Jun 19, 2015, 7:12 am
Last edit by: 747FC
Current offer (as of 7/1/16):
"A special offer for Ameriprise Clients: $0 introductory fee for the first year, then $550. Additional Cards can also be added for an introductory fee of $0 for the first year, then $175 for up to 3 Additional Platinum Cards. Earn an additional 5,000 Membership Rewards points for every $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card, up to 30,000 additional points per year."
https://www262.americanexpress.com/d...rsion/personal
(In 2015 the offer included 25k MR points for $3,000 spend, with $450 annual fee waived.)
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Is this card a different product than the normal personal Amex Platinum?
Yes, by all indications this card is treated differently. Multiple members have received the bonus after previously having a personal Platinum card. Members have also been able to use the travel credit on this card even after obtaining the travel credit on a personal Platinum in the same year. (Post 363)
Do authorized users have a fee?
The fee for additional users is waived for the first year. You can add authorized users at $0 when signing up or you can add them later by calling the number on the back of your card.
My decision is "in progress", what should I do?
Many users report that they received an "in progress" decision initially only to be approved within the next 48hrs with no additional communication (recon call). Click here to check status.
Does one need to be an Ameriprise customer to be approved for this card?
No, one does not have to be an Ameriprise customer in order to get approved for the card, although AMEX could technically enforce the "rule" in their terms and conditions and either cancel your card or convert it to a "regular" Platinum.
"A special offer for Ameriprise Clients: $0 introductory fee for the first year, then $550. Additional Cards can also be added for an introductory fee of $0 for the first year, then $175 for up to 3 Additional Platinum Cards. Earn an additional 5,000 Membership Rewards points for every $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card, up to 30,000 additional points per year."
https://www262.americanexpress.com/d...rsion/personal
(In 2015 the offer included 25k MR points for $3,000 spend, with $450 annual fee waived.)
__________________________________________________ _________________
Is this card a different product than the normal personal Amex Platinum?
Yes, by all indications this card is treated differently. Multiple members have received the bonus after previously having a personal Platinum card. Members have also been able to use the travel credit on this card even after obtaining the travel credit on a personal Platinum in the same year. (Post 363)
Do authorized users have a fee?
The fee for additional users is waived for the first year. You can add authorized users at $0 when signing up or you can add them later by calling the number on the back of your card.
My decision is "in progress", what should I do?
Many users report that they received an "in progress" decision initially only to be approved within the next 48hrs with no additional communication (recon call). Click here to check status.
Does one need to be an Ameriprise customer to be approved for this card?
No, one does not have to be an Ameriprise customer in order to get approved for the card, although AMEX could technically enforce the "rule" in their terms and conditions and either cancel your card or convert it to a "regular" Platinum.
Ameriprise Amex Platinum (discontinued October 2019)
Sep 1, 2009, 8:55 am
#16
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Found answer in this 2008 document...
http://www.slideshare.net/finance43/...b1b4e1842008ar
Through Ameriprise Achiever Circle, we offer special benefits and rewards to recognize clients who have $100,000 invested with us. Clients who have $500,000 or more invested with us are eligible for Ameriprise Achiever Circle Elite...
http://www.slideshare.net/finance43/...b1b4e1842008ar
Through Ameriprise Achiever Circle, we offer special benefits and rewards to recognize clients who have $100,000 invested with us. Clients who have $500,000 or more invested with us are eligible for Ameriprise Achiever Circle Elite...
Dec 30, 2011, 11:21 am
#17
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 38
YMMV: Amex platinum fee free for one year [USA, Ameriprise]
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supposedly for clients only but you dont need any client ID or other info. the T&C clearly state one year fee free. plus fee free additional card holder.
Edit: if you already have another ameriprise world elite mastercard or a savings/checking account you can get your "client ID" incase it ever comes to verification.
supposedly for clients only but you dont need any client ID or other info. the T&C clearly state one year fee free. plus fee free additional card holder.
Edit: if you already have another ameriprise world elite mastercard or a savings/checking account you can get your "client ID" incase it ever comes to verification.
Last edited by mia; Dec 30, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Dec 30, 2011, 1:39 pm
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Airline nobody. Sad!
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Good, but I guess many would rather pay the $450 and get the 50,000 or more bonus points that are offered, since they can always be straight converted to $500 equivalent forms. If someone has concerns about meeting the $3000 spend for the 50,000 points though, this would be a better move to get the card. The advantage I see here is the fee free additional cards, as it becomes a savings of $625 at that point, which may make sense for some instead of 50k points. Not to me, but to some.
Dec 30, 2011, 2:06 pm
#19
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: HA, DL, UA, PC Gold, A/club Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Pl
Posts: 1,461
yeah saw this on sd...looks like apretty good deal for someone like me...who doesn't want to cough up the 450$ but wants the lounge and status..tempting...so if i fund like 10$ with ameritrade i'm a client right?
