USA Business Platinum Offer 100k/$5k+$10k - PUBLIC
#46
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 605
Had all of the AMEX charge cards aside from the Plat. business. I run multiple real businesses. Sham I cannot use the offers with any of them.
#47
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
I was approved for this card last night. Talked to chat who said to call to expedite card. Called this morning and they said it was not possible, and that expediting is only possible before the card is approved. How am I supposed to know that when it's mentioned nowhere on the app? They can't overnight a card with a $450 fee? I need the card for work spend ASAP. Is this normal for Amex?
#48
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: WN A-List Pref, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 460
Just another DP for the bonus (and the 1.5x):
Card approved/received in October
Made large purchase (over 5K) on 11/19.
Charge cleared on 11/21.
100K and 1.5x bonus posted on 11/23.
1x points from base earning won't post until statement after next (based on Oct earnings).
Card approved/received in October
Made large purchase (over 5K) on 11/19.
Charge cleared on 11/21.
100K and 1.5x bonus posted on 11/23.
1x points from base earning won't post until statement after next (based on Oct earnings).
#50
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,885
#52
formerly known as s2kdriver80
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Long Island, New York, USA (JFK <--> OTP)
Programs: Delta SkyMiles, SPG, Marriott Rewards, Amex MR, Chase UR
Posts: 317
So anyway, I applied for this card online today fully expecting the $5k (50k) + $10k (50k) deal. Even made sure to see this offer on the screen before I applied. After submitting the application, was approved after calling amex to verify my identity. After the approval, they verbally stated the terms - $5k (50k) + $5k (50k) for a total of $10k spend. Asked him to repeat to make sure he wasn't confused and I was hearing correctly. Maybe I got lucky? Maybe I was targeted yet wasn't aware (though I never entered any special codes)? The guy was all giddy and in a good mood for some reason, he even expedited the card without me even requesting.
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#53
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
So anyway, I applied for this card online today fully expecting the $5k (50k) + $10k (50k) deal. Even made sure to see this offer on the screen before I applied. After submitting the application, was approved after calling amex to verify my identity. After the approval, they verbally stated the terms - $5k (50k) + $5k (50k) for a total of $10k spend. Asked him to repeat to make sure he wasn't confused and I was hearing correctly. Maybe I got lucky? Maybe I was targeted yet wasn't aware (though I never entered any special codes)? The guy was all giddy and in a good mood for some reason, he even expedited the card without me even requesting.
#54
formerly known as s2kdriver80
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Long Island, New York, USA (JFK <--> OTP)
Programs: Delta SkyMiles, SPG, Marriott Rewards, Amex MR, Chase UR
Posts: 317
Damn, sorry to hear that. I believe my personal Platinum and PRG were both expedited automatically, don't know why this one isn't for $450/yr. Try calling them again, maybe you'll get a more competent person on the line. Before I had a chance to request it, the guy told me he'd expedite this card since we're in the holiday season and I'm sure I would appreciate it if I had it in my hands quickly. That and the $5k + $5k were a nice surprise.
#55
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Damn, sorry to hear that. I believe my personal Platinum and PRG were both expedited automatically, don't know why this one isn't for $450/yr. Try calling them again, maybe you'll get a more competent person on the line. Before I had a chance to request it, the guy told me he'd expedite this card since we're in the holiday season and I'm sure I would appreciate it if I had it in my hands quickly. That and the $5k + $5k were a nice surprise.
#56
formerly known as s2kdriver80
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Long Island, New York, USA (JFK <--> OTP)
Programs: Delta SkyMiles, SPG, Marriott Rewards, Amex MR, Chase UR
Posts: 317
But regardless, if they can't stop the standard process, why can't they just UPS another card to you right now? Worst case, you'll have two cards, not a big deal for Amex.
#57
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: WN A-List Pref, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 460
When I was approved, I didn't even ask for expedite but received it anyway. I would be surprised and pissed for $450/year.
#58
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 199
I own a legitimate business with declared income and already have a business plat under my name for the business. Looking at having my wife apply for a biz plat card under the same business name but her SSN. We file a joint tax return. Any potential issues here or business as usual?
#59
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Exactly. hopefully the card shows up soon, though I haven't had any word from USPS/UPS/Fedex.
#60
Join Date: Jul 1999
Posts: 196
I have a large payment due for season tickets to a sports team. Unfortunately, the team does not accept American Express. Three questions:
1) Would there be an issue using Plastiq, paying with AmEx to have a check sent to the team? That's not using the card to buy a cash equivalent, is it?
2) If the Plastiq payment were allowed, should I make the payment in the amount of $5125 ($5000 payment + 2.5% Plastiq fee of $125), so it shows up as a $5000 payment qualifying for the 50 percent bonus? Or am I reading too much into the requirements and being overly cautious?
3) Is it possible to receive the number immediately, so I can initiate the Plastiq check right away? The deadline for my first installment is soon, and I'd hate to miss out on using Plastiq, because it'll be difficult to meet the minimum spend if I couldn't use it for all the installments.
1) Would there be an issue using Plastiq, paying with AmEx to have a check sent to the team? That's not using the card to buy a cash equivalent, is it?
2) If the Plastiq payment were allowed, should I make the payment in the amount of $5125 ($5000 payment + 2.5% Plastiq fee of $125), so it shows up as a $5000 payment qualifying for the 50 percent bonus? Or am I reading too much into the requirements and being overly cautious?
3) Is it possible to receive the number immediately, so I can initiate the Plastiq check right away? The deadline for my first installment is soon, and I'd hate to miss out on using Plastiq, because it'll be difficult to meet the minimum spend if I couldn't use it for all the installments.