American Express Membership Rewards - 50,000 Bonus Points for Upgrade from Gold to Platinum

I know there are various discussions regarding this offer already in progress, but I thought I would start a new one since those are very voluminous.

I got the offer in the mail yesterday, with 50,000 bonus membership rewards points being credited 6 weeks after my first purchase. Looks great and I will probably sign up over the next couple of days. I am not happy about the extra $175 for an additional cardholder, but I guess it is what it is...

How soon after upgrading do you actually receive the Platinum card? Has anyone been very dissapointed with the platinum after upgrading from the gold card?

Thanks in advance...

I'm not sure why we needed a new thread to continue an existing discussion, but such is life, I suppose... :rolleyes:

For the USA the card will arrive in 5-7 days unless you sign up via the telephone and specifically request overnight delivery, and that may or may not be available; it was for me when i initially signed up a few years ago.

As for being disappointed, you will be if the benefits are not useful to you or if you think that they are something they are not. There are a ton of threads here that detail what they are, so I won't get in to that, but if you know what you are supposed to be getting going in to it then you should have no reason to be disappointed. If you expect the 2-4-1 IAP to save you tons of money on your next leisure trip to Europe or for the Concierge to come up with last minute seats at face value to the NCAA Final 4 championships then you are likely to be disappointed.

As the previous posted mentioned, it will take approximately 5-7 days. The benefits for me personally are useful. I tend to use airport lounges regularly and the annual fee pays for itself. The benefits will be useful to everyone on an individual level. If you don't think you will be taking advantage of the perks then perhaps you are better off not getting the platinum card and paying the hefty annual fee.

The fee makes sense for me since I use the airport lounges and enjoy the FHR benefits. If I didn't travel as much though, I would not have a Platinum card.

I went ahead and bit the bullet and signed up for the offer. The $450 annual fee + $175 annual fee for additional cards seems high, but I think some of the benefits will satisfy the fees.

Thanks for your thoughts...

... $175 annual fee for additional cards seems high...

How many additional cards do you need? You can request "up to three" supplementary Platinum cards for the single $175 fee.

Do the additional cardholders need Platinum cards, or just the ability to make purchases? For $45 you could request "up to five" Gold cards.

Another approach for no annual fee you could open an American Express credit card account, such as Optima, Blue, The Knot or The Nest. You need to apply for the credit card in the same name as the charge card to link to the same Membership Rewards account. (Used alone the credit cards participate in the inferior Membership Rewards Express program, but when linked to a charge card they earn the same as a purchase made with Platinum.) The primary drawback is that the credit card would generate a separate statement.

I know there are various discussions regarding this offer already in progress, but I thought I would start a new one since those are very voluminous.

I got the offer in the mail yesterday, with 50,000 bonus membership rewards points being credited 6 weeks after my first purchase. Looks great and I will probably sign up over the next couple of days. I am not happy about the extra $175 for an additional cardholder, but I guess it is what it is...

How soon after upgrading do you actually receive the Platinum card? Has anyone been very dissapointed with the platinum after upgrading from the gold card?

Thanks in advance...

Just curious, how long were you a Gold cardholder for until the invite came? Thanks.

I have been a gold card holder for a little over a year, averaging about $3K/month on card. I had previously gotten platinum card upgrades but with no bonuses, so I told myself that when I got an offer that included at least 25,000 bonus points I would jump on it. I was very pleased to receive the 50K offer.

I know there are various discussions regarding this offer already in progress, but I thought I would start a new one since those are very voluminous.

I got the offer in the mail yesterday, with 50,000 bonus membership rewards points being credited 6 weeks after my first purchase. Looks great and I will probably sign up over the next couple of days. I am not happy about the extra $175 for an additional cardholder, but I guess it is what it is...

How soon after upgrading do you actually receive the Platinum card? Has anyone been very dissapointed with the platinum after upgrading from the gold card?

Thanks in advance...

Can you post the code that you received in the mail?

50000 miles for $450 is a great deal. Enough for a trip to Europe.

50000 miles for $450 is a great deal. Enough for a trip to Europe.

