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$5 AMEX Statement Credit for Writing a TripAdvisor Review is Extended

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    Update:  Looks like the offer is no longer available.

    Thanks to Virginia for commenting that you can still get a $5 statement credit if you sync your American Express card to TripAdvisor.

    Just write a review on TripAdvisor to earn a $5 American Express statement credit.

    I Search on TripAdvisor to Get a Feel for a Hotel or Attraction
    There are some restrictions on this offer: How Do I Get the $5 Credit?

    Step 1 – Go to the Promotion Page and Sign-up for a TripAdvisor Account

    Link:  American Express TripAdvisor Sync Promotion 

    Click “Join Now” on the promotion page and enter your information to create a TripAdvisor account.

    Write a Review and Get a $5 Statement Credit!

    Step 2 – Link Your American Express Card to TripAdvisor

    Link your AMEX card to TripAdvisor by entering your name, email, and card number.

    Remember You Can Only Sync One Card for This Promotion

    Step 3 – Write a Review

    Click on “Write Review” and search for the hotel or restaurant you want to review, then click “Submit.” 

    Use Your AMEX Card While Traveling and the Places You Visit Will Appear in Your Account, Making It Easier for You to Write Reviews

    Step 4 – Wait for the $5 to Credit to Your AMEX Account

    That’s it!  Make sure you keep your AMEX card linked to TripAdvisor until the $5 credit appears in you account.

    It can take up to 90 days for your credit to post, but in my experience they post in a week.

    Bottom Line

    You can still get a $5 statement credit when you sync your American Express card and write a review on TripAdvisor by March 31, 2014.

    However, you can only register one card for this promotion.

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