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)
Sep 26, 2018, 11:13 am
#1023
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BNA/SAN
Programs: DL PM 1.5 MM , Hilton Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 754
I'm leaning towards keeping my card for 1 more year and paying the $550 rather than cancelling. Since I signed up at the end of last year I got the $200 airline bonus in 2017 and 2018, plus my uber rebates and several trips into the Centurion and other lounges. Even paying for one year means I come out ahead with just the $600 in airline certs.
(I realize this goes contrary to the main goals of many on FT by gaming the system to get as much as possible for free and then bailing)
Sep 26, 2018, 2:07 pm
#1024
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,911
nothing wrong ith that but you have to see those two years as separate things - one brings you 600 worth of perks for free another will be 750 more expensive with only one extra year of airline reimbursement and 550 fee
Sep 26, 2018, 4:27 pm
#1025
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,194
no that means you were 600 ahead this year but you ll pay 550 to get usual card benefits.
nothing wrong ith that but you have to see those two years as separate things - one brings you 600 worth of perks for free another will be 750 more expensive with only one extra year of airline reimbursement and 550 fee
nothing wrong ith that but you have to see those two years as separate things - one brings you 600 worth of perks for free another will be 750 more expensive with only one extra year of airline reimbursement and 550 fee
There's no reason to "see those two years as separate things."
Sep 26, 2018, 4:50 pm
#1026
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BNA/SAN
Programs: DL PM 1.5 MM , Hilton Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 754
I had considered letting it lapse upon renewal at the end of this year, and signing up the end of next year but really, that is just too much of a bother. Plus I've grown kinda fond of the Centurion lounge in Vegas that I hit up 6-8 times a year.
Oct 2, 2018, 12:08 am
#1028
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,194
Oct 9, 2018, 10:54 am
#1030
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 20
Got the Ameriprise plat recently and cardmatch shows me 100k Personal Plat offer. I am inclined to go for the 100k offer before it disappears. Looking at the recent DPs, will my Personal Plat application be rejected automatically or has anyone gotten the bonus from Plat while holding Ameriprise?
Oct 9, 2018, 7:53 pm
#1032
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,145
Oct 9, 2018, 8:37 pm
#1033
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: Ritz-Carlton Gold, Hyatt Plat, AAdvantage Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 135
I asked and they said its always 0 first year af, so I dont think so. Nothing to lose since it doesn't affect approval. I didn't apply since I opted for the new schwab plat bonus.
Oct 25, 2018, 8:11 pm
#1035
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 37
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: