25-30k MR to Upgrade Business Gold to Platinum
#91
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 241
I have a regular gold card. Thinking about upgrading to plat for 25k MR. I keep getting offers and I have some travel coming up in Sept and possibly Nov and some for early next year most likely, so I wouldn't mind the lounge access among a few other benefits it provides.
If I upgrade I won't lose my history correct? Think it's my current oldest card I believe. Also is it correct an upgrade and possibility future downgrade won't a hard pull of credit?
And after a year or two I may downgrade back to reg gold or PR gold. If I end up doing that and waiting over a year, do we think I'll be eligible for another upgrade bonus? Kind of like how they say you can't get signup bonus if you've held the card in a year?
Because I can really only justify the fee if I know I'll be traveling 3-4 times in a year at the least so in years I won't I'll just downgrade if possible.
Edit: This is for a regular card not business in case that matters.
If I upgrade I won't lose my history correct? Think it's my current oldest card I believe. Also is it correct an upgrade and possibility future downgrade won't a hard pull of credit?
And after a year or two I may downgrade back to reg gold or PR gold. If I end up doing that and waiting over a year, do we think I'll be eligible for another upgrade bonus? Kind of like how they say you can't get signup bonus if you've held the card in a year?
Because I can really only justify the fee if I know I'll be traveling 3-4 times in a year at the least so in years I won't I'll just downgrade if possible.
Edit: This is for a regular card not business in case that matters.
Last edited by Altoid; Jul 31, 2013 at 3:53 pm
#92
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
Posts: 2,610
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!
#93
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
Programs: AA: ExPlat & 3MM; UA: 1k; KL: Plat 4 Life; Hyatt: Plat; SPG, Marriott, Hilton: Gold
Posts: 2,707
Anyone still getting the 50k with $5k in 3 months?
#94
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 178
Upgraded to Platinum from gold, received 25k points and used airline credit, then cancelled card via SM. Whether this is smart remains to be seen, but considering my gold annual fee was coming up it makes some sense. Hopefully doesn't tarnish my good reputation with AmEx.
#95
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 120
I actually received a call from AmEx Open inviting me to upgrade my Business Gold to Business Platinum. She offered me 30k points but with $10k spend requirement in 3 months. Seems like I need to renegotiate that one for sure to 30k with no spend at best or 25k with no spend at a minimum.
Anyone still getting the 50k with $5k in 3 months?
Anyone still getting the 50k with $5k in 3 months?
#96
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Will never by anything with airlines
Posts: 287
For those who upgraded using the 25k MR link, were you billed the entire $450 AF? Or, was it prorated based on your anniversary date?
e.g. got biz card in Feb, upgraded now only have to pay 6 months of AF? or full $450?
e.g. got biz card in Feb, upgraded now only have to pay 6 months of AF? or full $450?
#97
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
Programs: AA: ExPlat & 3MM; UA: 1k; KL: Plat 4 Life; Hyatt: Plat; SPG, Marriott, Hilton: Gold
Posts: 2,707
#98
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: IAD
Programs: Chase Million Miler, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,729
Targeted Platinum Business Upgrade Offer
All,
I received a targeted upgrade offer from AmEx that I'd like your thoughts on:
"Get 25,000 Membership Rewards® points1 after your first purchase2 when you upgrade to the Business Platinum Card®. For an annual fee of $450, enjoy premium benefits designed for business travelers like you."
I realize that the bonus is actually no better than standard, but current fine print appears to not allow me to get the Platinum card outside of this promotion. So, I'd either have to transfer out my MR points or find a personal card to keep them active. So first thumbs up is that I can just upgrade the card.
Second, there's no minimum spend requirement. That's good for me, because I'm looking for easy to get points without much minimum spend.
Third, I guess I can always use the airline credit. The lounge benefit is of minimal to no use for me.
Do I pull the trigger, or hope a better bonus offer comes along?
I received a targeted upgrade offer from AmEx that I'd like your thoughts on:
"Get 25,000 Membership Rewards® points1 after your first purchase2 when you upgrade to the Business Platinum Card®. For an annual fee of $450, enjoy premium benefits designed for business travelers like you."
I realize that the bonus is actually no better than standard, but current fine print appears to not allow me to get the Platinum card outside of this promotion. So, I'd either have to transfer out my MR points or find a personal card to keep them active. So first thumbs up is that I can just upgrade the card.
Second, there's no minimum spend requirement. That's good for me, because I'm looking for easy to get points without much minimum spend.
Third, I guess I can always use the airline credit. The lounge benefit is of minimal to no use for me.
Do I pull the trigger, or hope a better bonus offer comes along?
#99
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 194
I'm only about 3 months in to my BZ Gold card so far, and there have yet to be any upgrade offers. I thought I'd try to see about it over the phone but the rep shot me down. Any suggestions on getting this thing? I'd like to apply for Global Entry.
#100
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: CLT
Programs: FT Member #8119 F & J Free Agent
Posts: 6,550
#101
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 194
#105
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
Posts: 2,610