Amex PERSONAL platinum 100k mr point sign-up bonus
Sep 3, 2011, 1:45 pm
#931
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 77
I signed up in Jun but didnt call to activate until last week...rep made a note in my account indicating I would receive 100k after 1k spend and told me to hurry up on meeting the spend because I only had a week left...called back a few days later for something else and before getting off the line, I asked the rep to confirm my bonus offer...she read exactly what the first rep told me she put in my record (100k/1k spend)...
Met the spend requirement and paid the balance...called today to see if they would expedite my points because I wanted to meet the DL 50% and 40% promos before the deadline...was told they could not override the wait time (6-8 weeks, I believe) which would be too late...about 30 minutes later, I logged back into my account to transfer the points I already had (PRG bonus) to DL only to find that I had 75K additional points!!! YAY...so I was able to transfer 100k for the 50% and 50k for the 40% promos...will wait until the 8 weeks are up before I call to request the remaining 25K points if they don't post before then.
Met the spend requirement and paid the balance...called today to see if they would expedite my points because I wanted to meet the DL 50% and 40% promos before the deadline...was told they could not override the wait time (6-8 weeks, I believe) which would be too late...about 30 minutes later, I logged back into my account to transfer the points I already had (PRG bonus) to DL only to find that I had 75K additional points!!! YAY...so I was able to transfer 100k for the 50% and 50k for the 40% promos...will wait until the 8 weeks are up before I call to request the remaining 25K points if they don't post before then.
Sep 3, 2011, 9:22 pm
#932
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 24
I got my card in early Aug. I sent about 5 SM asking for 5748 bump and was repeatedly denied. I tried to reason that I applied for the card because I thought I was getting 100K and now I have to pay a $450 annual fee which seemed unfair. The "Manager" replied that I signed up for a card with the annual fee waived so I kept that message. I then called MR and had a rep apologize because I was able to receive the 100K point offer.
So this past Monday I called and requested the points be expedited and the rep started ripping into me about whether I was targeted, how I found out, etc. I stopped her and said read the notes because the offer was already applied to my account. She placed me on hold for about 10 minutes and came back saying the promo is definitely on my account but she could not expedite the points. On Wed my annual fee posted. I replied to my SM saying I thought my fee was waived and was now confused. The response was one line, "I have processed a statement credit for $450.". Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed the bonus points post without any further calls like they said they will.
So this past Monday I called and requested the points be expedited and the rep started ripping into me about whether I was targeted, how I found out, etc. I stopped her and said read the notes because the offer was already applied to my account. She placed me on hold for about 10 minutes and came back saying the promo is definitely on my account but she could not expedite the points. On Wed my annual fee posted. I replied to my SM saying I thought my fee was waived and was now confused. The response was one line, "I have processed a statement credit for $450.". Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed the bonus points post without any further calls like they said they will.
how is your 450$ fee waived ?
Sep 3, 2011, 11:01 pm
#933
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 14
Good Luck to all FTers
Sep 4, 2011, 8:57 am
#934
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: everywhere
Programs: UA, US, DL, AMEX Plat, AMEX Centurion, SPG Gold
Posts: 54
Update: got the points!
Last edited by nirlep; Sep 4, 2011 at 10:21 am
Sep 4, 2011, 1:18 pm
#935
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 108
i got a rep that locked me in for the 50k using this link:https://www304.americanexpress.com/p...BONungB8ckDu-g, as they say your miles may vary,
Good Luck to all FTers
Good Luck to all FTers
Sep 5, 2011, 1:45 am
#936
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 448
Hi Everyone
I wish I saw this thread before I applied, Can anyone tell me if code 5748 or 3882 works for the amex business platinum card? or just the personal card?
I just got my 25k points and have spent about 3k on it since I got the card about a month ago, do I just call in and say I got an email about this offer or just say I "heard" about this bonus code offer?
thanks.
I wish I saw this thread before I applied, Can anyone tell me if code 5748 or 3882 works for the amex business platinum card? or just the personal card?
I just got my 25k points and have spent about 3k on it since I got the card about a month ago, do I just call in and say I got an email about this offer or just say I "heard" about this bonus code offer?
thanks.
Sep 5, 2011, 6:17 am
#937
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
5748 worked for me for Personal AMEX Platinum card
Personally I wouldn't say I got the email for this unless you really did. There has been reports of folks having to prove it.
Personally I wouldn't say I got the email for this unless you really did. There has been reports of folks having to prove it.
