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The Business Platinum Card® (OUTDATED INFO)
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As a special offer you can get Earn 50,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 and an extra 50,000 points after you spend an additional $10,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Platinum Card® from American Express within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Your application must be approved by January 25, 2017 to be eligible for this offer.

A Premium Business Card2
There are more than 40 Business Platinum Card® benefits, including world-class platinum service, travel benefits, rewards that can help reduce expenses and access to one-of-a-kind events.

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-Consumer Card: 50k No Spend Required, Called 7 Days before Due Date of Annual Fee
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Consumer: http://www.dansdeals.com/go/Platinum5/
Business: http://www.dansdeals.com/go/BusinessPlat5/

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9900 on: March 01, 2021, 12:45:51 PM »
I recently upgraded to the plat business, do i get 5x points on marketing etc? i was getting 4x on the gold business
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9901 on: March 04, 2021, 09:20:37 AM »
The $15 Uber Cash credit for March is in my Uber account.  If I cancel my Amex Platinum this week, will the $15 be automatically removed out of my Uber account? 

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9902 on: March 04, 2021, 10:56:48 AM »
My wife received an offer for the Amex Plat. for 125,000 points, + 10x for supermarkets for 6 months.
I already have a Amex Plat. for our travel benefits etc.
Question: Is it worth it to apply for her for the points and 6m 10x supermarkets (spend $400/week)?
Long term its not the card I would use for our everyday expenses, for that we currently use no fee 2% citi cash back.
Does it pay to apply, get the points and consider downgrading in a year or so? Whats the lowest fee card she could downgrade to?
Thanks!

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9903 on: March 04, 2021, 11:07:26 AM »
My wife received an offer for the Amex Plat. for 125,000 points, + 10x for supermarkets for 6 months.
I already have a Amex Plat. for our travel benefits etc.
Question: Is it worth it to apply for her for the points and 6m 10x supermarkets (spend $400/week)?
Long term its not the card I would use for our everyday expenses, for that we currently use no fee 2% citi cash back.
Does it pay to apply, get the points and consider downgrading in a year or so? Whats the lowest fee card she could downgrade to?
Thanks!
100% no brainer. It's a great offer.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9904 on: March 04, 2021, 12:15:21 PM »
My wife received an offer for the Amex Plat. for 125,000 points, + 10x for supermarkets for 6 months.
I already have a Amex Plat. for our travel benefits etc.
Question: Is it worth it to apply for her for the points and 6m 10x supermarkets (spend $400/week)?
Long term its not the card I would use for our everyday expenses, for that we currently use no fee 2% citi cash back.
Does it pay to apply, get the points and consider downgrading in a year or so? Whats the lowest fee card she could downgrade to?
Thanks!
absolutely

You'll be getting 125,000 MR + ~100,000 MR
Plus all of the statement credits so you'll come out far ahead.

In regards to downgrading, it's definitely worth getting even if you won't keep long-term. But downgrading isn't the best option with the Platinum card being that the card with the lowest annual fee you can downgrade to is the green card with a $150 annual fee. Thankfully that is not an issue because you can easily cancel after 12 months with no repercussions.

Much success!

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9905 on: March 04, 2021, 05:59:38 PM »
Thank you for your advise! Applied & Approved, 10X Pesach Shopping  :)

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9906 on: March 15, 2021, 02:26:23 PM »
Does anyone have any inside/updated information regarding new perks on the Amex Business Platinum. Annual fee coming up on the 23rd and no retention offer so far...
Want to know if its worth holding on and canceling (prorated refund) in a bit to see if some good perks will be added..

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9907 on: March 15, 2021, 03:20:43 PM »
absolutely

You'll be getting 125,000 MR + ~100,000 MR
Plus all of the statement credits so you'll come out far ahead.

In regards to downgrading, it's definitely worth getting even if you won't keep long-term. But downgrading isn't the best option with the Platinum card being that the card with the lowest annual fee you can downgrade to is the green card with a $150 annual fee. Thankfully that is not an issue because you can easily cancel after 12 months with no repercussions.

Much success!
Just make sure you wait until your next AF posts to downgrade.
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9908 on: March 15, 2021, 04:20:24 PM »
The $15 Uber Cash credit for March is in my Uber account.  If I cancel my Amex Platinum this week, will the $15 be automatically removed out of my Uber account?
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9909 on: March 17, 2021, 03:28:12 PM »
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9910 on: April 08, 2021, 11:16:48 PM »
anyone has an idea if the offer of 10* supermarket will still be available in the end of this year?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9911 on: April 09, 2021, 12:15:52 PM »
anyone has an idea if the offer of 10* supermarket will still be available in the end of this year?
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9912 on: April 10, 2021, 05:31:40 PM »
I got charged the AF and spaced out about it for two months. I had no idea after that he month I would have to pay it despite cancelling the card for the year! I had no bloody idea I had to pay that AF within the month. Anyone have any experience with this or can direct me to the right forum for this?
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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9913 on: April 10, 2021, 08:52:30 PM »
I got charged the AF and spaced out about it for two months. I had no idea after that he month I would have to pay it despite cancelling the card for the year! I had no bloody idea I had to pay that AF within the month. Anyone have any experience with this or can direct me to the right forum for this?
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They should be able to pro-rate the AF if you close or downgrade the card.

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9914 on: April 13, 2021, 08:56:55 AM »
how do I find out how long I have to spend the money I thought it was 6 months but somewhere else I read 3 months?

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9915 on: April 13, 2021, 12:39:11 PM »
how do I find out how long I have to spend the money I thought it was 6 months but somewhere else I read 3 months?
Call or chat with amex. Request the terms of the sign up bonus.
Every offer is different

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9916 on: April 14, 2021, 04:02:58 PM »
HUCA
They should be able to pro-rate the AF if you close or downgrade the card.
Can you explain this in simple terms. Also I couldn’t find link for Amex Green card forum so I can’t downgrade the card as the AF of 150 is already the lowest tier! But still a huge waste of money cuz I don’t want the bloody card anymore

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9917 on: April 14, 2021, 04:04:00 PM »
Can you explain this in simple terms. Also I couldn’t find link for Amex Green card forum so I can’t downgrade the card as the AF of 150 is already the lowest tier! But still a huge waste of money cuz I don’t want the bloody card anymore
My bad. I didn’t explain. I have the Green card I am not referencing the platinum card. TIA

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9918 on: April 15, 2021, 05:42:08 PM »
If true that Amex Plat will still have access then its a plus for cardholders
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/plaza-premium-lounges-will-no-longer-accept-priority-pass-starting-july-1st/

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Re: Amex Platinum Master Thread
« Reply #9919 on: April 21, 2021, 02:05:13 PM »
got an offer for 125k signup and 10x Supermarket spending up to 15K

Can I go to seasons and buy a 15k USD gift card- would that work?
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