Oct 4, 2018, 1:05 pm
Last edit by: roberto99
Faq amex: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/campaigns/gold-card/gold-update-faqs.html
For existing and new cardholders
For new cardholders (Oct 4 2018 and after)
For existing cardholders (Oct 3 2018 or before)
For existing and new cardholders
- Changes below are effective immediately
- 4x US grocery (25k/calendar year), 4x US dining* (*pervasive reports that many dining transactions are not coding as 4x, including but not limited to those from Square or Toast-based POS systems. Scroll down in thread for more reports and information.)
- $120 dining credit ($10 monthly in certain restaurants)
- No change
- $100 calendar year airline reimbursement
- Other
- $250 AF (see below for existing cardholders)
- No 2x gas (removed, see below for existing cardholders who have it till Oct 2019)
- Metal card (contactless)
- Rose gold card - limited edition until Jan 9 2019
- Regular gold card
For new cardholders (Oct 4 2018 and after)
- You may be able to find targeted/referal 50k/$2k, but first AF is not waived
- Signup bonus: You get 20% off restaurant up to $500 restaurant spend (3 month)
- You do not get 2x gas (only for existing cardholders, see below)
For existing cardholders (Oct 3 2018 or before)
- AF will change to $250 for anniversary dates after April 1 2019
- 2x gas will be removed after Oct 2019
- You can chat/call for the gold/rosegold metal card. AU card will get whatever primary cardholder is getting, cannot be different
Premier Rewards Gold refresh: 4x USA dining, groceries, $10/mon dining credit. $250.
Oct 6, 2018, 10:18 pm
#391
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA gold; WN A; PC plat; Marriott Gold
Posts: 425
The T&C (https://global.americanexpress.com/c...ds-points/gold) isn't super clear. Possibly relevant part:
"A purchase will not qualify for additional points if the merchant's code is not eligible. Purchases made through a third-party payment account or on an online marketplace (with multiple retailers) will not qualify for additional points. A purchase may not qualify for additional points if the merchant submits the purchase using a mobile or wireless card reader or if you use a mobile or digital wallet."
Oct 7, 2018, 7:12 am
#392
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Programs: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards
Posts: 191
This is my question as well. Would appreciate any data points as people start using their Grubhub/Seamless benefits this month.
The T&C (https://global.americanexpress.com/c...ds-points/gold) isn't super clear. Possibly relevant part:
"A purchase will not qualify for additional points if the merchant's code is not eligible. Purchases made through a third-party payment account or on an online marketplace (with multiple retailers) will not qualify for additional points. A purchase may not qualify for additional points if the merchant submits the purchase using a mobile or wireless card reader or if you use a mobile or digital wallet."
The T&C (https://global.americanexpress.com/c...ds-points/gold) isn't super clear. Possibly relevant part:
"A purchase will not qualify for additional points if the merchant's code is not eligible. Purchases made through a third-party payment account or on an online marketplace (with multiple retailers) will not qualify for additional points. A purchase may not qualify for additional points if the merchant submits the purchase using a mobile or wireless card reader or if you use a mobile or digital wallet."
Doing business as:
GRUBHUB/SEAMLESS
View Details on Merchant Website
111 W WASHINGTON ST
-
CHICAGO
IL
60602
UNITED STATES
Additional Information:
Reference:
Category:Restaurant - Restaurant
Oct 7, 2018, 8:46 am
#393
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: WN A-List, Marriott Tit
Posts: 257
I'd happily pay for both, but I don't want to carry two cards. We need one card that combines the best of what Amex offers.
Oct 7, 2018, 8:52 am
#394
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Oct 7, 2018, 9:39 am
#395
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: LAN
Programs: DL Skymiles, AF/KL Flying Blue
Posts: 304
The increased rewards for US restaurant and supermarket purchases are fantastic. I still can't get over the last of truly comprehensive travel insurance on the card, though. I recognize that the Amex Platinum is Amex "Travel" card, but even it lacks basic trip interruption/delay insurance. I don't travel nearly as often as many/most on this board, but using my CSR for all of my airline purchases is a no-brainer, given how much it saves me on standalone travel insurance.
