Author Topic: Amex Platinum Master Thread (Read 1797229 times)

compddd · « **Reply #600 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:21:07 AM »

What a NIGHTMARE

I cancelled my Plat and Merc Plat and got credits of $450 and $475 respectively for my membership fees, so I called Amex and asked them to apply the credits to my PR Gold card.

I see this morning they applied $427 of credit to my PRG and everything else has vanished. So I call them and they say my $475 credit from the merc plat is stuck somewhere in limbo, and that I requested a check for $23 (which I never did).

Now they say I have to wait 6-8 weeks for them to reconcile everything and get back to me in writing.

Is there anything I can do?

compddd · « **Reply #601 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:32:02 AM »

Are they going to take back my Plat airline credits when they do their reconciliation?

compddd · « **Reply #602 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:20:41 AM »

I talked to them again and she said, "They'll inform you in writing of what credits you'll receive."

They're going to take back all my airline credits because I did the EC method aren't they

myb821 · « **Reply #603 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:22:03 AM »

Quote from: compddd on February 03, 2012, 10:21:07 AM

What a NIGHTMARE

I cancelled my Plat and Merc Plat and got credits of $450 and $475 respectively for my membership fees, so I called Amex and asked them to apply the credits to my PR Gold card.

I see this morning they applied $427 of credit to my PRG and everything else has vanished. So I call them and they say my $475 credit from the merc plat is stuck somewhere in limbo, and that I requested a check for $23 (which I never did).

Now they say I have to wait 6-8 weeks for them to reconcile everything and get back to me in writing.

Is there anything I can do?

next time do it by sm so their is a paper trail

compddd · « **Reply #604 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:28:00 AM »

Well I mean, they gave me back my membership fee in full on both cards because I cancelled within 30 days, and they said they would transfer my credits to my PRG balance.

I should get my membership fees refunded right? I'm just worried about my airline credits because I did the EC method. Can they take those back?

joeb1 · « **Reply #605 on:** February 03, 2012, 01:16:00 PM »

prob not... i dont think they will "chap"

dwkl · « **Reply #606 on:** February 09, 2012, 05:21:47 PM »

i called amex told them about the 100k offer that i received in the mail instead of the 50k offer i signed up for
so far ive been credited 25k(as they said the link i used was only 25k as the one reffering me got 25k(from dans deals) but received a sm letter that 6-8 weeks after meeting the spend threshold of 1k ill get credited another 75k
am waiting until end of march for that to kick in
so far im paying ea month since dec for the plat card

myb821 · « **Reply #607 on:** February 09, 2012, 11:29:50 PM »

Quote from: dwkl on February 09, 2012, 05:21:47 PM

i called amex told them about the 100k offer that i received in the mail instead of the 50k offer i signed up for
so far ive been credited 25k(as they said the link i used was only 25k as the one reffering me got 25k(from dans deals) but received a sm letter that 6-8 weeks after meeting the spend threshold of 1k ill get credited another 75k
am waiting until end of march for that to kick in
so far im paying ea month since dec for the plat card

did u actually receive the 100k offer in the mail

flyboygeo · « **Reply #608 on:** February 13, 2012, 05:50:09 PM »

I'm thinking about applying for the card, however I have read a few threads saying its not worth the annual $ anymore. I am a Diamond Delta flyer, soon to be Platinum Elite, and passed up a few AMEX Delta deals by mistake. Wondering if this 50K promotion is a good time to jump into the AMEX Platinum card, and wait to transfer over some points for miles, keeping the fingers crossed they will have the big bonuses like last year.

The $450 is not a problem for me, as I can easily get the $200 reimbursed for airline expenses.

Help please, get it or wait for something better?

SPLP · « **Reply #609 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:29:48 AM »

Quote from: flyboygeo on February 13, 2012, 05:50:09 PM

I'm thinking about applying for the card, however I have read a few threads saying its not worth the annual $ anymore. I am a Diamond Delta flyer, soon to be Platinum Elite, and passed up a few AMEX Delta deals by mistake. Wondering if this 50K promotion is a good time to jump into the AMEX Platinum card, and wait to transfer over some points for miles, keeping the fingers crossed they will have the big bonuses like last year.

The $450 is not a problem for me, as I can easily get the $200 reimbursed for airline expenses.

