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Try calling amex, many people have been offered 50k for $10k spend when upgrading

50k https://www262.americanexpress.com/business-card-application/upgrade/pa/business-platinum-charge-card/login/44926-9-1-WOC0000416
25K bonus sign up link
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Alternative 30K bonus sign up link DEAD
(Go Incognito if the link does not work for you.) Sometimes you have to go thru the entering cc info route, bec. the user id route doesn't work sometimes.

New link - https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openplatinum/benefit.do?benefitTemplate=template_a&benefitId=open.platinumupdates

Q: It's been a few days since I applied and the changes haven't taken effect yet , should I worry?
A: No. That's perfectly normal.


Q: I'm in my first year of my gold card, will I be charged the AF when I downgrade back?
A:
Yes you will


The cheshbon is that you upgrade, get the points, buy the AA GC's do the Platinum Guy's Great Mehalech, then downgrade back or close and get the Annual Fee of the Plat reimbursed. If cancelled within 60 days you get it all back; if more than 60 days it is prorated.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1240 on: August 09, 2013, 12:41:45 AM »
Is there a link or it's automatically.

It's also 95 dollars, which is worth more than 5K MR.

Apparently it's automatic.  If you cancel the green and get the $95 back as well.

Is there a consensus that the green downgrade always nets the the 5k?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1241 on: August 09, 2013, 01:37:16 AM »
No, they show up on your report. A credit line does not show up, at least not for the first month. Thereafter, they usually use your highest closing statement spend.

So don't downpay?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1242 on: August 09, 2013, 06:43:35 AM »

It's also 95 dollars, which is worth more than 5K MR.

Has anyone been charged the $95. The T&C on the green that I got said first year free and I still have not been charged. Waiting for a BA bonus to close the card....
« Last Edit: August 09, 2013, 07:20:43 AM by DP7 »

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1243 on: August 09, 2013, 07:16:38 AM »
oh BA is doing their MR- bA bonus soon?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1244 on: August 09, 2013, 07:57:35 AM »
when i chat the rep told me that there is no bonus on the downgrade from platinum to green??

 and if that isnt true how long after downgrade should points post?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1245 on: August 09, 2013, 09:17:44 AM »
oh BA is doing their MR- bA bonus soon?
Happens every few months. One just ended a little bit ago, so one should be on its way soon.
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1246 on: August 09, 2013, 09:22:34 AM »
when i chat the rep told me that there is no bonus on the downgrade from platinum to green??

 and if that isnt true how long after downgrade should points post?

Mine posted the day after my first purchase.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1247 on: August 09, 2013, 09:27:36 AM »
Has anyone been charged the $95. The T&C on the green that I got said first year free and I still have not been charged. Waiting for a BA bonus to close the card....
Clock won't start ticking till you close the Green....

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1248 on: August 09, 2013, 09:29:34 AM »
Mine posted the day after my first purchase.
and when does the refund on the platinum post?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1249 on: August 09, 2013, 09:52:59 AM »
and when does the refund on the platinum post?

Wasn't charged AF. Downgraded before the fee hit.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1250 on: August 09, 2013, 09:53:49 AM »
Clock won't start ticking till you close the Green....

I'm aware.... not planning on opening another for over a year.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1251 on: August 11, 2013, 12:21:35 AM »
i am getting this message

"We're sorry. We are experiencing temporary system outage. Please try again later or call the toll-free number on the back of your Card."

even in incognito mode, is this dead or am i doing something wrong?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1252 on: August 11, 2013, 12:25:16 AM »
i am getting this message

"We're sorry. We are experiencing temporary system outage. Please try again later or call the toll-free number on the back of your Card."

even in incognito mode, is this dead or am i doing something wrong?
Works for me in Chrome.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1253 on: August 11, 2013, 01:10:03 AM »
Works for me in Chrome.

I am in chrome too, it does load, but once i put in my user name and pass it shows this message

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1254 on: August 11, 2013, 01:52:25 PM »
Never mind, it worked. now do i need to wait till i get the platinum card to make first purchase and for the $200 airline fee credit to work or can i do it immediately?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1255 on: August 11, 2013, 01:58:56 PM »

Never mind, it worked. now do i need to wait till i get the platinum card to make first purchase and for the $200 airline fee credit to work or can i do it immediately?

Once your online card shows up as platinum you can do it.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1256 on: August 11, 2013, 02:20:17 PM »
Once your online card shows up as platinum you can do it.

Thanks, How long does that typically take?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1257 on: August 11, 2013, 02:27:40 PM »
Once your online card shows up as platinum you can do it.
Can i do Global Entry, $200 airline credit.... in the first 60 days from when i get the card, then cancel, and stay with the benefits?
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1258 on: August 11, 2013, 02:28:24 PM »

Thanks, How long does that typically take?

For me was next day.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #1259 on: August 11, 2013, 02:43:36 PM »
My wife's Green Business 5k is taking a few days to post, mine was much quicker. Are ppl still getting the 5k? How long is it taking?