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The Amex Mercedes-Benz Plat has been discontinued. All former MP Plat card have been converted into regular Amex Platinums.

The Amex Mercedes-Benz Plat has all the same benefits as the Amex Plat.

Differences:
Annual fee is $495 $475 instead of $450
$100 Worthless gift certificate for in dealership overpriced tchotchkas from Mercedes-Benz
Link (You cannot use the Certificate online)
(Edit from ae123: Overpriced yes, but not worthless....watches, travel mugs, ice bags, caps, etc.)
You can get a $200 reimbursement for some airline spends, once every calender year.
Global Entry $100 Fee Credit - Global Entry is the US government’s expedited immigration program for frequent travelers. It costs $100 and is good for 5 years.

Working link 5/4/2016 (75k) https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/personal-card-application/mercedes-benz-platinum-card/16580-10-0?intlink=us-ccsg-mercedesdual-platinum-apply-top
Working link 10/25/13 (don't erase, you never know when it will be revived) https://www304.americanexpress.com/personal-card-application/mercedes-benz-platinum-card/16597-10-0

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1220 on: August 22, 2017, 01:48:40 PM »
Can you get this bonus if you have a Regular platinum card open?

Is it not advisable to meet spend , collect the points and then shut the card down avoiding the annual fee? Will that likely prompt a FR?
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1221 on: January 28, 2018, 07:45:06 AM »
Is there any market to sell the $1,000 voucher towards a Mercedes vechile?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1222 on: January 28, 2018, 01:26:45 PM »
Is there any market to sell the $1,000 voucher towards a Mercedes vechile?
ebay?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1223 on: January 28, 2018, 01:45:42 PM »
Is there any market to sell the $1,000 voucher towards a Mercedes vechile?
Even if you would find I believe fine print says it's non transferable.
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1224 on: March 19, 2018, 10:49:00 PM »
Hi all, this is my first post!

I'm new to CC churn and looking to get my first Platinum card before my trip next month. hoping to get some tips/opinions from the experienced users on here :)   

I got an offer for 100k bonus for regular Plat in the mail - debating if I should apply for the MB plat or just take the 100k offer for regular plat, or apply to both since MB Plat is going away

My concerns are...
1. I won't get the 100k offer for regular Plat in the future (If i get the MB Plat first)
2. Can't double dip on the airline fee for MB Plat if they convert the card on Jan 1, 2019

Do you guys know if they ever make the 100k offer to current/previous Plat card holders?

I don't have any American Express card right now, is there another card that you guys would recommend for me to apply with my Plat application? (so that I can keep my points if i have a gap between Plat cards)

Thanks!!

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Re: Amex Mercedes-Benz Platinum
« Reply #1226 on: August 18, 2018, 09:13:42 PM »
An Amex rep told me that my Amex Mercedes Platinum is not eligible to be downgraded, only Regular Platinum's can be downgraded. Is that accurate?
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Re: Amex Mercedes-Benz Platinum
« Reply #1227 on: August 18, 2018, 09:55:31 PM »
An Amex rep told me that my Amex Mercedes Platinum is not eligible to be downgraded, only Regular Platinum's can be downgraded. Is that accurate?
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Re: Amex Mercedes-Benz Platinum
« Reply #1228 on: August 23, 2018, 02:37:17 AM »
An Amex rep told me that my Amex Mercedes Platinum is not eligible to be downgraded, only Regular Platinum's can be downgraded. Is that accurate?

Even if it was you could always convert card to a regular plat and then dg

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1229 on: December 30, 2018, 12:36:43 AM »
this card is being converted to a regular plat on jan 11. does anyone think I'll be able to douple dip on the airline credit once they convert it?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1230 on: December 30, 2018, 12:56:34 AM »
this card is being converted to a regular plat on jan 11. does anyone think I'll be able to douple dip on the airline credit once they convert it?
I had such a card converted in the past and it didn't work

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1231 on: December 30, 2018, 01:00:58 AM »
I had such a card converted in the past and it didn't work
which card? out of curiosity

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1232 on: December 30, 2018, 01:01:59 AM »
which card? out of curiosity
From a MB Platinum to a reg Platinum

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1233 on: December 30, 2018, 01:33:55 AM »
this card is being converted to a regular plat on jan 11. does anyone think I'll be able to douple dip on the airline credit once they convert it?
For those who didn't have the regular plat yet, time to pc before they do it.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1234 on: December 30, 2018, 01:50:57 AM »
For those who didn't have the regular plat yet, time to pc before they do it.
don't you mean apply?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1235 on: December 30, 2018, 02:09:44 AM »
Yes. Pc they giving a hard time about till the change

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1236 on: December 30, 2018, 02:10:09 AM »
don't you mean apply?
Either Apply, Or product change to a lower card if the want to be able to get the Platinum in the future (When there is a better SUB)

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1237 on: January 13, 2019, 01:27:03 AM »
End of an era.. I officially have another vanilla Platinum
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1238 on: January 22, 2019, 01:56:19 PM »
What can I PC the Schwab Plat card to? Can’t downgrade to the other Schwab card because it’s a credit card
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #1239 on: January 24, 2019, 12:00:32 AM »
What can I PC the Schwab Plat card to? Can’t downgrade to the other Schwab card because it’s a credit card
Soo.. nobody? Should I just PC to a Vanilla and then downgrade, or is there an easier route?
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