Upgrading to American Express Plat Charge Card ?
Sep 24, 2015, 12:45 am
#16
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: BA Gold, AA Platinum, SQ Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,582
I asked about minimum income criteria for the card out of curiosity and was told it was 200k INR per month.
Sep 24, 2015, 1:00 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: India
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Hilton Gold
Posts: 907
Yes, my RM picked up the paperwork for me. I didn't have a invite and had no cards in India. I just called my RM and told her I want this card and she took care of the rest.
I asked about minimum income criteria for the card out of curiosity and was told it was 200k INR per month.
I asked about minimum income criteria for the card out of curiosity and was told it was 200k INR per month.
Sep 24, 2015, 1:33 am
#18
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 32
Do you guys happen to know the criteria for Premium version of the card? (Diners Club Premium). I have the rewardz card from 15 months and want to upgrade to premium. Their Customer Care doesn't seem to know anything about the upgrade process.
Sep 24, 2015, 4:48 am
#19
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: India
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Hilton Gold
Posts: 907
I applied for the Premium card directly while logged in to netbanking account and was instantly approved. No verification calls, no documents. They directly mailed the card to me. Its a lifetime free version too.
I don't think there's a steep criteria for Diners Premium. If you have it for more than a year, I reckon mailing out this form to them should do the trick:
I don't think there's a steep criteria for Diners Premium. If you have it for more than a year, I reckon mailing out this form to them should do the trick:
Oct 1, 2015, 9:09 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: CX - Gold, EY- Plat, HGP - Diamond, Accor - Plat, SPG - Gold, IHG - Plat Amb
Posts: 61
Hi Guys,
Quick update for anyone facing a similar quandry in the future - After multiple calls with American Express - I have finally been told that it would not be possible to offer the Platinum charge card without the fees - They insist that the fee would be removed from the second year onwards if the spend pattern I have demonstrated continues.
They have although offered me to get any other card (I am thinking the Platinum Reserve Credit card) first year free. Any thoughts ?
As an aside the HDFC black seems like a really nice card (allows 1:1 points transfer to Mariott and Hyatt!) however it seems that they have some super high criteria for it being invitation only. Any thoughts on how to get that ? I remember reading on threads here that Keyser and A2A had it - Would appreciate if you guys can share your experience!
Quick update for anyone facing a similar quandry in the future - After multiple calls with American Express - I have finally been told that it would not be possible to offer the Platinum charge card without the fees - They insist that the fee would be removed from the second year onwards if the spend pattern I have demonstrated continues.
They have although offered me to get any other card (I am thinking the Platinum Reserve Credit card) first year free. Any thoughts ?
As an aside the HDFC black seems like a really nice card (allows 1:1 points transfer to Mariott and Hyatt!) however it seems that they have some super high criteria for it being invitation only. Any thoughts on how to get that ? I remember reading on threads here that Keyser and A2A had it - Would appreciate if you guys can share your experience!
As a Amex Plat Card holder I can tell you the value lies more in terms of what they offer outside of point accumulation. My main uses for the plat card being:
1/ Free upgrade on EY revenue Biz tickets to F across the EY Partner network
2/ FHR program for hotels which usually comes with 3rd or 4th night free plus late checkout and 100 USD credit for food/spa/etc
3/ Membership to Taj IC and Epicure Gold (essentially 25% off on spends)
4/ Club ITC membership (again 25% off of spends)
5/ Accor plat card (comes with guaranteed club access and at times suite upgrades from basic room bookings).
Hope that helps!
Could you advise if this Amex policy of waiving fees is internally documented or was an exception in your case?
Oct 22, 2015, 11:24 am
#22
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Dubai
Programs: 9W PLT, EK Gold, SPG Ambassador, Hyatt Diamond, Trident PLT, Taj Gold, EY Gold, Mariott/Ritz Gold
Posts: 14
Hey all,
Quick updates:
Yes Amex refuses to make the plat card free of charge indeed as A2A mentioned.
On the Diner's black I got approved but am yet to see the card. I have moved to the middle east in the interim so maybe the package is waiting at home when I am back. Not sure !
In other news: ENBD has just launched an SPG co branded card in the UAE - Thinking of getting that !
Quick updates:
Yes Amex refuses to make the plat card free of charge indeed as A2A mentioned.
On the Diner's black I got approved but am yet to see the card. I have moved to the middle east in the interim so maybe the package is waiting at home when I am back. Not sure !
In other news: ENBD has just launched an SPG co branded card in the UAE - Thinking of getting that !
Oct 22, 2015, 1:44 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: O6 GOLD, SPG GOLD
Posts: 122
Hey all,
Quick updates:
Yes Amex refuses to make the plat card free of charge indeed as A2A mentioned.
On the Diner's black I got approved but am yet to see the card. I have moved to the middle east in the interim so maybe the package is waiting at home when I am back. Not sure !
In other news: ENBD has just launched an SPG co branded card in the UAE - Thinking of getting that !
Quick updates:
Yes Amex refuses to make the plat card free of charge indeed as A2A mentioned.
On the Diner's black I got approved but am yet to see the card. I have moved to the middle east in the interim so maybe the package is waiting at home when I am back. Not sure !
In other news: ENBD has just launched an SPG co branded card in the UAE - Thinking of getting that !
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Nov 30, 2015, 12:03 pm
#24
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 389
I have Amex Platinum Reserve (India) and the points accumulation is underwhelming. Especially after moving here from US.
The problem with the other rewards is my travel is more international than local. Thinking of getting Citibank Prestige Card because of 2 reward points for every 100 INR spend overseas. Thoughts?
The problem with the other rewards is my travel is more international than local. Thinking of getting Citibank Prestige Card because of 2 reward points for every 100 INR spend overseas. Thoughts?
Nov 30, 2015, 1:29 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: O6 GOLD, SPG GOLD
Posts: 122
I have Amex Platinum Reserve (India) and the points accumulation is underwhelming. Especially after moving here from US.
The problem with the other rewards is my travel is more international than local. Thinking of getting Citibank Prestige Card because of 2 reward points for every 100 INR spend overseas. Thoughts?
The problem with the other rewards is my travel is more international than local. Thinking of getting Citibank Prestige Card because of 2 reward points for every 100 INR spend overseas. Thoughts?
That will be the best option for you, otherwise go for Indian Citi Prestige or HDFC Diners Black.
Nov 30, 2015, 3:12 pm
#26
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 389
Thanks, I think Citi Prestige (India) looks good.
Dec 1, 2015, 1:28 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: O6 GOLD, SPG GOLD
Posts: 122
Do you get classified as NRA or RA for US purposes? depending on the answer you may send transfers without violating FEMA.
The reason I recommended US cards is because of no forex fee for intl transactions which no card in india offers (except Amex plat maybe).
The reason I recommended US cards is because of no forex fee for intl transactions which no card in india offers (except Amex plat maybe).
Dec 1, 2015, 2:28 pm
#28
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 389
I am now living in India and am an Indian resident and citizen, hence the FEMA violation if I transfer any money. Otherwise yea, I would use US cards the most.