Fortunately, for me, my travel partners of choice are Delta and KLM/Air France, with the latter being my usual transfer partner. CSR gets me 3 miles per dollar for travel purchases and the travel insurance I need, and I can transfer those points to Flying Blue. With the increase to the US restaurant and supermarket rewards for the PRG, I'll probably switch over to that for my spending in those categories. That'll max out what I can earn with Amex, should I need to transfer to Skymiles, and then I can still transfer to Flying Blue with Amex Rewards as well.
Going forward, for me, it'll be:
Travel: Chase Sapphire Reserve - 3 Points per Dollar + Travel Insurance
Restaurants: American Express Premier Rewards Gold - 4 Points per Dollar
Supermarkets: American Express Premier Rewards Gold - 4 Points per Dollar
All else: Chase Freedom Unlimited - 1.5 Points per Dollar
(With the Delta Platinum Amex in reserve for priority boarding and a free checked bag.)
Fortunately, for me, my travel partners of choice are Delta and KLM/Air France, with the latter being my usual transfer partner. CSR gets me 3 miles per dollar for travel purchases and the travel insurance I need, and I can transfer those points to Flying Blue. With the increase to the US restaurant and supermarket rewards for the PRG, I'll probably switch over to that for my spending in those categories. That'll max out what I can earn with Amex, should I need to transfer to Skymiles, and then I can still transfer to Flying Blue with Amex Rewards as well.
Going forward, for me, it'll be:
Travel: Chase Sapphire Reserve - 3 Points per Dollar + Travel Insurance
Restaurants: American Express Premier Rewards Gold - 4 Points per Dollar
Supermarkets: American Express Premier Rewards Gold - 4 Points per Dollar
All else: Chase Freedom Unlimited - 1.5 Points per Dollar
(With the Delta Platinum Amex in reserve for priority boarding and a free checked bag.)
Last edited by eastindywalrus; Oct 8, 2018 at 4:26 am
Oct 7, 2018, 10:15 am
#397
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,224
No - email
Nope, didn't get anything saying mine was shipped - nor have UPS or FedEx notified me to expect a package.
This - go here under your Gold card: https://global.americanexpress.com/a...rd-replacement
Though, I guess I also messed up and tried to get a metal card before the site was updated on the morning of 10/4...so I accidentally said my card was lost (I honestly didn't realize I was doing this - I was just following the Doctor of Credit process to request the metal card). I saw later that they added a button to order a replacement metal card without saying it was lost (and thus, probably, no number change). Oh well...
Nope, didn't get anything saying mine was shipped - nor have UPS or FedEx notified me to expect a package.
Though, I guess I also messed up and tried to get a metal card before the site was updated on the morning of 10/4...so I accidentally said my card was lost (I honestly didn't realize I was doing this - I was just following the Doctor of Credit process to request the metal card). I saw later that they added a button to order a replacement metal card without saying it was lost (and thus, probably, no number change). Oh well...
Oct 7, 2018, 11:43 am
#398
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BAY AREA
Posts: 1,125
Its Here!!!!!!!!!!!
HI all,
I got the card 2 days early. I was supposed to get it on Monday via UPS but UPS decided to deliver it on sat. From the first impression, the card looks really good. Its not very pink. I was worried at first that it will be girly pink. But depending on the angle and the lightening you look at card. Sometimes it looks rose gold, copper brass. Its definitely thinner than Plat card. The plat card feels stainless steel metal. I think the new card is the same thickness of the CSR card. Bottom line, I think us guys will fee comfortable carrying it. Here are some pictures and you will notice it has different colors.
I got the card 2 days early. I was supposed to get it on Monday via UPS but UPS decided to deliver it on sat. From the first impression, the card looks really good. Its not very pink. I was worried at first that it will be girly pink. But depending on the angle and the lightening you look at card. Sometimes it looks rose gold, copper brass. Its definitely thinner than Plat card. The plat card feels stainless steel metal. I think the new card is the same thickness of the CSR card. Bottom line, I think us guys will fee comfortable carrying it. Here are some pictures and you will notice it has different colors.
Oct 7, 2018, 11:43 am
#399
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, UA Gold, Marriott LTT, Avis President's Club
Posts: 1,539
I applied on October 4 and just got an email today saying it shipped and to expect it in 7 to 10 days. This is pretty slow.