But as surely nobody with the plat card will want to fly in coach, you'll need to find another 50k to come back :D

But as surely nobody with the plat card will want to fly in coach, you'll need to find another 50k to come back :D

I do it all the time. Coach isn't that bad, especially with a few drinks in the lounge beforehand and an ambien upon departure :p

Sorry, it seemed that OP said 50,000 points. Are you saying 50,000 miles, and which airlines? Or, you mean the 50,000 points mat be exchanged to 50,000 miles?????????

50000 miles for $450 is a great deal. Enough for a trip to Europe.

Sorry, it seemed that OP said 50,000 points. Are you saying 50,000 miles, and which airlines? Or, you mean the 50,000 points mat be exchanged to 50,000 miles?????????

Yeah...with MR points they translate to miles at most airline partners 1:1. Partners include (http://www.membershiprewards.com/catalog/search/?category=Frequent%20Flyer%20Programs&endeca_url=us_nu%3dsubtab%26zone%3dBasic%2b-%2bTravel%2b-%2bNavigation%2b-%2bBullets%2bA%26rule%3dBasic%2b-%2bTravel%2b-%2bNavigation%2b-%2bBullets%2bA%2b-%2bFrequent%2bFlyer%2bPrograms%26style%3dBasic%2b-%2bTravel%2b-%2bNavigation%2b-%2bBullets%2bA%26is_recognized%3dfalse) CO, AC, DL, SQ, NH, AF/KL, MX, AM, VS, F9, HA and a few more.

Also, the transfer is instant (at least for CO).

I just got the same invitation, except that I would receive 25,000 MR points for upgrading.

Also, the transfer is instant (at least for CO).

yeah, I was actually shocked. Initiated a transfer on Friday and next Monday the miles were on my account.

I'd love to get targetted ... anyone got that offen when they called.

I have the green personal card. I have been offered a $150 discount off the annual fee to upgrade straight to platinum, but have so far declined. Today, I received an email for 25,000 bonus MR to upgrade. I am holding out for 50K :D

I have the green personal card. I have been offered a $150 discount off the annual fee to upgrade straight to platinum, but have so far declined. Today, I received an email for 25,000 bonus MR to upgrade. I am holding out for 50K :D

How much time passed between the $150 statement credit and the 25,000 bonus MR e-mail? I was just offered $150 to upgrade to business plat. from business gold.

How much time passed between the $150 statement credit and the 25,000 bonus MR e-mail? I was just offered $150 to upgrade to business plat. from business gold.

A couple of months since the first offer of $150. I was also offered $150 (about six months ago?) to upgrade my Gold Amex Business card to platinum, but have not been offered any miles yet.

if i get the 3 add on cards, is there a limit as to the names or relationships?

can one use the benefits of the plat(say hotel room ug or special prices) and then charge on their own green/blue/red card?

I recently received a letter in the mail offering Plat with 25K bonus points on first charge (I have an SPG AmEx and Blue card already). I had heard about the 50K bonus on here, so I called and asked about it -- they looked through my account and approved me for the higher bonus. So if any of you are in the market, don't hesitate to call and ask.

(I don't know if they are always so forthcoming with it, though -- the sales agent remarked that I used the SPG card a lot, which has been true lately as I have been purchasing some $8K+ air tickets for business trips on it, so volume has been very high. If you're more of an "average" customer, as I likely will be in the coming months, YMMV. Good luck.)

I just received the 25k bonus offer for Platinum. I have been thinking about it, but might go for it if they will give me the 50k. I should at least call and see if they will do it.

I currently have SPG and Blue credit cards.

I just received the 25k bonus offer for Platinum.

Ditto I just received this as well for the Per Plat. I was offered a 250 statement credit for Bus. Plat. as well.

I'm not biting just yet.

if i get the 3 add on cards, is there a limit as to the names or relationships?

No restrictions whatsoever. I have three totally unrelated (to me or each other) people as secondary account holders. You must be able to trust them though since all charges are ultimately your responsibility.

We basically "share" the annual fees so it makes it a good deal all around.

if i get the 3 add on cards, is there a limit as to the names or relationships?

can one use the benefits of the plat(say hotel room ug or special prices) and then charge on their own green/blue/red card?

I know that for the cruise benefits, the payment must be made with AmEx platinum. I am not sure about other benefits.

can one use the benefits of the plat(say hotel room ug or special prices) and then charge on their own green/blue/red card?

