Is 50k MR Points offer for first time Platinum members still valid? (Bonus ID 4986)
Feb 4, 2011, 1:36 am
#47
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL DM, Marriott TE, and Reformed AMEX Cent
Posts: 332
I've had lots of AMEX cards - all of them came from Omaha (except maybe my Cent card, can't remember where it came from).
Feb 4, 2011, 1:48 am
#49
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SUX
Programs: BA Silver; HHonors Gold; SPG Gold; Points but dirt with everyone else
Posts: 8,050
When my application was approved, it said that It would be mailed from Omaha, NE. Since the card is being sent to a family member while I'm away, it's helpful to alert them for what to look for.
Feb 4, 2011, 2:22 am
#50
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Omaha, NE
Programs: Amex Plat, Visa Signature
Posts: 39
Feb 4, 2011, 2:28 am
#51
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Seattle
Programs: AAdvantage Plat+, FoundersCard, Amex Plat, TR Diamond, Marriott Gold, Wyndham Dia, HH Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 785
I received and activated my card today, and immediately called CS to confirm the bonus promotion that I had applied under. She asked if it was an upgrade or a new card, I said "new", she asked if it was the 50,000 point promotion and I said yes, she confirmed the 50K points for $1K spend in 90 days, and I said "thanks".
On enrolling for online account management, it shows 60K points available for advance. (I have an old SPG Amex and a new-ish Delta Gold Amex)
On enrolling for online account management, it shows 60K points available for advance. (I have an old SPG Amex and a new-ish Delta Gold Amex)
Feb 4, 2011, 6:37 am
#52
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
The PenFed Amex-network card provides only two free visits per year, after that you will pay $27 per visit. Guests are also $27 per visit. Also, if this membership is designated Priority Pass Select (a new category) it will exclude CO/UA lounges after September 30, 2011.
Feb 4, 2011, 9:06 am
#53
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: AMEX PLAT
Posts: 52
Ok so I received my Amex Platinum card in the mail yesterday and am finally coming down from my "high" 
Such a nice card! And nice welcome package! I felt like a kid at Christmas.
I activated it last night and called Amex this morning: I talked to a CSR who talked to someone at the new accounts department and they confirmed that I will receive the 50k MRP after spending $1k in 3 months.
Oh and I already booked a vacation of more than $3k so I should get the 50k MRP pretty fast, as well as the annual $100 credit. I will post here to confirm when the points hit my MR First account.
Such a nice card! And nice welcome package! I felt like a kid at Christmas.I activated it last night and called Amex this morning: I talked to a CSR who talked to someone at the new accounts department and they confirmed that I will receive the 50k MRP after spending $1k in 3 months.
Oh and I already booked a vacation of more than $3k so I should get the 50k MRP pretty fast, as well as the annual $100 credit. I will post here to confirm when the points hit my MR First account.
Feb 4, 2011, 12:35 pm
#54
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SUX
Programs: BA Silver; HHonors Gold; SPG Gold; Points but dirt with everyone else
Posts: 8,050
Got word today that my card has arrived. It's activated, and I'm awaiting confirmation that I've got the promo set up right before advancing the points to use the DL promo.
Feb 4, 2011, 1:52 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
How confident should I feel that if I buy $200 in gift cards from aa.com, it will reimbursed as an "airline fee"?
Feb 4, 2011, 2:01 pm
#56
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: AMEX PLAT
Posts: 52
Feb 6, 2011, 4:57 pm
#57
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 281
Any offer like this 50k MR available in the UK at the moment?
Feb 7, 2011, 11:13 am
#58
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Springfield, VA
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, AA EXP, Alaska MVP 75
Posts: 436
Tried upgrading from Gold and it was a no-go (2 CSRs said it was ony for new applications, not upgrades). Applied for a new card and got approved instantly.
Feb 9, 2011, 9:25 am
#59
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, Hyatt
Posts: 215
Interestingly (or not), the 50K bonus points is only good for the web-based application. After reading about some lucky folks getting a letter offering 100K points, I thought I would call and ask about that. The CSR told me that there is no offer attached to my name (I have DL Amex Plat and Costco Amex), and that she could not even offer the 50K points to me--"Internet applications only."
How does that make any sense?
How does that make any sense?
Feb 9, 2011, 10:31 am
#60
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Correct, and this seems to be the error underlying many complaints that American Express "won't honor" bonus offers. The application must be submitted according to the method(s) specified in the ad. One factor is that it's less expensive for American Express to process online applications, and in the process they are able to collect and validate additional information and encourage the customer to manage the new account online.