Jul 1, 2021, 1:23 pm
Last edit by: Global Adventurer
*Equinox $25 Credit will not be issued for ANY products you buy online at their merchandise Shop which is coded as "Equinox The Shop". However, it appears that you can purchase Gift Cards straight off the site, but lowest denomination is $100. Gift cards can be used for merchandise and memberships.
USA personal Platinum annual fee increase to $695, July 2021.
Jul 1, 2021, 10:23 am
#121
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,224
Oh fun - not eligible for Equinox credit:
https://platinum.equinox.com/ - its not a simple statement credit
Guess I will play the retention game this renewal coming up and then cancel when the higher AF hits next year - don't see the value and work to get the value of out this card (especially with the lower Schwab transfer)
This benefit is available to Platinum CardŽ members who pay monthly for Equinox All Access, Destination, E by Equinox or Equinox+ membership only. Your current Equinox membership does not qualify for this benefit.
Guess I will play the retention game this renewal coming up and then cancel when the higher AF hits next year - don't see the value and work to get the value of out this card (especially with the lower Schwab transfer)
Jul 1, 2021, 10:26 am
#122
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 805
Oh fun - not eligible for Equinox credit:
https://platinum.equinox.com/ - its not a simple statement credit
Guess I will play the retention game this renewal coming up and then cancel when the higher AF hits next year - don't see the value and work to get the value of out this card (especially with the lower Schwab transfer)
https://platinum.equinox.com/ - its not a simple statement credit
Guess I will play the retention game this renewal coming up and then cancel when the higher AF hits next year - don't see the value and work to get the value of out this card (especially with the lower Schwab transfer)
Jul 1, 2021, 10:29 am
#123
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,215
With the Fine Hotels .... a) 2 nights min stay and b) prepaid only
Found something slightly interesting but they offered only cancellable rates. Not willing to spend $1.2k for a weekend just to get $200 back
Found something slightly interesting but they offered only cancellable rates. Not willing to spend $1.2k for a weekend just to get $200 back
Jul 1, 2021, 10:32 am
#124
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: SAN, BOS
Programs: AS MVPG100K, BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Plat,
Posts: 2,282
b) Its prepaid but refundable, most of the time.
Jul 1, 2021, 10:35 am
#125
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: New York City
Posts: 130
Clear is available for $119 with a free United Mileage Plus account.
https://hub.united.com/united-cargo-...645563015.html
https://www.clearme.com/support/part...ited-and-clear
https://hub.united.com/united-cargo-...645563015.html
https://www.clearme.com/support/part...ited-and-clear
Can I justify both Green and Plat now that Plat has the Clear credits? Probably not.
Other than the existing credits, the new credits bring nothing to the table for me personally. It's a hard choice whether to keep it or not.
re:hotel credits. With Airbnbs, hotels are just not the same anymore, although I understand the allure of using them sometimes.
Jul 1, 2021, 10:38 am
#126
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Does anyone know if all these new perks start today???? or when they start, i've read a few articles but haven't seen this specifically mentioned.... my sirius xmis up for renewal and if i have to pay more to get it monthly but its "free" ill go that route over annual.
Jul 1, 2021, 10:43 am
#128
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: New York City
Posts: 130
Booking via FHR seems to bring me to amextravel.com.
According to this logic, I would assume that the current: "Receive a $200 Travel Credit - Book through American Express Travel to receive up to $200 in statement credits for eligible travel purchases on your eligible Platinum Card. Through December 31, 2021." stacks with the new $200 hotel credit.
So that's a decent value for those who still have not used their $200 travel credit.
According to this logic, I would assume that the current: "Receive a $200 Travel Credit - Book through American Express Travel to receive up to $200 in statement credits for eligible travel purchases on your eligible Platinum Card. Through December 31, 2021." stacks with the new $200 hotel credit.
So that's a decent value for those who still have not used their $200 travel credit.
Jul 1, 2021, 11:00 am
#129
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,850
Since the only way to sign up for Equinox for instance is to be charged today, then I would assume it starts today. Same thing with Audible. They take payment today. They rolled it out today, so it's active. I already made a transaction on audible.
Jul 1, 2021, 11:12 am
#130
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP , Delta Gold Medallion, "Credit Card" status for various hotels
Posts: 672
it looks like it starts today, but you have to enroll before the streaming credits are active.
Jul 1, 2021, 11:28 am
#131
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,850
I have a question for one of you guys. I went to the process of enrolling in Equinox through the AMEX app. I entered my card number, etc, but when it hit the payment screen to start the membership, I closed it. I checked the Amex App again and it said pending, which I expected. But, just now I logged into the website and says I'm ENROLLED. I had to say all that to ask this question, since they sale OTHER stuff on their site, do you think we could buy stuff on there for $25 or less and get a credit??? They have several items on there I would definitely buy monthly, like those dry bags. I'm thinking about doing a test run and I'll report back if I get the credit. What do you guys think????
Jul 1, 2021, 11:36 am
#132
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Manhattan, Palm Beach Island, San Francisco, Boston, & Hong Kong
Programs: Lifetime United Global Services, Delta Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador, & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,165
I have a question for one of you guys. I went to the process of enrolling in Equinox through the AMEX app. I entered my card number, etc, but when it hit the payment screen to start the membership, I closed it. I checked the Amex App again and it said pending, which I expected. But, just now I logged into the website and says I'm ENROLLED. I had to say all that to ask this question, since they sale OTHER stuff on their site, do you think we could buy stuff on there for $25 or less and get a credit??? They have several items on there I would definitely buy monthly, like those dry bags. I'm thinking about doing a test run and I'll report back if I get the credit. What do you guys think????
Jul 1, 2021, 11:41 am
#133
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 600
Jul 1, 2021, 11:42 am
#134
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: Starwood, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 56
I wonder how this will affect the MS Platinum. Will the Engagement Bonus still refund the full AF, or just a portion? Or, will MS discontinue their relationship with Amex altogether? Or were the earlier changes - requiring deposits into the Cash Plus account, etc - made because they were given advance warning of these changes?
