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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 #1020 on: August 07, 2013, 04:05:41 PM »
So all i need to do is get a new spg number and a new address on my app to get the bonus points??

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1021 on: August 07, 2013, 07:57:52 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?

Does that mean the 12 month limit doesn't apply because you automatically get new MR accounts?

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1022 on: August 08, 2013, 04:02:30 PM »
So all i need to do is sign up for a new spg number... And get a new mailing address on my cc app to get the bonus points... And then once i get the points i merge the accounts??

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1023 on: August 08, 2013, 04:14:21 PM »
So all i need to do is sign up for a new spg number... And get a new mailing address on my cc app to get the bonus points... And then once i get the points i merge the accounts??

Unless you are Dan, you probably won't get the bonus if your 12 month timer is not up.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1024 on: August 08, 2013, 06:35:53 PM »
How would I find out when my previous card were closed? Wanna know if I hit 12 mnths or not

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1025 on: August 08, 2013, 06:55:41 PM »
How would I find out when my previous card were closed? Wanna know if I hit 12 mnths or not

SM or live chat with Amex and they will tell you the date you closed your card(s)

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1026 on: August 08, 2013, 07:16:36 PM »
Can chat issue points?

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1027 on: August 08, 2013, 08:15:49 PM »
Unless you are Dan, you probably won't get the bonus if your 12 month timer is not up.
is that rlly true?? How is he doing it??

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1028 on: August 08, 2013, 09:35:28 PM »
The 12 month timer is for all AMEX cards or specific ones? Does Spg fall under it?

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1029 on: August 09, 2013, 09:30:34 AM »
How would I find out when my previous card were closed? Wanna know if I hit 12 mnths or not
Search you Email inbox for "American Express Card Cancellation". Amex sends an email on the day they close your card.

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« Reply #1030 on: August 12, 2013, 11:20:52 AM »
I have the business platinum will i get a bonus on the business gold card?

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Re: business platinum
« Reply #1031 on: August 12, 2013, 11:24:08 AM »
I have the business platinum will i get a bonus on the business gold card?
Please search for the proper thread, as this has been discusses many times.

As per T&C's, it is the same product and you will not get the bonus.
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Re: business platinum
« Reply #1032 on: August 12, 2013, 11:48:26 AM »
Please search for the proper thread, as this has been discusses many times.

As per T&C's, it is the same product and you will not get the bonus.

Bbbbbut, why?!?! Why give him the answer? Now he doesn't need to search :(
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Re: business platinum
« Reply #1033 on: August 12, 2013, 12:03:19 PM »
Bbbbbut, why?!?! Why give him the answer? Now he doesn't need to search :(
That is an excellent point.
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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1034 on: August 27, 2013, 12:15:33 PM »
I'm trying to figure out which cards to close. 30K spg is drawing to a close, and I'm assuming it will be an August promo next year too.

I have

1)  SPG Personal (my name)
2) SPG Business (My Name)
3) SPG Personal (my wife) (new, just got the bonus)

Does it make sense to close all of them and wait a year before opening up another SPG? I like using the business card for any non bonus, non foreign spend, and it has a high CL.

I also have 4 platinum cards

1) Business #1
2) Business #2
3) My Name Personal
4) My Wife Personal

(ALL PGGM'ed)

I'd like to be eligible for bonuses, but I'd also like to have one platinum card for lounges.

Does it make sense to close all and be without an SPG or Platinum card for a year?

I'm not really ready yet for an AOR, so having to apply for 2nd rate Amex cards (Hilton/DL) just to close these without lowering CL is also a factor here.
I remember when a coke was a nickel, and you could buy VRs in OD.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1035 on: August 27, 2013, 12:22:29 PM »
I'm trying to figure out which cards to close. 30K spg is drawing to a close, and I'm assuming it will be an August promo next year too.

I have

1)  SPG Personal (my name)
2) SPG Business (My Name)
3) SPG Personal (my wife) (new, just got the bonus)

Does it make sense to close all of them and wait a year before opening up another SPG? I like using the business card for any non bonus, non foreign spend, and it has a high CL.

I also have 4 platinum cards

1) Business #1
2) Business #2
3) My Name Personal
4) My Wife Personal

(ALL PGGM'ed)

I'd like to be eligible for bonuses, but I'd also like to have one platinum card for lounges.

Does it make sense to close all and be without an SPG or Platinum card for a year?

I'm not really ready yet for an AOR, so having to apply for 2nd rate Amex cards (Hilton/DL) just to close these without lowering CL is also a factor here.

Ummmm...you can still use canceled plat cards for domestic lounges till the expiration date on the card
Always use an Amex, you'll thank me one day.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1036 on: August 27, 2013, 12:27:05 PM »
Ummmm...you can still use canceled plat cards for domestic lounges till the expiration date on the card

True, but there's Priority Pass which gets cancelled, and transferring points to airlines. Between the accounts I have ~300K MRs.
I remember when a coke was a nickel, and you could buy VRs in OD.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1037 on: August 28, 2013, 03:43:21 PM »

I'm trying to figure out which cards to close. 30K spg is drawing to a close, and I'm assuming it will be an August promo next year too.

I have

1)  SPG Personal (my name)
2) SPG Business (My Name)
3) SPG Personal (my wife) (new, just got the bonus)

Does it make sense to close all of them and wait a year before opening up another SPG? I like using the business card for any non bonus, non foreign spend, and it has a high CL.

I also have 4 platinum cards

1) Business #1
2) Business #2
3) My Name Personal
4) My Wife Personal

(ALL PGGM'ed)

I'd like to be eligible for bonuses, but I'd also like to have one platinum card for lounges.

Does it make sense to close all and be without an SPG or Platinum card for a year?

I'm not really ready yet for an AOR, so having to apply for 2nd rate Amex cards (Hilton/DL) just to close these without lowering CL is also a factor here.

Bump
I remember when a coke was a nickel, and you could buy VRs in OD.

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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1038 on: August 28, 2013, 03:59:27 PM »
Bump
The Platinum card works for lounges even if cancelled. I believe it works until the card expires.
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Re: New Amex Bonus Terms
« Reply #1039 on: August 28, 2013, 04:02:33 PM »

The Platinum card works for lounges even if cancelled. I believe it works until the card expires.

So I should be without an Amex charge card, business or personal, and without an SPG card, business or personal for 12 months straight?

I remember when a coke was a nickel, and you could buy VRs in OD.