Up the Ante--$250 Statement Credit for 1st Use--No Annual Fee
Apr 9, 2006, 6:35 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,373
Application number: 866-764-2177
RSVP codes:
7EUZC-BCB
7UECI-BCF
These RSVP codes were given on the FatWallet and SlickDeals threads about this offer. It's unclear whether these are one-use-only, or whether Amex has just been getting wise and shutting them off after a while, but either way, reports are that the first is "used up" now, and I wouldn't be surprised if the second is too, but you could give 'em a shot.
Other info that may be useful:
"If, 6-8 weeks after your first purchase, you haven't received your $250 statement credit, call AMEX Open Customer Service mentioning the following "Promotional Code Offer ID" you applied for:
Promotional Code Offer ID: E341-0001
Phone #: 1-800-492-3344
Note: You may need to mention the RSVP # as well."
RSVP codes:
7EUZC-BCB
7UECI-BCF
These RSVP codes were given on the FatWallet and SlickDeals threads about this offer. It's unclear whether these are one-use-only, or whether Amex has just been getting wise and shutting them off after a while, but either way, reports are that the first is "used up" now, and I wouldn't be surprised if the second is too, but you could give 'em a shot.
Other info that may be useful:
"If, 6-8 weeks after your first purchase, you haven't received your $250 statement credit, call AMEX Open Customer Service mentioning the following "Promotional Code Offer ID" you applied for:
Promotional Code Offer ID: E341-0001
Phone #: 1-800-492-3344
Note: You may need to mention the RSVP # as well."
Apr 10, 2006, 7:34 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: UA GS, *G, Bonvoy Titanium, HH Diamond, Platinum on Blockbuster and GameStop, several libraries
Posts: 700
well, i signed up online and was called to verify business details, still don't know if I qualify. (Will it hurt or help that my SPG amex has a $62K credit limit? (I would never have been given this, but have accumulated it over the years by mergin other cards))
Last edited by lessthanzero; Apr 11, 2006 at 7:06 am
Apr 10, 2006, 9:01 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: ORD-AMS
Programs: Hilton Diamond; Amex Plat; AA-United-KLM
Posts: 245
This card doesn't have any FHR Benefits. Only the business platinum does. The only benefits associated with this card [outside of common AMEX features for all/most cards] are cash back and discounts on certain vendors/partners. For example, Courtyard, Hertz, Fedex, Etc. No Coupons or codes needed. When you spend at these business AMEX gives you a credit on your bill.
Apr 11, 2006, 6:44 am
#21
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,955
I believe these OPEN Network discounts are also common to all American Express small business cards. In other words, this card is identical to all other Platinum Business credit cards, aside from the details of the cash back reward program.
Originally Posted by SectionChief
only benefits associated with this card [outside of common AMEX features for all/most cards] are cash back and discounts on certain vendors/partners. For example, Courtyard, Hertz, Fedex, Etc. No Coupons or codes needed. When you spend at these business AMEX gives you a credit on your bill.
Apr 13, 2006, 8:32 pm
#22
Join Date: Feb 2001
Programs: UA 1k, AA Plt, MR Lifetime Plat & Amb
Posts: 1,829
Originally Posted by lessthanzero
well, i signed up online and was called to verify business details, still don't know if I qualify.
Just in case others want to know, I have an EIN but it wasn't necessary for this. My business has only 3k / yr stated income, though my personal income is high.
Jun 16, 2006, 9:26 pm
#23
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2000
Programs: UA Million Miler (lite). NY Metro area.
Posts: 15,080
Originally Posted by pushback
A possible caveat ...
... The application says
Bonus of $250 applies to first purchase made between March 1 and June 30, 2006, and will appear as a statement credit on your Card Account. The maximum discount available is $250 per Card Account.
Does this mean they will credit you $4.00 if your first purchase is $4.00? May be worthy going out for an extravagant dinner with your significant other and blowing the whole $250 there just to make sure--unless you have a $250 expense coming up.
If anyone has any actual experience with this let us know.
... The application says
Bonus of $250 applies to first purchase made between March 1 and June 30, 2006, and will appear as a statement credit on your Card Account. The maximum discount available is $250 per Card Account.
Does this mean they will credit you $4.00 if your first purchase is $4.00? May be worthy going out for an extravagant dinner with your significant other and blowing the whole $250 there just to make sure--unless you have a $250 expense coming up.
If anyone has any actual experience with this let us know.
To say I was pleased would be an understatement.
Thanks to gleffs blog for the heads up; or hat tip, as Gary is fond of saying.
Over the years I've earned plenty of additional miles and points on Flyertalk. But $250 cold cash is
