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Anyone have any information about the MBNA Quantum card they've been advertising in full-page ads in USA Today? It says by invitation only.
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Here you go:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum112/HTML/000043.html
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Thanks. Any new news?
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I got one last week. My life has not changed.
Actually, they said they would mail details. Nothing yet.
I only got it because I like the no-fee for cash advance -- I use cards like this with ATM's overseas.
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Please post the details when you know them!
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Here are the bullet points:
Convenience and Financial Power
Credit Line - up to $250,000
Over-the-Credit-Line Protection
Emergency Cash up to your available credit line
Emergency Card Replacement
ATM Usage (Cirrus Network) at 160,000 locations
Credit Card Cash Advance Checks / Balance Transfers
Credit Line Increase decisions within 15 minutes
Year-End Summary of Charges
Preferred CD and Money Market Rates
Payment Holidays
Maximum Security
Absolute Fraud Protection
Premium Buyer's Protection-covers your purchases against theft or damage and doubles the manufacturer's written U.S. warranties for up to one full year on most purchases
Automatic Purchase Protection-for up to 90 days
Credit Card Registration to protect you from loss or fraud
Superior Service
Toll-free priority service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Merchant Dispute Advocacy
Distinctive Travel Services
Quantum AssistSM Concierge Service
Quantum Travel ServicesSM - Exclusive offers and upgrades
Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance
Up to $1,000,000 Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$3,000 Supplemental Lost Checked Luggage Protection
Supplemental Auto Rental Collision Damage Deductible Insurance
Quantum Emergency Travel Assistance benefits
Emergency cash means they will wire money to a Western Union (are they still around?!) office.
There are a lot of web services for account management, shopping, travel (I haven't seen anything too unique).
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Well, the "exclusive offers and upgrades" might be good, but nothing else seems too exciting.
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Here are this month's exclusive "offers and upgrades":
Seabourn cruise, one category cabin upgrade.
Caribbean Palms cruise, ditto.
Cunard criuse, ditto.
Fours Seasons Maui package w/ air, free spa treatment.
Four Seasons Resort-Hualalai, Hawaii w/air from L.A., free spa treatment.
same basic deal with other Four Seasons resorts in Puerto Vallarta, North San Diego and Scottsdale.
[This message has been edited by opus17 (edited 09-11-2000).]
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I dozed off twice just typing my message.