Originally Posted by
linuxmachine
amex occasionally gives no fee cardholders targeted offers of 25~50k hhonors points to upgrade from the no fee to the surpass. you will have to call amex to see if you are eligible. if you want the full 75k, you have to apply separately.
You will get way more bonus points for a new app for a Surpass over an upgrade. To max your chances, go to your AMEX account and log out. Then open a new page with in-private, incognito, etc. and apply thru that. Yes, you can use your same HH number you used for the regular cc.