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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 #2560 on: December 31, 2015, 01:58:32 PM »
Any downside to downgrading directly to Green?
that seems like a reasonable option
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2561 on: December 31, 2015, 02:05:01 PM »
that seems like a reasonable option

Except you can't RAR...

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2562 on: December 31, 2015, 09:34:46 PM »
Except you can't RAR...
didnt get the bonus points anyhow wonder if id get it next time around and if its worth paying af for that possibility
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2564 on: December 31, 2015, 10:44:43 PM »
Don't wait for the perfect moment; take the moment and make it perfect.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2565 on: December 31, 2015, 10:45:53 PM »
rinse and repeat   :o
Nice didn't know it got it's own acronym

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2566 on: December 31, 2015, 11:23:01 PM »
EHIOAODDF

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2567 on: January 01, 2016, 12:34:11 AM »
Any downside to downgrading directly to Green? 
Not free either, cheaper though.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2568 on: January 01, 2016, 09:42:18 AM »
Not free either, cheaper though.
which one is free?
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2569 on: January 01, 2016, 10:28:44 AM »
which one is free?
No amex charge cards are free, so you have no free downgrade options.
Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2570 on: January 01, 2016, 12:02:56 PM »
No amex charge cards are free, so you have no free downgrade options.
if so, can i transfer my cl to a different amex card when i cancel plat?
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2571 on: January 01, 2016, 12:03:37 PM »
if so, can i transfer my cl to a different amex card when i cancel plat?
No preset credit limit means no credit to transfer.
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2572 on: January 01, 2016, 12:04:13 PM »
No preset credit limit means no credit to transfer.
aha. so whats the best option here?
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2573 on: January 01, 2016, 12:05:27 PM »
aha. so whats the best option here?
Either downgrade, for whatever advantages that may have, or cancel to avoid fee.
Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2574 on: January 14, 2016, 05:47:57 AM »
Was approved for BRG upgrade to Plat for 50k after 5k spend, how long after i spend will bonus MR show up?
If i downgrade after spending, will bonus still show up automatically? Is that risky?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2575 on: January 14, 2016, 06:16:31 AM »
Was approved for BRG upgrade to Plat for 50k after 5k spend, how long after i spend will bonus MR show up?
If i downgrade after spending, will bonus still show up automatically? Is that risky?
Fwir if your MR account has points in it currently it should show up as soon as spend required is done.
downgrading before the bonus kicks in might be risky I think

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2576 on: January 14, 2016, 01:40:55 PM »
I searched but could not find a clear answer. I got the biz Gold 14 months ago and then 3 months ago I upgraded to biz Platinum.  Am I eligible for another biz gold signup offer? I know about the 12 month rule, but its not clear on how upgrades work. Or, do I have to wait another 9 months starting from when I upgraded to Platinum before I can get another biz gold card.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2577 on: January 14, 2016, 02:09:25 PM »
I searched but could not find a clear answer. I got the biz Gold 14 months ago and then 3 months ago I upgraded to biz Platinum.  Am I eligible for another biz gold signup offer? I know about the 12 month rule, but its not clear on how upgrades work. Or, do I have to wait another 9 months starting from when I upgraded to Platinum before I can get another biz gold card.
A full 12 months from the upgrade date.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2578 on: January 14, 2016, 04:00:24 PM »
A full 12 months from the upgrade date.

Personal experience?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #2579 on: January 14, 2016, 07:13:11 PM »
Personal experience?
Not me personally, but someone I know and trust.