Dec 30, 2011, 2:10 pm
#20
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: HA, DL, UA, PC Gold, A/club Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Pl
Posts: 1,461
bonus
As an Ameriprise client, you can earn 5,000 bonus points to your Membership Rewards First® program account for every $20,000 in Eligible Spending on the Card. A maximum of 30,000 bonus points can be earned in each 12-month period (billing periods from January through December).“Eligible Spending” includes purchases of goods or services, which purchases have not been returned or otherwise credited to your Card account: it does NOT include fees, Interest Charges, Balance Transfers, Cash Advances or similar means of accessing your Card account, or the purchase of American Express Travelers Cheques, American Express Gift Cheques or other cash equivalents. Bonus points will be credited to your program account within 6-8 weeks after the billing period in which you achieved $20,000 of Eligible Spending, provided that your Card Account is open and in good standing on the bonus crediting date. Bonus points will be awarded only on Platinum Card Accounts obtained through an arrangement between American Express and Ameriprise. Bonus point awards will cease upon termination of the arrangement between American Express and Ameriprise. Bonus ID: 0695. Terms and Conditions of the Membership Reward First program apply and are available at membershiprewards.com/terms.
As an Ameriprise client, you can earn 5,000 bonus points to your Membership Rewards First® program account for every $20,000 in Eligible Spending on the Card. A maximum of 30,000 bonus points can be earned in each 12-month period (billing periods from January through December).“Eligible Spending” includes purchases of goods or services, which purchases have not been returned or otherwise credited to your Card account: it does NOT include fees, Interest Charges, Balance Transfers, Cash Advances or similar means of accessing your Card account, or the purchase of American Express Travelers Cheques, American Express Gift Cheques or other cash equivalents. Bonus points will be credited to your program account within 6-8 weeks after the billing period in which you achieved $20,000 of Eligible Spending, provided that your Card Account is open and in good standing on the bonus crediting date. Bonus points will be awarded only on Platinum Card Accounts obtained through an arrangement between American Express and Ameriprise. Bonus point awards will cease upon termination of the arrangement between American Express and Ameriprise. Bonus ID: 0695. Terms and Conditions of the Membership Reward First program apply and are available at membershiprewards.com/terms.
Dec 30, 2011, 2:30 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 38
Rcommander (on SD)
Dec 30, 2011, 9:59 pm
#22
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Dec 31, 2011, 9:39 am
#23
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 2,398
Anyone know if this application for a fee-free first year could be used by someone whose current AMEX Platinum is coming up for renewal at the $475 annual fee? Could this someone cancel the card when the renewal fee posts and then apply for this free one-year? If it could be done that's an excellent option for current Plat. holders who've already received a sign-up bonus and would not be eligible for any more bonuses on the card.
Dec 31, 2011, 11:58 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 698
I did this in November 2010. Back then Ameriprise stated on their website you needed to have a certain level of account with them to be eligible for the offer (it was something like $100,000 or $500,000 on deposit). In any event, I signed up, no fee the first year, got a surprise 50,000 bonus points after $1,000 in spend and then applied another bonus ID for 100,000 points. So free first year and 150,000 in points...not bad! Plus I used the $200 airline credit, Amex insurance for $350 claim, airport lounge access every week, and a few other benefits. Amex just gave me 25,000 points to renew..definitely a no brainer.
Jan 6, 2012, 2:48 pm
#25
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: HA, DL, UA, PC Gold, A/club Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Pl
Posts: 1,461
I did this in November 2010. Back then Ameriprise stated on their website you needed to have a certain level of account with them to be eligible for the offer (it was something like $100,000 or $500,000 on deposit). In any event, I signed up, no fee the first year, got a surprise 50,000 bonus points after $1,000 in spend and then applied another bonus ID for 100,000 points. So free first year and 150,000 in points...not bad! Plus I used the $200 airline credit, Amex insurance for $350 claim, airport lounge access every week, and a few other benefits. Amex just gave me 25,000 points to renew..definitely a no brainer.
Mar 22, 2012, 8:22 pm
#26
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: HA, DL, UA, PC Gold, A/club Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Pl
Posts: 1,461
shall I pull the trigger and do this..no bonus but there is no ways I would pay for this card right now...my prg is up for renewal in a couple of months so this would be a good way to keep the points alive and get some good benefits
http://banking-credit.ameriprise.com...s-platinum.asp
http://banking-credit.ameriprise.com...s-platinum.asp
Mar 23, 2012, 12:34 am
#27
Moderator: Luxury Hotels and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 17,844
I didn't think Ameritrade (discount stock broker) is related to Ameriprise (financial advisors, formerly a division of Amex).
Mar 24, 2012, 12:48 pm
#28
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 698
Mar 26, 2012, 8:08 am
#29
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion
Posts: 28
Anyone know if this application for a fee-free first year could be used by someone whose current AMEX Platinum is coming up for renewal at the $475 annual fee? Could this someone cancel the card when the renewal fee posts and then apply for this free one-year? If it could be done that's an excellent option for current Plat. holders who've already received a sign-up bonus and would not be eligible for any more bonuses on the card.
Apr 11, 2012, 2:04 pm
#30
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: Far too many
Posts: 315
The Ameriprise Amex Platinum is no longer offered, according to the Amex executive I finally reached after being passed around from CR to CR in both companies.
The link takes you to a landing page, but submitting the application got me a "systems are not responding" error message in three tries over two days and different browsers.. Nobody at Ameriprise and few at Amex had ever heard of the card.
The link takes you to a landing page, but submitting the application got me a "systems are not responding" error message in three tries over two days and different browsers.. Nobody at Ameriprise and few at Amex had ever heard of the card.