Amex Platinum Master Thread

[mord1]

Very likely. The only reason its this high is to compete with the reserve card

I hear, so its worth getting it now and hopefully getting 3 uses out of the travel credit?  you think it will come in time?

[rsm1444]

if i apply today will i get the card by friday if i can get it expedited. As i am leaving Saturday early morning flight and wont be back until Dec 31 st night.

[mmgfarb]

if i apply today will i get the card by friday if i can get it expedited. As i am leaving Saturday early morning flight and wont be back until Dec 31 st night.

You should be fine.

[rsm1444]

My wife has good credit history around 800+. She has One Amex personal credit card from last 2 yrs and AU on my business charge cards. Can i apply for five Business charge cards in one day ?


3 months back, I myself applied for two business and two personal amex and got approved

[keemster26]

My wife has good credit history around 800+. She has One Amex personal credit card from last 2 yrs and AU on my business charge cards. Can i apply for five Business charge cards in one day ?


3 months back, I myself applied for two business and two personal amex and got approved

I would think that's asking for an fr

[rsm1444]

I would think that's asking for an fr

I will just apply BGR and BP. Thanks for the feedback

[keemster26]

I will just apply BGR and BP. Thanks for the feedback

Just my opinion. I could be wrong

[LoLo]

I could be wrong

you're not.

[mmgfarb]

you're not.

What would you consider the right number?

[Redbull3]

It's free now to upgrade to delta comfort on the jfk-tlv route? :/

[David Smith]

It's free now to upgrade to delta comfort on the jfk-tlv route? :/

No. Why would you complain if it was?

[Redbull3]

No. Why would you complain if it was?

Tried multiple dates and when I went back in to upgrade, it was free for all 3 pax. My account doesn't have any status or anything.

[Issac Karahod]

Looking for perspective on getting the biz plat. I have the personal version (which I plan on keeping due to 5x airfare) so I already get the benefit of all the lounge access and global entry credit etc.
Triple dipping on the airline credit right now covers the AF and I could close it in 02/2018. I'd be doing it basically for the signup bonus.
Is there any reason NOT to get it? TIA
(I know it sounds like a dumb question but I'm kinda new still.)

[Josef.koney]

Looking for perspective on getting the biz plat. I have the personal version (which I plan on keeping due to 5x airfare) so I already get the benefit of all the lounge access and global entry credit etc.
Triple dipping on the airline credit right now covers the AF and I could close it in 02/2018. I'd be doing it basically for the signup bonus.
Is there any reason NOT to get it? TIA
(I know it sounds like a dumb question but I'm kinda new still.)

Everyone plays the game different, but I would wait till I cancel the personal (unless you plan to always keep it) and then open the other one.

[David Smith]

Looking for perspective on getting the biz plat. I have the personal version (which I plan on keeping due to 5x airfare) so I already get the benefit of all the lounge access and global entry credit etc.
Triple dipping on the airline credit right now covers the AF and I could close it in 02/2018. I'd be doing it basically for the signup bonus.
Is there any reason NOT to get it? TIA
(I know it sounds like a dumb question but I'm kinda new still.)

If you buy a lot of revenue airfare, personal plat for 5x and biz plat for 2cpp complement each other quite nicely.

[Issac Karahod]

Everyone plays the game different, but I would wait till I cancel the personal (unless you plan to always keep it) and then open the other one.

I do plan on keeping it as I spend a decent amount on revenue airfare. I guess my issue is that all the lounge and other great benefits I already get with the personal plat so those don't count for making a 450 AF worthwhile.

[Emgee]

Bkitzur no . Welcome to the forums ! Nice username !

Are we related. Lol. Is there any way to get 2 cards with same information so 2 people can use it?

[Issac Karahod]

I wrote this all out for my own clarity but maybe another beginner like myself will benefit. If I overlooked anything, please comment.

Value of Personal Plat
Lounge access - 20-30 times/year (especially Delta). At $27 a pop that's worth $540 - $810. I wouldn't pay $27 for lounge use but the value is there.
Airline Credit - $200/year
Global Entry Credit - $100 over 5 years = $20/year
5X airfare - somewhere between 65K - 100K MR points/year
Makes for an easy case to keep the Personal plat (Ignore: the 100K that I got makes me rather partial to keeping it as well. )

Value of Business Plat - after first year
Airline Credit - $200
50% back on coach fares on one airline -
50% back on Business/First on any airline - These two are great but I don't have any way of knowing their long term value.

Clearly, with the 50K points (I doubt I can make the second minimum spend) and triple dip on Airline Credit, it makes sense to get it and keep for a year.

After the first year, the question will become...

If you buy a lot of revenue airfare, personal plat for 5x and biz plat for 2cpp complement each other quite nicely.

True, so for an additional $250/year I get the potential for 2cpp. How much would I have to make back to cover the $250 and get some added value on top of that?

[rsm1444]

To take advantage of platinum $200 airline credit.  can i make the charge on Dec 31st.

[rsm1444]

What would you consider the right number?

 I applied for both BGR and BP and got approved.

To take advantage of platinum $200 and bgr $100 airline credit .  can i make the charge on Dec 31st as i am flying on Saturday and dont think i can receive the card by this friday.