days. Do I assume I have been rejected?.

    No, I had the same 10 day wait and then got approved!
  • JohalaReewi
    JohalaReewi Posts: 2,614 Forumite
    I have been accepted for the 5% introductory rate and have the card but haven't yet used it. I was told by Amex that the 3 month 'clock' would start ticking down from the first time I use my card. Do other people agree with this or should I ought to start spending on it right away?? Thanks

    AFAIK it starts from the account opening date. It has done on my previous AMEX cards.
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