Further to my post in February of 2018, the Amex Cobalt is still a solid card to earn MR Tier points in a very short time due to both the multiplier factor and bonus points.
Here is a recap of the benefits first:
5x the points on groceries and at eligible restaurants, bars, cafés, and even food delivery in Canada.
2x the points on eligible transit & gas purchases in Canada and eligible travel purchases.
1x the points on everything else.
Monthly fee of $10 only.
Here is a summary of how you can quickly earn 15000 MR Tier points:
1. You can earn 2,500 Membership Rewards points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $500 in purchases on your Card. This could add up to 30,000 points in a year.
So if you spend $500 on gas, thats 2500 points plus the bonus 2500 points nets you 5000 points.
2. If you refer your spouse or a friend, you can net another 7000 points.
3. If you use a referral link to apply for your card before January 16, 2019, you get an additional 3000 points as a Welcome Bonus when they spend a total of $2,500 in purchases in their first 3 months.
What can you use 15000 points for?
First, these have to be transferred to Marriott and 15000 MR Tier points will convert into 18000 Marriott points.
This can be used for 1 night at Four Points by Sheraton in Dubai for 17500 Marriott points.
or
This can be used for 2 nights at Courtyard Pilsen in the Czech Republic for 15000 Marriott points for example during Oktoberfest in 2019 and you will still have 3000 Marriott points left over.
Prost!!
Disclaimer: I may be paid a referral bonus by American Express if you use my referral link and support my blog.