With the Citi ThankYou Premier Card Earn 2x ThankYou Points per $1 on Entertainment. I happily and naively used my card recently for Park City lift tickets anticipating my 2x ThankYou points on the hefty charge. Fast forward to the bill coming, and I got 1x point per $1 on the charge. Huh?
After an unsuccessful phone call or 2, I reread the terms of what is classified as entertainment. I see now why I didn’t get the 2x. The definition reads as follows:
“select entertainment merchants, include sports promoters, theatrical promoters, movie theaters, amusement parks, tourist attractions, record stores and video rental stores.
Sports promoters are classified as merchants that operate and promote live sporting events (professional or semi-professional), and may also include sports stadiums. Theatrical promoters are classified as merchants that operate live theatrical productions or concerts, and include ticketing agencies. Movie theaters are classified as establishments that sell tickets and refreshments for movie productions. Amusement parks (including zoos, circuses and aquariums) are classified as establishments that operate parks or carnivals and offer mechanical rides and games and/or live animal shows. Tourist attractions and museums (including art galleries) are classified as establishments that operate attractions and exhibits for tourists. Record stores are classified as establishments that sell CDs and related items, including online record stores. Video rental stores are classified as merchants that rent DVDs and/or games and related equipment for consumer use, including online video rentals.”
I was smarter with our Breckenridge lift tickets. For those, I used my American Express Blue Business Plus Card, where I will happily and not naively earn 2x American Express Membership Rewards per $1 on our hefty lift ticket charge.
