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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 #780 on: June 09, 2013, 01:32:32 AM »
Can the card still be used for lounge access once it's cancelled? I've heard conflicting reports.
Yes, for AA/DL/US.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #781 on: June 09, 2013, 09:48:08 AM »
And airspace
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #782 on: June 10, 2013, 11:44:59 AM »
Hmm, need some inputs from you guys for this case.
I upgraded from BGR to Plat about 2 weeks ago. BGR was still in free first year and was charged a pro-rated AF for the Plat. Did the airline credit and GE and both got refunded after a few days.
I also made some small purchases and paid those off. Last Friday I decided to downgrade to the Green card in hope that the Plat AF would be refunded as well. But today I saw these 2 transactions (card is switched to Green) but the Plat AF is still there. Should I just close the account?


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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #783 on: June 10, 2013, 12:52:38 PM »
Hmm, need some inputs from you guys for this case.
I upgraded from BGR to Plat about 2 weeks ago. BGR was still in free first year and was charged a pro-rated AF for the Plat. Did the airline credit and GE and both got refunded after a few days.
I also made some small purchases and paid those off. Last Friday I decided to downgrade to the Green card in hope that the Plat AF would be refunded as well. But today I saw these 2 transactions (card is switched to Green) but the Plat AF is still there. Should I just close the account?
Unless you need it, close it to get the clock started. (Though, you should get the plat fee back anyway.)

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #784 on: June 10, 2013, 02:38:57 PM »
Just downgraded back to the business gold card and was offered a credit for the balance of the first year free without even asking.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #785 on: June 10, 2013, 02:42:56 PM »
Just downgraded back to the business gold card and was offered a credit for the balance of the first year free without even asking.
Did you pay the Plat AF?
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #786 on: June 10, 2013, 02:44:41 PM »
It hadn't yet posted. I did get the airline annual fee and priority club before hand.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #787 on: June 10, 2013, 03:21:41 PM »
It hadn't yet posted. I did get the airline annual fee and priority club before hand.
How much credit did they say they would give you.
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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #788 on: June 10, 2013, 03:25:38 PM »
$125

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #790 on: June 10, 2013, 03:48:53 PM »
AF is 450$

The AF for the BRG which is free first year but not if you upgrade to plat and then afterwards downgrade back to the BRG

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #791 on: June 10, 2013, 07:57:16 PM »
Not worth it. Need to start the clock since a churn is worth more.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #792 on: June 10, 2013, 08:26:48 PM »
Not worth it. Need to start the clock since a churn is worth more.

I don't intend to churn cards I have had in the past. It is beyond my comfort level and there are enough other cards for me to get good enough bonuses with.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #793 on: June 10, 2013, 08:30:37 PM »
I don't intend to churn cards I have had in the past. It is beyond my comfort level and there are enough other cards for me to get good enough bonuses with.
You don't intend now. But most likely in 1 year you will be a churner.

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #794 on: June 10, 2013, 09:29:35 PM »
You don't intend now. But most likely in 1 year you will be a churner.
he just joined, I'll'  give him a couple of weeks max

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #795 on: June 10, 2013, 10:57:17 PM »
he just joined, I'll'  give him a couple of weeks max

Maybe I should start a thread with a poll..how long till i start churning?

Just joined doesn't have to = getting his feet wet in the CC game..

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #796 on: June 11, 2013, 04:23:43 AM »
Maybe I should start a thread
With 14 posts... try it... :P

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #797 on: June 11, 2013, 08:56:25 AM »
Alright, we started with BRG 75K to BRP 25K, $200 credit, paid pro rata AF last week, & now sending SM for downgrade conversion to BRG.  We'll see if the following works: "Hello, I'm sorry to inconvenience you, but due to current economic conditions can you please convert my account from Business Platinum to Business Green Rewards Card?  Thank you, XXXXX XXXXX"  Gonna see if I get the 5K & how long to get AF back.  Thanks everyone for the support! :)

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #798 on: June 11, 2013, 04:30:21 PM »
Update to above post: 4 hours later a CSR sent me SM indicating all the features/benefits of the Business Green Rewards Card & that it has a $95 AF.  Account # won't change but 4 digit CID will change & if I want to move forward & convert from BPR to BGR to simply reply to the e-mail.  No mentions of MR points or refund of prorata.  I replied & will now wait.  This is a test case as I have a few more cards in this same exact situation for other members that I'm going to work once this is successful. :)

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Re: Upgrade From AMEX Business Gold To Business Platinum And Get 25K MR!
« Reply #799 on: June 11, 2013, 10:32:03 PM »
Update to above post: 4 hours later a CSR sent me SM indicating all the features/benefits of the Business Green Rewards Card & that it has a $95 AF.  Account # won't change but 4 digit CID will change & if I want to move forward & convert from BPR to BGR to simply reply to the e-mail.  No mentions of MR points or refund of prorata.  I replied & will now wait.  This is a test case as I have a few more cards in this same exact situation for other members that I'm going to work once this is successful. :)
Great. Keep us updated. Especially on AF posted or not for the Green.