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)
Mar 7, 2014, 6:51 am
#78
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SEA
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 82
I had this card for a bit over two years. The benefits are not identical to a regular American Express Platinum. I forget which but out of the three - return protection, extended warranty, purchase protection - one is not available. I think extended warranty is there it was one of the other two. There were some other subtle differences I can't remember. I got this card with no annual fee the first year and 50,000 bonus sign up. Then I matched to a 100,000 bonus ID and they still gave me the 50,000 so I walked away with 150,000 points. Transferred them to Delta when they had the mileage transfer bonus, cashed out in Amex gift cards worth $2250, and got Delta Medallion status. Great deal.
Mar 7, 2014, 7:00 am
#79
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
Mar 7, 2014, 8:10 am
#80
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Mar 8, 2014, 10:24 am
#81
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 11
You guys are a great resource - thank you.
Mar 13, 2014, 11:33 am
#83
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
A little update for you guys.
I contacted AMEX yesterday about getting the chip&sign on my card.
The CSR told me that it'd be overnighted, but then proceeded to tell me the system rejected it since it hasn't been 10 days since the application. Looks like I have to wait lol. But it was nice to know they'd overnight it.
I contacted AMEX yesterday about getting the chip&sign on my card.
The CSR told me that it'd be overnighted, but then proceeded to tell me the system rejected it since it hasn't been 10 days since the application. Looks like I have to wait lol. But it was nice to know they'd overnight it.
Mar 13, 2014, 2:29 pm
#85
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Mar 14, 2014, 10:26 am
#86
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: LGA/JFK
Programs: DL PM, UA Premier, AA Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, Sixt Plat
Posts: 500
The card came in today, I activated it, looks fine.
The problem is that when I go to add additional card members (wife and kids) I am told that the fee will be $175 for up to three cards.
Have any of you with this card gone through this? Did you get charged and had to fight it, or did they waive it automatically?
The problem is that when I go to add additional card members (wife and kids) I am told that the fee will be $175 for up to three cards.
Have any of you with this card gone through this? Did you get charged and had to fight it, or did they waive it automatically?
Mar 14, 2014, 10:27 am
#87
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: LGA/JFK
Programs: DL PM, UA Premier, AA Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, Sixt Plat
Posts: 500
Yeah, I might be calling in later. Figure the worst they say is no which leaves me where I am right now.
I got a trip coming up soon... how does the whole thing work for Priority Pass Select? Could I call in and ask them to provide me with the necessary info for Priority Pass?
I got a trip coming up soon... how does the whole thing work for Priority Pass Select? Could I call in and ask them to provide me with the necessary info for Priority Pass?
Mar 14, 2014, 10:29 am
#88
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Yeah, I might be calling in later. Figure the worst they say is no which leaves me where I am right now.
I got a trip coming up soon... how does the whole thing work for Priority Pass Select? Could I call in and ask them to provide me with the necessary info for Priority Pass?
I got a trip coming up soon... how does the whole thing work for Priority Pass Select? Could I call in and ask them to provide me with the necessary info for Priority Pass?
Mar 14, 2014, 11:40 am
#89
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
Yeah, I might be calling in later. Figure the worst they say is no which leaves me where I am right now.
I got a trip coming up soon... how does the whole thing work for Priority Pass Select? Could I call in and ask them to provide me with the necessary info for Priority Pass?
I got a trip coming up soon... how does the whole thing work for Priority Pass Select? Could I call in and ask them to provide me with the necessary info for Priority Pass?
What airline will you be flying? You may not need the PPS card.
Last edited by mia; Mar 14, 2014 at 11:51 am Reason: Combine consecutive replies
Mar 14, 2014, 11:50 am
#90
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Yeah, I might be calling in later. Figure the worst they say is no which leaves me where I am right now.
I got a trip coming up soon... how does the whole thing work for Priority Pass Select? Could I call in and ask them to provide me with the necessary info for Priority Pass?
I got a trip coming up soon... how does the whole thing work for Priority Pass Select? Could I call in and ask them to provide me with the necessary info for Priority Pass?
To sign up.