Swapping out AUs on Platinum card
Oct 14, 2014, 2:52 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 141
Swapping out AUs on Platinum card
Anyone ever "churn" AUs on their Platinum card? Since it's $175 whether you have 1, 2, or 3, I might as well fill the extra spot on my card.
i.e. traveling with a group of friends, would like to get the Centurion lounge access rather than $50 per person above the 2-guest limit. They'd be able to cash in on Global Entry too, but after the trip, I'd probably fill the spot with a family member.
Can I add/drop people at will without fear of repercussions?
i.e. traveling with a group of friends, would like to get the Centurion lounge access rather than $50 per person above the 2-guest limit. They'd be able to cash in on Global Entry too, but after the trip, I'd probably fill the spot with a family member.
Can I add/drop people at will without fear of repercussions?
Oct 14, 2014, 3:04 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Georgia
Programs: Delta, SPG
Posts: 157
Anyone ever "churn" AUs on their Platinum card? Since it's $175 whether you have 1, 2, or 3, I might as well fill the extra spot on my card.
i.e. traveling with a group of friends, would like to get the Centurion lounge access rather than $50 per person above the 2-guest limit. They'd be able to cash in on Global Entry too, but after the trip, I'd probably fill the spot with a family member.
Can I add/drop people at will without fear of repercussions?
i.e. traveling with a group of friends, would like to get the Centurion lounge access rather than $50 per person above the 2-guest limit. They'd be able to cash in on Global Entry too, but after the trip, I'd probably fill the spot with a family member.
Can I add/drop people at will without fear of repercussions?
Oct 15, 2014, 8:25 am
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 141
I'm not sure I understand.
Are you saying once I swap out for a 4th authorized user, I'll get charged another $175 on top of the original $175 I was already charged? I don't plan on having more than 3 concurrent AUs (I don't think it's possible anyways).
Are you saying once I swap out for a 4th authorized user, I'll get charged another $175 on top of the original $175 I was already charged? I don't plan on having more than 3 concurrent AUs (I don't think it's possible anyways).
Oct 15, 2014, 9:39 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Georgia
Programs: Delta, SPG
Posts: 157
Not sure where you are from, but here is the US version.
This fee is on the
Rates and Fees Table
on page 1 of Part 1. We will charge $175 for up to 3 additional
Platinum Cards, $175 for each additional Platinum Card after the first 3, $45 for up to 5 additional Gold
Cards, and $45 for each additional Gold Card thereafter
So. the 4th, would cost you 175, the 5th would cost you 175 etc...
You should just get 3 platinum cards and give them to 3 people. I wouldn't try to cycle as I think each cycle will show as new user. I doubt you are granted dropped users to offset your total.
This fee is on the
Rates and Fees Table
on page 1 of Part 1. We will charge $175 for up to 3 additional
Platinum Cards, $175 for each additional Platinum Card after the first 3, $45 for up to 5 additional Gold
Cards, and $45 for each additional Gold Card thereafter
So. the 4th, would cost you 175, the 5th would cost you 175 etc...
You should just get 3 platinum cards and give them to 3 people. I wouldn't try to cycle as I think each cycle will show as new user. I doubt you are granted dropped users to offset your total.
Oct 16, 2014, 3:21 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bellingham, WA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Delta Gold, Alaska Air MVP Gold
Posts: 449
I think he (or she) wants to cycle through the first three cards. Not add a fourth or fifth. I don't see why they wouldn't let you because you can add or delete supplemental cards at your will. So just delete one of the three and add a different person the next day.
Oct 17, 2014, 2:38 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: USA
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Posts: 260
I believe jandersinc is correct. The security and fraud dept may ask you to explain though if you do so in a short period of time or repeatedly.
May 22, 2015, 6:46 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA LT PLT 3.2MM, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 117
I am thinking about getting the Business Platinum. I am one of 3 authorized users on my spouse's MB Plat. We would like to then replace me with another family member if can be done without any added fees.
May 22, 2015, 6:58 am
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Anyone ever "churn" AUs on their Platinum card? Since it's $175 whether you have 1, 2, or 3, I might as well fill the extra spot on my card.
i.e. traveling with a group of friends, would like to get the Centurion lounge access rather than $50 per person above the 2-guest limit. They'd be able to cash in on Global Entry too, but after the trip, I'd probably fill the spot with a family member.
Can I add/drop people at will without fear of repercussions?
i.e. traveling with a group of friends, would like to get the Centurion lounge access rather than $50 per person above the 2-guest limit. They'd be able to cash in on Global Entry too, but after the trip, I'd probably fill the spot with a family member.
Can I add/drop people at will without fear of repercussions?