Tricks to become "targeted" by AMEX
Mar 27, 2014, 10:22 pm
#31
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 113
I think this link, would help you if you did indeed opt out.
https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t
^ I realize it says opt out, but read it and you'll see you can opt back in.
https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t
^ I realize it says opt out, but read it and you'll see you can opt back in.
Apr 5, 2014, 4:19 pm
#32
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 695
How to get the 100,000 Amex Platinum Business Card
Hi folks, I know that that the current offer for the Amex Platinum Business Card is for 40,000 MR. However, it is pretty easy to get the 100,000MR offer over the phone. I have done it myself successfully, and have had two friends do it similarly and each also successfully, but YMMV nonetheless. Here are the steps that I took:
1. I called 1-800-971-6736, and chose option #1, "Apply for a new card"
The conversation then went like this:
Me: I would like to apply for the Platinum Business Card. However, a few months ago I got an offer that has since expired. I was wondering if I could still apply and get the bonus that was offered to me?
CSR: Let me see what I can do for you. Do you still have the RSVP code?
Me: No, but I remember the offer. It was for 100,000MR after spending at least $10,000 within the first three months
CSR: That should be no problem. As a courtesy I can extend you that same offer whereby you would get 100,000MR after spending $10,000 or more within the first three months.
...
At this juncture I applied, as did my two friends. I would note that my friends had never received the special offer, and that they had previously had the Platinum Biz Card (cancelled 13-14 months ago in their case).
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
In other words, I believe anybody should be able to call up and get this offer with relative ease. If you are waiting for an offer, and have had the card previously, I would suggest trying this method as come May 1st or whenever the once-a-lifetime-bonus-rule kicks-in, you may very well be SoL.
Happy application!
1. I called 1-800-971-6736, and chose option #1, "Apply for a new card"
The conversation then went like this:
Me: I would like to apply for the Platinum Business Card. However, a few months ago I got an offer that has since expired. I was wondering if I could still apply and get the bonus that was offered to me?
CSR: Let me see what I can do for you. Do you still have the RSVP code?
Me: No, but I remember the offer. It was for 100,000MR after spending at least $10,000 within the first three months
CSR: That should be no problem. As a courtesy I can extend you that same offer whereby you would get 100,000MR after spending $10,000 or more within the first three months.
...
At this juncture I applied, as did my two friends. I would note that my friends had never received the special offer, and that they had previously had the Platinum Biz Card (cancelled 13-14 months ago in their case).
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
In other words, I believe anybody should be able to call up and get this offer with relative ease. If you are waiting for an offer, and have had the card previously, I would suggest trying this method as come May 1st or whenever the once-a-lifetime-bonus-rule kicks-in, you may very well be SoL.
Happy application!
Apr 6, 2014, 1:03 am
#33
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: MSP
Posts: 376
Hi folks, I know that that the current offer for the Amex Platinum Business Card is for 40,000 MR. However, it is pretty easy to get the 100,000MR offer over the phone. I have done it myself successfully, and have had two friends do it similarly and each also successfully, but YMMV nonetheless. Here are the steps that I took:
1. I called 1-800-971-6736, and chose option #1, "Apply for a new card"
The conversation then went like this:
Me: I would like to apply for the Platinum Business Card. However, a few months ago I got an offer that has since expired. I was wondering if I could still apply and get the bonus that was offered to me?
CSR: Let me see what I can do for you. Do you still have the RSVP code?
Me: No, but I remember the offer. It was for 100,000MR after spending at least $10,000 within the first three months
CSR: That should be no problem. As a courtesy I can extend you that same offer whereby you would get 100,000MR after spending $10,000 or more within the first three months.
...
At this juncture I applied, as did my two friends. I would note that my friends had never received the special offer, and that they had previously had the Platinum Biz Card (cancelled 13-14 months ago in their case).
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
In other words, I believe anybody should be able to call up and get this offer with relative ease. If you are waiting for an offer, and have had the card previously, I would suggest trying this method as come May 1st or whenever the once-a-lifetime-bonus-rule kicks-in, you may very well be SoL.
Happy application!
1. I called 1-800-971-6736, and chose option #1, "Apply for a new card"
The conversation then went like this:
Me: I would like to apply for the Platinum Business Card. However, a few months ago I got an offer that has since expired. I was wondering if I could still apply and get the bonus that was offered to me?
CSR: Let me see what I can do for you. Do you still have the RSVP code?
Me: No, but I remember the offer. It was for 100,000MR after spending at least $10,000 within the first three months
CSR: That should be no problem. As a courtesy I can extend you that same offer whereby you would get 100,000MR after spending $10,000 or more within the first three months.
...
At this juncture I applied, as did my two friends. I would note that my friends had never received the special offer, and that they had previously had the Platinum Biz Card (cancelled 13-14 months ago in their case).
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
In other words, I believe anybody should be able to call up and get this offer with relative ease. If you are waiting for an offer, and have had the card previously, I would suggest trying this method as come May 1st or whenever the once-a-lifetime-bonus-rule kicks-in, you may very well be SoL.
Happy application!
If I cancel it now, do you think I will still be eligible for a Platinum Biz after May 2014?
