Anyone experiences Amex takes your points back because you close your acct too soon?
May 30, 2016, 7:29 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Anyone experiences Amex takes your points back because you close your acct too soon?
I applied a Plat card on the end of this Jan. Of course, I got the opening bonus and $200 travel credits. However, last month I saw another good offer for MB plat. In this case, I am holding two Plat cards right now. I am thinking about canceling the ordinary plat and at least keeping the MB one at this moment. My only concern is that will Amex take my points of ordinary Plat back because I only held this card for four months. Thanks for your advice and DP in advance.
May 30, 2016, 8:26 pm
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May 30, 2016, 9:28 pm
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May 31, 2016, 8:04 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,269
This hobby is a marathon, not a sprint. IMO, the concern about pissing Amex off and putting future card applications at risk is relevant if you think you'll be applying for other Amex cards in the future, not just the near future.
May 31, 2016, 9:41 am
#7
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 488
Yes, it seems I've ticked off Amex. See my post entitled "Has Amex Tagged me as a Churner?"
Jun 1, 2016, 4:45 am
#8
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I've had countless cards with AMEX. Many I've maxed out the benefits within 45 days, cancelled, and gotten AF refunded. AMEX hasn't blacklisted me and I continue to get cards at will with them.