Applying for a targeted offer meant for another person [Consolidated]
Aug 18, 2015, 8:37 pm
#61
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 51
Can you use RSVP invite codes that were not mailed to you in your name?
My dad got a RSVP invite code for Amex Plat for 100k MR rewards but doesn't want to open a card. Can I use his invite code to open one in my name, or does Amex match the names?
Aug 18, 2015, 10:26 pm
#62
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Not exactly the same situation as yours, but I just successfully opened an account with the same offer...mailed to my home address, but in a business name for which I am not authorized to sign. I called and nicely asked the Amex rep for some coaching as to how to fill out the form (I had two other very small businesses that could qualify). I later filled out the form online and was instantly approved. Good luck!
Aug 18, 2015, 10:41 pm
#63
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 503
Like the above poster I have successfully used the RSVP from a business platinum offer that was not in my name/business. Last year my doctor had just happened to get the 150k MR offer in the mail the same day I was there for a check up. He offered it to me to let me try using. I changed all the info to mine and was instantly approved online without any issues.
Aug 26, 2015, 1:43 pm
#65
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: ATL
Posts: 127
As a data point...
I wanted to do the same thing (apply using somebody else's offer code) but I wasn't able to because I was unable to edit the name field.
However, today I just kept visiting the Amex platinum card site in incognito mode, and about the 4th time I visited it, the 100k offer populated!
I've confirmed with multiple reps that I will in fact receive the 100k offer. Of course, I guess nothing is concrete until I have it in my hand...
Edit: This offer is for the personal platinum card.
I wanted to do the same thing (apply using somebody else's offer code) but I wasn't able to because I was unable to edit the name field.
However, today I just kept visiting the Amex platinum card site in incognito mode, and about the 4th time I visited it, the 100k offer populated!
I've confirmed with multiple reps that I will in fact receive the 100k offer. Of course, I guess nothing is concrete until I have it in my hand...
Edit: This offer is for the personal platinum card.
Last edited by TravelingFitzMe; Aug 26, 2015 at 2:12 pm
Nov 16, 2015, 11:12 am
#66
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 204
If the offer is targeted towards one person, can someone else apply for it using same code? Do they verify name and all associated with the invitation code? My roommate received the offer and applied for the card, but I want to apply using his code as well.
Dec 23, 2015, 11:23 pm
#67
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: LAX & TPA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA Silver, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 168
Mar 1, 2016, 3:46 pm
#69
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DCA's home, AA hubs and spokes are where you'll usually find me
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat
Posts: 367
Targeted to former owner - Amex Plat Business 150K MR
I received a targeted mailer, addressed to a former owner of my house, with an RSVP code for an Amex Business Plat with 100K MR after $10K spend/3 months plus 50K MR after $10K more in the following 3 months (so 150K MR total). I haven't done an Amex business card at all before so shouldn't have a churning problem with this application. I can hit those targets without too much effort.
Question - I know the rsvp code is single use, but can I use it even though it was targeted to someone else?
Question - I know the rsvp code is single use, but can I use it even though it was targeted to someone else?
Mar 1, 2016, 7:16 pm
#70
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: BOS, LAX
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 804
I received a targeted mailer, addressed to a former owner of my house, with an RSVP code for an Amex Business Plat with 100K MR after $10K spend/3 months plus 50K MR after $10K more in the following 3 months (so 150K MR total). I haven't done an Amex business card at all before so shouldn't have a churning problem with this application. I can hit those targets without too much effort.
Question - I know the rsvp code is single use, but can I use it even though it was targeted to someone else?
Question - I know the rsvp code is single use, but can I use it even though it was targeted to someone else?
Apr 5, 2016, 6:09 pm
#72
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 275
Platinum card lounge question
I travel enough that lounge access would make the Platinum card worthwhile for me. My wife just received (for the 3rd time, so maybe this is a normal offer, but it seems pretty good to me) a 100,000 point sign up offer for that card. I also frequently get offers, but the sign up bonus is significantly lower when I get the offers. My understanding is that only the primary card holder gets lounge access (I understand the guest policy). My question is: Is there a way to sign up with that bonus, but make me the primary card holder, as I usually travel solo for business, and my wife would therefore be unable to guest me in, as she would not be with me? Thank you for your input.
BJFly
BJFly
Apr 5, 2016, 6:38 pm
#73
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
This is inaccurate. If your wife orders a Supplementary Platinum card ($175/yr), you will receive every benefit including lounge access. The $200 airline fee reimbursement benefit is shared across all cards on the account, it's $200 per account not $200 per card.
Apr 6, 2016, 1:01 pm
#74
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 72
In my experiences in last year, the names were editable.
Apr 6, 2016, 6:48 pm
#75
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 275
Thank you
Thank you,
BJFly
