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Try calling amex, many people have been offered 50k for $10k spend when upgrading

50k https://www262.americanexpress.com/business-card-application/upgrade/pa/business-platinum-charge-card/login/44926-9-1-WOC0000416
25K bonus sign up link
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Alternative 30K bonus sign up link DEAD
(Go Incognito if the link does not work for you.) Sometimes you have to go thru the entering cc info route, bec. the user id route doesn't work sometimes.

New link - https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openplatinum/benefit.do?benefitTemplate=template_a&benefitId=open.platinumupdates

Q: It's been a few days since I applied and the changes haven't taken effect yet , should I worry?
A: No. That's perfectly normal.


Q: I'm in my first year of my gold card, will I be charged the AF when I downgrade back?
A:
Yes you will


The cheshbon is that you upgrade, get the points, buy the AA GC's do the Platinum Guy's Great Mehalech, then downgrade back or close and get the Annual Fee of the Plat reimbursed. If cancelled within 60 days you get it all back; if more than 60 days it is prorated.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1620 on: November 06, 2013, 02:46:15 PM »
Do additional cardholders (employees) on the AMEX Business Platinum get the same benefits as the primary cardholder? I notice that threads mention a $175 fee for 3 additional cardholders getting benefits on the consumer card but don't  see anything about the business card?
The business card has a $300 fee per additional card. However, if you cancel the additional cards within 60 days there is no charge- from 60 days to a year there is a prorated fee.
AU will get priority pass (as long as the additional card is active), status upgrades at hotel programs and global entry.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1621 on: November 10, 2013, 11:21:31 PM »
If I upgrade my Amex Business Gold today to an Amex Platinum for the 25K, and then downgrade it less than 60 days after the fee hits, will I get my full Platinum (pro-rated) payment back? I dont mind paying the fee as long as I get it back. Trying to maximize $200 Airline credit for this year and next year, plus sign up for Global Entry for a Jan trip. Thanks.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1622 on: November 10, 2013, 11:24:37 PM »
If I upgrade my Amex Business Gold today to an Amex Platinum for the 25K, and then downgrade it less than 60 days after the fee hits, will I get my full Platinum (pro-rated) payment back? I dont mind paying the fee as long as I get it back. Trying to maximize $200 Airline credit for this year and next year, plus sign up for Global Entry for a Jan trip. Thanks.
The 25k upgrade is dead.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1623 on: November 10, 2013, 11:57:03 PM »
Man, when did that happen. Been waiting this out. Sigh..

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1624 on: November 11, 2013, 12:09:09 AM »
Let's say this offer was still active though (I actually seem to have this offer tied to my account from the mail, though I need to call tomorrow), will I be able to sign up now, still get both $200 credits from this year and next year, and cancel within 60 days of fee hitting and get the ENTIRE fee back? This is a little different since I'm not signing up for the card, just upgrading in the middle of the year, so just want to be sure.

Thanks!

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1625 on: November 11, 2013, 01:45:33 AM »
Let's say this offer was still active though (I actually seem to have this offer tied to my account from the mail, though I need to call tomorrow), will I be able to sign up now, still get both $200 credits from this year and next year, and cancel within 60 days of fee hitting and get the ENTIRE fee back? This is a little different since I'm not signing up for the card, just upgrading in the middle of the year, so just want to be sure.

Thanks!
I have done the upgrade from Gold a few times, done the PGGM and received the refund (one time it was after 60 days and prorated).  My timing was off for a 2xPGGM, but I don't see why an upgrade would be different than applying initially.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1626 on: November 11, 2013, 08:49:22 PM »
dono. Either way I'll get the points, no?
did u get the points?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1627 on: November 12, 2013, 11:22:51 AM »
I have the delta gold amex which I have used to get free baggage. But I'm not flying delta anymore so it isn't worth the $95 annual fee, which was charged on 9/15/13. I want to move the credit line and close the card (to get my fee back), but can I accomplish both AND get bonus signup rewards for opening another version of Amex that I haven't had? (I closed a blue amex to get approved for the the gold delta). If yes, which one should I sign up for?

I see above similar discussion, but I can't follow it very easily.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1628 on: November 12, 2013, 11:47:20 AM »
If i downgrade form platinum ($450 Fee) to green for the 5k miles- how much do i have to spend and how much does that card cost per year? Also I got the points already (25k Bonus) before even getting the bill- can i make that change now or I have to pay it before canceling?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1629 on: November 12, 2013, 01:21:27 PM »
If i downgrade form platinum ($450 Fee) to green for the 5k miles- how much do i have to spend and how much does that card cost per year? Also I got the points already (25k Bonus) before even getting the bill- can i make that change now or I have to pay it before canceling?
You don't have to spend anything.
$95 AF.
You can do it now.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1630 on: November 12, 2013, 01:33:36 PM »
You don't have to spend anything.
$95 AF.
You can do it now.
Instead of paying $95 wouldn't it be worth it to cash out on the points I currently have and close the account rather then earn 5k points and pay $95?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1631 on: November 12, 2013, 01:45:34 PM »
Instead of paying $95 wouldn't it be worth it to cash out on the points I currently have and close the account rather then earn 5k points and pay $95?
The 5k is YMMV. And if it does post, it does so within days, thus still leaving the option of cashing out.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1632 on: November 12, 2013, 01:48:53 PM »
The 5k is YMMV. And if it does post, it does so within days, thus still leaving the option of cashing out.
Can't you reupgrade to the BGR whilst remaining within the fee-free first year?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1633 on: November 12, 2013, 02:06:12 PM »
The 5k is YMMV. And if it does post, it does so within days, thus still leaving the option of cashing out.
One more question- If i want to get the $200 airline credit does the account have to remain a paltimum? Thanks for all ur help

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1634 on: November 12, 2013, 02:28:00 PM »
One more question- If i want to get the $200 airline credit does the account have to remain a paltimum? Thanks for all ur help
of course

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1635 on: November 12, 2013, 02:47:48 PM »
of course
So do I have to wait for the credit to come through before downgrading?  how long does that take?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1636 on: November 12, 2013, 08:33:36 PM »
Just used the 30k link, and was approved!
Thanks guys.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1637 on: November 12, 2013, 08:48:59 PM »
So do I have to wait for the credit to come through before downgrading?  how long does that take?
as long as account is platinum when u spent the 200, u should get it (usually quick)

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1638 on: November 12, 2013, 08:51:49 PM »
as long as account is platinum when u spent the 200, u should get it (usually quick)
You are saying this based on experience; you have gotten the refund after already downgrading from Platinum?
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1639 on: November 13, 2013, 11:43:21 AM »
Question- if i downgrade to gold from platinum- will i get fee right away or get to conitnue my original year free?