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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 #680 on: May 30, 2013, 11:19:28 PM »
ive been trying this link for a few days now and keep getting the following 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.


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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #681 on: May 30, 2013, 11:58:11 PM »
ive been trying this link for a few days now and keep getting the following 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.
Are you trying to login on the left side? Try entering the card info on the right.
Quaerite et Invenietis.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #682 on: May 31, 2013, 01:28:09 AM »
Are you trying to login on the left side? Try entering the card info on the right.
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Or log into your account and then click on the link.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #683 on: May 31, 2013, 05:08:28 AM »
Yes, but it's a transfer, not a sign-up. The only card i can think of that you get a bonus for a transfer.


Biz Blue I got 10k MR for product change from Biz DL via membership consultant ( fancy name for retentions )

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #684 on: May 31, 2013, 07:46:26 AM »
143K Avios in total from the BGR deal - "That's the way I like it!" :)

Got my 25K, transferred immediately.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #685 on: May 31, 2013, 03:56:52 PM »
the standard sign up bonus for the green card is 5k.

Any idea how long after switching Plat to Green do the 5k points usually post?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #686 on: May 31, 2013, 04:08:49 PM »
Any idea how long after switching Plat to Green do the 5k points usually post?
A day or two, IME.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #687 on: May 31, 2013, 04:17:09 PM »
A day or two, IME.
What to do with 5K points?...
They can't be transferred to for example airlines as I understand (assuming no other gold/plat card remains...)

Upgrade back to gold after green with 5K? To make them sick of us :)

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #688 on: May 31, 2013, 04:56:18 PM »
What to do with 5K points?...
They can't be transferred to for example airlines as I understand (assuming no other gold/plat card remains...)

Upgrade back to gold after green with 5K? To make them sick of us :)
Personally, i had a PRG on the same MR account, so no issues.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #689 on: May 31, 2013, 04:57:53 PM »
Green transfer to airlines.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #690 on: May 31, 2013, 05:02:32 PM »
I just got my bill and on it there was a charge for a $375 prorated annual fee. Downgraded back to Gold no problem.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #691 on: May 31, 2013, 05:14:06 PM »
I just got my bill and on it there was a charge for a $375 prorated annual fee. Downgraded back to Gold no problem.
Is there a link to do this online (downgrade) or do I have to call? Seem like they'll tell you to call when trying to do it via SM.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #692 on: May 31, 2013, 05:22:23 PM »
Is there a link to do this online (downgrade) or do I have to call? Seem like they'll tell you to call when trying to do it via SM.
I called

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #693 on: May 31, 2013, 05:36:29 PM »
I just got my bill and on it there was a charge for a $375 prorated annual fee. Downgraded back to Gold no problem.

The charge was because you upgraded to Plat?
After you downgraded, they waived the entire $375?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #694 on: May 31, 2013, 05:36:59 PM »
The charge was because you upgraded to Plat?
After you downgraded, they waived the entire $375?
Yes and yes

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #695 on: May 31, 2013, 05:38:13 PM »
Yes and yes
Cool.
I upgraded to Plat for 2 weeks, and then downgraded to Green.
Wonder what fee, if any, will show up on my statement.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #696 on: May 31, 2013, 05:54:17 PM »
Cool.
I upgraded to Plat for 2 weeks, and then downgraded to Green.
Wonder what fee, if any, will show up on my statement.

Yeah, I got the pro-rated annual fee after I upgraded to Plat last week as well.
I'm debating whether to downgrade to Green or just close the account (after transferring out the points of course).

My free first year is ending in about 2 months and I wonder if downgrading to Green will reset that counter. Anybody knows?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #697 on: May 31, 2013, 05:57:54 PM »
Green transfer to airlines.
Thanks for clarification.
I must downgrade to Green then... Extra $50+ (5k points...)

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #698 on: May 31, 2013, 06:09:24 PM »
Thanks for clarification.
I must downgrade to Green then... Extra $50+ (5k points...)

Why $50?

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #699 on: May 31, 2013, 07:10:31 PM »
Cool.
I upgraded to Plat for 2 weeks, and then downgraded to Green.
Wonder what fee, if any, will show up on my statement.
Prob. $95 for the Green.