Author Topic: Receiving 75k business gold promo without being targeted (Read 23790 times)

lakebagger · « **Reply #40 on:** June 05, 2011, 02:51:03 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 05, 2011, 12:38:40 PM

There is no bonus with the Business Gold AMEX
But you can get it matched to 75K by calling up after you get it.

Thanks Dan, I used your link and was approved. I did have to call to confirm some info and at the same time asked the rep to overnight a temporary (I want to take advantage of the BA transfer promo). Do I need to wait for the card before calling for the 75K match? Also, is it the same phone number to call for the match as for the personal cards?

Smokey Joe Robinson · « **Reply #41 on:** June 05, 2011, 02:54:32 PM »

Quote from: lakebagger on June 05, 2011, 02:51:03 PM

Thanks Dan, I used your link and was approved. I did have to call to confirm some info and at the same time asked the rep to overnight a temporary (I want to take advantage of the BA transfer promo). Do I need to wait for the card before calling for the 75K match? Also, is it the same phone number to call for the match as for the personal cards?

same number, if you call early you'll get a notation and will have to call back after you spend and see your initial points pending.

Dan · « **Reply #42 on:** June 06, 2011, 10:07:50 AM »

Quote from: lakebagger on June 05, 2011, 02:51:03 PM

Thanks Dan, I used your link and was approved. I did have to call to confirm some info and at the same time asked the rep to overnight a temporary (I want to take advantage of the BA transfer promo). Do I need to wait for the card before calling for the 75K match? Also, is it the same phone number to call for the match as for the personal cards?

Much appreciated

I would spend the 2K before calling, but you can also call now and have them notate the account.

kivabb · « **Reply #43 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:23:17 AM »

Dan, do you have Amex Biz SPG and Platinum Biz links so we can try for trifecta on this one? Thanks

Dan · « **Reply #44 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:25:02 AM »

http://www.dansdeals.com/go/starwoodbusiness/

http://www.dansdeals.com/go/amexplatbusiness/

leeboy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:54:29 AM »

I don

Quote from: Dan on June 06, 2011, 11:25:02 AM

http://www.dansdeals.com/go/starwoodbusiness/

http://www.dansdeals.com/go/amexplatbusiness/

I dont get it, you can get 75k with amex plat as well? i dont see any signup bonus in the link above
is the gold card still worth trying for 75k?

AsherO · « **Reply #46 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:07:52 AM »

Quote from: leib on June 07, 2011, 02:54:29 AM

I donI dont get it, you can get 75k with amex plat as well? i dont see any signup bonus in the link above
is the gold card still worth trying for 75k?

Welcome to the forums.

What you're probably looking for are these two Amex consumer charge cards:

Amex Premier Rewards Gold - 15k bonus in the link, matches to 75k with code 5895.
Amex Platinum - 25k in the link, matches to 100k with code 5748.

kivabb · « **Reply #47 on:** June 07, 2011, 10:36:16 AM »

Quote from: Dan on June 06, 2011, 11:25:02 AM

http://www.dansdeals.com/go/starwoodbusiness/

http://www.dansdeals.com/go/amexplatbusiness/

Thanks! Dan, any one place where you keep your CC links so I don't bother you each time?

lakebagger · « **Reply #48 on:** June 09, 2011, 10:10:19 PM »

Not encouraging news here. I wasn't targeted and applied under Dan's link (no bonus unless you spend 50K). Just got the card, activated it, and called membership rewards, indicating that one of my business colleagues had just gotten the same card but with a 75K bonus after 2K spend, offer code xxxx. The rep put me on hold for about 3 minutes and came back stating that she had bad news. Sir, you are not eligible since you already have an AMEX business true rewards costco card. She said only first time business cardmembers were eligible. She then proceeded to tell me she had talked to her supervisor who indicated there was nothing that could be done. I plan to call again but not getting my hopes up. Any suggestions? Should I be using a different song and dance when I call.

AsherO · « **Reply #49 on:** June 09, 2011, 10:13:12 PM »

Quote from: lakebagger on June 09, 2011, 10:10:19 PM

Not encouraging news here. I wasn't targeted and applied under Dan's link (no bonus unless you spend 50K).

Spend 50k?

Keep trying. Good luck.

