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As a special offer you can get Earn 50,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 and an extra 50,000 points after you spend an additional $10,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Platinum Card® from American Express within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Your application must be approved by January 25, 2017 to be eligible for this offer.

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There are more than 40 Business Platinum Card® benefits, including world-class platinum service, travel benefits, rewards that can help reduce expenses and access to one-of-a-kind events.

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-Consumer Card: 50k No Spend Required, Called 7 Days before Due Date of Annual Fee
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Consumer: http://www.dansdeals.com/go/Platinum5/
Business: http://www.dansdeals.com/go/BusinessPlat5/

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #540 on: December 23, 2011, 12:46:06 PM »
Was instantly approved for all 4 cards, but had some questions about the cancellation policy.

1) Can I spend the $1000 right away and get the points to post before 60 day period?

2) If I don't cancel within 60 days will the $450 be pro-rated or charged in full?

3) Will they give me any problems cancelling? (i.e. can I say 'I want to cancel and I don't need a reason?').

Welcome to the forums!

All the answers to your questions were already discussed, next time please search/browse and you'll find it all (and much more) on your own.

1) Yes, I did it in less than a week.
2) Yes, though people have reported problems getting the annual fee refunded/prorated when they didn't have another Amex card. I suspect it's still doable but I have no experience in those situations.
3) You should be fine, but have something semi-plausible on hand just in case (I'm sure you can figure it out).

This is my first Amex card, so I believe that I do qualify for the 50k.

4) My question was in regard to cancelling ... will it be a problem?  Can I just say say ... "listen, I don't want the card and that is is"?

5) Will points post right away?

6) Will $450 be pro-rated if I don't cancel within 60 days?


4) Pretty much, but why not say something more palatable.
5) Bonus points should post once $1k in transactions post to your account, shouldn't be more than a few days.
6) Yes, but see #3.
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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #541 on: December 23, 2011, 01:26:45 PM »
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or (212) 640 - 2000
Thanks.  Just called this number.  After a bit of arguing, she agreed to let me fax in my screen shots.  Here's hoping.
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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #542 on: December 28, 2011, 01:04:57 PM »
I SIGNED ON USING THE WRONG REFFERAL LINK OF 25K INSTAEDOF THE 50K ANY WAY TO GET THEM TO GIVE THE OTHER 25K??

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #543 on: December 28, 2011, 02:14:40 PM »
Thanks.  Just called this number.  After a bit of arguing, she agreed to let me fax in my screen shots.  Here's hoping.

did you hear anything back yet?

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #544 on: December 28, 2011, 02:48:13 PM »
I hit the 1k spend on Sat for my normal Plat card and 1 day later the 50k bonus was in my account.

I am surprised how fast it happened.
was it your first plat card ever ?

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #545 on: December 28, 2011, 02:48:49 PM »
was it your first plat card ever ?

In my case it wasn't and I the points posted within 2 days.
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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #546 on: December 28, 2011, 02:52:50 PM »
In my case it wasn't and I the points posted within 2 days.
how long ago did you reaply for it ? and what time frame after last canceling ?

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #547 on: January 01, 2012, 02:38:40 PM »
is there still any confirmed platinum link that gets u 50k for signing up?

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #548 on: January 01, 2012, 02:47:58 PM »

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #549 on: January 01, 2012, 03:01:42 PM »
is this link confirmed that it gets u 50k or its like the other ones that said 50k and people reported that they only got 25k?
whats the differences between the regular plat and the Mercedes benz plat card?   

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #550 on: January 01, 2012, 04:46:48 PM »
try https://www304.americanexpress.com/personal-card-application/platinum-charge-card/43031-343-0-2C03E565B03A5B3DB1F4739056CA0CA3F630B68437904BAA-10621?csi=platinum-charge-card/43031-343-0-2C03E565B03A5B3DB1F4739056CA0CA3F630B68437904BAA-10621

double check if it still says 50,000 for spending 3000 in 3 months. The MB costs 475 instead of 450 but with the link https://www304.americanexpress.com/personal-card-application/mercedes-benz-platinum-card/20005-10-0 you only have to spend 1000 in 3 months.

