Originally Posted by anonymousderek

Hello, long time lurker first time poster here. I have decided that I want to go for SPG Platinum status in 2011 so I want to sign up for both the SPG personal and business cards. Unfortunately, I missed the 30k for $1000 spending sign up offer. I see the offer on the SPG site of 10,000 points plus 15,000 for $15,000 spending in the first 6 months. Is this the same as the referral offer ttlax and WestLA-FF mention, or are the terms of the referral offer more generous (eg does the referral offer also require $15k in the first 6 months?

Thanks so much for your help!