Amex Platinum Master Thread

[AsherO]

thanks guys and you are right i will try maybe the 2bm but
1. its the first time trying amex is a diffrents that i shouldnt start up with a few?
2. the whole 2bm isnt so clear for me, can u just tell me about it one thing how much time do i have between the first submit and the second?

1. There's an F/R risk, but I wouldn't worry about it too much, just don't spend too aggressively ($1k in the first month per card should be ok, unless they give you a tiny CL, in which case you should spend $300-500 at a time and pay, then spend more).
2. The less time the better, simultaneous will (IMHO) give you the best chance at double instant-approval, though a few minutes difference shouldn't be a problem). If you're going the simultaneous route, which I recommend, use two different browsers (not two tabs).

Good luck!

what im trying to ask is, i apply one in windows explore and the second in safari and i fill in both all my info, now in how much time do i have to click by both the ENTER button?

You can fill out all the info, and when you get to the page where you verify your info, don't submit and go to the other browser and get to the verify page, then click both a second or two apart. They will both be "processing" but may take you to another page asking about additional users, which you should skip asap too  (though that isn't so critical IMHO).

[sruly101]

thanks bro. ur the best
just when do apply the annual fee ? the end of the calendar year or?

[AsherO]

thanks bro. ur the best
just when do apply the annual fee ? the end of the calendar year or?

YW, HTH. No thanks to the kisses.

AF hits during first billing cycle, and again every 12 months after that for as long as the card is active.

You can do one of the following:

1. Cancel within 60 days (if you spend $1k right away you'll have way more than enough time to do this).
2. Downgrade within 60 days to a different card, e.g. Gold.
(if you do either of those two options, do it after the points post to your MR account)
3. Keep the card and reap the benefits, including $200 airline credit this year, and another $200 next (calendar year) for each Plat.

[aryeh1]

wheres the 50k regular plat link?

[sruly101]

wheres the 50k regular plat link?

https://www304.americanexpress.com/personal-card-application/platinum-charge-card/38031-343-0
but as they said here that they dont really accept this offer , u gotte fight for it, and u have the MB plat that the same and + that u only have to spend 1k in the first 3 months

[sruly101]

YW, HTH. No thanks to the kisses.

AF hits during first billing cycle, and again every 12 months after that for as long as the card is active.

You can do one of the following:

1. Cancel within 60 days (if you spend $1k right away you'll have way more than enough time to do this).
2. Downgrade within 60 days to a different card, e.g. Gold.
(if you do either of those two options, do it after the points post to your MR account)
3. Keep the card and reap the benefits, including $200 airline credit this year, and another $200 next (calendar year) for each Plat.

thanks, 1. is there the $200 airline credit on the MB plat, too? 
2. will i be able to use the $200 airline credit even after i canceld the card?  how?

[AJK]

Yes.

No.

[aryeh1]

https://www304.americanexpress.com/personal-card-application/platinum-charge-card/38031-343-0
but as they said here that they dont really accept this offer , u gotte fight for it, and u have the MB plat that the same and + that u only have to spend 1k in the first 3 months

Thanks,it says 50k why do you have to fight for it?

[sruly101]

Thanks,it says 50k why do you have to fight for it?

read the older posts here,

[AsherO]

thanks, 1. is there the $200 airline credit on the MB plat, too? 

All the same benefits, I told you that already. You have all the information you need, time to apply now

2. will i be able to use the $200 airline credit even after i canceld the card?  how?

Cash it out in one of the following two ways:

a. By purchasing 2x $100 giftcards to AA or United on their website using the Plat card. The charges will post to the card, then you'll get a credit, so the giftcards are free.
b. Buy a refundable Delta ticket, add Economy comfort for more than $200 (might need multiple tickets/passengers to achieve this), wait until the EC charge posts to the Plat card, and the $200 credit posts, then cancel the refundable ticket (and EC) and you'll get all your money back (including the EC ticket). You can even buy the ticket on a different card (e.g. Chase) and only the EC on the Plat.

Just remember, you must register each Plat card to an airline, or you won't get the $200 credit.

[compddd]

Are you suggesting that the 50kk-only-posting-25k issue is specific to the $1k spend (vanilla) Plat?

Yeah it was supposed to be limited to the 1k version. People who signed up for the 50k 3k spend got the 50k automatically.

[sruly101]

All the same benefits, I told you that already. You have all the information you need, time to apply now

Cash it out in one of the following two ways:

a. By purchasing 2x $100 giftcards to AA or United on their website using the Plat card. The charges will post to the card, then you'll get a credit, so the giftcards are free.
b. Buy a refundable Delta ticket, add Economy comfort for more than $200 (might need multiple tickets/passengers to achieve this), wait until the EC charge posts to the Plat card, and the $200 credit posts, then cancel the refundable ticket (and EC) and you'll get all your money back (including the EC ticket). You can even buy the ticket on a different card (e.g. Chase) and only the EC on the Plat.

Just remember, you must register each Plat card to an airline, or you won't get the $200 credit.

but can i do this all after i cancelled the card?

[AJK]

but can i do this all after i cancelled the card?

I answered you already:

No.

[sruly101]

All the same benefits, I told you that already. You have all the information you need, time to apply now

Cash it out in one of the following two ways:

a. By purchasing 2x $100 giftcards to AA or United on their website using the Plat card. The charges will post to the card, then you'll get a credit, so the giftcards are free.
b. Buy a refundable Delta ticket, add Economy comfort for more than $200 (might need multiple tickets/passengers to achieve this), wait until the EC charge posts to the Plat card, and the $200 credit posts, then cancel the refundable ticket (and EC) and you'll get all your money back (including the EC ticket). You can even buy the ticket on a different card (e.g. Chase) and only the EC on the Plat.

Just remember, you must register each Plat card to an airline, or you won't get the $200 credit.

will i get the credit for the gift cards i bought ,when i buy in even right after i got the card still in the 60 days befor i want to cancel it?

[compddd]

Go read this thread and the $200 Amex Credit thread.

[Yitz]

I just got this SM response from Amex regarding the 50,000 points. Any feedback on how to handle this I would like to cancel this card before the membership charge is due.

Dear xxxxxx xxxxxx,

I have checked your Card account ending in 01003 and see that the promotional offer associated with your Card account is "earn 50,000 Membership Rewards bonus points after spending $1,000 the Card within the first 90 days of Cardmembership."

I would like to inform you that as per the promotional offer the 50,000 points will be credited to your account within 8 - 10 weeks of meeting the $1,000 spend.

I see that you reached your $1,000.00 spend on 05/22/2012. Therefore, please wait for 8 - 10 weeks from 05/22/2012 for these points to appear on your account.

I understand that you need these points for travel. However, I would appreciate your understand that the system automatically issues these points to your account within 8 - 10 weeks. This is not done manually. Therefore, I will not be able to expedite these points to your account and will have to wait till this 8 - 10 timeframe.

I appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

We value your membership with us since 2004. Have a great day ahead!

Sincerely,

Ajay Chamoli
Email Servicing Team
American Express Interactive Services

[compddd]

Make sure your bill is paid in full already and hope they post quickly. (They always posted within a week of my meeting spend)

[Yitz]

Make sure your bill is paid in full already and hope they post quickly. (They always posted within a week of my meeting spend)

I opened up a platinum business the same time and I did not pay in full yet and got the points.

[compddd]

Be patient then and hope they post soon?

[Yitz]

Be patient then and hope they post soon?

Patient!! that does not come easy.