Switching Amex cards
Jan 20, 2008, 1:33 pm
#1
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Switching Amex cards
I saw a thread a while back addressing this topic (if you find the link then please post)
What Amex cards can be swapped? For example If I have a Blue and want to swap it for a SPG - does that require a new app or a swap? (Note: you can get the signup offer when swapping
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What Amex cards can be swapped? For example If I have a Blue and want to swap it for a SPG - does that require a new app or a swap? (Note: you can get the signup offer when swapping
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Jan 20, 2008, 7:44 pm
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I saw a thread a while back addressing this topic (if you find the link then please post)
What Amex cards can be swapped? For example If I have a Blue and want to swap it for a SPG - does that require a new app or a swap? (Note: you can get the signup offer when swapping)
What Amex cards can be swapped? For example If I have a Blue and want to swap it for a SPG - does that require a new app or a swap? (Note: you can get the signup offer when swapping
)
Jan 20, 2008, 9:39 pm
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Jan 20, 2008, 9:41 pm
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Jan 20, 2008, 10:27 pm
#6
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From all of the reports I have read, you won't get signup bonuses for a card conversion. Why not just apply for the new one and stop using the old one? The credit inquiry won't affect your fico more than a few points, and you can always close and reallocate your credit line later if you want.
Jan 20, 2008, 11:19 pm
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I also have a blue for students but I'm quite happy with it.
Jan 21, 2008, 6:29 am
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I am giving the Thank You Network a try - even with the recent "devaluation", for me it works best because of its earning ability and flexibility. With a Marriott timeshare and Marriott being my hotel of choice for work travel, SPG just will not get a lot of play at this time. I need to earn another 85,000 points to get another package Marriott award - maybe once I acheive that I will switch stays to Starwoods - maybe - but after 15 years of staying at Marriotts and a few Starwood stays here and there its going to be very difficult to leave Marriott.
Last edited by jamflyer; Jan 21, 2008 at 6:41 am
Jan 21, 2008, 7:56 am
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From all of the reports I have read, you won't get signup bonuses for a card conversion. Why not just apply for the new one and stop using the old one? The credit inquiry won't affect your fico more than a few points, and you can always close and reallocate your credit line later if you want.
Even if Amex won't give you additional credit, if you signup for a new card they'll reallocate your existing credit for you (you can adjust later).
Of course, if denied for a new card you could then ask to switch. But if you want the signup bonus you'll need to apply anew. (One exception to this - there was a report of switching from DL Amex to SPG Amex where the person switching didn't get signup bonus fo rthe SPG Amex but DID get incremental bonus points for their first SPG stays).
Jan 21, 2008, 8:14 am
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This is correct, seems to me the only reason to 'switch' would be if you were about to go on the mortgage market but wanted a different Amex card.
Even if Amex won't give you additional credit, if you signup for a new card they'll reallocate your existing credit for you (you can adjust later).
Of course, if denied for a new card you could then ask to switch. But if you want the signup bonus you'll need to apply anew. (One exception to this - there was a report of switching from DL Amex to SPG Amex where the person switching didn't get signup bonus fo rthe SPG Amex but DID get incremental bonus points for their first SPG stays).
Even if Amex won't give you additional credit, if you signup for a new card they'll reallocate your existing credit for you (you can adjust later).
Of course, if denied for a new card you could then ask to switch. But if you want the signup bonus you'll need to apply anew. (One exception to this - there was a report of switching from DL Amex to SPG Amex where the person switching didn't get signup bonus fo rthe SPG Amex but DID get incremental bonus points for their first SPG stays).
I have recieved a signup bonus for switching cards before........when calling the retention line and trying to cancel then went thru the many options of alternate cards (some were not switchable ...hence my question as the op) and chose one that came with the signup bonus!
Jan 22, 2008, 9:40 am
#12
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I got my blue for student in 2001 and I finished school in 2003.
It is now 7 years since I got my card and it is still a student card. It doesnt say student on the card anymore but the account is a student account. my credit limit on it is 15K.
But the blue for student does have limitations. for one thing you cant add authorized users.
It is now 7 years since I got my card and it is still a student card. It doesnt say student on the card anymore but the account is a student account. my credit limit on it is 15K.
But the blue for student does have limitations. for one thing you cant add authorized users.
I heard they upgrade you to the regular blue or blue sky after a while, although I'm still not sure as to the difference between the regular blue and blue for students, other than the bigger credit line and slightly more favorable interest rate.
I also have a blue for students but I'm quite happy with it.
I also have a blue for students but I'm quite happy with it.
Jan 22, 2008, 2:23 pm
#14
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I recently switched from a Starwood (to avoid the annual fee) to a Blue Sky. AMEX did a hard pull (after saying they would not), and they reduced my credit limit from $24,900 to $2,000. I wish I would have just closed the card.
Jan 22, 2008, 2:31 pm
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If they do this I will just close the card as well. Only reason I did not do that in the first place was to keep the credit line for FICO purposes.