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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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Is this one time only per SSN? Or can I do it every time I get a BGR card?
I'm on my second time

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Is this one time only per SSN? Or can I do it every time I get a BGR card?
once per card. unlimited per ssn.
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My 25k posted!  :)
 

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+1


Can i close this card down now (I have other cards which earn MR points), or should i downgrade and wait a bit?
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+1


Can i close this card down now (I have other cards which earn MR points), or should i downgrade and wait a bit?
I am going to downgrade.

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I am going to downgrade.
I guess that makes sense as i have the first year free and can use this for SBS. Was wondering though if that promotion is worth it to keep this card open and drag out my "year between cards" timeline.
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Do I call up to downgrade back to the Gold or can I do it online?

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Do I call up to downgrade back to the Gold or can I do it online?
I am going to SM. I believe that should work.
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I applied for the tsa global entry as its refunded by amex, but I want to downgrade back to the amex gold before the $450 annual fee hits. I SM'd them if they can expedite the refund on it & the below was the reply.. Should I downgrade the card & not risk the annual fee to hit? I upgraded to platinum like 10 days ago.
I understand your point, however, I?d like to inform you that the credit for US Customs TrustedTraveler is automatically issued by the system.

There is no manual in intervention. I kindly request you to wait for the stipulated time frame.

If you do not see the credit posted, please let us know and we will surely review your account.

Your understanding is highly appreciated.

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I applied for the tsa global entry as its refunded by amex, but I want to downgrade back to the amex gold before the $450 annual fee hits. I SM'd them if they can expedite the refund on it & the below was the reply.. Should I downgrade the card & not risk the annual fee to hit? I upgraded to platinum like 10 days ago.
I understand your point, however, I?d like to inform you that the credit for US Customs TrustedTraveler is automatically issued by the system.

There is no manual in intervention. I kindly request you to wait for the stipulated time frame.

If you do not see the credit posted, please let us know and we will surely review your account.

Your understanding is highly appreciated.

Sincerely,                                                                                           
                                                                                           
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You have 60 days from the getting the Platinum to downgrade. You don't need to worry.
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You have 60 days from the getting the Platinum to downgrade. You don't need to worry.
+1. wait for the customs credit to post then downgrade.
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Do I call up to downgrade back to the Gold or can I do it online?
Make sure you get your $200 airline credit.
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Thank you for all the help guys!

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Make sure you get your $200 airline credit.


Thanks marco polo, I bought on AA 2 gift card of $101 each. Got $200 refunded. Thanks again for the help

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Thanks marco polo, I bought on AA 2 gift card of $101 each. Got $200 refunded. Thanks again for the help
No problem.
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Make sure you get your $200 airline credit.
I enrolled my card for the $200 credit with United. How to I get the GC? Do I just Google United GCs?

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I enrolled my card for the $200 credit with United. How to I get the GC? Do I just Google United GCs?
You can purchase them on United.com

I don't recall the reason or where i saw it, but i think there was something to buying the cards in increments of $100.

It's an E-Certificate. They will email it to you.
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You can purchase them on United.com

I don't recall the reason or where i saw it, but i think there was something to buying the cards in increments of $100.

It's an E-Certificate. They will email it to you.
When I go to United.com and try to purchase a GC they ask for login info do I just login with my account?

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When I go to United.com and try to purchase a GC they ask for login info do I just login with my account?
Yes.
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