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75,000 Bonus Points on AMEX Business Gold – Ends Today (Feb 29)

75,000 Bonus Points on AMEX Business Gold – Ends Today (Feb 29)

Old Feb 29, 2012, 6:14 pm
  #91  
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: PC Plat RA, SPG Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 811
Originally Posted by neophyte
Besides signup bonus - does this card has any real benefits ?

Since it's Gold. not a Platinum - probably not, but I have to ask for spoon-feeding since app window is so short
no first year annual fee + 75K points = no brainer?

I wish it had SOME of the platinum benefits.. the difference between Gold / Platinum is night/day...
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 6:26 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA, DL, SPG, Hyatt
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Can I get the card if I am an Authorized User on another account?

Anybody know if I would still qualify if I was an AUTHORIZED USER on another Business Gold account?

The company I recently left was pretty small, and I believe that card is still active. Hoping I can still apply for a new card for my own account.

Thanks for any knowledge you can share.
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 6:32 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North America
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Originally Posted by rionio77
Anybody know if I would still qualify if I was an AUTHORIZED USER on another Business Gold account?
Absolutely.
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 6:47 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 2,591
8:40pm EST:

"Currently, our systems are not responding. Please try again later or call us at 1-800-519-OPEN (6736) to apply for a Card. We apologize for any inconvenience"
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 6:47 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York City
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diam., Fairmont's PC, Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 107
oh well just clink the link in question, then clicked on "apply" and got "Currently, our systems are not responding"

it looks like I'm, and the FTers's in the same boat are going to miss the party
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:12 pm
  #96  
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Scenic Great Plains USA
Programs: AGR Starwood Whoever I can get points with :D
Posts: 677
Originally Posted by vmsea
If I'm understanding right.. you buy 10K of gift cards to Sam's Club from Walmart? or how do you mean a candybar + gift card?
Originally Posted by CodeAdam10
The candy bar has nothing to do with it! He only thinks so to make himself feel better about eating all those candy bars!
LOL you can also buy WalMart GCs on ebay, $500 worth for $485, and use your AmEx without spending the gas or the candy money
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:13 pm
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The system may be down due to FT effect...
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:16 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Programs: AGR Starwood Whoever I can get points with :D
Posts: 677
That was too easy. I took the plunge. Put in my existing PRG number, filled out a couple of screens of info (biz name etc.) and instant approval.

Now hoping to put prepay some of my summer daycare / daycamp expenses on this by the end of June
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:27 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Originally Posted by Clincher
I tried to insert SSN in EIN field (oops) and now they want me to call to finalize
Honest mistake. Just call and explain, no pain no gain.
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:29 pm
  #100  
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Scenic Great Plains USA
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Posts: 677
Originally Posted by neophyte
Besides signup bonus - does this card has any real benefits ?

Since it's Gold. not a Platinum - probably not, but I have to ask for spoon-feeding since app window is so short
There are a few small "discounts" that automatically apply through their OPEN program:

https://www257.americanexpress.com/o...penpartners.do
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:30 pm
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App page works just fine right now
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:40 pm
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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Tempting. Very tempting. I've been avoiding all CC offers the last 12-18 months in case of a mortgage application in the next 12-18.
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:54 pm
  #103  
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA plat, SPG gold
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Approved this morning using my SS number. Woohoo

Now to convince a friend or two to use my card for their spending
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:56 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York City
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diam., Fairmont's PC, Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold
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yes the link is working again! Got instantly approved!

Was wondering now about what to do with 100K MR points?

I browsed the "redeem" section of this card and got very limited redeeming option, is it true or just some "featured" redeem option?


Thank you
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Old Feb 29, 2012, 7:57 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
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Originally Posted by srodr
8:40pm EST:

"Currently, our systems are not responding. Please try again later or call us at 1-800-519-OPEN (6736) to apply for a Card. We apologize for any inconvenience"
9:50pm EST:

Seems to be back up now... I just got approved. Thanks OP.
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