25-30k MR to Upgrade Business Gold to Platinum
Jun 25, 2013, 9:40 am
#78
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
Considering jumping on this offer and have two more questions.
1) How will this affect my ability to get a signup bonus for the biz platinum card in the future? I think it prevents the bonus if you've had the same card in last 12 months or gold/green in last 90 days? Or is it if you've had any of the three in the last 12 months? If the former it'd mean I'd start the clock ticking much later whereas the latter would have no impact.
2) If I upgrade and downgrade at a later point to get a prorated refund of the fee, will I still have the remainder of the first year with the BRG free?
1) How will this affect my ability to get a signup bonus for the biz platinum card in the future? I think it prevents the bonus if you've had the same card in last 12 months or gold/green in last 90 days? Or is it if you've had any of the three in the last 12 months? If the former it'd mean I'd start the clock ticking much later whereas the latter would have no impact.
2) If I upgrade and downgrade at a later point to get a prorated refund of the fee, will I still have the remainder of the first year with the BRG free?
Jun 25, 2013, 11:25 am
#79
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have had this product or any other Business Gold, Green or Platinum Card® within the last 12 months.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...16-2013-a.html
Jun 25, 2013, 11:45 am
#80
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
Thanks for clarifying. I just went for the upgrade. Does anyone know how long the new card takes to arrive? IIRC my personal platinum arrived within a few days shipped UPS or FedEx. Also do I need to wait for the card to arrive and activate it before using benefits such as the airline reimbursement and global entry?
Jul 23, 2013, 7:40 am
#81
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 123
I just got the 25K upgrade offer for Business Gold to Plat in my email today. Does this initiate a credit check? I just did a round of applications in the last month, so I don't want another hit on my report. Also, seeing reports here of Amex calling later and offering 30, is there any reason to think I could just call Amex directly and ask for a sweeter deal?
If I take Amex up on an upgrade offer, does that require a credit pull, and has anyone had success talking to a rep on the phone and getting any bigger number than the direct targeted mail (in my case, 25K on first purchase for an offer I received today to upgrade BRG to BRP)? I'm tempted by this, having just done a round of applications, but if there's a chance I'll have an offer to apply for 100,000 six months from now, then I'd surely rather hold out for that!
If I take Amex up on an upgrade offer, does that require a credit pull, and has anyone had success talking to a rep on the phone and getting any bigger number than the direct targeted mail (in my case, 25K on first purchase for an offer I received today to upgrade BRG to BRP)? I'm tempted by this, having just done a round of applications, but if there's a chance I'll have an offer to apply for 100,000 six months from now, then I'd surely rather hold out for that!
Last edited by mia; Jul 23, 2013 at 3:45 pm Reason: Combine cross-posted questions
Jul 23, 2013, 3:48 pm
#82
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There is no credit inquiry when you accept an upgrade offer because there is no increased credit exposure. Green, Gold, Platinum all have the same spending ability, only the benefits and fees are different.
You would not be eligible for a new account bonus on a Business Platinum card because you already hold a Gold card.
You would not be eligible for a new account bonus on a Business Platinum card because you already hold a Gold card.
Jul 25, 2013, 4:52 pm
#86
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 123
There is no credit inquiry when you accept an upgrade offer because there is no increased credit exposure. Green, Gold, Platinum all have the same spending ability, only the benefits and fees are different.
You would not be eligible for a new account bonus on a Business Platinum card because you already hold a Gold card.
You would not be eligible for a new account bonus on a Business Platinum card because you already hold a Gold card.
Jul 30, 2013, 3:10 pm
#87
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: AA++
Posts: 224
Hi all,
I did get the same 25k promotion to upgrade to biz platinum from gold in email.
Now, the annual fee is $450. Is this worth the money for the benefits we get?
Next question, if I accept it, then can I cancel it and "downgrade" back to gold later after I get the 25k?
Thanks
I did get the same 25k promotion to upgrade to biz platinum from gold in email.
Now, the annual fee is $450. Is this worth the money for the benefits we get?
Next question, if I accept it, then can I cancel it and "downgrade" back to gold later after I get the 25k?
Thanks
Jul 30, 2013, 3:35 pm
#88
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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Jul 31, 2013, 3:58 am
#89
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: CLT
Programs: FT Member #8119 F & J Free Agent
Posts: 6,550
Upgraded on 7/28 and received 25K bonus this morning (7/31). I got the Business Gold in May and not targeted for upgrade.
Jul 31, 2013, 8:16 am
#90
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
I upgraded to the Biz Platinum card about a month ago and just sent a SM to downgrade back to my BRG card. I was in the first year of BRG card (about 4-5 months in). I assume that downgrading will result in removal of the entire annual fee for Platinum that was charged and NO charge for the BRG since I'm still in the first year. However the reply to my message says the following:
"Sure. Before we proceed with the product change, I wish to inform you of the following: 1. The annual fee for the Basic is $175.00."
Nothing about the fee being waived for the Business Gold card for the first year. So can someone clarify that it will in fact not be charged? Thanks!
"Sure. Before we proceed with the product change, I wish to inform you of the following: 1. The annual fee for the Basic is $175.00."
Nothing about the fee being waived for the Business Gold card for the first year. So can someone clarify that it will in fact not be charged? Thanks!