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AMEX T&C on all cards state you can't have had the card within the last 12 months. Most usually specify the family (Gold, Platinum, Zync). Usually no crossover biz to personal (i.e. you can get biz bonus when you have personal).
Sometimes they only disallow that card (i.e. if you have platinum you may still get gold).
How do you know what the terms are?
READ THE T&C ON THE APPLICATION PAGE. THEY ARE VERY CLEAR!!!

Update 4/24/13:
It's no longer clear who will get the bonus, but it's very clear who will not receive it.

Beware of the new addition to the T&C of personal cards:
If you are identified as a current American Express® Cardmember, you may not be eligible for this welcome bonus offer.
We don't know yet the effects, it can't be good, so take it into consideration. It might be a way to cut off churners even after a year of having the product.

You should always send a SM several times. There were multiple reports of success if persistent enough after being denied the bonus. Don't bother calling, only SM! Don't give up so fast. Be creative and harsh. Say that a rep told you that you will get the bonus on the card. Follow up, demand an investigation and follow up again.

I am on the phone with a representative and she is saying that after May 1st, you are only eligible for bonus points on a card once in a lifetime for a card!
Please say this is not true

« Last edited by SearchGuy on March 10, 2014, 04:32:30 PM »

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1000 on: June 17, 2013, 09:35:03 PM »
Would being an AU on a SPG biz with social and all info prevent me from receiving the sign-up bonus?

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1001 on: June 17, 2013, 09:40:26 PM »
Would being an AU on a SPG biz with social and all info prevent me from receiving the sign-up bonus?
No

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1002 on: June 17, 2013, 09:40:39 PM »
Would being an AU on a SPG biz with social and all info prevent me from receiving the sign-up bonus?

No.
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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1003 on: June 17, 2013, 09:42:31 PM »
No.

PHEW!

I was just activating all my AU cards on my wife's accounts and the system made me add them to my personal online profile. I even had to give my social when activating. I thought I would be blocked for 12 months on all those cards. 

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1004 on: June 17, 2013, 09:43:41 PM »

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1005 on: June 23, 2013, 03:49:38 AM »
Got a targeted offer for 50k biz platinum. There is NO mention of ineligability if i had a gold biz card within last 12 months. I just got the 75k gold biz card couple months ago. Would the new terms apply if they are not mentioned in the  T&C?

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1006 on: July 09, 2013, 08:09:40 PM »
not in my experience mentioned earlier

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1007 on: July 09, 2013, 08:26:46 PM »
Got a targeted offer for 50k biz platinum. There is NO mention of ineligability if i had a gold biz card within last 12 months. I just got the 75k gold biz card couple months ago. Would the new terms apply if they are not mentioned in the  T&C?

Business Plat, Gold, Green all share the same 12 month timer. You will not get the bonus.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1008 on: July 09, 2013, 09:20:36 PM »
Got a targeted offer for 50k biz platinum. There is NO mention of ineligability if i had a gold biz card within last 12 months. I just got the 75k gold biz card couple months ago. Would the new terms apply if they are not mentioned in the  T&C?

Check the application online.
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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1009 on: July 21, 2013, 11:47:10 PM »
Dan,

I am new to this, but read that you advised that I can open a business gold (with 50,000 reward points) even if I don't own a large business.  When I saw the agreement it stated purchases are limited to commercial or business use.  How can I take advantage of the points for airline tickets purchased if I do not typically travel for business?  Does the $5,000 have to be spent only on business purchases?

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1010 on: July 21, 2013, 11:59:55 PM »
Dan,

I am new to this, but read that you advised that I can open a business gold (with 50,000 reward points) even if I don't own a large business.  When I saw the agreement it stated purchases are limited to commercial or business use.  How can I take advantage of the points for airline tickets purchased if I do not typically travel for business?  Does the $5,000 have to be spent only on business purchases?
Mix Business with pleasure. For example: If you earn FF miles while traveling on vacation, that is business, therefore, buying the tickets with the business card is legit.
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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1011 on: August 04, 2013, 01:26:22 AM »
It has to do with the kabbalistic kavonos you have in mind when you apply.
And having a new MR account generated each time.
I've had successful churns (2/3/4bms) in June, October, and January.  I'll let you know about my May churn soon.
All bonuses have posted automatically :)
Am I really the only one here who gets a new MR account added automatically with each new charge card?
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1012 on: August 04, 2013, 02:13:33 AM »
All bonuses have posted automatically :)
Am I really the only one here who gets a new MR account added automatically with each new charge card?
No many people do. They still don't get the bonus within 12 months.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1013 on: August 04, 2013, 02:45:36 AM »
All bonuses have posted automatically :)
Am I really the only one here who gets a new MR account added automatically with each new charge card?


Yes you are the. Only one getting bonuses.... And they are not stupid.
Sorry but they are giving it to you and they know you will get us to sign up for a card to spend the minimum and not get a bonus.
Really mean. But smart.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1014 on: August 04, 2013, 02:47:11 AM »


Yes you are the. Only one getting bonuses.... And they are not stupid.
Sorry but they are giving it to you and they know you will get us to sign up for a card to spend the minimum and not get a bonus.
Really mean. But smart.
And man didn't really land on the moon.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1015 on: August 04, 2013, 08:58:23 AM »


Yes you are the. Only one getting bonuses.... And they are not stupid.
Sorry but they are giving it to you and they know you will get us to sign up for a card to spend the minimum and not get a bonus.
Really mean. But smart.

Hmmm that's a good one for the tabloids.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1016 on: August 04, 2013, 06:14:06 PM »


Yes you are the. Only one getting bonuses.... And they are not stupid.
Sorry but they are giving it to you and they know you will get us to sign up for a card to spend the minimum and not get a bonus.
Really mean. But smart.
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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1017 on: August 04, 2013, 09:30:12 PM »
All bonuses have posted automatically :)
Am I really the only one here who gets a new MR account added automatically with each new charge card?

Hi Dan, could you share with us which AMEX cards you received during your May churn? 

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1018 on: August 05, 2013, 08:30:15 AM »
I did receive the bonus on that targeted plat. biz offer

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1019 on: August 07, 2013, 10:26:10 AM »
All bonuses have posted automatically :)
Am I really the only one here who gets a new MR account added automatically with each new charge card?
Are you the only one getting the targeted invite? in other words, has anyone gotten a letter or email to sign up for the SPG for the signup bonus and hasn't gotten it?