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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #40 on: April 28, 2017, 11:55:13 AM »
A heck of a lot less than they are now

They may be more valuable as miles instead of MR...
They're not going to be sellable at 35% back.  You'll get more for a transfer, the problem is going to be for some accounts.....
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #41 on: April 28, 2017, 11:55:35 AM »
So the bright side is WF will bring a higher price.  :)
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #42 on: April 28, 2017, 12:14:44 PM »
CM shows up with a stack of forks....5X staples and 50% MR BP are out within 24 hours. you sir have some sharp forks

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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #43 on: April 28, 2017, 12:15:03 PM »
So when will they be informing their cardholders of this change?? I  'officially' don't read blogs, how would I know? Is there a pop-up message when booking via Membership rewards online?
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #44 on: April 28, 2017, 12:25:35 PM »
I guess it's time to apply now to be able to file the class action law suit.. and get myself a free year. ;) lol
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #46 on: April 28, 2017, 12:36:16 PM »
I can see them allowing these benefits to continue for current cardholders, through their card member year, to avoid any suits.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #47 on: April 28, 2017, 12:37:47 PM »
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #48 on: April 28, 2017, 12:40:28 PM »
Very, very good news http://www.doctorofcredit.com/new-amex-business-platinum-cardholders-will-get-50-benefit-one-full-year/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

I asked in a comment (currently awaiting moderation) :

Will grandfathered account holders who get the 50% rebate for a year be subject to the 500k/year limitation? Will they also have to wait many weeks for the rebate to post?
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #49 on: April 28, 2017, 12:42:39 PM »
I asked in a comment (currently awaiting moderation) :

Will grandfathered account holders who get the 50% rebate for a year be subject to the 500k/year limitation? Will they also have to wait many weeks for the rebate to post?
The twitter response clearly stated no limitation on points.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #50 on: April 28, 2017, 12:43:36 PM »
The twitter response clearly stated no limitation on points.

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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #52 on: April 28, 2017, 12:53:12 PM »
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #53 on: April 28, 2017, 01:08:05 PM »
Thank you
Although it appears that they're only doing it for ppl that signed up after the benefit was announced (oct 5), not for ppl that had the cc before. At least that's how the twitter wording reads, doesn't necessarily have to be the official policy.
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #54 on: April 28, 2017, 01:59:30 PM »
My two Plats predate that.  Can I upgrade a gold to plat to restart the clock?

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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #55 on: April 28, 2017, 02:00:38 PM »
My two Plats predate that.  Can I upgrade a gold to plat to restart the clock?
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #56 on: April 28, 2017, 02:41:26 PM »
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #57 on: April 29, 2017, 04:56:56 PM »
Is there an official statement from Amex ?
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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #58 on: April 29, 2017, 06:27:36 PM »
 Is this only for the business version ?

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Re: Amex 50% back in points going away
« Reply #59 on: April 29, 2017, 09:14:38 PM »
Brings it more in-line with CSR at 1.54 cpp... not terrible... can't blame them for making the change.  Hopefully they bring the rebates return period to 24-48 hours...
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