AMEX Business Gold Rewards 75k (Expired) 10k/4 months
Jan 21, 13, 9:24 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 95
AMEX Business Gold Rewards 75k (Expired) 10k/4 months
Seems like this offer floats around from time to time.
The spend is quite high, but for some it may be worth it.
Limited-Time Offer
Get 75,000 points after you spend $10,000 on the card in your first 4 months of Card membership1
Multiple Points on Purchases
3X Points on Airfare2
Points are earned only on eligible purchases. Bonus points limitations apply.
Offer Terms
Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have had this product or any other Business Gold, Green or Platinum Card® account within the last 12 months.†
Annual Fee
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175.
https://www262.americanexpress.com/b...ly/45152-286-0
The spend is quite high, but for some it may be worth it.
Limited-Time Offer
Get 75,000 points after you spend $10,000 on the card in your first 4 months of Card membership1
Multiple Points on Purchases
3X Points on Airfare2
Points are earned only on eligible purchases. Bonus points limitations apply.
Offer Terms
Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have had this product or any other Business Gold, Green or Platinum Card® account within the last 12 months.†
Annual Fee
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175.
https://www262.americanexpress.com/b...ly/45152-286-0
Jan 21, 13, 9:26 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: up in the air
Programs: Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 219
it sounds like many of us who just applied for the platinum card would not be qualified for this bonus
I also heard people reported that Amex refused to give them points on this promotion before
I also heard people reported that Amex refused to give them points on this promotion before
Jan 21, 13, 9:28 pm
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 95
I'm reading that as "Business" versions of those cards. So wouldn't that mean those who got the 100k platinum (personal) are eligible? Anyone else can help out? I'm on the fence for my wife who currently has the Platinum but has never held a business amex.
Jan 21, 13, 9:31 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,901
Personal card is separate from business. If you got in on the Plat 100K or PRG 50K a few weeks ago, you're still eligible for this as long as you meet the rules for Business cards.
Frankly, $10K spend for 75K MR is a bit too much for me (since the Business Gold is an FR magnet).
Frankly, $10K spend for 75K MR is a bit too much for me (since the Business Gold is an FR magnet).
Jan 21, 13, 9:35 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: up in the air
Programs: Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 219
Personal card is separate from business. If you got in on the Plat 100K or PRG 50K a few weeks ago, you're still eligible for this as long as you meet the rules for Business cards.
Frankly, $10K spend for 75K MR is a bit too much for me (since the Business Gold is an FR magnet).
Frankly, $10K spend for 75K MR is a bit too much for me (since the Business Gold is an FR magnet).
Jan 21, 13, 9:35 pm
#7
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 95
Personal card is separate from business. If you got in on the Plat 100K or PRG 50K a few weeks ago, you're still eligible for this as long as you meet the rules for Business cards.
Frankly, $10K spend for 75K MR is a bit too much for me (since the Business Gold is an FR magnet).
Frankly, $10K spend for 75K MR is a bit too much for me (since the Business Gold is an FR magnet).
I really want to fly under the radar and think I do a pretty decent job, but it's always good to get educated on stuff like this. Pigs get fat....hogs get...FR's.
Jan 21, 13, 9:38 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,184
I've never been through a FR with Amex, but I do hold the PRG Business from about 4 months ago on a 50k offer with only 3k spend. Can you elaborate (via PM if you prefer) on why this is a FR magnet and how to avoid that magnet.
I really want to fly under the radar and think I do a pretty decent job, but it's always good to get educated on stuff like this. Pigs get fat....hogs get...FR's.
I really want to fly under the radar and think I do a pretty decent job, but it's always good to get educated on stuff like this. Pigs get fat....hogs get...FR's.
MTA: I'd consider this, but...I think they might not like my applying for a new card while I'm currently dealing with my own post-plat FR.
Jan 21, 13, 9:54 pm
#10
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: AA Plat, UA Gold, AS MVP Gold, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold, US
Posts: 953
Very tempting to get another 75K MR points to compliment my 150K haul but a bit hesitant about the FR. sigh.... decisions decisions...
Jan 21, 13, 10:07 pm
#11
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,901
What I mean by FR magnet is that $10K over 4 months tends to draw a lot more attention if you use unique spending methods than does, say, $1k in 3 months or $3k in 4 months. If you have an actual business with actual income, there's no reason to hesitate.
Jan 21, 13, 10:22 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,708
I think they might do the FR to get a handle on how much credit to give you. Should they give you 1k, 10k, 100k, spend limit? This offer has been coming around several times per year. Sometimes only available for a day. Whether it is worth it depends in part on how easy it is for you to come by 10k spend.
Jan 21, 13, 11:36 pm
#13
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
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I remember at least 3 prior occurences in the last year (I think).
Jan 22, 13, 12:42 am
#15
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,184
Did they say anything about the CVS charges (i.e., apart from the fact that they were the likely trigger, did they ask you any questions about the purchases)?
