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Old May 31, 2013 | 2:01 pm
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Originally Posted by no2chem
It's not clear whether you get permanent platinum status or not from the offer:

"When you receive the Total Rewards Visa card, you will automatically receive an upgrade5 to Platinum Tier, or maintain your Platinum Tier status for the next year"

Is this a one time upgrade thing? Or do you get platinum for the lifetime of the card?
I emailed them and they said that it was only for the year you applied for the card, which makes no sense, if you apply on Dec 1. I assume that it's as if you earned it that year, thus Feb 28 of the following year (i.e., if I apply now, I get it until 2/15). Or at least I hope so...

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