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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7760 on: February 22, 2017, 09:30:37 AM »
I was about to do a PGGM with a full refundable jb flight, but now I feel a bit apprehensive. Is PGGM, still safe? I'm afraid about the RATS task force. I don't plan on closing the card this year.

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If it is risky, is there an updated list of what GC's and denominations that can be purchased?


Pggm is risky? Any DPs?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7761 on: February 22, 2017, 09:33:58 AM »
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If it is risky, is there an updated list of what GC's and denominations that can be purchased?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7762 on: February 22, 2017, 10:12:01 AM »
I was about to do a PGGM with a full refundable jb flight, but now I feel a bit apprehensive. Is PGGM, still safe? I'm afraid about the RATS task force. I don't plan on closing the card this year.


Pggm is risky? Any DPs?

Whats the RATS task force?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7763 on: February 22, 2017, 10:12:58 AM »
Whats the RATS task force?
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7764 on: February 22, 2017, 10:44:38 AM »
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Ah, and have they been reported for PGGM? if not, what else have ppl been reported for?

And what do they do to cardholders?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7765 on: February 22, 2017, 11:02:07 AM »

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7766 on: February 22, 2017, 12:56:13 PM »
I tried to do the JetBlue idea, it all came up as one charge (ticket plus pet seat) does that make sense or is it not working anymore?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7767 on: February 22, 2017, 02:30:13 PM »
Seen a bunch of different info. If I want to downgrade from Amex Platinum (not business platinum) - do I need to go to green card or can I do Amex Everyday and retain my membership rewards without a new pull. I think that the Amex Business Platinum is a charge card and the Amex Platinum is a credit card, but don't know for sure. TIA

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7768 on: February 22, 2017, 02:38:11 PM »
Seen a bunch of different info. If I want to downgrade from Amex Platinum (not business platinum) - do I need to go to green card or can I do Amex Everyday and retain my membership rewards without a new pull. I think that the Amex Business Platinum is a charge card and the Amex Platinum is a credit card, but don't know for sure. TIA
Amex platinum is a charge card and so is the green. the everyday is a credit card and will be a pull and new account.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7769 on: February 23, 2017, 03:25:50 AM »
My travel agent wants to charge my credit card for hotels he booked for me he claims since he has a merchant account set up as travel I will receive 5x points. Is that true as I have realised that it says 5x points for airfare? If I won't get 5x how much will I get for travel expenses?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7770 on: February 23, 2017, 05:34:29 AM »
Got 1 RSVP for biz plat 100/5 offer  expires 2/24

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7771 on: February 23, 2017, 06:48:05 AM »
My travel agent wants to charge my credit card for hotels he booked for me he claims since he has a merchant account set up as travel I will receive 5x points. Is that true as I have realised that it says 5x points for airfare? If I won't get 5x how much will I get for travel expenses?
no hotels are not 5x. Use CSR for 3x

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7772 on: February 23, 2017, 01:44:04 PM »
no hotels are not 5x. Use CSR for 3x
Re-read his question.

Although you're right, he should use CSR.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7773 on: February 23, 2017, 01:49:26 PM »
Re-read his question.

Although you're right, he should use CSR.
reread it. But yea the 5x is only for airfare direct from airlines

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7774 on: February 25, 2017, 08:04:07 PM »
Trying to downgrade plat via chat and the reps are telling me that they cant handle plat downgrades and have to called the dedicated line... Anyone else have this?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7775 on: February 25, 2017, 08:12:46 PM »
Trying to downgrade plat via chat and the reps are telling me that they cant handle plat downgrades and have to called the dedicated line... Anyone else have this?
Yes, been like this for a while.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7776 on: February 25, 2017, 09:27:24 PM »
Yes, been like this for a while.

ANy way around it?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7778 on: February 26, 2017, 08:25:17 AM »
ANy way around it?

What's the problem with just calling? The plat CSR are always friendly and they answer immediately

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #7779 on: February 26, 2017, 11:16:00 AM »
Looking for a Biz Plat, even with language, that has a better offer then current public one of 10/50 plus 10/25 total of 75k.
PM please.
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