Oct 7, 2018, 11:49 am
#400
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Programs: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards
Posts: 191
HI all,
I got the card 2 days early. I was supposed to get it on Monday via UPS but UPS decided to deliver it on sat. From the first impression, the card looks really good. Its not very pink. I was worried at first that it will be girly pink. But depending on the angle and the lightening you look at card. Sometimes it looks rose gold, copper brass. Its definitely thinner than Plat card. The plat card feels stainless steel metal. I think the new card is the same thickness of the CSR card. Bottom line, I think us guys will fee comfortable carrying it. Here are some pictures and you will notice it has different colors.
I got the card 2 days early. I was supposed to get it on Monday via UPS but UPS decided to deliver it on sat. From the first impression, the card looks really good. Its not very pink. I was worried at first that it will be girly pink. But depending on the angle and the lightening you look at card. Sometimes it looks rose gold, copper brass. Its definitely thinner than Plat card. The plat card feels stainless steel metal. I think the new card is the same thickness of the CSR card. Bottom line, I think us guys will fee comfortable carrying it. Here are some pictures and you will notice it has different colors.
Oct 7, 2018, 12:10 pm
#402
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Oct 7, 2018, 12:13 pm
#403
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BAY AREA
Posts: 1,125
I just pointed out it's thinner cause we were all wondering if it's the same thickness as plat. But it's still a good looking card. I'd love to see how it compares to the new gold metal card.
Oct 7, 2018, 12:23 pm
#404
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 756
The increased rewards for US restaurant and supermarket purchases are fantastic. I still can't get over the last of truly comprehensive travel insurance on the card, though. I recognize that the Amex Platinum is Amex "Travel" card, but even it lacks basic trip interruption/delay insurance. I don't travel nearly as often as many/most on this board, but using my CSR for all of my airline purchases is a no-brainer, given how much it saves me on standalone travel insurance.
Fortunately, for me, my travel partners of choice are Delta and KLM/Air France, with the latter being my usual transfer partner. CSR gets me 3 miles per dollar for travel purchases and the travel insurance I need, and I can transfer those points to Flying Blue. With the increase to the US restaurant and supermarket rewards for the PRG, I'll probably switch over to that for my spending in those categories. That'll max out what I can earn with Amex, should I need to transfer to Skymiles, and then I can still transfer to Flying Blue with Amex Rewards as well.
Going forward, for me, it'll be:
Travel: Chase Sapphire Reserve - 3 Points per Dollar + Travel Insurance
Restaurants: American Express Premier Rewards Gold - 4 Points per Dollar
Supermarkets: American Express Premier Rewards Gold - 4 Points per Dollar
All else: Chase Freedom Unlimited - 1.5 Points per Dollar
(With the Delta Platinum Amex in reserve for priority boarding and a free checked bag.)
Fortunately, for me, my travel partners of choice are Delta and KLM/Air France, with the latter being my usual transfer partner. CSR gets me 3 miles per dollar for travel purchases and the travel insurance I need, and I can transfer those points to Flying Blue. With the increase to the US restaurant and supermarket rewards for the PRG, I'll probably switch over to that for my spending in those categories. That'll max out what I can earn with Amex, should I need to transfer to Skymiles, and then I can still transfer to Flying Blue with Amex Rewards as well.
Going forward, for me, it'll be:
Travel: Chase Sapphire Reserve - 3 Points per Dollar + Travel Insurance
Restaurants: American Express Premier Rewards Gold - 4 Points per Dollar
Supermarkets: American Express Premier Rewards Gold - 4 Points per Dollar
All else: Chase Freedom Unlimited - 1.5 Points per Dollar
(With the Delta Platinum Amex in reserve for priority boarding and a free checked bag.)
If you don't have the regular Freedom card, I would get that by applying or PCing the Freedom Unlimited since the 5% categories are an easy 7500 points for $1500 spend per quarter.
Oct 7, 2018, 12:52 pm
#405
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 28
AMEX appears to be reimbursing those of us who opted into the dining credit when the benefits leaked early.
$15 GrubHub purchase on September 20; $10 "CR ADJ FOR BILLING INQUIR" on October 5.
Anyone know if we also get an October credit?
$15 GrubHub purchase on September 20; $10 "CR ADJ FOR BILLING INQUIR" on October 5.
Anyone know if we also get an October credit?