5000 MR for adding authorized user - Plat (USA) question
Nov 11, 2017, 2:27 pm
#16
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,545
these AU bonuses are not posting fully - the pattern is add 4 AUs, meeting the spend, the bonus for 1 posts, the bonus for the other 3 do not post
had these offers on Hilton, Platinum, PRG, and SPG
I added a couple of No-SSN AUs, met the spend, the card got cancelled automatically
there seems to be a broader problem than No-SSN cards are void for the bonus -- however, I doubt will have much recourse for manual claim of the bonus after 12 weeks when the AU card is now cancelled
had these offers on Hilton, Platinum, PRG, and SPG
I added a couple of No-SSN AUs, met the spend, the card got cancelled automatically
there seems to be a broader problem than No-SSN cards are void for the bonus -- however, I doubt will have much recourse for manual claim of the bonus after 12 weeks when the AU card is now cancelled
Nov 12, 2017, 7:39 pm
#17
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,260
I've added 2 AU's on my card based on this offer. Do these 2 affect my 5/24 score? If yes, If I don't activate/cancel these cards(haven't yet received) - will that avoid the hit?
Nov 20, 2017, 11:36 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,577
these AU bonuses are not posting fully - the pattern is add 4 AUs, meeting the spend, the bonus for 1 posts, the bonus for the other 3 do not post
had these offers on Hilton, Platinum, PRG, and SPG
I added a couple of No-SSN AUs, met the spend, the card got cancelled automatically
there seems to be a broader problem than No-SSN cards are void for the bonus -- however, I doubt will have much recourse for manual claim of the bonus after 12 weeks when the AU card is now cancelled
had these offers on Hilton, Platinum, PRG, and SPG
I added a couple of No-SSN AUs, met the spend, the card got cancelled automatically
there seems to be a broader problem than No-SSN cards are void for the bonus -- however, I doubt will have much recourse for manual claim of the bonus after 12 weeks when the AU card is now cancelled
Nov 25, 2017, 8:41 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: BDL, BOS
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, AA EXP, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 627
You can absolutely add yourself as an authorized user on a card you are the primary cardholder on. I’ve done this a number of times.
i did this on the most recent platinum authorized user promotion - added 3 platinum card authorized users ($175) and added myself as a fourth gold card user ($0) in order to max out the promotion.
i did this on the most recent platinum authorized user promotion - added 3 platinum card authorized users ($175) and added myself as a fourth gold card user ($0) in order to max out the promotion.
Last edited by ymx; Nov 25, 2017 at 8:44 am Reason: Typo
Dec 6, 2017, 6:29 am
#24
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HH Gold, Marriott Gold, PC Plat, Emirates Silver
Posts: 2,678
I called about the points for the 2nd+ AU not posting and was told I had to wait 8 weeks and to call back. I called back and they opened a ticket and called me back in a few days only to say to wait 4 more weeks for a total of 12 weeks. The terms do say they will post in 8-12 weeks and AMEX will make you wait it out. They said I was "lucky" the 1st one posted in 2 days. I responded that is when most AMEX offers post and they just quoted the terms again.
I called back at 12 weeks plus 1 day and they said they would open a ticket. 3 days later I got a call back and they posted the points and said the person could have added the points without a ticket. In all, I called them 3 times, they called me twice and 2 tickets were opened for a measly 5K. I asked for extra points (i.e like a late payment penalty they charge customers) and they said they would open a compliant ticket. Radio silence since then.
I called back at 12 weeks plus 1 day and they said they would open a ticket. 3 days later I got a call back and they posted the points and said the person could have added the points without a ticket. In all, I called them 3 times, they called me twice and 2 tickets were opened for a measly 5K. I asked for extra points (i.e like a late payment penalty they charge customers) and they said they would open a compliant ticket. Radio silence since then.
Dec 7, 2017, 9:32 am
#25
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 223
Has anyone been able to get the bonus without seeing the bonus under "My Offers" for the card? I received the 5K bonus offer when i initially activated my primary new card but did not add any AUs at that time. I'm trying to figure out if I add them now if I'll get the 5K bonus or if I should wait and see if the link ever shows up under My Offers. Thanks in advance!
Dec 8, 2017, 8:16 am
#27
formerly oyalkut
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: New York
Programs: Delta SM
Posts: 89
I've not gotten this offer and am wondering if it's because I already have 1 AU on my platinum AMEX (also got him a platinum so that he can use the lounges). Since they already have my $175, would they still offer MR points for adding more people?
Dec 8, 2017, 8:43 am
#28
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,577
I called about the points for the 2nd+ AU not posting and was told I had to wait 8 weeks and to call back. I called back and they opened a ticket and called me back in a few days only to say to wait 4 more weeks for a total of 12 weeks. The terms do say they will post in 8-12 weeks and AMEX will make you wait it out. They said I was "lucky" the 1st one posted in 2 days. I responded that is when most AMEX offers post and they just quoted the terms again.
I called back at 12 weeks plus 1 day and they said they would open a ticket. 3 days later I got a call back and they posted the points and said the person could have added the points without a ticket. In all, I called them 3 times, they called me twice and 2 tickets were opened for a measly 5K. I asked for extra points (i.e like a late payment penalty they charge customers) and they said they would open a compliant ticket. Radio silence since then.
I called back at 12 weeks plus 1 day and they said they would open a ticket. 3 days later I got a call back and they posted the points and said the person could have added the points without a ticket. In all, I called them 3 times, they called me twice and 2 tickets were opened for a measly 5K. I asked for extra points (i.e like a late payment penalty they charge customers) and they said they would open a compliant ticket. Radio silence since then.
Dec 8, 2017, 9:06 am
#29
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Points will be applied to the Basic Card Member's American Express account within 8-12 weeks after the Additional Card Member has met the purchase requirement. If we in our sole discretion determine that you have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with the welcome bonus offer in any way or that you intend to do so (for example, if you applied for one or more cards to obtain a welcome bonus offer (s) that we did not intend for you; if you cancel or downgrade your account within 12 months after acquiring it; or if you cancel or return purchases you made to meet the Threshold Amount), we may not credit 1,500 Membership Reward® Points to, we may freeze 1,500 Membership Reward® Points credited to, or we may take away 1,500 Membership Reward® Points from your account. We may also cancel this Card account and other Card accounts you may have with us.