Canada AMEX Platinum fee increase to $699 June 29 2012
Nov 20, 2012, 11:43 am
#631
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: SPG Gold, CX/Marco Polo Gold
Posts: 141
I booked a room using AMEX Travel Service and then ended up cancelling the room. 200 credit stayed on my account. Even if you book on your own normally call AMEX, book a room (they only do full refundable rates) and then call the hotel to cancel. Bam $200!
Nov 20, 2012, 12:51 pm
#632
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: SPG Gold, Aeroplan, Hilton Honors, Le Club Accor Platinum
Posts: 268
Nov 20, 2012, 12:56 pm
#633
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: SPG Gold, Aeroplan, Hilton Honors, Le Club Accor Platinum
Posts: 268
I know this is quoting an older post but I thought I'd provide an update.
I caled to cancel my AMEX plat today (annual fee applicable starting tomorrow).
AMEX said because of my history with them they could offer me the card at the standard 399 annual rate. This would still entitle me to all the new benefits of the 699 rate card. (same card, less fee). I didn't expect this. I told them if I could get some MRs then we could talk. She offered me 10K, I said let's not cancel.
I figure I can use the new 200 travel credit and then I get the card for 99 bones.
I caled to cancel my AMEX plat today (annual fee applicable starting tomorrow).
AMEX said because of my history with them they could offer me the card at the standard 399 annual rate. This would still entitle me to all the new benefits of the 699 rate card. (same card, less fee). I didn't expect this. I told them if I could get some MRs then we could talk. She offered me 10K, I said let's not cancel.
I figure I can use the new 200 travel credit and then I get the card for 99 bones.
Nov 20, 2012, 2:22 pm
#634
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
like I did, 1st day it kicks in (June 29?)
I'll use my 2013 $200 (in Jan/Feb 2013), and try to cancel after
and go for some retention MR's
Nov 20, 2012, 5:27 pm
#635
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: CX*GO, SPG Platinum
Posts: 147
In that case trip changes won't really affect credits that've been applied. That sounds assuring and actually quite generous on Amex's part. ^
Nov 20, 2012, 8:29 pm
#636
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ontario, CAN
Posts: 5,813
Amazed that people who carry a 700$/yr travel card don't rent car/fly/hotel for $200 to use this as it was intended??
Nov 20, 2012, 8:53 pm
#637
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Programs: AC 75K, Hertz Presidents Circle, Accor Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 10,068
Did my first Amex travel booking for a hotel today and it was a great experience. Professional and got the confirmation right away. $200 annual credit should be applied to my account shortly and likely will be on the same statement as my annual fee so net $499. Next $200 in January
Nov 21, 2012, 7:04 am
#638
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
I know this is quoting an older post but I thought I'd provide an update.
I caled to cancel my AMEX plat today (annual fee applicable starting tomorrow).
AMEX said because of my history with them they could offer me the card at the standard 399 annual rate. This would still entitle me to all the new benefits of the 699 rate card. (same card, less fee). I didn't expect this. I told them if I could get some MRs then we could talk. She offered me 10K, I said let's not cancel.
I figure I can use the new 200 travel credit and then I get the card for 99 bones.
I caled to cancel my AMEX plat today (annual fee applicable starting tomorrow).
AMEX said because of my history with them they could offer me the card at the standard 399 annual rate. This would still entitle me to all the new benefits of the 699 rate card. (same card, less fee). I didn't expect this. I told them if I could get some MRs then we could talk. She offered me 10K, I said let's not cancel.
I figure I can use the new 200 travel credit and then I get the card for 99 bones.
Nov 21, 2012, 1:27 pm
#639
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: CX*GO, SPG Platinum
Posts: 147
I know this is quoting an older post but I thought I'd provide an update.
I caled to cancel my AMEX plat today (annual fee applicable starting tomorrow).
AMEX said because of my history with them they could offer me the card at the standard 399 annual rate. This would still entitle me to all the new benefits of the 699 rate card. (same card, less fee). I didn't expect this. I told them if I could get some MRs then we could talk. She offered me 10K, I said let's not cancel.
I figure I can use the new 200 travel credit and then I get the card for 99 bones.
I caled to cancel my AMEX plat today (annual fee applicable starting tomorrow).
AMEX said because of my history with them they could offer me the card at the standard 399 annual rate. This would still entitle me to all the new benefits of the 699 rate card. (same card, less fee). I didn't expect this. I told them if I could get some MRs then we could talk. She offered me 10K, I said let's not cancel.
I figure I can use the new 200 travel credit and then I get the card for 99 bones.
Nov 21, 2012, 7:38 pm
#640
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: SPG Gold, CX/Marco Polo Gold
Posts: 141
I recieved something in the summer saying the fee was going up including new benefits. Didnt look really hard except I did ask customer support about the new changes and they said I would get the travel credit after the June date even though I'd only paid 399 for the year.
Nov 23, 2012, 7:18 am
#641
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Nov 23, 2012, 8:07 am
#642
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
Dec 3, 2012, 12:26 pm
#643
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan, Starwoods
Posts: 82
I'm thinking of getting this card. Wondering if the $699 fee will count towards the 3k spend or not?
Anyone with insight?
Anyone with insight?
Dec 3, 2012, 12:28 pm
#644
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Dec 4, 2012, 12:32 pm
#645
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
$1000 in 3 months shouldn't be a problem for anyone willing to fork out 699 for a card.