Originally Posted by
tng11
Every personal card I've opened since then shows my "Member Since" as 09 and on my report as well, though with the actual month I opened the card. Since then I've entered any AMEX card I've had and I've been able to keep the chain going.
Originally Posted by
mgn2000
I was told by an Amex CSR,, Always keep ONE card open, great for future churning. I always keep My Blue Sky ( No Fee ). open. All the other cards I churn.
I have an Amex card since 1998.
I can confirm as well. It's one of the benefits of being a long-time Amex cardholder. Each new Amex card bumps up my average age of accounts value, and with it a corresponding increase in my score.
I'm not sure if you need to supply a previous Amex card number during the application, as you should be able to call and have the Member Since adjusted anyways. Also, some people hint that you don't even need to always have at least one card opened, though I have my doubts about this
See this thread for relevant info:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ber-since.html
JJJ