Mar 2, 2017, 8:48 am
Last edit by: Centurion
American Express press release is HERE.
American Express product site is HERE.
Price change dates for new and existing accounts:
Unpublicized change to Priority Pass benefit:
Terms of the Uber benefit:
*If you do not see a $15 credit appear and you receive a message your card may be the registered payment to another Uber account and you must delete your card from all Uber accounts and reenter your card on the Uber account your want the credit benefit.
Metal card availability:
American Express product site is HERE.
Price change dates for new and existing accounts:
When is the fee increasing for Platinum Card Membership?
Beginning on March 30th, 2017, the new annual fee for Platinum Card will be $550. For Existing Platinum Card Members, the annual fee will take effect on their annual renewal date on or after September 1st, 2017.
Beginning on March 30th, 2017, the new annual fee for Platinum Card will be $550. For Existing Platinum Card Members, the annual fee will take effect on their annual renewal date on or after September 1st, 2017.
Unpublicized change to Priority Pass benefit:
At any visit to a Priority Pass Select lounge, you may bring in two guests for no charge.
Only Basic Card Members on a Platinum Card account are eligible for Uber VIP and monthly ride Credits. To receive this benefit, you must have downloaded the Uber App version 3.219 or later for iOS or version 3.126 or later for Android and your eligible Platinum Card must be a method of payment in your Uber account. If you are assigned a new Card number, you must update your method of payment in your Uber account. Cards added to your Uber account through a third party such as Apple Pay or PayPal will not be eligible. A Platinum Card account may receive this benefit on one Uber account. If the same Card is added to multiple Uber accounts, only the first Uber account to which the Card is added will receive the benefit. Uber VIP is available in select cities and is governed by Uber’s terms and conditions. To redeem monthly ride Credits, you must select to use the Credit in your Uber app prior to completing the Uber ride. The discount will not apply to previous Uber rides. New and existing Uber users are eligible. Uber will apply discount at the point of sale. There is no limit to the number of rides you may apply the Credit to each month, up to a total of $15 in Credits per month. Each year in December, you may apply up to $35 in Credit. The discounted cost of a ride will be displayed on your post-ride email receipt. If you are eligible to receive additional Membership Rewards points on your ride, points will be awarded on the balance of the cost of the trip after Credits are applied. Credit may be applied to all Uber car types and cannot be applied to other Uber services. Credit may only be applied to rides within the United States. Monthly ride Credit expires at 11:59 PM local time on the last day of each month. Unused Credit will not carry over to the following month. Credit will be applied for the month in which the ride is completed. If ride is eligible for another promotion that you have added to your Uber account, the promotion will be applied before the Credit. Certain Uber-branded credits may be applied to your ride balance prior to this Credit.
Metal card availability:
How can Platinum Card Members get the new metal Card?
The new metal Card will be issued to Platinum Card Members 60 days prior to their Card expiration date or can be requested beginning on March 30th, 2017 by calling the number on the back of the Card or requesting a replacement card after you sign in to www.americanexpress.com and click on replace lost damaged card.
The new metal Card will be issued to Platinum Card Members 60 days prior to their Card expiration date or can be requested beginning on March 30th, 2017 by calling the number on the back of the Card or requesting a replacement card after you sign in to www.americanexpress.com and click on replace lost damaged card.
USA: New (2017) personal Platinum benefits; Higher annual fee ($550)
Oct 14, 2018, 4:17 pm
#706
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 600
Data Point:
I accidentally purchased a business class ticket on Expedia instead of on the airlines portal. I still received 5x points for the fare (thank goodness!) because it showed on my statement that the airline billed Amex directly.
I accidentally purchased a business class ticket on Expedia instead of on the airlines portal. I still received 5x points for the fare (thank goodness!) because it showed on my statement that the airline billed Amex directly.
Oct 14, 2018, 4:25 pm
#707
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Oct 20, 2018, 10:51 am
#708
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,153
Are there any scenarios where closing an Amex platinum would put my recently received 60K bonus points in jeopardy?
I can't remember where, but I thought I read comments that it was frowned upon to close an account quickly. Perhaps my 12 month want is acceptable though.
- Opened my Amex plat in July 2018 (and paid the $550 AF).
- When I get hit with the AF again (July 2019) I want to close it, then reopen a new personal platinum account but do it via an offer I receive from being a Corporate Green card holder. This offer is essentially all the same benefits as a normal personal plat, but also include an annual $150 statement credit to the plat card which I'll get every year I continue to be a corporate green holder.
I can't remember where, but I thought I read comments that it was frowned upon to close an account quickly. Perhaps my 12 month want is acceptable though.
Oct 20, 2018, 7:16 pm
#709
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
Are there any scenarios where closing an Amex platinum would put my recently received 60K bonus points in jeopardy?
I can't remember where, but I thought I read comments that it was frowned upon to close an account quickly. Perhaps my 12 month want is acceptable though.
- Opened my Amex plat in July 2018 (and paid the $550 AF).
- When I get hit with the AF again (July 2019) I want to close it, then reopen a new personal platinum account but do it via an offer I receive from being a Corporate Green card holder. This offer is essentially all the same benefits as a normal personal plat, but also include an annual $150 statement credit to the plat card which I'll get every year I continue to be a corporate green holder.
I can't remember where, but I thought I read comments that it was frowned upon to close an account quickly. Perhaps my 12 month want is acceptable though.
Oct 21, 2018, 10:07 pm
#711
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,789
Huh? The SkyClub access changes apply to people who had access without a same day DL ticket (DL reserve, SC members, and the $29 entry for Amex cobrand cards). Shouldn't have any impact on Plat access since we already needed a same day DL ticket for access.
Oct 21, 2018, 11:44 pm
#712
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LAS
Programs: DL GM
Posts: 283
Oops, my mistake, misread.
Oct 22, 2018, 4:46 pm
#713
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,224
Wasn't there an impact where guests now cost money? $29/pp?
Oct 23, 2018, 7:41 am
#714
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,789
That change might as well be ancient history with the pace of things nowadays, since it happened 4 years ago.
Oct 23, 2018, 12:44 pm
#715
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,224
That change might as well be ancient history with the pace of things nowadays, since it happened 4 years ago.
Nov 1, 2018, 5:29 am
#717
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,153
The $200 airline fee credit is per calendar year (Jan-Dec). You can use it all at once if the purchase is large, or over multiple purchases. Make sure to nominate your chosen airline for the credit on the amex website before yoy purchase anything.
Nov 1, 2018, 5:35 am
#718
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
If you don't anticipate racking up $200/year in incidental charges, there are some loopholes: primarily, airline gift cards. There are several threads that address in what denominations gift cards can be purchased from which airlines to obtain the statement credit. Here's the thread for Delta:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...l-only-34.html
I suggest reading the wiki at the top of that thread. In that wiki (bottom right corner), you will find links to other similar threads for different airlines: United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, etc. Reading those wikis and the associated threads will give you a good idea for what you can expect to be reimbursed on which airlines. Tickets are not one of the reimbursable expenses.
Nov 3, 2018, 6:59 am
#720
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192