USA Business Platinum 2019 feature refresh + fee Increase ($595)
Dec 3, 2018, 8:31 am
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USA Business Platinum 2019 feature refresh + fee Increase ($595)
Received today via email:
In 2019, look for updates from us about new business and travel solutions to help you stay ahead. Coming soon, your Business Platinum Card Membership will include:
Access to more spaces that make it convenient to work around the world
One year of complimentary Platinum Global Access from WeWork, a network of premium workspaces around the world. With Platinum Global Access, enjoy over 300 workspaces in 75+ cities and 20+ countries, valued at $2,700. You’ll receive more information in February 2019 about the offer and how to enroll.
New Centurion® Lounge locations in New York JFK, Los Angeles, and Denver airports, and the expansion of The Centurion Lounge in Miami.
More value for your business and travel purchases
Up to $200 in statement credits annually for U.S. purchases with Dell on your Business Platinum Card. You’ll receive more information about how to enroll in the new Shop Dell with Business Platinum benefit in February 2019.
$100 hotel credit on qualifying charges at hundreds of properties in The Hotel Collection (increased from $75) for new reservations made after January 1, 2019 when you book through Amex Travel.
New ways to earn and use your points
Get 5X Membership Rewards® points or use Pay With Points on prepaid bookings on amextravel.com at select prepaid Fine Hotels & Resorts® properties.
Along with these changes, the annual membership fee for Business Platinum will be $595. This fee increase will not take effect until your next membership renewal date on or after your
February 2019 billing cycle. We will send you a separate notice with additional information about this change to your annual membership fee.
You can expect to see more information throughout 2019 about when new benefits and features will launch. We look forward to offering you even more Card benefits and offers that put your life and business first.
Thank you for your valued Card Membership.
In 2019, look for updates from us about new business and travel solutions to help you stay ahead. Coming soon, your Business Platinum Card Membership will include:
Access to more spaces that make it convenient to work around the world
One year of complimentary Platinum Global Access from WeWork, a network of premium workspaces around the world. With Platinum Global Access, enjoy over 300 workspaces in 75+ cities and 20+ countries, valued at $2,700. You’ll receive more information in February 2019 about the offer and how to enroll.
New Centurion® Lounge locations in New York JFK, Los Angeles, and Denver airports, and the expansion of The Centurion Lounge in Miami.
More value for your business and travel purchases
Up to $200 in statement credits annually for U.S. purchases with Dell on your Business Platinum Card. You’ll receive more information about how to enroll in the new Shop Dell with Business Platinum benefit in February 2019.
$100 hotel credit on qualifying charges at hundreds of properties in The Hotel Collection (increased from $75) for new reservations made after January 1, 2019 when you book through Amex Travel.
New ways to earn and use your points
Get 5X Membership Rewards® points or use Pay With Points on prepaid bookings on amextravel.com at select prepaid Fine Hotels & Resorts® properties.
Along with these changes, the annual membership fee for Business Platinum will be $595. This fee increase will not take effect until your next membership renewal date on or after your
February 2019 billing cycle. We will send you a separate notice with additional information about this change to your annual membership fee.
You can expect to see more information throughout 2019 about when new benefits and features will launch. We look forward to offering you even more Card benefits and offers that put your life and business first.
Thank you for your valued Card Membership.
Dec 3, 2018, 8:39 am
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You forgot "sleek metal design".
"Overall, this is a terrible change for most people as the WeWork benefit only helps someone who can make use of that, and Dell benefit will probably be just marginally valuable for most people, while the $145 fee increase is large and real for everyone. Additionally, it sounds like the WeWork benefit is a one-year thing, as noted."
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/ameri...efit-and-more/
"Overall, this is a terrible change for most people as the WeWork benefit only helps someone who can make use of that, and Dell benefit will probably be just marginally valuable for most people, while the $145 fee increase is large and real for everyone. Additionally, it sounds like the WeWork benefit is a one-year thing, as noted."
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/ameri...efit-and-more/
Last edited by Diplomatico; Dec 3, 2018 at 8:58 am
Dec 3, 2018, 10:04 am
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Location: Highland PArk,IL,USA -- AA Lifetime Platinum, IHG Plat, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Radisson Gold, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
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Regus was way better option. They removed that a few years ago.
Dec 3, 2018, 11:19 am
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,673
You forgot "sleek metal design".
"Overall, this is a terrible change for most people as the WeWork benefit only helps someone who can make use of that, and Dell benefit will probably be just marginally valuable for most people, while the $145 fee increase is large and real for everyone. Additionally, it sounds like the WeWork benefit is a one-year thing, as noted."
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/ameri...efit-and-more/
"Overall, this is a terrible change for most people as the WeWork benefit only helps someone who can make use of that, and Dell benefit will probably be just marginally valuable for most people, while the $145 fee increase is large and real for everyone. Additionally, it sounds like the WeWork benefit is a one-year thing, as noted."
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/ameri...efit-and-more/
Dec 3, 2018, 11:24 am
#5
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,031
Yeah - this seems like a deal-breaker for me too. I was keeping it for the better redemption of MR, but I'll just focus on burning those down before my renewal.
Dec 3, 2018, 12:07 pm
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,838
Glad I never made the switch from the personal to the business Plat.
Dec 3, 2018, 2:09 pm
#8
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Motel 6, LLO Titanium
Posts: 98
Suks
I wish they would just do what they do better.....
I wish they would just do what they do better.....
Dec 3, 2018, 5:07 pm
#9
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 19
Mine still will be $450 as I have a January renewal date. But, then, it's gone.
Dec 3, 2018, 5:27 pm
#10
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Titanium, CX DM, SQ Gold
Posts: 1,607
Dec 3, 2018, 5:52 pm
#11
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,224
Hmm wonder if its worth getting in January before the AF change and try to get the 100K MR for $10k spend in 5 months...guess $10k wouldn't be that hard with putting rent on it...hmmm
Dec 3, 2018, 7:23 pm
#13
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,249
there are limited time Fedex offers that can be synced to any Amex business card but the 5% rebate program through amex open ended this summer. You might check a recent statement to verify the rebate.
Dec 3, 2018, 9:55 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LIT
Programs: Blinged Out
Posts: 716
Agree- refresh is a joke. They should extend the 5x points on all booked airfare (not just AMEX travel) and Uber credit. The workspace membership is a sad attempt at window dressing and justifying an AF bump...
Dec 3, 2018, 11:19 pm
#15
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Location: Upper Sternistan
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I can't really figure out Amex's motivation here. Are they really trying to increase annual fee revenue? Or thin the ranks?
They pretty clearly aren't making the card more attractive.
They pretty clearly aren't making the card more attractive.