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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

« Last edited by S209 on January 22, 2019, 02:12:12 PM »

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #640 on: September 10, 2013, 07:17:28 PM »
You are one lucky man!

IF he gets 2 bonuses then hes one lucky man....
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #641 on: September 10, 2013, 08:03:36 PM »
The question is if it's coded already.

Remember when we freaked out about the new "existing cardmember" language?

That is what I'm wondering too. Similar to when they first implemented the 12 month T&C rules, if you had a regular plat card before it was implemented, the 12 month timer didn't apply to you and you could still apply for another plat and get the bonus, and then after that the timer would start.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #642 on: September 11, 2013, 03:48:08 PM »
Seems like the app has been updated to reflect the new terms.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #643 on: September 11, 2013, 07:40:29 PM »
could someone post the link to the FT discussion on this updated terms . Cant navigate well on mobile

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #644 on: September 12, 2013, 09:32:43 AM »
could someone post the link to the FT discussion on this updated terms . Cant navigate well on mobile
Here ya go
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/1250321-mercedes-benz-amex-co-brand-cards-24.html

Let us know the results

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #645 on: September 12, 2013, 10:00:19 AM »
Wonder if a 2BM with a plat/mb plat would still get through.  Anyone feel like experimenting?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #646 on: September 12, 2013, 10:08:54 AM »
Wonder if a 2BM with a plat/mb plat would still get through.  Anyone feel like experimenting?
should be ok , as reports were biz gold+biz plat worked but as always ymmv

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #647 on: September 26, 2013, 01:27:10 AM »
Amex MB credit card = Plat charge card. (Albeit you can get both bonuses in less than a year apart)

Sorry I should have been clearer. I meant the MB credit card with the blue design and $95 annual fee not the Plat charge card version. Does anyone know if the MR from this card is sellable? If yes, it might be a very good deal for gas MS.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #648 on: September 27, 2013, 04:36:23 AM »
Weird...just checked MB account which I believe was the 50K MR after $3K spend (is there any other MB offer?) and saw that the account already received the 50K MR points but currently sits at the following:

Pay In Full Charges 3,801.89
Pay Over Time Charges 0.00
Credits -685.00
Total 3,116.89

If I take out the $475 annual fee, that's only $2641.89 spent.

Even if you exclude the $200 airline credit and $100 Global entry credit, that's $2941.89.

Hmmm, perhaps the $385 from CHFF-M is still counted even though it was CHFF-M?  My bet is on this.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #649 on: October 08, 2013, 06:15:08 PM »
Anyone know if I closed the personal plat at the end of 2011, and I closed to MB plat in late October 2012, if I can apply for the plat MB now? or do I have to wait until November?
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #650 on: October 08, 2013, 06:21:14 PM »
Anyone know if I closed the personal plat at the end of 2011, and I closed to MB plat in late October 2012, if I can apply for the plat MB now? or do I have to wait until November?
12 Months From the MB (or the regular plat if that would of been later)

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #651 on: October 08, 2013, 06:23:26 PM »
Thanks.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #652 on: October 08, 2013, 06:36:45 PM »
12 Months From the MB (or the regular plat if that would of been later)

And if I currently have a green? Will the personal or business green prevent the bonus on an MB?
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #653 on: October 08, 2013, 06:37:51 PM »
And if I currently have a green? Will the personal or business green prevent the bonus on an MB?
Personal.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #655 on: October 08, 2013, 06:45:16 PM »
I know, and I read the T&C, but there have been some reports that AmEx has reclassified the MB. Just wasn't sure of the complete ramifications of that reclassification.
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #656 on: October 08, 2013, 06:48:55 PM »
I know, and I read the T&C, but there have been some reports that AmEx has reclassified the MB. Just wasn't sure of the complete ramifications of that reclassification.
The reclassification was that its a personal card now , not a third category. The current T&C are accurate .

e.g. your green card wasnt a factor until the reclassification.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #657 on: October 09, 2013, 12:19:16 AM »
Hey everyone, sorry if this has been answered already. How long do I have between adding an AU and cancelling their account before getting charged for it?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #658 on: October 09, 2013, 09:10:13 AM »
The charge may appear from 1 to 30 days after adding, but you can always cancel and get a full refund up to 60 days.
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #659 on: October 09, 2013, 03:09:23 PM »
I applied for an MB Plat today. App didn't show up online right away nor did it give me a reference number. I called him and they told me they didn't see it in the system so I went ahead and applied another 2 times for the same card. After 30 mins, I got emails confirming all 3 of my apps.

I called in to get the apps processed and one was immediately approved. A few min after I got the approval email I got another approval email. I checked the online status and 2/3 MB Plat apps were approved.

Glitch?
Think I'll get both bonuses? Peyos crossed ;D
Got both cards on the mail today! :D
PGGM successful on both cards :)
Bonuses for both cards are now pending ;D ;D