American Express (USA) refreshed Green Card (October 2019).
Jan 18, 2019, 8:33 am
#16
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,664
Mar 25, 2019, 7:37 am
#19
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
It's been a couple months now and nothing right? Looking to see if I should pick this up now while its free first year and 95 next year in case there is a refresh coming soon
Mar 25, 2019, 8:20 am
#20
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
Mar 25, 2019, 8:36 am
#21
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Apr 20, 2019, 9:53 am
#22
formerly willbbiddy
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 208
At 25k MR points via incognito for 1k spend it's worth getting for the first year, and the the next year you can look for retention or upgrade offers that circumvent the lifetime bonus rule.
Apr 21, 2019, 4:57 pm
#23
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Charleston, SC
Programs: SPG/Marriot Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 412
There would be no reason to not get this card if it does include Amazon Prime, and you use Amazon, but you have to believe if it does include Amazon Prime, the AF will certainly be increased from the current $95, probably to $120 or $150
May 2, 2019, 2:40 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,849
As a holder of a higher-level Amex, can I request a green card instead of the card I am supposed to have? I would prefer to have that than the showy metal one, but keeping the benefits and programs of the card I actually have.
May 2, 2019, 6:34 am
#25
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
May 2, 2019, 6:46 am
#26
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,849
Thanks. This would be for a US issued Platinum (I have UK also, but don't carry it around). I know the Platinum card is nothing special, but enough people ask about it that I would like something more low-key.
Centurion cardholders used to be able to get a lower-level card issued, but in appearance only, as it was still their Centurion in everything but appearance. I was wondering if this option is available to Platinum cardholders, and if it would include Green.
Alternatively, I suppose I could apply for a Green card in addition to my Platinum, but I don't know if that makes things unnecessarily complicated…
Centurion cardholders used to be able to get a lower-level card issued, but in appearance only, as it was still their Centurion in everything but appearance. I was wondering if this option is available to Platinum cardholders, and if it would include Green.
Alternatively, I suppose I could apply for a Green card in addition to my Platinum, but I don't know if that makes things unnecessarily complicated…
May 2, 2019, 6:51 am
#27
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
USA personal Platinum accounts include free supplementary Gold cards. You could request one of those in your own name to use for retail purchases, but for benefits like lounge access you would still need the Platinum card.
May 2, 2019, 8:19 am
#28
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,664
If you're referring to the Delta Skyclubs, if your Platinum Amex is in your Delta wallet you're not asked to show the physical card to enter the lounge, they can verify eligibility without it.
May 2, 2019, 3:12 pm
#29
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,849
Thanks. I wonder if a Green is possible as well. I don't mind carrying the Platinum in my wallet for when it's absolutely necessary, but would prefer to pull out the Green for everyday use.
May 2, 2019, 4:48 pm
#30
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953