Originally Posted by
mad_eyes
What if it's a mix of organic and GCs? Or does Amex have a zero tolerance policy towards GCs?
If they can tell it is a gift card, it won't count toward meeting minimum spend (even if it is part of a mix). So yeah, they have zero tolerance for gift cards for meeting spend requirements. They probably won't shut you down or give you a Financial Review; they'll just deny you the signup bonus.