Author Topic: AMEX authorized User bonus Master Thread (Read 8771 times)

davidd75 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:24:32 PM »

Quote from: as2 on December 23, 2021, 05:23:07 PM

JUST ADD RANDOM NAMES! Not sure what people aren't getting about this.

Either way, they don't ask for DOB so wouldn't make a difference.

I thought amex asks for dob and ssn to activate authorized employee cards?

davidd75 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:29:19 PM »

Quote from: Hjay on December 23, 2021, 12:30:00 AM

I know I can add myself as AU but is it a problem to add a few cards with my name & my social cuz otherwise they cancel the AU cards after a certain amount of time…

but adding oneself as an AU one time is no issue?

as2 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:29:38 PM »

Quote from: mochjas on December 23, 2021, 05:24:01 PM

Some stores ask for ID when swiping

Most, I'd say 99%, don't. Not to mention, most transactions are not done in person, but obviously that is different for each individual.

Quote from: davidd75 on December 23, 2021, 05:24:32 PM

I thought amex asks for dob and ssn to activate authorized employee cards?

No, they arrive activated. Officially Amex will deactivate the card if you provide SSN within 60 days, but IME that has not been the case.

davidd75 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:32:27 PM »

Quote from: as2 on December 23, 2021, 05:29:38 PM

Most, I'd say 99%, don't. Not to mention, most transactions are not done in person, but obviously that is different for each individual.

No, they arrive activated. Officially Amex will deactivate the card if you provide SSN within 60 days, but IME that has not been the case.

From amex confirmation email

"Make sure each Employee Card Member confirms their Card when it arrives.

If we do not have their Social Security Number and date of birth, they’ll need to provide it when confirming their Card.

American Express needs this info to verify their identity and comply with federal regulations.*
If they don’t have a Social Security Number, they can call the number on the back of their Card for assistance."

CountValentine · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:34:24 PM »

Quote from: as2 on December 23, 2021, 05:23:07 PM

JUST ADD RANDOM NAMES! Not sure what people aren't getting about this.

Maybe because it is illegal?

as2 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:35:38 PM »

Quote from: davidd75 on December 23, 2021, 05:32:27 PM

From amex confirmation email

"Make sure each Employee Card Member confirms their Card when it arrives.

If we do not have their Social Security Number and date of birth, they’ll need to provide it when confirming their Card.

American Express needs this info to verify their identity and comply with federal regulations.*
If they don’t have a Social Security Number, they can call the number on the back of their Card for assistance."

Ok...
Firstly, just because T&C say something, doesn't mean it's enforced.

Second, nowhere on there does it say you need to confirm the card in order to use it. If you choose to, you will need a SSN.

I have firsthand knowledge of employee cards that were added as random names, never confirmed and have gotten a bonus for each and every one.

You do you though.

as2 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:38:14 PM »

Quote from: CountValentine on December 23, 2021, 05:34:24 PM

Maybe because it is illegal?

Link?

ExGingi · « **Reply #27 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:42:52 PM »

Any problem reciprocating on this?

CountValentine · « **Reply #28 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:43:11 PM »

Quote from: as2 on December 23, 2021, 05:38:14 PM

Link?

Call and ask. Let us know what they say.

as2 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:45:50 PM »

Quote from: CountValentine on December 23, 2021, 05:43:11 PM

Call and ask. Let us know what they say.

Amex sure as hell ain't my legal council. Lawyer would probably tell me it's against T&C, and can be fraud in particular instances, but highly doubtful this would fall under any of those.

davidd75 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 23, 2021, 05:50:09 PM »

Quote from: as2 on December 23, 2021, 05:35:38 PM

Ok...
Firstly, just because T&C say something, doesn't mean it's enforced.

Second, nowhere on there does it say you need to confirm the card in order to use it. If you choose to, you will need a SSN.

I have firsthand knowledge of employee cards that were added as random names, never confirmed and have gotten a bonus for each and every one.

You do you though.

my question is if you do confirm card does authorized user need to be 18 to activate/use it?