FHR can be put on any Amex in the Plat cardholder's name.

Hey SNA_Flyer- Let me know if they gave you the 50k over the phone. I got the 25k offer today, and like everyone else, I'd like to hold out for the 50k. I have had the gold for two years now, and have SPG Amex also.

OK, what do you guys think? Do you like $150 statement credit or 25,000 miles? What's the best deal?

Offered 25k to upgrade. I think I will wait for the 50K and then do it

Is it 50k and waiving the first year's annual fee or just 50k?

Does anyone have the Bonus ID for the 50K offer? Thanks!

would bonus code help? is it open if u were not offered?

Is it 50k and waiving the first year's annual fee or just 50k?
pretty sure it is just 50k. I haven't heard about them waiving first years annual fee, but I might be wrong :)

pretty sure it is just 50k. I haven't heard about them waiving first years annual fee, but I might be wrong :)

It is 50k only. I have only heard of people getting a slight discount to the platinum upgrade (like $150 off), but never straight up waived fee.

I did this offer and am pleased, but I have yet to use the benefits (just did it last week).

I just called to apply and they asked for the code for the 50k point bonus. Does anyone have it? Thanks.

RSVP code is BPLATO8 ,That is for 150.00 off fee

I just called to apply and they asked for the code for the 50k point bonus. Does anyone have it? Thanks.
If someone can post the code for 50k offer, it'll be much appreciated!
Here is the code for $150 off:
To Upgrade by Phone: Call 1-866-305-2094
Mention RSVP code BPLAT08 when calling.

I am surprised that the invididual 50k offer codes can stack with the BPLAT08. Can anyone confirm that they have double dipped?

A friend of mine at work who is not into miles or points told me of an offer he got in the mail for 50,000 MR points and first year FREE.

He had to spend $500 by 6/30/08 to get the points. He ask me if it was a good deal.
I told him he was crazy not to take it then cancel before the year was up if he did not want to keep the card.

This was not to upgrade because he does not have any cards at all and not familiar with how it all works. He only knows about any of this because of my talk about all of the award travel that I get from Delta and United.

So I gave him a rundown on how it works and what to do to get the miles to an airline to use them. (needs to transfer points to airline for a small fee)

He's still thinking about it.

A friend of mine at work who is not into miles or points told me of an offer he got in the mail for 50,000 MR points and first year FREE.

He had to spend $500 by 6/30/08 to get the points. He ask me if it was a good deal.
I told him he was crazy not to take it then cancel before the year was up if he did not want to keep the card.

This was not to upgrade because he does not have any cards at all and not familiar with how it all works. He only knows about any of this because of my talk about all of the award travel that I get from Delta and United.

So I gave him a rundown on how it works and what to do to get the miles to an airline to use them. (needs to transfer points to airline for a small fee)

He's still thinking about it.
Wow, did he get this offer for Platinum card?? Do you know if it is Personal Plat or Biz Plat?

I've heard of similar offer for Gold card but never for platinum. He should just do it and not think about it anymore..:D

I'm not not sure which card it was for and he did not recall either.

But I did tell him just do it and I would help him from there.

I know there are various discussions regarding this offer already in progress, but I thought I would start a new one since those are very voluminous.

I got the offer in the mail yesterday, with 50,000 bonus membership rewards points being credited 6 weeks after my first purchase. Looks great and I will probably sign up over the next couple of days. I am not happy about the extra $175 for an additional cardholder, but I guess it is what it is...

How soon after upgrading do you actually receive the Platinum card? Has anyone been very dissapointed with the platinum after upgrading from the gold card?

Thanks in advance...

Anyone know the amt of points if upgrade from Gold to Cent?

Anyone know the amt of points if upgrade from Gold to Cent?

Points??? :) No, you have to qualify first, then apply and pay initiation fee plus first year membership fee. Then you can earn points yourself by spending on your new Centurion card ;)

PS: I think you also have to have Platinum card for at least a year in order to qualify. So to answer your question, no you cannot upgrade or earn points to upgrade from Gold to Centurion. However, you can get bonus points for upgrading to Platinum card (see above posts)

A friend of mine just got the 25k offer to go to Plat., and she just signed up last year for Gold, when they offered her 50k, first year free, and up to 3 free supplementary cards, and even gave 2,500 points for each supplementary card she activated.

