Upgrade to Surpass Honors AmEx: Earn 50,000+ bonus points
Mar 23, 2017, 10:22 am
#331
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, SW Companion
Posts: 94
Take it for what it's worth but I was told by an AMEX representative that "voice consent" was needed in order to receive the bonus if you did not receive the targeted offer to upgrade. He looked at my account and saw offer for 100K and stated that I should call to request upgrade in order to get bonus. (I've upgraded once in the past from no fee to surpass)
Mar 23, 2017, 1:15 pm
#332
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,285
I currently have a Surpass, which I've met the spend on and received the bonus points, but it's only been open for about a month.
I will finish the spend on my NF Amex, which I just received last week, in the next few weeks.
When should I cancel my Surpass to start the clock on my upgrade window for my NF Amex? Is there a minimum time I should keep it open to stay off of their radar?
I will finish the spend on my NF Amex, which I just received last week, in the next few weeks.
When should I cancel my Surpass to start the clock on my upgrade window for my NF Amex? Is there a minimum time I should keep it open to stay off of their radar?
Mar 25, 2017, 8:47 am
#333
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG, IHG, AA, SWA
Posts: 84
Mar 29, 2017, 8:36 pm
#334
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
I just upgraded my free HH card (and my mom's and my dad's) to Surpass using the link I found here:
http://www.doctorofcredit.com/100000...time-language/
It seems the 3 of us were targeted for 100K HH for spending $3K. None of us has had the Surpass card before. Like the blog says, it doesn't show the 100K HH on the main upgrade page, but it's in the terms when I clicked on them. Anybody else doing this? I haven't gotten the new cards yet.
http://www.doctorofcredit.com/100000...time-language/
It seems the 3 of us were targeted for 100K HH for spending $3K. None of us has had the Surpass card before. Like the blog says, it doesn't show the 100K HH on the main upgrade page, but it's in the terms when I clicked on them. Anybody else doing this? I haven't gotten the new cards yet.
May 4, 2017, 8:27 am
#335
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CMH, West Coast
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, oneworld emerald
Posts: 2,741
Sorry for the dumb question, and I'm fairly sure I know the answer already, but wanted another data point to confirm. I upgraded my no-fee Hilton Amex to the Surpass a few days ago.Since the card number does not change, I can put spend on my current no-fee card until the new one arrives, and that spend would count towards the $3k minimum spend, correct?
May 4, 2017, 2:37 pm
#336
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: MRY
Posts: 430
Sorry for the dumb question, and I'm fairly sure I know the answer already, but wanted another data point to confirm. I upgraded my no-fee Hilton Amex to the Surpass a few days ago.Since the card number does not change, I can put spend on my current no-fee card until the new one arrives, and that spend would count towards the $3k minimum spend, correct?
May 5, 2017, 9:46 am
#337
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 480
I just upgraded my free HH card (and my mom's and my dad's) to Surpass using the link I found here:
http://www.doctorofcredit.com/100000...time-language/
It seems the 3 of us were targeted for 100K HH for spending $3K. None of us has had the Surpass card before. Like the blog says, it doesn't show the 100K HH on the main upgrade page, but it's in the terms when I clicked on them. Anybody else doing this? I haven't gotten the new cards yet.
http://www.doctorofcredit.com/100000...time-language/
It seems the 3 of us were targeted for 100K HH for spending $3K. None of us has had the Surpass card before. Like the blog says, it doesn't show the 100K HH on the main upgrade page, but it's in the terms when I clicked on them. Anybody else doing this? I haven't gotten the new cards yet.
May 16, 2017, 8:44 pm
#338
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,082
Already have no AF card & Surpass
I've had the no AF Citi Hilton card for a number of years. 12 moths ago I got the Surpass w/100K offer. I'm planning on doing a PC to another no AF Hilton card, which will leave me with 2 of them. Should I cancel the old no AF card before doing the PC or will it matter?
Last edited by philemer; May 17, 2017 at 9:56 am
May 25, 2017, 2:29 pm
#339
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 539
I downgraded from a Surpass to the No Fee about a week ago, and I'm already targeted again for a 100K upgrade back to the Surpass. How is that even possible? Any chance Amex won't catch that immediately and deny me the bonus points?
May 25, 2017, 2:56 pm
#340
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,864
It probably depends on how long ago you upgraded to or opened the Surpass previously?
May 25, 2017, 7:25 pm
#341
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,082
I've had the no AF Citi Hilton card for a number of years. 12 moths ago I got the Surpass w/100K offer. I'm planning on doing a PC to another no AF Hilton card, which will leave me with 2 of them. Should I cancel the old no AF card before doing the PC or will it matter?
It will be interesting to see what kind of upgrade offers I will get, if any.
May 27, 2017, 12:34 pm
#343
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS MVP Gold75k; HHonors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 3,502
Any experience - positive or negative?
May 27, 2017, 7:18 pm
#344
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 480
Risky..what's the downside? I don't get the points? That doesn't seem like a huge risk. Also, like I said I saved the T&Cs and it doesn't mention the clause. I should know in the next few weeks if it worked.
May 27, 2017, 7:26 pm
#345
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS MVP Gold75k; HHonors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 3,502
As I understand it, AMEX offers a once per lifetime signup bonus for each card, burning your Surpass now suggests no targeted offer, believe it is better to wait for a sure thing.