Smokey Joe Robinson · « **Reply #50 on:** June 10, 2011, 02:59:44 AM »

Quote from: lakebagger on June 09, 2011, 10:10:19 PM

Not encouraging news here. I wasn't targeted and applied under Dan's link (no bonus unless you spend 50K). Just got the card, activated it, and called membership rewards, indicating that one of my business colleagues had just gotten the same card but with a 75K bonus after 2K spend, offer code xxxx. The rep put me on hold for about 3 minutes and came back stating that she had bad news. Sir, you are not eligible since you already have an AMEX business true rewards costco card. She said only first time business cardmembers were eligible. She then proceeded to tell me she had talked to her supervisor who indicated there was nothing that could be done. I plan to call again but not getting my hopes up. Any suggestions? Should I be using a different song and dance when I call.

They dont always realize especially if you keep babbling to them, give it another shot.

lakebagger · « **Reply #51 on:** June 10, 2011, 03:44:10 PM »

Success!!! Called back this morning and got "Cassandra". Unlike the rep last night, Cassandra answered the phone with a bright and cheery voice and positive attitude. I explained I just got my business gold card, and a friend of mine told me they signed up for the same card but with a 75K bonus after 2K of spend, offer code 6497. I told her my offer was only for 25K bonus points after 50K of spend, and asked if I could get the same offer. She explained the 25K points after 50K spend wasn't a sign up bonus but an annual bonus. She hadn't heard of the 75K bonus offer after 2K of spend but she was aware of a 50K offer after 5K of spend and told me she would would see whether I might qualify for either of those or a better offer. After putting me on hold for a few minutes she came back and told me she had found a better offer, 75K bonus after 1K of spend, offer code 6499 and that I qualify. Wohoo! She put the offer code and notes in my account and told me if the points didn't automatically post after 1K of spend to call back in 2 months and have them apply the points manually. Needless to say I'm a very happy camper. Thanks Dan and those here offering the advice and encouragement!

Dan · « **Reply #52 on:** June 10, 2011, 04:08:49 PM »

Congrats, and thanks for the new code!

yaakov s · « **Reply #53 on:** June 10, 2011, 05:27:34 PM »

I just received this offer 75K after 2K( not 1k) spend in the mail. Being that I would rather apply originally with a legitimate app I have a few questions .
A)Do I have to apply with the name that they sent it to or could I use my "cc biz" name (the business isn't mine even though I run it I'm not authorized to apply for cc for them)
B) is there any way to do it online in order to do the 3 browser method?
C)Do SP Biz apps get looked at the same way as regular cc apps regarding inquiries and shopping for credit affecting the decision ,and vice versa does it affect regular apps?

steve L · « **Reply #54 on:** June 10, 2011, 06:14:35 PM »

has anybody applied for amex business card and regular personal gold card and it was only 1 inquiry?

karen · « **Reply #55 on:** June 16, 2011, 12:00:08 PM »

After 4 SMs, I finally got this. (I used Dan's regular link to apply)

I understand your concern regarding the bonus points.

Appreciating your relationship with American Express, I have made a note on your account that you will receive 75,000 points once you have met the spend requirement of $2,000.00 points by October 11, 2011.

After you have met the spend threshold, please write back to us and we will gladly issue the 75,000 bonus points on your account.

I hope this information will cheer you up.

Have an excellent day ahead!

Sincerely, Shadab Rais Email Servicing Team American Express Interactive Services

yaakov s · « **Reply #56 on:** June 19, 2011, 03:31:33 PM »

I have a targeted rsvp offer . If when I apply on the app page I switch the info from the business name to my business name will that void the app. Trying to avoid a meeting with Evil Emma for too many requests.

isaacs · « **Reply #57 on:** June 19, 2011, 03:45:57 PM »

Quote from: yaakov s on June 10, 2011, 05:27:34 PM

I just received this offer 75K after 2K( not 1k) spend in the mail. Being that I would rather apply originally with a legitimate app I have a few questions .
A)Do I have to apply with the name that they sent it to or could I use my "cc biz" name (the business isn't mine even though I run it I'm not authorized to apply for cc for them)
B) is there any way to do it online in order to do the 3 browser method?
C)Do SP Biz apps get looked at the same way as regular cc apps regarding inquiries and shopping for credit affecting the decision ,and vice versa does it affect regular apps?

i got the offer in the mail to one of my business names, when i applied i put in a different business name from the one it was targeted too and it just worked fine.
good luck

yaakov s · « **Reply #58 on:** June 19, 2011, 03:52:59 PM »

Quote from: isaacs on June 19, 2011, 03:45:57 PM

i got the offer in the mail to one of my business names, when i applied i put in a different business name from the one it was targeted too and it just worked fine.
good luck

Thanks . Did you use the same mailing address or a different one.

isaacs · « **Reply #59 on:** June 19, 2011, 05:19:12 PM »

Quote from: yaakov s on June 19, 2011, 03:52:59 PM

Thanks . Did you use the same mailing address or a different one.

same address