Sep 5, 2011, 8:37 pm
#938
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Posts: 15
I called about 5748 after just receiving my card and was asked to provide the mailer code. Will try again after I post $1000.
Sep 6, 2011, 8:54 am
#939
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: ex-UA Prem 1K, Amex Plat., *A Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 138
I have a friend that wants to apply for and get an Amex Platinum card. I want to get him the 100k offer, anyone know how I can do this?
Sep 6, 2011, 9:06 am
#940
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: BWI
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 767
Update:
Try #3: to a CSR; said that the 50K code was expired (link I applied through, I think 4998). She then tried 5748, which worked, but she transferred me over to MR for some reason, who than said he needed to talk to a supervisor, who then said that they don't have the authority to do this, but try emailing.
Just had them note in my record that I tried to apply but couldnt' get it processed, burned through $1000 over labor day weekend on the Amex...we'll see what shakes out.
Try #3: to a CSR; said that the 50K code was expired (link I applied through, I think 4998). She then tried 5748, which worked, but she transferred me over to MR for some reason, who than said he needed to talk to a supervisor, who then said that they don't have the authority to do this, but try emailing.
Just had them note in my record that I tried to apply but couldnt' get it processed, burned through $1000 over labor day weekend on the Amex...we'll see what shakes out.
Sep 6, 2011, 9:55 am
#941
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
Posts: 2,611
What number is everyone calling because when I call the AMEX Plat number they just want to transfer me to MR who says tough luck.
Sep 6, 2011, 12:21 pm
#942
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA Plat Pro 1.4M, SPG Lifetime Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 210
good luck!
Sep 6, 2011, 12:47 pm
#943
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: NYC
Posts: 945
I called 1-800-297-1300 on 8/25 and it took no more than 5 min for the agent to look up promo 5748, see it was valid through 1/2012 for 100K MR points after a $1k spend. She checked my account to confirm my spend activity and posted the points. I saw the points in my account almost immediately after ending the call. (BTW-I applied for and received the card in early June 2011)
good luck!
good luck!
Sep 6, 2011, 12:58 pm
#944
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA Plat Pro 1.4M, SPG Lifetime Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 210
"Hello. I received the Platinum card in Jul. and I am calling to have the 100K MR points posted to my account, as I've met the spend requirement. The promo code is 5748 and it is valid through 1/2012."
The agent verified my claims and posted the miles IMMEDIATELY. YMMV
ciao
The agent verified my claims and posted the miles IMMEDIATELY. YMMV
ciao
Sep 6, 2011, 2:16 pm
#945
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 27
I called 5 times in the past two weeks regarding my account and the 100k that was supposedly "notated" on my account on July 29, 2011. I thought AMEX MR were pretty good at honoring their customers by the plethora of successes mentioned previously.
But no, they won't honor it ... saying I only qualify for the 25k and that they have reviewed the media(offers) that's been sent to me and I DEFINITELY did not receive any solicited offers. The only one I would qualify for was 25k. And by the disguised undertone in her voice of the last person I talked to, I'm thinking any future rep I talk to will be hostile and non-relenting even though I was nice and perhaps assertive for all the previous reps I talked to (certainly not aggressive). In fact, I tried the script from alfagirl.
Weird thing is, one of the reps I talked to said I applied under the 50k thing, but all the others said, no only the 25k applies. Too bad I didn't have her apply it right then and there cuz I would at least have 50k but no... I wanted to try for 100k.
Good luck to all others. I'm PO'ed to say the least. I don't think 25k is worth justifying $450/yr so I'll be writing to them and I hope, end up with a good resolution (canceling the card and getting $450 back, credit score be damned).
But no, they won't honor it ... saying I only qualify for the 25k and that they have reviewed the media(offers) that's been sent to me and I DEFINITELY did not receive any solicited offers. The only one I would qualify for was 25k. And by the disguised undertone in her voice of the last person I talked to, I'm thinking any future rep I talk to will be hostile and non-relenting even though I was nice and perhaps assertive for all the previous reps I talked to (certainly not aggressive). In fact, I tried the script from alfagirl.
Weird thing is, one of the reps I talked to said I applied under the 50k thing, but all the others said, no only the 25k applies. Too bad I didn't have her apply it right then and there cuz I would at least have 50k but no... I wanted to try for 100k.
Good luck to all others. I'm PO'ed to say the least. I don't think 25k is worth justifying $450/yr so I'll be writing to them and I hope, end up with a good resolution (canceling the card and getting $450 back, credit score be damned).