A friend of mine just got the 25k offer to go to Plat., and she just signed up last year for Gold, when they offered her 50k, first year free, and up to 3 free supplementary cards, and even gave 2,500 points for each supplementary card she activated.
That's a great deal. They wouldn't give me any points for signing up.

Did anyone ever locate the 50,000 point promotional code for upgrading to platinum?

Did anyone ever locate the 50,000 point promotional code for upgrading to platinum?

There is no code, these offers are targeted and include personal RSVP number.

There is no code, these offers are targeted and include personal RSVP number.

My 25K offer had a RSVP# and a Bonus ID 9387. The Bonus ID was in the T&C.

My 25K offer had a RSVP# and a Bonus ID 9387. The Bonus ID was in the T&C.
Thanks for looking it up ^^
So did you get just 25k MR or 25k AND some($150?) statement credit?

Got the 25k offer. Waiting for the 50K offer to sign up

Thanks for looking it up ^^
So did you get just 25k MR or 25k AND some($150?) statement credit?

My offer was for just 25K.

Likewise, I've only been offered the 25K to move up to platinum. Figured I'd wait for the 50K offer before making the jump.

I gave up waiting to be targeted for the 50k promo and decided to use the $150 statement credit promo which I received few weeks ago. I called in, upgraded my Biz Gold to biz plat and asked them to send it to me overnite, which they did. I got the card last Saturday and since then whenever I log into my online account, I see an offer for 20k MR points to upgrade. :rolleyes:
And in list of cards, it is already showing Biz plat.


Anyways, the BONUS ID:1568 for 20k MR points.

I just phoned in to upgrade from gold to platinum. I asked the CS rep if I would get 25k miles and $150 credit against the $450 first year fee and she said ok. I didn't need to give her any code or other info. She said that I'll receive my new card in 7-10 days. We'll see if the bonuses show up. Thanks.

I'm a little late to this thread so please bear with me. I keep getting a Business platinum card offer but none of these extra bonuses are included.

I know i can ask for the additional stuff but i would like to get up to speed from the first thread. Can someone post the link? Also will the award points i already have be transfered?

Thanks

Have any of the 25K offer people ended up getting a 50K offer? I just got a 25K, and while I know I don't travel enough to get true benfit out of Plat, I would consider it if the deal was sweet enough, and then downgrade after a year or something like that.

I wanted to know the same thing since all we've gotten is the offer for $150 statement credit (no bonus points) for upgrading. I would take a combo of $150 plus 25k bonus points or just the 50k bonus points, but $150 credit doesn't really talk to me when the annual fee is $450.

I wanted to know the same thing since all we've gotten is the offer for $150 statement credit (no bonus points) for upgrading. I would take a combo of $150 plus 25k bonus points or just the 50k bonus points, but $150 credit doesn't really talk to me when the annual fee is $450.

I just received a $200 credit/0 MR points to upgrade from Gold to Biz Plat.

Not worth it.

I just phoned in to upgrade from gold to platinum. I asked the CS rep if I would get 25k miles and $150 credit against the $450 first year fee and she said ok. I didn't need to give her any code or other info. She said that I'll receive my new card in 7-10 days. We'll see if the bonuses show up. Thanks.

that's interesting news ... I'd go for that deal ... essentially the 1st year free if you calculate 1 cpm ... should I wait for a 50k offer? Guess I'll call them and see if I get a similar deal. Hard to proof though over the phone that they offered you 25k+$150, let us know if it works.

Just received an offer of 25,000 MR points to pay $450 for the Platinum card. Anyone received the 50,000 offer recently ?

I just got an offer in the mail to upgrade from gold to Platinum; double MR points for 12 months.

I just got an offer in the mail to upgrade from gold to Platinum; double MR points for 12 months.

What's your spend level, is there any limit for bonus points, and are you OK with delayed gratification with MR points? I would be far more apt to jump on that offer than the $150 credit plus 25K miles one.

Called supervisor at 10PM Pacific time and said friend of mine told me 25,000 points for upgrade from Gold to Platinum. She put me on hold, came back a couple of times, said she needed some code, put me on hold for 3rd time, and then came back with YES!, I can do that.

