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)
Aug 11, 2014, 10:40 am
#151
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, CC Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 433
anyone know how long the $0 for additional card member is good for in the "first year"?
i still have my Pt card but thinking about canceling in the next 6 month. would like my wife to jump on this deal but can she add me to her card for $0 in 6-7 month from now or does it have to be at the same time she gets her card?
if it can be initiated 6 months from now this is a great deal.
i still have my Pt card but thinking about canceling in the next 6 month. would like my wife to jump on this deal but can she add me to her card for $0 in 6-7 month from now or does it have to be at the same time she gets her card?
if it can be initiated 6 months from now this is a great deal.
If you are thinking about adding additional card holders, you may want to do so at the application page rather than wait to save yourself some hassle.
Aug 12, 2014, 8:12 pm
#153
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SBA
Posts: 16
Any idea if the waived AF counts as a bonus? That is, if I get denied the 25k MR because I had the MB Plat, does anyone have any idea if I would also get denied the waived annual fee? The MRs are effectively incidental -- I want that $0 AF!
Aug 12, 2014, 8:26 pm
#154
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York, NY
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 456
Excellent news, hope it holds true for me as well. Had a MB Plat until sometime last year (may have also been Sept when I canceled) and just got approved for the Ameriprise offer.
Any idea if the waived AF counts as a bonus? That is, if I get denied the 25k MR because I had the MB Plat, does anyone have any idea if I would also get denied the waived annual fee? The MRs are effectively incidental -- I want that $0 AF!
Any idea if the waived AF counts as a bonus? That is, if I get denied the 25k MR because I had the MB Plat, does anyone have any idea if I would also get denied the waived annual fee? The MRs are effectively incidental -- I want that $0 AF!
I added my partner as an additional cardholder and confirmed on the phone that there would be no fee for the first year, so I assume that's the case for me, the primary cardholder, too.
Aug 12, 2014, 11:06 pm
#155
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,708
It is in the Terms and Conditions. First year free.
Aug 13, 2014, 9:23 pm
#156
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
Excellent news, hope it holds true for me as well. Had a MB Plat until sometime last year (may have also been Sept when I canceled) and just got approved for the Ameriprise offer.
Any idea if the waived AF counts as a bonus? That is, if I get denied the 25k MR because I had the MB Plat, does anyone have any idea if I would also get denied the waived annual fee? The MRs are effectively incidental -- I want that $0 AF!
Any idea if the waived AF counts as a bonus? That is, if I get denied the 25k MR because I had the MB Plat, does anyone have any idea if I would also get denied the waived annual fee? The MRs are effectively incidental -- I want that $0 AF!
Some banks would not even let you pass that screen if you either do not click open the T&C window, or do not move that arrow down to the end of the window...
AND, the PRINTED T&Cs also is enclosed in the material that are sent to you together with the cards... Right there there are all the different fees are listed...
Exactly.
Aug 14, 2014, 11:14 pm
#157
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SBA
Posts: 16
Folks, dont you at least give a quick glance on the T&Cs when you do your online application?
Some banks would not even let you pass that screen if you either do not click open the T&C window, or do not move that arrow down to the end of the window...
AND, the PRINTED T&Cs also is enclosed in the material that are sent to you together with the cards... Right there there are all the different fees are listed...
Exactly.
Some banks would not even let you pass that screen if you either do not click open the T&C window, or do not move that arrow down to the end of the window...
AND, the PRINTED T&Cs also is enclosed in the material that are sent to you together with the cards... Right there there are all the different fees are listed...
Exactly.
I appreciate everyone's feedback nonetheless.
Aug 16, 2014, 2:06 pm
#158
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
They cannot charge you the AF if it is said in the T&Cs that 1st year is waived.
Nowhere in the T&Cs mentioned the waived AF is considered a bonus. I believe there is not a single card from any bank that would treat the waiver of AF as a bonus which in general has some conditions - be it on first purchase or on a spend requirement.
Aug 17, 2014, 4:57 pm
#159
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: EUG,PDX
Posts: 482
About how many days after approval does it take to receive your card? Are they sending them by US mail or UPS or? I applied Thursday evening and received an e mail Saturday evening of approval. I am going to be out of town for a week or two soon so I don’t want anyone leaving the card on my doorstep or sending it back. Thanks
Aug 17, 2014, 5:44 pm
#160
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,708
About how many days after approval does it take to receive your card? Are they sending them by US mail or UPS or? I applied Thursday evening and received an e mail Saturday evening of approval. I am going to be out of town for a week or two soon so I don’t want anyone leaving the card on my doorstep or sending it back. Thanks
Aug 18, 2014, 3:37 am
#162
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 175
Data point:
August 2: Applied for Ameriprise Platinum
August 5: Approved
August 9: Received card
August 10: Purchased $200.00 United Gift Registry
August 13: $200.00 airline fee credit posted
August 13: Reached $3,000 minimum spend
August 15: 25K MR points posted
August 2: Applied for Ameriprise Platinum
August 5: Approved
August 9: Received card
August 10: Purchased $200.00 United Gift Registry
August 13: $200.00 airline fee credit posted
August 13: Reached $3,000 minimum spend
August 15: 25K MR points posted
Aug 18, 2014, 5:56 am
#163
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Will never by anything with airlines
Posts: 287
have you had personal plat or Benz plat before? if so, how long ago since you closed?
Aug 18, 2014, 6:20 am
#164
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 175
Aug 18, 2014, 10:56 am
#165
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MSP/DFW
Programs: Priority Club PLT, Marriott Titanium, AA EXP
Posts: 480
Looking for an AMEX card just to have access to the americanexpress.com site/portal. Am looking at this one and the Delta 50k miles card. Any suggestions?
I will not keep either after the AF. I know Skymiles have (in some opinions) a low value due to the crappy award redemption.
What are some of the best ways to maximize the 25k that this offer provides? I do likte the GE fee reimbursement as I was looking at getting TSA Precheck anyways.
Thanks for any input.
I will not keep either after the AF. I know Skymiles have (in some opinions) a low value due to the crappy award redemption.
What are some of the best ways to maximize the 25k that this offer provides? I do likte the GE fee reimbursement as I was looking at getting TSA Precheck anyways.
Thanks for any input.