on the MB part,
IMO every metro city in India will have atleast one marriott property, which offers 08-1.5 value for MB. I personally ensure redemption at atleast INR 1 value, works for me being titanium elite .
Closed plat charge feb last week as I was offered only 25k Taj as retention. Spouse MRCC had 1.35 offer upgrade offer and she took it. I took supplementary card card for the same. all good.
but two days before my MRCC account also received 1.35L offer - Not even a month post closure of plat...
ideally it should be...
but AMEX considers the TXN posting date after the merchant settlement. High chances are there that settlement happens after 4th.