Tricks to become "targeted" by AMEX
May 8, 2014, 11:53 am
#91
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 197
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!
May 8, 2014, 9:35 pm
#92
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 55
What's the consensus on applying for the 100k/$10k biz plat offer over the phone if you never received an offer and are reporting minimal business income statistics (~$0)?
I just don't feel they'd approve such an application with $0 over the phone, or am I overthinking this? ...Granted, I do have an SPG Biz that I got with $0 biz income online.
Just looking for some previous data points on this. Thanks
I just don't feel they'd approve such an application with $0 over the phone, or am I overthinking this? ...Granted, I do have an SPG Biz that I got with $0 biz income online.
Just looking for some previous data points on this. Thanks
May 9, 2014, 12:41 am
#93
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 197
What's the consensus on applying for the 100k/$10k biz plat offer over the phone if you never received an offer and are reporting minimal business income statistics (~$0)?
I just don't feel they'd approve such an application with $0 over the phone, or am I overthinking this? ...Granted, I do have an SPG Biz that I got with $0 biz income online.
Just looking for some previous data points on this. Thanks
I just don't feel they'd approve such an application with $0 over the phone, or am I overthinking this? ...Granted, I do have an SPG Biz that I got with $0 biz income online.
Just looking for some previous data points on this. Thanks
May 13, 2014, 12:29 pm
#94
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 253
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 $10,000 or more within the first three months.
...
At this juncture I applied, as did my two friends. I would note that my friends had never received the special offer, and that they had previously had the Platinum Biz Card (cancelled 13-14 months ago in their case).
The courtesy offer from the CSR is also not tied somehow to your phone number, as I did a subsequent trial run anonymising (*67-ing) my number and giving a fictitious name.
In other words, I believe anybody should be able to call up and get this offer with relative ease. If you are waiting for an offer, and have had the card previously, I would suggest trying this method as come May 1st or whenever the once-a-lifetime-bonus-rule kicks-in, you may very well be SoL.
Happy application!
May 28, 2014, 11:20 pm
#97
Formerly known as FTRox87
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: TX
Programs: AA/US 1M, AS, BA, CX, EK, EY, JL, KE, LH, NH, OS, QF, QR, TG, UA/CO | *$G
Posts: 1,428
just take a moment and think about it. what is the purpose of lucrative, targeted offers?
to entice you to sign up and GIVE them your business that might be going to other banks.
now, why would they send you a 100k sign up offer when you are ALREADY giving them so much of your business.
to entice you to sign up and GIVE them your business that might be going to other banks.
now, why would they send you a 100k sign up offer when you are ALREADY giving them so much of your business.
May 29, 2014, 10:42 am
#98
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,708
just take a moment and think about it. what is the purpose of lucrative, targeted offers?
to entice you to sign up and GIVE them your business that might be going to other banks.
now, why would they send you a 100k sign up offer when you are ALREADY giving them so much of your business.
to entice you to sign up and GIVE them your business that might be going to other banks.
now, why would they send you a 100k sign up offer when you are ALREADY giving them so much of your business.
May 30, 2014, 4:22 pm
#99
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
Do you mean stop using the cards completely, or just cut way back?
I'm not as heavy a hitter as OP by any means, but the Amex I've put 20,000 on each of the past couple of years I've got $1,500 on ytd this year. I'd planned on continuing to trickle use to that card because of the bonus points for certain categories.
What are my chances of getting a targeted offer, especially with their new policy of cutting way back on churning personal cards?
I'm not as heavy a hitter as OP by any means, but the Amex I've put 20,000 on each of the past couple of years I've got $1,500 on ytd this year. I'd planned on continuing to trickle use to that card because of the bonus points for certain categories.
What are my chances of getting a targeted offer, especially with their new policy of cutting way back on churning personal cards?
May 30, 2014, 11:17 pm
#100
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099
I use my Amex card almost every day, and on the top of my log in page there's nearly always an offer to upgrade my pRG to a Platinum and get 50K more points (no hard pull, truly pre-approved). We did the same upgrade for Mr San Diego, but I'm holding off for now.
May 31, 2014, 8:05 pm
#101
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,260
I have a Biz Gold currently - was thinking about plat. I do not see anywhere in the business plat application saying Gold card holders within last 12 months are ineligible. I thought that was for personal only.
Jun 4, 2014, 5:51 pm
#103
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
60k in 5 months is more than my salary (and higher than most.)
Of course, if you're allowed to put airfares on your card and get reimbursed, or are self employed that's another thing but even then there can be better offers depending on what is purchased.
Of course, if you're allowed to put airfares on your card and get reimbursed, or are self employed that's another thing but even then there can be better offers depending on what is purchased.
Jun 14, 2014, 1:30 am
#104
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 304
Jun 14, 2014, 4:30 pm
#105
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CMH
Programs: DL Silver Medallion, UA, Chase UR, AMEX MR
Posts: 198