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 16, 2014, 1:51 pm
#91
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: Far too many
Posts: 315
Points for travel rebate with this card?
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 17, 2014, 8:07 am
#93
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: LGA/JFK
Programs: DL PM, UA Premier, AA Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, Sixt Plat
Posts: 500
I'm actually flying Aeromexico internationally so I won't be in any terminals with a SkyClub. I actually called AMEX and they said that I need the physical card to sign up for PPS. At any rate, they did say that PPS will FedEx it for $15 so we'll see. I'll be flying out next week so it's cutting it close!
Mar 17, 2014, 8:13 am
#94
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
I'm actually flying Aeromexico internationally so I won't be in any terminals with a SkyClub. I actually called AMEX and they said that I need the physical card to sign up for PPS. At any rate, they did say that PPS will FedEx it for $15 so we'll see. I'll be flying out next week so it's cutting it close!
Need your Platinum linked to your account to be able to get the perk.
Mar 17, 2014, 6:51 pm
#95
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
Well, that was quick.
The first statement on my shiny new Ameriprise Platinum came out this past Saturday, instead of 30 days after the account was opened.
I paid it on Saturday, and the amount I sent already shows as credited, but no MR points are showing up yet.
The first statement on my shiny new Ameriprise Platinum came out this past Saturday, instead of 30 days after the account was opened.
I paid it on Saturday, and the amount I sent already shows as credited, but no MR points are showing up yet.
Mar 17, 2014, 7:37 pm
#96
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
I know AMEX has the funkiest rewards system...
Mar 17, 2014, 8:14 pm
#97
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
Mar 17, 2014, 8:17 pm
#98
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
So yes, they "lag" a whole statement period. So whatever MR you earned during this statement period, they'll be credited next statement. So on and so forth.
Worst system ever.You can check your MR in the Membership Rewards Portal under MR Summary or something of the like.
Mar 18, 2014, 7:17 am
#99
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Provided you have paid the statement balance in full. Membership Rewards points do show online as pending a day or two after each statement closes, but the points are not earned until payment is received. After you have made the payment you can ask customer service to manually post the pending points. Ample discussion here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ints-post.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ints-post.html
Mar 20, 2014, 10:04 am
#101
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...d-do-list.html
...and work your way down this page...
http://exploreplatinum.americanexpre...enefits/Travel
May 13, 2014, 5:31 pm
#103
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
WHOA WHOA.
For those of you that applied for this card, was this MR bonus mentioned?!?!
For those of you that applied for this card, was this MR bonus mentioned?!?!
A special offer for Ameriprise Financial clients:
Limited Time Offer: Get 25,000 Membership RewardsŪ points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $450.3
5,000 additional Membership RewardsŪ points for every $20,000 in eligible spending, up to 30,000 additional Membership Rewards points annually.4
Limited Time Offer: Get 25,000 Membership RewardsŪ points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $450.3
5,000 additional Membership RewardsŪ points for every $20,000 in eligible spending, up to 30,000 additional Membership Rewards points annually.4
May 13, 2014, 9:51 pm
#105
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580