Amex SPG 35,000 business and personal cards-2016 [Expired]
Mar 3, 2016, 7:11 am
#16
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: DL FO
Posts: 236
Referral is here (for both personal and business): https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...nCampId=200142
Mar 3, 2016, 7:38 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 16
What is the likelihood of someone getting approved for both personal and biz? 760 credit
Mar 3, 2016, 7:43 am
#18
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,685
Just received my 25K yesterday. Not complaining even though the extra 10K would have come in handy. I'm looking for 70K for a week in Vienna in June 2017.
Mar 3, 2016, 7:45 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 26
Nice. The website says this is good until 3/30. I'll probably apply later this month. I should be finishing up my spend for Amex Everyday and the Barclay Aviator bonus this month, which will free me up to focus on the SPG.
That being said, any thoughts on whether it is better to turn and burn on SPG points? Or wait for announcements on where this Starwood + Marriott thing is going?
That being said, any thoughts on whether it is better to turn and burn on SPG points? Or wait for announcements on where this Starwood + Marriott thing is going?
Mar 3, 2016, 8:00 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: MEL KUL
Programs: AA
Posts: 154
Personally I'm still keeping my SPG points, if the announcements turn out negative I'll burn them or more likely, convert them to AS miles for a few CX biz/first flights
Mar 3, 2016, 8:16 am
#21
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 392
Strange that this hasn't hit blogs yet. Or I haven't seen it anyway.
Mar 3, 2016, 8:21 am
#23
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,955
Mar 3, 2016, 8:21 am
#24
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/Marriott Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 132
Oh the agony of not being able to get this bonus again!
Mar 3, 2016, 8:23 am
#25
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,955
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Mar 3, 2016, 8:37 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 2
Courtesy Points
I was just approved for the card in late January. I called and requested a match or courtesy points because of the new 35,000 point offer. The rep immediately gave me 3,000 courtesy points and submitted an inquiry to the marketing department about additional points to match. Told I should hear something about additional points in a couple of weeks. Not optimistic as AMEX usually doesn't match but the additional 3,000 points will come in handy.
It appears calling is better than chat in regard to getting courtesy points.
It appears calling is better than chat in regard to getting courtesy points.
Mar 3, 2016, 8:50 am
#27
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 392
The other blog results were largely for redemptions at SPG hotels for 35k points.
Mar 3, 2016, 9:13 am
#28
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,685
Correction: I need only 60K for my week in Vienna. 5th night free. So I'm 12K short of goal with plenty time to earn.
Mar 3, 2016, 9:24 am
#29
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: AA, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 501
I got an Amex last month (2/2016). What's the likelihood of me getting approved for SPG Business and Personal on the same day? Should I only go for one (wary about the 2 apps in 90 days threshold) - and if so, which bonus would be more likely to pop up again?
I definitely need a business card to separate all of my expenses, but am open to either one due to the increased signing bonus. Also I'd rather not do 5k spend and get another card, but can do it on regular spend if necessary.
I definitely need a business card to separate all of my expenses, but am open to either one due to the increased signing bonus. Also I'd rather not do 5k spend and get another card, but can do it on regular spend if necessary.
Mar 3, 2016, 9:41 am
#30
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,955
Typically both version are promoted simultaneously. Usually one offer per calendar year, but the timing of the offer has moved and American Express might offer twice in one year.
The Business version has slightly better benefits than the personal card, but (in principle) personal cards have stronger consumer protections.
The Business version has slightly better benefits than the personal card, but (in principle) personal cards have stronger consumer protections.