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)
Jan 7, 2019, 5:05 pm
#1066
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Wow, i've gotten credit cards quickly in the past before but I applied for this card last Friday and got it today (Monday).
I was able to add an AU as part of the app and I don't remember seeing anything about whether or not there is a 175 fee.
In the actual paper credit card agreement i received with the the card i see that it indicates authorized users are 175 dollars?
Does that mean I need to pay?
I was able to add an AU as part of the app and I don't remember seeing anything about whether or not there is a 175 fee.
In the actual paper credit card agreement i received with the the card i see that it indicates authorized users are 175 dollars?
Does that mean I need to pay?
Feb 5, 2019, 2:04 am
#1067
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
For AU cards (platinum) for this ameriprise platinum card,
am i right that each AU will receive the following benefits
- $100 global entry
- priority pass/centurion/delta skyclub lounge access
- spg gold
- hilton gold
but will not receive the below benefits
- $200 airline credit
- $15 x 11 and $20 uber credit
- $50 x 2 saks credit
did i summarize it right? or miss anything?
can you request the priority pass card for AU via online or amex chat, or does this still require call-in?
am i right that each AU will receive the following benefits
- $100 global entry
- priority pass/centurion/delta skyclub lounge access
- spg gold
- hilton gold
but will not receive the below benefits
- $200 airline credit
- $15 x 11 and $20 uber credit
- $50 x 2 saks credit
did i summarize it right? or miss anything?
can you request the priority pass card for AU via online or amex chat, or does this still require call-in?
Feb 5, 2019, 5:23 am
#1068
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
The benefits are the same as regular plat AUs, just no fee for the first year. Your summary is correct.
Either chat or call in works.
Either chat or call in works.
Feb 6, 2019, 6:26 am
#1070
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 565
Looks like the First Year AF free has going away. Very Sad Day!
https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/co...replaced_with/
https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/co...replaced_with/
Feb 6, 2019, 7:09 am
#1072
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Programs: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards
Posts: 191
Is it just me or someone else thinks that ending this was long time overdue? Crowded lounges, free credits, people opening and closing up account to keep plat for free? Come on, you gotta pay something upfront to play this game.
Feb 6, 2019, 8:09 am
#1073
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Application here:
https://online.americanexpress.com/d...details#/cshop
Offer now the same as standard card: 60,000 for $5,000 in 3 months. $550 annual fee, $175/year for three supplementary Platinum cards.
This is still better than the standard card due to this feature:
https://online.americanexpress.com/d...details#/cshop
Offer now the same as standard card: 60,000 for $5,000 in 3 months. $550 annual fee, $175/year for three supplementary Platinum cards.
This is still better than the standard card due to this feature:
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.
Feb 6, 2019, 8:15 am
#1074
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 698
Application here:
https://online.americanexpress.com/d...details#/cshop
Offer now the same as standard card: 60,000 for $5,000 in 3 months. $550 annual fee, $175/year for three supplementary Platinum cards.
This is still better than the standard card due to this feature:
https://online.americanexpress.com/d...details#/cshop
Offer now the same as standard card: 60,000 for $5,000 in 3 months. $550 annual fee, $175/year for three supplementary Platinum cards.
This is still better than the standard card due to this feature:
Feb 6, 2019, 8:35 am
#1075
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Essentially the spend counter resets to zero on January 1 of each year?
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.
Feb 6, 2019, 8:45 am
#1076
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
It's not going to move the needle on crowded lounges though. Everyone I've personally introduced to this card, including myself, would pay for it anyway (and have in the past) if not for the free option. As far as churners are concerned, this is a positive change--a new opportunity for more MR signup bonus points--if they haven't had this card in the past. So I think you'll actually see an influx of new applicants now.
Feb 6, 2019, 9:12 am
#1077
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,269
Feb 6, 2019, 9:38 am
#1078
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Programs: AA ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,009
I’ve been talking about it for at least a year. It was being severely abused by the “churner” and “travel hacker” crowds. Even if it doesn’t make a noticeable difference in Centurion lounges, I’m glad Amex finally changed it. I was starting to feel like a sucker for paying my Plat AF.