Apr 29, 2016, 6:01 pm
Last edit by: krazykanuck
Existing Benz Platinum cards will be converted to regular Platinum cards on Jan. 11, 2019 per a letter sent to all cardholders.
The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz
60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in purchases in the first three months
$550 Annual Fee, not waived
https://www262.americanexpress.com/dapply/partner/preacq/mbz/mbz-019/carddetails#/cshop
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[EXPIRED]75K special offer:
https://www262.americanexpress.com/a...card/012/16580
See published restrictions below. #1 is enforced. #2 is not:
The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz
60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in purchases in the first three months
$550 Annual Fee, not waived
https://www262.americanexpress.com/dapply/partner/preacq/mbz/mbz-019/carddetails#/cshop
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[EXPIRED]75K special offer:
See published restrictions below. #1 is enforced. #2 is not:
- Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have or have had this product.
- This offer is not valid for existing Platinum Card Members from American Express. You are eligible to receive points for only one Card account.
Mercedes Benz AMEX co-branded cards, [discontinued January 2019].
Mar 8, 2013, 5:01 pm
#286
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Programs: DL, AA, UA, SPG Gold, HH Gold, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 471
Mar 10, 2013, 11:11 am
#287
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
If I currently have the MB Platinum, does this exclude me from the PR Gold bonus where it stipulated "not having a consumer zync, green, gold or platinum" within the past 90 days?
In other words, is the MB Platinum considered "any other consumer Platinum" in their language?
Thanks!
In other words, is the MB Platinum considered "any other consumer Platinum" in their language?
Thanks!
Mar 10, 2013, 3:05 pm
#288
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
Posts: 2,611
If I currently have the MB Platinum, does this exclude me from the PR Gold bonus where it stipulated "not having a consumer zync, green, gold or platinum" within the past 90 days?
In other words, is the MB Platinum considered "any other consumer Platinum" in their language?
Thanks!
In other words, is the MB Platinum considered "any other consumer Platinum" in their language?
Thanks!
Mar 11, 2013, 7:47 am
#290
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
Posts: 2,611
Yes, I passed up on this same offer in January because it was just under 90 days since I closed my regular Platinum. It was over 90 when I got the PRG so I figured I was within all of the T&C and points posted as soon as I spent $1k. AFAIK though now you can have a PRG bonus again as long as the last was closed more than 12 months.
Mar 12, 2013, 9:18 am
#291
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Spg Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,578
Yes, I passed up on this same offer in January because it was just under 90 days since I closed my regular Platinum. It was over 90 when I got the PRG so I figured I was within all of the T&C and points posted as soon as I spent $1k. AFAIK though now you can have a PRG bonus again as long as the last was closed more than 12 months.
Thanks
Mar 12, 2013, 9:54 am
#292
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
The sense I'm getting from this thread is that if I want to take advantage of the Platinum and PRG offers that come out every now and again, but also want to keep a Platinum card open for the travel benefits, I should get the MB Plat and keep that one open. That way, I can alternate PRG and Platinum bonuses...
Mar 12, 2013, 10:48 am
#293
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Mar 12, 2013, 11:29 am
#294
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
Mar 25, 2013, 1:42 pm
#295
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
Not 100% related to these cards, but has anyone actually looked at the $95 AF Amex Mercedes Benz card - not the charge card, but the credit card? It awards 3X MR on gasoline purchases on transactions under $400. To my knowledge, it's the only way to do better than 2X on gas with Amex.
It's a shame that Plat, PRG and MB Amex add up to a lot in annual fees. I'd love one card that gave me what the Platinum does + 3X Travel (sometimes 4X if using Amex Travel) + 3X Gas + 2X Restaurants + 2X Grocery. And if anyone from Amex reads this board, I'd pay a $500 AF for that. It'd cost me $720 for those 3 cards individually.
It's a shame that Plat, PRG and MB Amex add up to a lot in annual fees. I'd love one card that gave me what the Platinum does + 3X Travel (sometimes 4X if using Amex Travel) + 3X Gas + 2X Restaurants + 2X Grocery. And if anyone from Amex reads this board, I'd pay a $500 AF for that. It'd cost me $720 for those 3 cards individually.
Mar 25, 2013, 1:54 pm
#296
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
Not 100% related to these cards, but has anyone actually looked at the $95 AF Amex Mercedes Benz card - not the charge card, but the credit card? It awards 3X MR on gasoline purchases on transactions under $400. To my knowledge, it's the only way to do better than 2X on gas with Amex.
It's a shame that Plat, PRG and MB Amex add up to a lot in annual fees. I'd love one card that gave me what the Platinum does + 3X Travel (sometimes 4X if using Amex Travel) + 3X Gas + 2X Restaurants + 2X Grocery. And if anyone from Amex reads this board, I'd pay a $500 AF for that. It'd cost me $720 for those 3 cards individually.
It's a shame that Plat, PRG and MB Amex add up to a lot in annual fees. I'd love one card that gave me what the Platinum does + 3X Travel (sometimes 4X if using Amex Travel) + 3X Gas + 2X Restaurants + 2X Grocery. And if anyone from Amex reads this board, I'd pay a $500 AF for that. It'd cost me $720 for those 3 cards individually.
Mar 27, 2013, 7:07 am
#297
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
The Mercedes credit card is also a way to keep your Membership Rewards balance active if cycling between various Gold and Platinum charge cards. Holding the Mercedes credit card won't disqualify you from earning a bonus when applying for any other card.
Mar 27, 2013, 7:57 am
#298
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
I only ask because you know these products really well.
Mar 27, 2013, 8:02 am
#299
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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I have no experience with this card, nor with buying fuel for commercial vehicles, but I read the terms to mean that if an individual purchase exceeds $400 it would not qualify for the bonus points. When the statement closes I think the software would look for transactions in a certain merchant category -AND- less than $400.01.
3 points on gasoline purchases (for each transaction of $400 or less) at U.S. stand-alone gas stations (excluding superstores, supermarkets, convenience stores and warehouse clubs)
Mar 27, 2013, 8:38 am
#300
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
I have no experience with this card, nor with buying fuel for commercial vehicles, but I read the terms to mean that if an individual purchase exceeds $400 it would not qualify for the bonus points. When the statement closes I think the software would look for transactions in a certain merchant category -AND- less than $400.01.