Originally Posted by chespeak2002

I was denied today by calling MR despite the fact that my account has been notated (called a few weeks ago, CSR said OK and notated my account, wanted me to call back after $1k spend).

I have been with AMEX since 1999, this does give me a bad feeling towards AMEX, it's even worse than an out-right denial. What get me is AMEX's inconsistency, not missing extra 50K per se, who can/can't get it, MR CSR will give you different stories and even expiration dates of the promos.

I got Chase to match two offers: CO 25K->50K(applied 6 months+), Sapphire 25K->50K, so much easier than AMEX. I'd say Chase has done much better than AMEX.