Help please, get it or wait for something better?

The high has been 100k --last year , --IMHO any card 50k or over is a good deal , i would go for it and after 2months cancel and get the MB platinum for 50k or just do either plat card and wait for a better offer on the one not applied for

flyboygeo · « **Reply #610 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:57:33 AM »

Quote from: SPLP on February 14, 2012, 03:29:48 AM

The high has been 100k --last year , --IMHO any card 50k or over is a good deal , i would go for it and after 2months cancel and get the MB platinum for 50k or just do either plat card and wait for a better offer on the one not applied for

What are the hits to your credit after getting approved and then canceling the card after a 2 month period? I would definitely like to churn some cards as I have a 811 credit rating.

SPLP · « **Reply #611 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:43:44 AM »

Quote from: flyboygeo on February 14, 2012, 09:57:33 AM

What are the hits to your credit after getting approved and then canceling the card after a 2 month period? I would definitely like to churn some cards as I have a 811 credit rating.

Not a problem your canceling the card --not amex

AsherO · « **Reply #612 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:18:12 PM »

Quote from: flyboygeo on February 14, 2012, 09:57:33 AM

What are the hits to your credit after getting approved and then canceling the card after a 2 month period? I would definitely like to churn some cards as I have a 811 credit rating.

The credit inquiries will only hurt your credit for the short term. The effect it'll have on the average age of your accounts might be more drastic, especially if you open multiple accounts.

Cancelling the cards won't do much damage to your credit, if any.

flyboygeo · « **Reply #613 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:30:52 PM »

Quote from: AsherO on February 14, 2012, 01:18:12 PM

The credit inquiries will only hurt your credit for the short term. The effect it'll have on the average age of your accounts might be more drastic, especially if you open multiple accounts.

Cancelling the cards won't do much damage to your credit, if any.

Great. The last card I ever applied for was the Costco AMEX back in 2004. All of my open accounts: 1 Discover, 2 Chase, 1 BofA are 12-15 years old. I just got a 3.75 30 year fixed mortage and really am not concerned with hitting the credit score short term. Thanks for your help.

Its just hard to pull the trigger sometimes, knowing that a better deal always lurks around the corner.

ae123 · « **Reply #614 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:22:49 PM »

So can someone confirm:

I can use a 2bm for the Amex Plat and Mercedez Benz Amex Plat...........cancel right before 60 days and get the $450 + $475 refunded completely...and receive 50,000 points for each card? (Sounds to good to be true......but hopefully it can work).

Yitz · « **Reply #615 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:29:37 PM »

Quote from: ae123 on March 17, 2012, 11:22:49 PM

So can someone confirm:

I can use a 2bm for the Amex Plat and Mercedez Benz Amex Plat...........cancel right before 60 days and get the $450 + $475 refunded completely...and receive 50,000 points for each card? (Sounds to good to be true......but hopefully it can work).

It has worked this year for me.

Saver2000 · « **Reply #616 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:30:53 PM »

Quote from: ae123 on March 17, 2012, 11:22:49 PM

So can someone confirm:

I can use a 2bm for the Amex Plat and Mercedez Benz Amex Plat...........cancel right before 60 days and get the $450 + $475 refunded completely...and receive 50,000 points for each card? (Sounds to good to be true......but hopefully it can work).

You need to spend a certain amount in order to get the points.

ae123 · « **Reply #617 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:39:17 PM »

Quote from: Saver2000 on March 17, 2012, 11:30:53 PM

You need to spend a certain amount in order to get the points.

Correct, $3000 for the regular, $1000 for the MB.
Otherwise it should work? Has anyone else, besides Yitz, actually tried it and been successful?

lcyitz · « **Reply #618 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:47:13 PM »

Quote from: ae123 on March 17, 2012, 11:22:49 PM

So can someone confirm:

I can use a 2bm for the Amex Plat and Mercedez Benz Amex Plat...........and receive 50,000 points for each card?

I thought it was 25k for the plat.....?

ae123 · « **Reply #619 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:48:47 PM »

Quote from: lcyitz on March 17, 2012, 11:47:13 PM

I thought it was 25k for the plat.....?

Earlier in the thread there are links for 50,000....I think page 11.

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