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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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"Dear Steven,
Sure. We will be happy to help you with this.
To request for a Card transfer, please call us at 1-800-528-4800. If you are outside the United States, please call collect at 1-336-393-1111. We will be happy to assist you.
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so they dont let you downgrade by sm anymore? did I sm the wrong dept? I sent it to "Account Management & Statements-All Other Questions"
or did they not understand my request? I wrote "Hi, Can you please downgrade my business platinum card to a regular business gold card? Thank you in advance,"

try maybe a different department.
Whats the point of downgrading? to get the 25k again?

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try maybe a different department.
Whats the point of downgrading? to get the 25k again?
to avoid AF

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to avoid AF
But PRG gold has an AF of $175?

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But PRG gold has an AF of $175?
I'm still in my shana rishona

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It's not a "no" as I don't know for sure, but it'd definitely reduces the chances IMO.
The 75k gold bonus and 25k platinum upgrade just posted to my account!

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has anyone had success upgrading twice?
I have upgraded a while ago and closed that account recently.
If i upgrade now my new business gold will i receive the bonus 25k?
Thanks

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I believe that if you upgrade the same account twice, you won't receive the bonus for the second time, but if its a different account you should receive it.
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has anyone had success upgrading twice?
I have upgraded a while ago and closed that account recently.
If i upgrade now my new business gold will i receive the bonus 25k?
Thanks
In my experience upgrading on a dif Account (new brg) I got the bonus again. Upgrading on the same account twice didn't work

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I've read through all the 20 pages of this thread and still don't have a clear understanding regarding the AF. Do you get it back after downgrading?

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I've read through all the 20 pages of this thread and still don't have a clear understanding regarding the AF. Do you get it back after downgrading?
yes

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yes
Thanks!
How long do you have to downgrade? Is it refunded automatically, or do you need to call in to get it refunded?

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In my experience upgrading on a dif Account (new brg) I got the bonus again. Upgrading on the same account twice didn't work
I believe that if you upgrade the same account twice, you won't receive the bonus for the second time, but if its a different account you should receive it.
thanks.
I gave it a shot and hoping for the best
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this link works better. make sure you are logged out and instead of signing in, use the option of entering your card number https://www262.americanexpress.com/business-card-application/upgrade/business-platinum-charge-card/login/43738-9-0?om_rid=NtG4OE&om_mid=_BRC0vQB8vz7CjW&om_lid=axp23&cellid=A00000DY1V
this worked for me just now. had the BRG for only 3 months so far.

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an1 know if you have to wait for the plat card to arrive, or can I order the gift cards now? (the status of the account already shows platinum)

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an1 know if you have to wait for the plat card to arrive, or can I order the gift cards now? (the status of the account already shows platinum)
you can order them nOw. Just make sure you pick an airline first. Points should post really quickly

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thanks.
I gave it a shot and hoping for the best
Will keep posted bln
I have received the 25k already
Thanks guys

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I have received the 25k already
Thanks guys
For the second time? Nice! How long did you wait between upgrades?

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For the second time? Nice. How long did you wait between upgrades?
Yes
And the first card was closed already

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Yes
And the first card was closed already
Oh, so it was a different app?