She advanced me the 25,000 points while still on the phone, and faxed me a confirmation. This is the 6 th time I have tried over 2 years to get points for an upgrade. Thanks to you for motivating me to try again

I've received 2 offers of 25k points to upgrade from gold in the last 3 days. If they offer that plus double points, I'd be very tempted. Or, just 50k points would be nice as well. I'm still holding out.

NIce deal.

I received triple points for a year yesterday to upgrade to Plat... that's tempting... I will probably spend between $15k and $25k so I'm not sure.
I would definitely take a 25,000 points offer with $450 fee waived the first year :)

I received triple points for a year yesterday to upgrade to Plat... that's tempting... I will probably spend between $15k and $25k so I'm not sure.
I would definitely take a 25,000 points offer with $450 fee waived the first year :)

Are you sure it's not offering 3X for "everyday purchases?" Be careful with this, as there are only a handful of things that qualify as "everyday purchases."

Are you sure it's not offering 3X for "everyday purchases?" Be careful with this, as there are only a handful of things that qualify as "everyday purchases."

Ah you are right! Thanks! I agree then, it is not interesting at all!!

My Invitation to upgrade came today, and it was like the one last April; 25,000 MR points to change. No other incentive, though.

My Invitation to upgrade came today, and it was like the one last April; 25,000 MR points to change. No other incentive, though.

I've been getting bombarded with the 3X everyday purchases offer - via snail mail, via email, etc. I called to see if they could change this to 25K MR points, since I live outside the U.S. and the extra points on everyday purchases would do zip for me. They told me no point bonuses were currently being offered. :mad:

there's a 20k offer on my account website, but definitely holding out, not worth the $/point for the upgrade. i do value the plat card but i already have a biz plat so no incremental benefit to the personal plat for me. would love bonus spending points (on *all* spend) or the 50k offer... :)

there's a 20k offer on my account website, but definitely holding out, not worth the $/point for the upgrade. i do value the plat card but i already have a biz plat so no incremental benefit to the personal plat for me. would love bonus spending points (on *all* spend) or the 50k offer... :)

Yup, 50k or bust.

I see the same offer and wonder if BPLAT08 still works for the $XX.00 fee reduction.

I think I know the answer to this, but does AMEX ask for your income and pull your credit report again for the upgrade?

Well, my 50k offer just came yesterday. I was telling myself I still have to think about it now that the 2-4-1 is gone. Then I decided the only important thing to focus on is the $450 for 50k MR, which I think most of us agree is worth it. Even if I never use the benefits (let alone the card) once, the 50k points are worth $450. So, I think I'll take this one. It's not the 100k that has been reported here, but I will stop being greedy.

Does everyone agree, even with the diminished benefits, that this is still an offer to jump on?

Yes, I'd say 50K for $450 is definitely worth it.

Yep, 50k for less than 1 cent apiece.

50000 miles on CO will take you to Europe. Easily worth $450. Better still, wait until you have 100,000 miles and then go BusinessFirst.

Hi there, I've been reading this site for a year, but this is my first day to post.

I just wanted to say I also received the 50,000 points offer to upgrade to Platinum from Gold. I have until end of December to accept. The offer is for 50,000 plus double points for the 1st 3 months, but I have to ask if all the purchases will get double points or just everyday purchases.

This was the 2nd offer they made. Two weeks ago I was on the phone with Amex CS about a charge on my current card, and he made the offer of triple points for the first year to upgrade to Plat, which I said I would think about. He told me something like "that's the current offer for you today." Two weeks later I received the 2nd offer in the mail.

Have been a Gold card member for just a year, have been with Amex since my grad school days....2001 (Blue for Students then Optima). I'm mid 30's and since I was a foreign student in 2001, I have exactly 7 1/2 years of credit history. I only took the Gold card to avail of the transfer points to airline miles benefit. (did not get any points for signing up to Gold).

So, was pretty surprised to get the offer, but I went straight to flyertalk to look it up. From the previous posts, there seems to be agreement that it's a good way to get the points, so I may go for it. I have a lot of travelling to do next year due to family events. Thanks.

Hi there, I've been reading this site for a year, but this is my first day to post.