Apr 6, 2014, 3:15 am
#34
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: KWI
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 806
Hi folks, I know that that the current offer for the Amex Platinum Business Card is for 40,000 MR. However, it is pretty easy to get the 100,000MR offer over the phone. I have done it myself successfully, and have had two friends do it similarly and each also successfully, but YMMV nonetheless. Here are the steps that I took:
1. I called 1-800-971-6736, and chose option #1, "Apply for a new card"
The conversation then went like this:
Me: I would like to apply for the Platinum Business Card. However, a few months ago I got an offer that has since expired. I was wondering if I could still apply and get the bonus that was offered to me?
CSR: Let me see what I can do for you. Do you still have the RSVP code?
Me: No, but I remember the offer. It was for 100,000MR after spending at least $10,000 within the first three months
CSR: That should be no problem. As a courtesy I can extend you that same offer whereby you would get 100,000MR after spending $10,000 or more within the first three months.
...
At this juncture I applied, as did my two friends. I would note that my friends had never received the special offer, and that they had previously had the Platinum Biz Card (cancelled 13-14 months ago in their case).
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
In other words, I believe anybody should be able to call up and get this offer with relative ease. If you are waiting for an offer, and have had the card previously, I would suggest trying this method as come May 1st or whenever the once-a-lifetime-bonus-rule kicks-in, you may very well be SoL.
Happy application!
1. I called 1-800-971-6736, and chose option #1, "Apply for a new card"
The conversation then went like this:
Me: I would like to apply for the Platinum Business Card. However, a few months ago I got an offer that has since expired. I was wondering if I could still apply and get the bonus that was offered to me?
CSR: Let me see what I can do for you. Do you still have the RSVP code?
Me: No, but I remember the offer. It was for 100,000MR after spending at least $10,000 within the first three months
CSR: That should be no problem. As a courtesy I can extend you that same offer whereby you would get 100,000MR after spending $10,000 or more within the first three months.
...
At this juncture I applied, as did my two friends. I would note that my friends had never received the special offer, and that they had previously had the Platinum Biz Card (cancelled 13-14 months ago in their case).
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
In other words, I believe anybody should be able to call up and get this offer with relative ease. If you are waiting for an offer, and have had the card previously, I would suggest trying this method as come May 1st or whenever the once-a-lifetime-bonus-rule kicks-in, you may very well be SoL.
Happy application!
Apr 6, 2014, 7:23 am
#35
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
Posts: 10,052
Good tip, ukinny2000.
Thx
My past experience w fr for wife and half fr for self (both passed and have since gotten new amex ccs w decent cl) is that frs are likely when you spend huge and pay off rapidly to repeat again and again in a short period.
But as I said, since fr-dum, we have had no problems with getting new Amex cards.
We have both never really had mr cards--i had gotten the 100k plat once and used it and done.
I think you get mr card offers when you are or have been a mr card holder of more than just one card. We have not so we have not.
Thx
My past experience w fr for wife and half fr for self (both passed and have since gotten new amex ccs w decent cl) is that frs are likely when you spend huge and pay off rapidly to repeat again and again in a short period.
But as I said, since fr-dum, we have had no problems with getting new Amex cards.
We have both never really had mr cards--i had gotten the 100k plat once and used it and done.
I think you get mr card offers when you are or have been a mr card holder of more than just one card. We have not so we have not.
Apr 7, 2014, 4:06 pm
#37
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Astraveln
Programs: AA ex Plat, IC Plat , Hilton Diamond
Posts: 491
Hi folks, I know that that the current offer for the Amex Platinum Business Card is for 40,000 MR. However, it is pretty easy to get the 100,000MR offer over the phone. I have done it myself successfully, and have had two friends do it similarly and each also successfully, but YMMV nonetheless. Here are the steps that I took:
1. I called 1-800-971-6736, and chose option #1, "Apply for a new card"
The conversation then went like this:
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
!
1. I called 1-800-971-6736, and chose option #1, "Apply for a new card"
The conversation then went like this:
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
!
Call back 1 minute later, CSR asked for invitation code.....advised that I don't have it anymore. but said 100k for 10k spend etc. She said I don't see it but as a courtesy.......she would extend the offer. Success.
thanks for the insight.
Apr 7, 2014, 5:49 pm
#39
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 11
I can confirm that this strategy works! I called in with the same story and was offered the 100k deal as a courtesy. I had in fact gotten mail offers in the past, but did not have any of them in my possession and the CSR could not find any under my information. She granted the offer. My call dropped halfway through the application and called back, got a different CSR. They also offered the 100k deal. I joked that I also had a 150k offer. They said they only have two offers they can apply right now, the current 40k and the targeted/requested 100k.
Been trying to get this for months! Thanks OP!
Been trying to get this for months! Thanks OP!
Apr 7, 2014, 7:58 pm
#40
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 695
Apr 7, 2014, 8:44 pm
#43
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 695
Apr 8, 2014, 2:36 pm
#44
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Spg Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,578
I used this method today to get the 100K offer.
I had older RSVP codes but preferred not to use them . They gave me what they termed the Good Will promotion, and I had a choice of either biz associated to my name to use in case that matters to anyone
Many Thanks to the OP
I had older RSVP codes but preferred not to use them . They gave me what they termed the Good Will promotion, and I had a choice of either biz associated to my name to use in case that matters to anyone
Many Thanks to the OP
Apr 8, 2014, 7:18 pm
#45
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: United States
Posts: 526