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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 #900 on: August 26, 2015, 05:37:25 PM »
Does this card still have the $200 airline reimbursement?  I don't see it in the benefits in the offer page. (And the Wiki's language is kind of unclear on this.)

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #901 on: August 26, 2015, 05:39:22 PM »
Does this card still have the $200 airline reimbursement?  I don't see it in the benefits in the offer page. (And the Wiki's language is kind of unclear on this.)

Thanks

Did you click the link in the WIKI? Did you try clicking the link that says "Benefits Terms".

If you did you would have your answer.
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #902 on: August 26, 2015, 05:42:50 PM »
Did you click the link in the WIKI? Did you try clicking the link that says "Benefits Terms".

If you did you would have your answer.

Thanks.  Was only looking at the "review card benefits" window.  Appreciate the help.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #903 on: September 04, 2015, 05:58:13 PM »
The link in the wiki offers 50k points. Are there any better offers out there? Thanks.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #904 on: September 04, 2015, 05:58:33 PM »

The link in the wiki offers 50k points. Are there any better offers out there? Thanks.
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #906 on: September 04, 2015, 06:02:48 PM »
Is the offer available for s/o who had the same card, and canceled it more than 12 months ago?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #907 on: September 04, 2015, 06:03:49 PM »

Is the offer available for s/o who had the same card, and canceled it more than 12 months ago?
Amex personal is once in a lifetime

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #908 on: September 04, 2015, 06:06:42 PM »
Amex personal is once in a lifetime
Thanks. I have a big expense that would cover a minimum spend. What's the best card to get? I have most of the regulars already. I was looking into personal platinum, but I can't get any offer greater than 40k to work. And MB won't work for me... Any suggestions?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #909 on: September 04, 2015, 06:08:04 PM »

Thanks. I have a big expense that would cover a minimum spend. What's the best card to get? I have most of the regulars already. I was looking into personal platinum, but I can't get any offer greater than 40k to work. And MB won't work for me... Any suggestions?
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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #911 on: September 29, 2015, 10:16:53 PM »
Got this a bit over a month ago, hit spend, points posted.  Got regular plat card at same time, so don't need benefits of both.  Given PGGM seems to be delayed, too (I tried with JetBlue / pet fees and still no post 3 weeks later), is there any reason not to cancel now?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #912 on: December 01, 2015, 03:58:21 PM »
Can I get the MB plat and forsure be able to downgrade to the $95 one after getting $200x2 + 50k within 60 days (or prorated monthly)? Or is the downgrade not always an option?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #913 on: December 01, 2015, 04:23:14 PM »
Can I get the MB plat and forsure be able to downgrade to the $95 one after getting $200x2 + 50k within 60 days (or prorated monthly)? Or is the downgrade not always an option?

You can downgrade the card, I've downgraded it to PRG.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #914 on: December 01, 2015, 04:37:47 PM »
You can downgrade the card, I've downgraded it to PRG.

But you had to pay the $195 AF up front? So I could downgrade to like Blue or another no-af card?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #915 on: December 01, 2015, 04:39:10 PM »
But you had to pay the $195 AF up front? So I could downgrade to like Blue or another no-af card?

Not easy to downgrade a charge card to a credit card.

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #916 on: December 01, 2015, 04:45:33 PM »
Not easy to downgrade a charge card to a credit card.

Oh, right. So $95 is the lowest option in terms of charge cards?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #917 on: December 01, 2015, 04:47:37 PM »
Oh, right. So $95 is the lowest option in terms of charge cards?
IIRC there may be a $75 one

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #918 on: December 01, 2015, 06:51:58 PM »
IIRC there may be a $75 one

Ah yes the hhoners. But given that I haven't had this card before it would not be smart to downgrade to it since it will disqualify from the bonus right?

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Re: Amex for All Our Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts
« Reply #919 on: December 02, 2015, 01:52:50 AM »
Ah yes the hhoners.

That is a credit card not a charge card.