I just wanted to say I also received the 50,000 points offer to upgrade to Platinum from Gold. I have until end of December to accept. The offer is for 50,000 plus double points for the 1st 3 months, but I have to ask if all the purchases will get double points or just everyday purchases.

This was the 2nd offer they made. Two weeks ago I was on the phone with Amex CS about a charge on my current card, and he made the offer of triple points for the first year to upgrade to Plat, which I said I would think about. He told me something like "that's the current offer for you today." Two weeks later I received the 2nd offer in the mail.

Have been a Gold card member for just a year, have been with Amex since my grad school days....2001 (Blue for Students then Optima). I'm mid 30's and since I was a foreign student in 2001, I have exactly 7 1/2 years of credit history. I only took the Gold card to avail of the transfer points to airline miles benefit. (did not get any points for signing up to Gold).

So, was pretty surprised to get the offer, but I went straight to flyertalk to look it up. From the previous posts, there seems to be agreement that it's a good way to get the points, so I may go for it. I have a lot of travelling to do next year due to family events. Thanks.


Yes 50K is a nice number. Theoretically, you could go back to the Gold card after the points have been credited and get your annual fee back pro-rata, but if you're traveling a lot the Airline lounge benefit may come in handy.

ENFO,
thats excellent! Grab it with both hands :D

Just to update, the offer indeed included double points for the 1st 3 months for all purchases made, not just certain purchases.

I just got an offer in the mail to upgrade from gold to Platinum; double MR points for 12 months.

Could you list the offer number?

Could you list the offer number?
As has been discussed throughout this and other threads, these offers are targeted. An "offer number" won't do anything for you.

Is any one else getting point upgrades for Gold to Plat? I haven't seen any new ones in a few months...

I have the offer show up when I go in to check my account info- only 25K right now...anyone being offered 50K?

I'm not offered any points online to upgrade. I did get a upgrade offer in the mail today...a very generous double points on gas and food for 1yr! Should I bite on this offer? LOL I did notice the wife got a 100K offer back in Oct. but that is the last one I have seen since.

I'm not offered any points online to upgrade. I did get a upgrade offer in the mail today...a very generous double points on gas and food for 1yr! Should I bite on this offer? LOL I did notice the wife got a 100K offer back in Oct. but that is the last one I have seen since.

Double points is available to be registered for even gold and green card users. There is a link here as one of the topics, so the upgrade with this isn't worth it since you can just use any AMEX charge card.

I think the 2x points is up to 1k a month? Someone correct me if I am wrong.

As has been discussed throughout this and other threads, these offers are targeted. An "offer number" won't do anything for you.

Really, see below!
The offer works fine if you cut and paste the url address in your browser.

Perhaps we can wait for the 100k bonus and those nice enough to post it properly

50,000 Membership Rewards points w/ $1,000 spending on AMEX Platinum Card
Got this offer via e-mail... *MUST HAVE PREVIOUS AMEX CARDS before applying for the Platinum Card.

Thank you for being one of our most valued Cardmembers. Please review, complete and submit this 2-step request.NOTE: In order to process your request, you must be the primary Cardholder on your account and enter in account details for that Card.

· Earn 50,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in 3 months.1

1Once your application for the American Express Platinum Card is approved, you can earn 50,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in 3 months. This offer is valid for first-time American Express Platinum Card members only.

IMPORTANT*** COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW TO A NEW BROWSER URL**** don't use the hyperlink below..****
IMPORTANT*** there isnt suppose to be a space in between VERIFY and the & .. just put them together...

https://www201.americanexpress.com/drivetoweb/DrivetoWebServlet?CardType=103&request_type=verify&campaignId=275

Really, see below!
The offer works fine if you cut and paste the url address in your browser.


The link works, but if you try to put in existing card information, you will get an error when the application tries to verify your credit card. Based on the offer number in the URL, my guess is this is an old offer that has long since expired.

Really, see below!
The offer works fine if you cut and paste the url address in your browser.

Perhaps we can wait for the 100k bonus and those nice enough to post it properly
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/945237-50-000-membership-rewards-points-w-1-000-spending-amex-platinum-card.html

Did you even read that thread before you posted this? It's less than a one page thread and clearly states that link will not allow you to upgrade becasuse the offer is targeted. :rolleyes: