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Existing Benz Platinum cards will be converted to regular Platinum cards on Jan. 11, 2019 per a letter sent to all cardholders.

The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz
60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in purchases in the first three months
$550 Annual Fee, not waived

https://www262.americanexpress.com/dapply/partner/preacq/mbz/mbz-019/carddetails#/cshop
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[EXPIRED]75K special offer:

~~https://www262.americanexpress.com/a...card/012/16580~~

See published restrictions below. #1 is enforced. #2 is not:

Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have or have had this product.
This offer is not valid for existing Platinum Card Members from American Express. You are eligible to receive points for only one Card account.

Mercedes Benz AMEX co-branded cards, [discontinued January 2019].

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May 3, 2014, 8:49 am

#436

point bonita lighthouse

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Originally Posted by jphripjah

I keep trying to apply for the Mercedes Benz platinum card and I am receiving an error message "Our systems are not responding." I've been getting that for two weeks.

I had the same problem. I think you may be using an older link that is no longer recognized.

May 3, 2014, 9:29 am

#437

jphripjah

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is there a current link?

May 3, 2014, 9:41 am

#438

point bonita lighthouse

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Look at Mia's post in this thread 428.

May 6, 2014, 9:14 am

#439

jphripjah

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Right, that's what I used. When I log into my AMEX account and click on it, I get "our systems are not responding"

May 6, 2014, 9:23 am

#440

fletch512

Join Date: May 2010

Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, HH Diamond

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jphripjah

Right, that's what I used. When I log into my AMEX account and click on it, I get "our systems are not responding"

Here's a link that comes up from a google search:

https://www262.americanexpress.com/a...card/012/16580

May 6, 2014, 9:25 am

#441

mia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jphripjah

... When I log into my AMEX account...

Don't log in. RIGHT click on the link and open it in a private or incognito browser window. Don't identify yourself as an existing cardholder during the application process, just complete the application as if you were newly arrived on the planet.

May 6, 2014, 1:50 pm

#442

jphripjah

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Thanks. Wish I thought of that before. It's past 5/2 now, and now I'm worried that if I apply I won't get the 50k bonus because I had a regular platinum card about 2 years ago.

May 16, 2014, 3:33 am

#443

acinchus

Join Date: Dec 2011

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Quote:

Originally Posted by acinchus

Thanks mia, that helps think through this. Will be doing the app sometime within the next 20 days, will report back results.

Data point: I was approved for the MB Platinum card (personal) on 4/25, while it was still 11 months when I last had and cancelled another Platinum card (business). Rep confirmed the bonus offer. I have met the spend and should see the bonus post when the statement cycles.

Thanks mia for guidance on the 12 month clock being likely separate between personal and business platinum cards.

Sep 9, 2014, 7:35 pm

#444

DC777Fan

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Does anyone know if these cards can be used to pay MBFS (Mercedes Financial Services) on an existing loan? I financed the car last year and put the max allowed but the dealer for credit cards ($6k) down on my SPG Amex at the dealer, financing the rest.

I'd definitely be willing to get this card for 5X on the remaining balance, and it would I think make up for the .25% off my rate I get for auto-debiting my bank...

Sep 9, 2014, 8:08 pm

#445

Tim O'Brien

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Originally Posted by DC777Fan

i know you cant utilise to make lease payments, you may be able to walk into a dealership, and buy a car on the card and earn 5 points per $, not sure about finance, i'm sure Mia wld know

Sep 11, 2014, 7:35 pm

#446

DC777Fan

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Originally Posted by Tim O'Brien

i know you cant utilise to make lease payments, you may be able to walk into a dealership, and buy a car on the card and earn 5 points per $, not sure about finance, i'm sure Mia wld know

To follow up on my own question, the answer is NO.

From the T&C:

Quote:

You will earn: 4 additional points (for a total of 5 points) on eligible purchases at authorized participating Mercedes-Benz dealerships, excluding monthly loan and lease payments (other restrictions at individual dealerships may apply) and 1 point on all other eligible purchases.

So it sounds like down payments at dealerships qualify, but loan payments thereafter do not.

Sep 11, 2014, 9:44 pm

#447

Tim O'Brien

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DC777Fan

To follow up on my own question, the answer is NO.

From the T&C:

So it sounds like down payments at dealerships qualify, but loan payments thereafter do not.

i wonder if you purchase a vehicle on the card if you get the 4 X bonus?

Sep 13, 2014, 9:44 pm

#448

DC777Fan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim O'Brien

i wonder if you purchase a vehicle on the card if you get the 4 X bonus?

You'd have to find a dealership that would allow it, but it sounds like that's the case.

If you value MR points at ~2c, that's basically a ~10% rebate on the price of the car ... pretty substantial.

Sep 15, 2014, 6:30 am

#449

ma91pmh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DC777Fan

You'd have to find a dealership that would allow it, but it sounds like that's the case.

If you value MR points at ~2c, that's basically a ~10% rebate on the price of the car ... pretty substantial.

Agreed but most dealerships have a cap on what they allow on a credit card.. usually in the $5k range

Sep 15, 2014, 6:56 am

#450

Tim O'Brien

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Originally Posted by ma91pmh

Agreed but most dealerships have a cap on what they allow on a credit card.. usually in the $5k range

i'm with a large dealer in the NYC metro area, and now that you mention it, i have seen signs in the service dept referring to 2.5K max for credit cards, even if 5K at some dealers, it's probably negotiable, but at the end of the day they will take into account their processing fees as a cost.