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)
Feb 12, 2019, 1:30 pm
#1096
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NJ
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Premier Platinum
Posts: 462
Did the Amex retention employee told you that? I would bet this Amex employee made this up.
May 7, 2019, 7:06 am
#1097
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
Has the first year free bonus expired? I applied a few months ago with no issues. A friend is trying to apply now and we can't find the link.
May 7, 2019, 7:29 am
#1100
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
Sep 6, 2019, 2:37 pm
#1101
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: IAH
Programs: UA GS, TK Gold
Posts: 304
I went to apply for another round of Amex Ameriprise Plat, but it seems that the party is over.
We had this card in the household on and off for last few years. It must have been one of the most lucrative heists from amex (or any cc for that matter). As an example, the last card yielded the following:
RIP
We had this card in the household on and off for last few years. It must have been one of the most lucrative heists from amex (or any cc for that matter). As an example, the last card yielded the following:
- no AFs
- 52 centurion visits, 28 PP visits
- $400 in realized airline fees, only $100 in GE, $100 in NM credits
- not counting Uber credits and other secondary benefits
RIP
Oct 3, 2019, 7:19 am
#1102
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,095
The Ameriprise Platinum Amex cards are no longer available for application:
https://travelupdate.boardingarea.co...m=BoardingArea
Can’t say I’m surprised.
https://travelupdate.boardingarea.co...m=BoardingArea
Can’t say I’m surprised.
Oct 3, 2019, 7:39 am
#1103
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 698
The Ameriprise Platinum Amex cards are no longer available for application:
https://travelupdate.boardingarea.co...m=BoardingArea
Can’t say I’m surprised.
https://travelupdate.boardingarea.co...m=BoardingArea
Can’t say I’m surprised.
Oct 3, 2019, 7:41 am
#1104
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Oct 3, 2019, 12:47 pm
#1105
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,095
Ameriprise began the relationship with Elan before this year and with Visa (Signature) cards following from that relationship. I have no reason to doubt that they were aware at some point before this year that Amex was not going to continue their relationship as it was.
Oct 5, 2019, 2:29 pm
#1108
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,095
Oct 5, 2019, 2:50 pm
#1109
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: HHonors, TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Hyatt Discoverist, Starwood Preferred Guest, American Airlines.
Posts: 2,035
The only people who aren't supposed to pay a fee for an AMEX Platinum are military personnel.
Oct 5, 2019, 3:17 pm
#1110
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,095
You get the sign up bonus ONCE. People who constantly churned the Ameriprise Platinum year after year and took advantage of the benefits without paying a penny in annual fees is the amazing offer.
The only people who aren't supposed to pay a fee for an AMEX Platinum are military personnel.
The only people who aren't supposed to pay a fee for an AMEX Platinum are military personnel.
About the first paragraph in the quote above, what “sign-up” bonus? The initial year fee waiver came mostly at the expense of MR “sign-up” bonuses IIRC.