Whatever you do, double check the t&c's and take a screenshot of the page.

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #551 on: January 01, 2012, 10:01:24 PM »
Thanks.  Just called this number.  After a bit of arguing, she agreed to let me fax in my screen shots.  Here's hoping.
Update: Got letter in the mail saying I'll get the 50k  8)
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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #552 on: January 02, 2012, 08:29:42 PM »
I used the link above that stated 50k, but only got 25k, they sent a letter saying thats what i signed up for. How can I send them a copy of the screenshot, the sm doesnt seem to take attachments?

i faxed it in and got a letter that is not clear but i think it says the other 25k are coming within 6-8 weeks.

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #553 on: January 03, 2012, 11:02:23 AM »
Let us know if you get it! I just logged into MR and it says Pending 25k for my signup bonus, but I have screenshots that show 50k. Really not happy that I have to call in and explain what I signed up for.

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #554 on: January 03, 2012, 05:52:08 PM »
You guys who signed up with referral link 50k for 3k spend and got the points instantly, did it first show as pending or became available immediately? Also if mine shows as pending already does that mean I have met the spend already?

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #555 on: January 03, 2012, 06:28:35 PM »
try https://www304.americanexpress.com/personal-card-application/platinum-charge-card/43031-343-0-2C03E565B03A5B3DB1F4739056CA0CA3F630B68437904BAA-10621?csi=platinum-charge-card/43031-343-0-2C03E565B03A5B3DB1F4739056CA0CA3F630B68437904BAA-10621

double check if it still says 50,000 for spending 3000 in 3 months. The MB costs 475 instead of 450 but with the link https://www304.americanexpress.com/personal-card-application/mercedes-benz-platinum-card/20005-10-0 you only have to spend 1000 in 3 months.

Whatever you do, double check the t&c's and take a screenshot of the page.

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i dont thing the screen shot is useful for the second card , cuz officely its 50k for fist time card members ( from my understanding it says that its for first time members only )


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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #556 on: January 05, 2012, 04:43:01 PM »
My 50k points are pending. (applied through referral link). Rep said that they tried to make them available but system wouldnt let these bonus points through now, so I must wait 6-8 weeks which I really dont want to, because want to close it before, any advice?

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #557 on: January 07, 2012, 04:30:03 PM »
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Once your application for the Platinum Card is approved, you can get 50,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $3,000 in your first 3 months of tenure . To be eligible to get bonus points, you must be enrolled in the Membership Rewards First® program at the time of purchase (you will be automatically enrolled in the program upon account approval) and you must charge your purchase on an eligible, enrolled Platinum Card® from American Express. Bonus points are awarded after the spend requirement has been reached and will be credited to your Membership Rewards account. Bonus points may be redeemed for one round-trip domestic airline ticket or any reward of equal point redemption value, or retained for future use. This offer is valid for first-time Platinum Card members only. You are eligible to receive bonus points for only one Card account. Additional Card members are not eligible. Bonus points will be awarded 6-8 weeks after the 3-month spend period.
This is from the terms of the 50k MR with 3k spend in 3 months.

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Re: Amex Platinum 50K link
« Reply #558 on: January 07, 2012, 04:31:11 PM »
It always says that, it's been discussed here before. People still get their points anyway.

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Re: DOES CANCELED AMEX PLAT CARDS WORK FOR LOUNGES?
« Reply #559 on: January 09, 2012, 01:35:56 AM »
I apologize if this has been covered already, but I can't seem to find an explanation of this.... Can someone clarify whether cancelled Platinum Cards still work as they always did at participating lounges?  (And if so, why would someone use a Priority Pass card instead?)  Does one's cancelled Platinum Card only work if there was never a Priority Pass card issued in connection with that Platinum account?

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