Jun 19, 2015, 7:12 am
Last edit by: 747FC
Current offer (as of 7/1/16):
"A special offer for Ameriprise Clients: $0 introductory fee for the first year, then $550. Additional Cards can also be added for an introductory fee of $0 for the first year, then $175 for up to 3 Additional Platinum Cards. Earn an additional 5,000 Membership Rewards points for every $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card, up to 30,000 additional points per year."
https://www262.americanexpress.com/d...rsion/personal
(In 2015 the offer included 25k MR points for $3,000 spend, with $450 annual fee waived.)
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Is this card a different product than the normal personal Amex Platinum?
Yes, by all indications this card is treated differently. Multiple members have received the bonus after previously having a personal Platinum card. Members have also been able to use the travel credit on this card even after obtaining the travel credit on a personal Platinum in the same year. (Post 363)
Do authorized users have a fee?
The fee for additional users is waived for the first year. You can add authorized users at $0 when signing up or you can add them later by calling the number on the back of your card.
My decision is "in progress", what should I do?
Many users report that they received an "in progress" decision initially only to be approved within the next 48hrs with no additional communication (recon call). Click here to check status.
Does one need to be an Ameriprise customer to be approved for this card?
No, one does not have to be an Ameriprise customer in order to get approved for the card, although AMEX could technically enforce the "rule" in their terms and conditions and either cancel your card or convert it to a "regular" Platinum.
"A special offer for Ameriprise Clients: $0 introductory fee for the first year, then $550. Additional Cards can also be added for an introductory fee of $0 for the first year, then $175 for up to 3 Additional Platinum Cards. Earn an additional 5,000 Membership Rewards points for every $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card, up to 30,000 additional points per year."
https://www262.americanexpress.com/d...rsion/personal
(In 2015 the offer included 25k MR points for $3,000 spend, with $450 annual fee waived.)
__________________________________________________ _________________
Is this card a different product than the normal personal Amex Platinum?
Yes, by all indications this card is treated differently. Multiple members have received the bonus after previously having a personal Platinum card. Members have also been able to use the travel credit on this card even after obtaining the travel credit on a personal Platinum in the same year. (Post 363)
Do authorized users have a fee?
The fee for additional users is waived for the first year. You can add authorized users at $0 when signing up or you can add them later by calling the number on the back of your card.
My decision is "in progress", what should I do?
Many users report that they received an "in progress" decision initially only to be approved within the next 48hrs with no additional communication (recon call). Click here to check status.
Does one need to be an Ameriprise customer to be approved for this card?
No, one does not have to be an Ameriprise customer in order to get approved for the card, although AMEX could technically enforce the "rule" in their terms and conditions and either cancel your card or convert it to a "regular" Platinum.
Ameriprise Amex Platinum (discontinued October 2019)
Oct 25, 2018, 8:55 pm
#1036
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Anyone able to add first additional card member for $0?
On Amex's own website it says:
Additional Cards can also be added for an introductory fee of $0 for the first year, then $175 for up to 3 Additional Platinum Cards.†but they're saying they don't have that promotion in their system and it'll cost $175? Went back and forth and they gave me Ameriprise Financial's number and they gave me back Amex's number.
On Amex's own website it says:
Did you complete an online Amex Ameriprise application? Start here:
https://www.ameriprise.com/products-.../credit-cards/
The answer to your question is yes, for the first year, AU is free.
Oct 25, 2018, 9:56 pm
#1037
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 37
Oct 25, 2018, 10:50 pm
#1038
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
Apparently, the AMEX IT system now makes it difficult for the reps to distinguish between the Ameriprise version and the vanilla Plat version. After about 15 minutes of discussion, the rep finally understood that it was the Ameriprise version and that it states in the terms and conditions of the card that AUs are fee free for the first year.
