Glitches with BMI to British Airways status matches
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My wife’s BA status match from her Silver BMI Diamond Club card came through a couple of days ago.
And, like quite a few other people, BA had messed it up. This is what is stated will happen on the BA / BMI integration website:
When I tier match at the Executive Club, how long will I be given my new tier for?
When you request a tier match at the Executive Club your new tier will be valid for the remainder of your existing Executive Club membership year, and for your next full membership year.
And this is what actually appeared:
Silver Membership number: XXXXXXXX
Membership year ends: 08 Jun 2013
Card expiry date: 31 Jul 2013
Now, according to the BA guidelines, the last line should have read:
Card expiry date: 31 Jul 2014
And ba.com should not be showing, which it is:
To retain Silver membership you need an additional 570 Tier Points
I picked this up with the BA Executive Club representative on Flyertalk, and it was confirmed to me that she will be renewed next July, however many tier points she earns. As it happens, I think she will make 600 through work travel so it is unlikely to be an issue, but I’m glad I got it in writing. If your year was not reset correctly, keep a close eye on your renewal next year.
How to earn Avios from UK credit cards (April 2024)
As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Avios points from UK credit cards. Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses!
In February 2022, Barclaycard launched two exciting new Barclaycard Avios Mastercard cards with a bonus of up to 25,000 Avios. You can apply here.
You qualify for the bonus on these cards even if you have a British Airways American Express card:
Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard
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Barclaycard Avios Mastercard
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There are two official British Airways American Express cards with attractive sign-up bonuses:
British Airways American Express Premium Plus
25,000 Avios and the famous annual 2-4-1 voucher Read our full review
British Airways American Express
5,000 Avios for signing up and an Economy 2-4-1 voucher for spending £15,000 Read our full review
You can also get generous sign-up bonuses by applying for American Express cards which earn Membership Rewards points. These points convert at 1:1 into Avios.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold
Your best beginner’s card – 20,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review
The Platinum Card from American Express
40,000 bonus points and a huge range of valuable benefits – for a fee Read our full review
Run your own business?
We recommend Capital on Tap for limited companies. You earn 1 Avios per £1 which is impressive for a Visa card, along with a sign-up bonus worth 10,500 Avios.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 12th May 2024, the Capital on Tap Business Rewards Visa card is offering a bonus of 30,000 points, convertible into 30,000 Avios. You must have a Limited Company to apply. Click here to learn more and click here to apply.
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You should also consider the British Airways Accelerating Business credit card. This is open to sole traders as well as limited companies and has a 30,000 Avios sign-up bonus.
British Airways Accelerating Business American Express
30,000 Avios sign-up bonus – plus annual bonuses of up to 30,000 Avios Read our full review
There are also generous bonuses on the two American Express Business cards, with the points converting at 1:1 into Avios. These cards are open to sole traders as well as limited companies.
American Express Business Platinum
40,000 points sign-up bonus and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review
American Express Business Gold
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Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Avios. This includes both personal and small business cards.
Rich Spencer 
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