Starwood AMEX Master Thread

[Jeremiah]

I signed up for the Starwood in dec 11 and paid the annual fee the second year. This is my oldest card that I opened (although that my credit report said that my history is 9 yrs). Does it pay to close it down to get another bonus? Is it possible to get the bonus again without closing it down?

[Shmulyg]

I signed up for the Starwood in dec 11 and paid the annual fee the second year. This is my oldest card that I opened (although that my credit report said that my history is 9 yrs). Does it pay to close it down to get another bonus? Is it possible to get the bonus again without closing it down?

Ask to downgrade it to a no AF card.

[dovy2]

the terms now read: "If you are identified as a current American Express® Cardmember, you may not be eligible for this welcome bonus offer."
does that mean that the technically can deny the points to anyone?

[MilesHoarder]

although my first statement hasn't closed yet  I met the 5K spend requirement 2 weeks ago and still no points posted to my account . Is it likely that I am not eligible or do they normally post after the statement closes?? 

[Shmulyg]

although my first statement hasn't closed yet  I met the 5K spend requirement 2 weeks ago and still no points posted to my account . Is it likely that I am not eligible or do they normally post after the statement closes??

That. (Though it is also likely you are not eligible as i am not privy to your past CC history...)

[Super Speed]

although my first statement hasn't closed yet  I met the 5K spend requirement 2 weeks ago and still no points posted to my account . Is it likely that I am not eligible or do they normally post after the statement closes??

Mine posted as soon as the charges cleared.

[aryeh1]

I applied today for 2 SPG and MB,
Only 1 SPG personal approved,
Reconsideration is closed! Worried If i call tomorrow I will get more pulls...

[raphy781]

I applied today for 2 SPG and MB,
Only 1 SPG personal approved,
Reconsideration is closed! Worried If i call tomorrow I will get more pulls...

Tomorrow is Labor Day.

[aryeh1]

Tomorrow is Labor Day.

closed too?
It says after 3rd no bonus...

[12HRS]

closed too?
It says after 3rd no bonus...

I think it's based on application date not approval date

[aryeh1]

I think it's based on application date not approval date

Page says opposite

[CountValentine]

i signed on to amex and saw that they closed my blue cash card. It's my oldest card so I want to keep it.

FYI: The old Blue Cash cards are 5% on G/G/D after 6.5k spend.

[aryeh1]

1 approved 2 pending,+ currently have 4 open( including 1 business), should I close any to increase chances?

[Shmulyg]

1 approved 2 pending,+ currently have 4 open( including 1 business), should I close any to increase chances?

Amex won't allow more than 4 credit (not charge) cards at one time.

[aryeh1]

Amex won't allow more than 4 credit (not charge) cards at one time.

So i have right now 2  credit and 2 that are charge.

In addition got approved for 1 credit.  And
1 charge & 1 credit pending..

Should i close anything?

[ckmk47]

So i have right now 2  credit and 2 that are charge.

In addition got approved for 1 credit.  And
1 charge & 1 credit pending..

Should i close anything?

Not yet.  When you call reconsideration, offer to close a card and move the credit line over to the new card. 

(Pick which card you want to close in advance and be specific with reconsideration.)

[aryeh1]

Not yet.  When you call reconsideration, offer to close a card and move the credit line over to the new card. 

(Pick which card you want to close in advance and be specific with reconsideration.)

I thought only chase does this...
Amex too?

[Shmulyg]

I thought only chase does this...
Amex too?

Amex sometimes does it on their own. Never heard of this working by recon.

[aryeh1]

Amex sometimes does it on their own. Never heard of this working by recon.

so I'm better off closing?

[ayman]

FYI: The old Blue Cash cards are 5% on G/G/D after 6.5k spend.

+1 That is why I will not upgrade it to the Blue cash preferred or Blue sky