Is 50k MR Points offer for first time Platinum members still valid? (Bonus ID 4986)
Feb 9, 2011, 12:31 pm
#61
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, Hyatt
Posts: 215
Perhaps. But when I signed onto my existing account at amex.com, and went through the application process for the Amex Plat, I wasn't offered any bonus MR points, not 50K MR points, not 25K MR points, not even 10K points. No points offered at all when going through the amex.com portal.
Feb 9, 2011, 10:21 pm
#62
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: TPA formerly LAX
Programs: DL DM 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, Amex Reserve/Plat
Posts: 94
Its still valid.
Just make sure you see the following keywords.
On the initial application page it should say in Bold
ENJOY 50,000 MEMBERSHIP REWARDS BONUS POINTS
WHEN YOU SPEND $1,000 IN YOUR FIRST 3 MONTHS
On the ENTER INFORMATION page, below the Terms & Conditions at paragraph #4, there should be a line with the promo ID
Bonus ID 4986
Just make sure you see the following keywords.
On the initial application page it should say in Bold
ENJOY 50,000 MEMBERSHIP REWARDS BONUS POINTS
WHEN YOU SPEND $1,000 IN YOUR FIRST 3 MONTHS
On the ENTER INFORMATION page, below the Terms & Conditions at paragraph #4, there should be a line with the promo ID
Bonus ID 4986
Feb 10, 2011, 2:51 am
#63
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SUX
Programs: BA Silver; HHonors Gold; SPG Gold; Points but dirt with everyone else
Posts: 8,050
If you have another AmEx card, it might be creating issues. Try clearing cookies or using a different browser. Not sure if it's still active or not, but some have indicated that they can only see the promo after clearing cookies, etc.
Feb 10, 2011, 7:20 pm
#65
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LCH
Programs: Continited, DL, KLM/AF, AA, US, AS, AC, VS, LH, BA, QF, NH
Posts: 72
I've cleared all my cookies (currently have a Premier Rewards Gold card) and have been trying the Plat application link from the Points Guy's site - every time I've received the "system is not responding, try again" message. Frustrating, as I'm trying to apply for the OnePass Plus card, and want to submit both applications at the same time - actually had both online forms filled out in separate windows.
Has anyone had success with this in the last day or so?
EDIT: Used another link for the application. Instant approval
Has anyone had success with this in the last day or so?
EDIT: Used another link for the application. Instant approval
Last edited by NurseRatched; Feb 11, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Feb 11, 2011, 4:54 am
#66
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: DL GM; SPG- Gold; HH-Diamond; IHG-Gold
Posts: 255
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Got the 50k offer yesterday, directly off amex website.
Got the 50k offer yesterday, directly off amex website.
Feb 11, 2011, 5:56 am
#67
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 933
I can't even find an offer of any type on the AMEX site. Guess I can just keep trying or wait for them to send me something. The last time I received an offer in the mail, it had no related bonus with it.
Feb 11, 2011, 7:10 am
#68
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 933
Well, to my surprise, the 50K offer showed up this morning before I logged into the AMEX website. The thing is, once I as on my page, the offer disappeared.
Question, this was an offer to get a plat card and not an upgrade offer. That said, I have a gold card. What happens if I get approved for the plat card? Do I have to cancel the gold, do they give me the same number, remaining MR points, previous membership fee paid on gold, etc.
Question, this was an offer to get a plat card and not an upgrade offer. That said, I have a gold card. What happens if I get approved for the plat card? Do I have to cancel the gold, do they give me the same number, remaining MR points, previous membership fee paid on gold, etc.
Feb 11, 2011, 12:26 pm
#69
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
New account, new number. Points earned by both card accounts will be commingled in same Membership Rewards account. If you subsequently elect to cancel the Gold card account American Express will automatically issue a prorated refund of the unearned annual fee. Do NOT cancel before applying for the new account unless your MR balance is zero.
Feb 13, 2011, 5:06 am
#70
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 189
Are you eligible for the 50K offer if you already have a gold card? I plan on cancelling my gold card after I get this one, but just want to be sure I won't have any problems getting the 50K points...
BTW, how do they know to link the MR between your two accounts, if you don't tell them about your current card? Based on your SSN or name/address?
BTW, how do they know to link the MR between your two accounts, if you don't tell them about your current card? Based on your SSN or name/address?
Feb 13, 2011, 5:15 am
#71
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 933
Finiteyoda, if I can recommend something, listen the folks on here. People with real life experience are great.
As for me, I pulled the trigger the other day. I did the application on line. Prior to that I called AMEX, like you, I have the gold card. The CSA was great. She told me not to cancel my gold until I have possesion of the plat card. The told me the MR will be linked. As for the 50K, it is for new plat card members, which we are.
As for me, I pulled the trigger the other day. I did the application on line. Prior to that I called AMEX, like you, I have the gold card. The CSA was great. She told me not to cancel my gold until I have possesion of the plat card. The told me the MR will be linked. As for the 50K, it is for new plat card members, which we are.
Feb 13, 2011, 11:08 am
#72
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: AMEX PLAT
Posts: 52
Feb 15, 2011, 9:50 am
#73
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 3
Getting the runaround about 50k bonus
I recently applied for a platinum card with a 50k bonus. At the time, I don't think the bonus was active on the AMEX website but a third-party link. Currently the link appears to be active (50k bonus for 1000 spend/3 months). The application I used had the same terms and bonus ID as the current offer. I called AMEX because they needed a confirmation of my address and at the time I inquired about my bonus offer. The agent on the phone stated that she had 25k listed but "was sure that I'd receive the bonus that I signed up for." After I submitted a fax with a confirmation of my address, I spoke to an agent regarding that and again inquired about the bonus. She stated 25k again, saying that's what I signed up for. I explained that it wasn't, and she countered with that the application was encrypted and 25k was the offer I received. I simply stated that I wouldn't activate the card if that were the case and again quoted my bonus ID, to no avail. Any reason why AMEX is being a big pain about this, and any way to remedy it? I've never had an AMEX with MR points.
Feb 15, 2011, 12:20 pm
#74
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
Edit: CS wrote back and said I'd get the points for sure, and that I had met the threshold on 12/29. They said it takes 2 months to get the points, so that would make it around 2/28. We'll see, but I kind of think I probably never would have gotten the points had I not emailed them. I bet that there was a glitch, and they cleared it up. Now that I've been cleared for the points, I'll get them in 7-10 days. But they just told me 8 weeks from 12/29 b/c then it seems like they're competent!
Last edited by lobo411; Feb 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Feb 15, 2011, 12:51 pm
#75
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
I can top that...I applied through the AMEX website in mid-December, when the promo was clearly active. I spent $3000 by Jan 14, and immediately paid my balance. The 3000 MR points for that spend have posted, but the 50,000 MR points have not. I emailed customer service, and they said they needed to research it, but I'm worried that this is the beginning of a run-around.