How long do Amex Platinum benefits last after CC is cancelled?
Aug 16, 2011, 7:42 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 15
How long do Amex Platinum benefits last after CC is cancelled?
At some point right before my 1st anniversary with the Amex Plat, I will prob cancel it because of the high annual fee.
Does anyone know if the side benefits (eg Starwood Gold status and priority pass card) expire as soon as the Plat is cancelled?
The priority pass card that I got when I signed up thru amex plat has an expiration date in 2014.
Does anyone know if the side benefits (eg Starwood Gold status and priority pass card) expire as soon as the Plat is cancelled?
The priority pass card that I got when I signed up thru amex plat has an expiration date in 2014.
Aug 16, 2011, 8:12 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: Priority Club Platinum & Ambassdor, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 505
At some point right before my 1st anniversary with the Amex Plat, I will prob cancel it because of the high annual fee.
Does anyone know if the side benefits (eg Starwood Gold status and priority pass card) expire as soon as the Plat is cancelled?
The priority pass card that I got when I signed up thru amex plat has an expiration date in 2014.
Does anyone know if the side benefits (eg Starwood Gold status and priority pass card) expire as soon as the Plat is cancelled?
The priority pass card that I got when I signed up thru amex plat has an expiration date in 2014.
Aug 16, 2011, 11:06 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Aug 17, 2011, 1:17 am
#5
Join Date: Jun 2002
Programs: UA 1MM, JAL JGC Diamond, SPG Lifetime PLT, AMEX PLT
Posts: 1,231
Before cancelling the card, if I make hotel reservations through FHR, are FHR rates still good, even the date of all reservations are after the cancellation date?????
Since we do not need to pay the hotels by Platinum/Centurion Card, the hotels may not notice we do not have Platinum/Centurion anymore.
By the way, since I travel a lot and use FHR many times a year, I feel the AMEX annual fee in USA is inexpeisive compared to other countries.
If I do not travel enough, it could be a waste of money.
Since we do not need to pay the hotels by Platinum/Centurion Card, the hotels may not notice we do not have Platinum/Centurion anymore.
By the way, since I travel a lot and use FHR many times a year, I feel the AMEX annual fee in USA is inexpeisive compared to other countries.
If I do not travel enough, it could be a waste of money.
Aug 17, 2011, 6:53 am
#6
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
The SPG status can expire at the end of the year or it can continue. I've had it go both ways over the years with no particular indication as to why it would go one way or the other.
For the FHR reservation I believe the only requirement is that it be paid with an AmEx once made so that should hold.
Priority Pass is an interesting one. The card says it is valid for a while and the only time it gets "charged" is when there is an additional guest. Still, I'm not particularly inclined to cancel and be the guinea pig testing this one.
For the FHR reservation I believe the only requirement is that it be paid with an AmEx once made so that should hold.
Priority Pass is an interesting one. The card says it is valid for a while and the only time it gets "charged" is when there is an additional guest. Still, I'm not particularly inclined to cancel and be the guinea pig testing this one.
Aug 17, 2011, 7:10 am
#7
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
Aug 17, 2011, 7:21 am
#8
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: Priority Club Platinum & Ambassdor, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 505
Aug 17, 2011, 7:36 am
#9
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
Aug 17, 2011, 8:09 am
#10
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 256
SPG - for many years I did not have to do anything. The last 2 years I have had to send to Starwood a copy of my Platinum statement showing that I still have the Card.
PP - it bills to Amex, I would guess that when the charge is rejected so shall you be too.
PP - it bills to Amex, I would guess that when the charge is rejected so shall you be too.
Aug 17, 2011, 2:22 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SLC
Posts: 65
My question as well. I mean, it would make sense if you wanted to cancel and then use the benefits a week later for a big trip or something. But do you really want to use the benefits for multiple years, without paying the fee? Doesn't that seem somewhat an abuse of the system?
Aug 17, 2011, 3:59 pm
#12
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bellingham, WA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Delta Gold, Alaska Air MVP Gold
Posts: 449
Besides it probably constitutes fraud. Not that anyone would ever do anything about it, but if you're okay with it, I guess why not get away with whatever you can.
Aug 17, 2011, 5:10 pm
#13
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Closer to YKZ than YYZ
Programs: AC*75K, Amex Centurion, Marriott Platinum Elite, All Accor Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 269
The terms and conditions on my Cent card say that Amex reserves the right to contact any companies associated with benefits, such as Fairmont and Priority Pass, whereby discontinuing your benefits. I'm not sure if they actually do this or how quickly they do it, but that is their official line.
Aug 17, 2011, 6:02 pm
#14
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 563
Slightly off topic but I've only had the Platinum for a few weeks. What is the Priority card you guys are mentioning? Is this something separate from the actual Platinum card and how do I get it? I have a trip coming up soon and thought I could just show my Amex Plat card. Thanks.
Aug 17, 2011, 6:27 pm
#15
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: BOM
Posts: 208
Slightly off topic but I've only had the Platinum for a few weeks. What is the Priority card you guys are mentioning? Is this something separate from the actual Platinum card and how do I get it? I have a trip coming up soon and thought I could just show my Amex Plat card. Thanks.
It is a separate card. To get the card, click on get started and follow the instructions.
https://rewards.americanexpress.com/...umprioritypass