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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)
#61
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 698
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.
#62
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Your application will be processed as soon as possible, and we will notify you of the decision by mail within 10-12 business days.
Thank you for applying!
Thank you for applying!
#63
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,650
#64
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,650
Oh. I had that happen two years ago when I applied for the DL Platinum. A few minutes later I got two emails, once said to call some number to verify some information, and the second one (which arrived moments after the first) congratulated me on the approval.
I still called the number, and the agent said "it happens sometimes, we're all good on this end".
I still called the number, and the agent said "it happens sometimes, we're all good on this end".
#65
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Oh. I had that happen two years ago when I applied for the DL Platinum. A few minutes later I got two emails, once said to call some number to verify some information, and the second one (which arrived moments after the first) congratulated me on the approval.
I still called the number, and the agent said "it happens sometimes, we're all good on this end".
I still called the number, and the agent said "it happens sometimes, we're all good on this end".
#66
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Gold, Bonvoy Gold, DL Gold
Posts: 1,197
They decided it was better to save a couple dollars on shipping. Funny since Citi has been overnighting the Executive card automatically.
#67
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,650
#68
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
#69
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,650
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?
Last edited by fliesdelta; Mar 5, 2014 at 8:27 pm Reason: fixed minor typo
#70
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
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 charge 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 charge and had to fight it, or did they waive it automatically?
Ask via the Live Chat.
#71
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,650
I'll post the results. For now, I'll hold off on adding cards.
#72
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Got the email today saying my card shipped yesterday. Was hoping to receive it today lol.
#73
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,650
The card is chip & sign, btw.
#74
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Possibly tomorrow for the card.
#75
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 11