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].
Feb 6, 2018, 1:19 pm
#766
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Someone posted in the comments section (Bobby) just a few days ago in that doctorofcredit link that they did not receive the sign-up bonus because presumably they already had the regular Plat. I also watched one of the Ask Sebby Youtube videos and in the comments Sebby noted that he's never heard of anyone having issues getting the SUB when going from regular -> cobrand, but he has heard of people going from a cobrand plat to regular of not receiving the SUB.
Mar 2, 2018, 12:34 pm
#767
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, UA Gold, Marriott LTT, Avis President's Club
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AMEX Mercedes Ending Relationship [2019]
Doctor of Credit is noting that AMEX and Mercedes are cutting ties come Jan 2019. Noted in the fine print when signing up for either card is
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/merce...-points-bonus/
I never had any of these cards, but this kills the Mercedes Platinum card as a "unique product" to the Platinum lineup.
Please note that the American Express and Mercedes Benz Card program will end in January 2019. Applicants can continue to apply for the Platinum Card from American Express exclusively for Mercedes-Benz, but, if approved, the Card will be replaced with a different American Express Card at the time when the Card program ends.
I never had any of these cards, but this kills the Mercedes Platinum card as a "unique product" to the Platinum lineup.
Mar 3, 2018, 12:22 pm
#769
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Yes. They are considered different products. Along with other flavors of the Platinum Card as well (Schwab, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, etc.).
Mar 3, 2018, 3:58 pm
#772
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SFO
Posts: 266
my personal plat card is coming up for year 2 renewal this month. Because I got a retention offer in year 1 renewal, I'm guessing I'm getting no retention offers for this year. Will I be able to "convert" my personal platinum to this card and still get the current 60k bonus? (first time ever applying to the MB Plat card). Or will I get some base bonus offer?
I'm just trying to plan whether I should just get this card now and cancel my personal plat when the fee hits.
I'm just trying to plan whether I should just get this card now and cancel my personal plat when the fee hits.
Mar 3, 2018, 4:07 pm
#773
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Mar 3, 2018, 4:17 pm
#774
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Mar 3, 2018, 4:27 pm
#775
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 308
DOC also noted this:
- This offer is not valid for existing Platinum Card Members from American Express.
Last edited by PumpkinSmasher; Mar 3, 2018 at 6:27 pm
Mar 3, 2018, 4:28 pm
#776
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Generally such a conversion is not possible. I cannot say if American Express will proactively offer anything in this specific transition, or if they will treat it the same as any other retention transaction. It does not appear that they are doing anything to retain or convert Fidelity Platinum cardholders.
Mar 4, 2018, 8:53 am
#777
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: AA Plat Pro, Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold, Hertz PC
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DOC also noted this:
- This offer is not valid for existing Platinum Card Members from American Express.
Mar 4, 2018, 9:11 am
#778
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This language has been in the offer terms for a few years. It has not been enforced. (See Wikipost at top of this thread.) It could be enforced, but we don't have any reason to believe practice has changed.
Mar 4, 2018, 3:21 pm
#779
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 308
Good to know. You're the expert, so I have complete trust in your opinion. I will apply soon and will report back here once I do.