Oct 26, 2018, 4:06 pm
#1040
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 736
Oct 26, 2018, 5:40 pm
#1041
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Welcome Offer not available to applicants who have or have had this card. We may also consider the number of American Express Cards you have opened and closed as well as other factors in making a decision on your welcome offer eligibility.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...ne-2018-a.html
Nov 4, 2018, 1:43 pm
#1042
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Moderator action
Question about reimbursement of Southwest Airlines giftcards moved to more specific thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...west-only.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...west-only.html
Nov 11, 2018, 7:50 pm
#1044
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Ameriprise Platinum Membership Rewards® points
As an Ameriprise client, 5,000 additional points will be awarded to your Membership Rewards® program account for every $20,000 in Eligible Purchases on the Card. A maximum of 30,000 additional points can be earned in each calendar year. Eligible Purchases are purchases for goods and services minus returns and other credits. Eligible Purchases do NOT include fees or interest charges, purchases of travelers checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents. Additional points will be credited to your program account within 8-12 weeks after the billing period in which you achieved $20,000 of Eligible Purchases, provided that your Card Account is not canceled or past due on the bonus crediting date. Eligible purchases can be made by the Basic Card Member and any Additional Card Members on a single Card account. Additional points will be awarded only on Platinum Card Accounts obtained through an arrangement between American Express and Ameriprise. Additional point awards will cease upon termination of the arrangement between American Express and Ameriprise. Bonus ID: 0695.
As an Ameriprise client, 5,000 additional points will be awarded to your Membership Rewards® program account for every $20,000 in Eligible Purchases on the Card. A maximum of 30,000 additional points can be earned in each calendar year. Eligible Purchases are purchases for goods and services minus returns and other credits. Eligible Purchases do NOT include fees or interest charges, purchases of travelers checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents. Additional points will be credited to your program account within 8-12 weeks after the billing period in which you achieved $20,000 of Eligible Purchases, provided that your Card Account is not canceled or past due on the bonus crediting date. Eligible purchases can be made by the Basic Card Member and any Additional Card Members on a single Card account. Additional points will be awarded only on Platinum Card Accounts obtained through an arrangement between American Express and Ameriprise. Additional point awards will cease upon termination of the arrangement between American Express and Ameriprise. Bonus ID: 0695.
Nov 12, 2018, 1:20 pm
#1045
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 65
Yes, the rep is wrong. Same thing happened when my P2 received her card. When she went to add an AU, rep told her it would be $175 charged to her next bill.
Apparently, the AMEX IT system now makes it difficult for the reps to distinguish between the Ameriprise version and the vanilla Plat version. After about 15 minutes of discussion, the rep finally understood that it was the Ameriprise version and that it states in the terms and conditions of the card that AUs are fee free for the first year.
Apparently, the AMEX IT system now makes it difficult for the reps to distinguish between the Ameriprise version and the vanilla Plat version. After about 15 minutes of discussion, the rep finally understood that it was the Ameriprise version and that it states in the terms and conditions of the card that AUs are fee free for the first year.
The terms on the Ameriprise site state the additional user fee for the first year is $0. The hardcopy cardmember agreement sent with card my partner just received today state the fee is $175. The paper copy did correctly state the $0 introductory annual fee. Has anyone else seen this? He just requested a card for me so hopefully, the terms on the Ameriprise site prevail.
Nov 12, 2018, 5:09 pm
#1046
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Dec 6, 2018, 2:00 am
#1047
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
I had this card but cancelled back in October. Do you know if you apply again if you would get the year free again and if they would create a new account or restore the old one after applying? Anyone ever experience this
Dec 6, 2018, 5:04 am
#1048
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BDL, JFK
Posts: 658
Dec 10, 2018, 4:41 pm
#1049
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,577
The application process was buggy and didn't let me add the AU's (as it did last time). For anyone adding AU recently, were you able to do it online after approval and have it reflected as $0? Or did it require an agent to add?
Dec 10, 2018, 4:43 pm
#1050
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,577
The terms on the Ameriprise site state the additional user fee for the first year is $0. The hardcopy cardmember agreement sent with card my partner just received today state the fee is $175. The paper copy did correctly state the $0 introductory annual fee. Has anyone else seen this? He just requested a card for me so hopefully, the terms on the Ameriprise site prevail.