20,000 BA Miles for £35!! (Amex Gold relaunch)
Apr 16, 2010, 1:46 pm
#16
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Programs: BA gold
Posts: 3,902
Ah thanks for the clarification Roger. I had filled mine in and submitted, so was going from memory.
BingBongBoy and Stez: the online application asks for:
So, it's your gross income (before tax) plus investments. I think it should include allowances and the like. Given that others' perks such as company cars and private health insurance are PAYE-taxable, they can be considered income. I'm not sure whether the notional value of ID90s should be included.
So, it's your gross income (before tax) plus investments. I think it should include allowances and the like. Given that others' perks such as company cars and private health insurance are PAYE-taxable, they can be considered income. I'm not sure whether the notional value of ID90s should be included.
Apr 16, 2010, 1:49 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: Yorkshire Coastliner
Posts: 1,278
How does this work if I have a UK address for a non-UK based income?
Apr 16, 2010, 1:51 pm
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Home: East Mids UK - Work (Base): Accra, Ghana.
Programs: BAEC: Silver - Marriott: Titanium
Posts: 12,086
BingBongBoy and Stez: the online application asks for:
So, it's your gross income (before tax) plus investments. I think it should include allowances and the like. Given that others' perks such as company cars and private health insurance are PAYE-taxable, they can be considered income. I'm not sure whether the notional value of ID90s should be included.
So, it's your gross income (before tax) plus investments. I think it should include allowances and the like. Given that others' perks such as company cars and private health insurance are PAYE-taxable, they can be considered income. I'm not sure whether the notional value of ID90s should be included.
Good luck to all who can get it!
Apr 16, 2010, 2:18 pm
#19
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: LHR/SIN/CGK
Programs: BAEC GGL & CCR
Posts: 580
Apr 16, 2010, 2:39 pm
#20
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Living in SIN™
Programs: TK/SQ Gold, QR Plat, Marriott/Accor Plat, IC Dia Amb, HH Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 6,706
I'm already an existing Amex Plat Charge card holder and got the following message on applying online: 
Thank you for applying for the Gold Card. We do try to give everyone an instant decision on their application, but it's not always possible. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a final decision today.
We just need to do a few extra checks before your application can be processed and we will let you know the final decision within the next 10 working days.
If you have any questions please call our new accounts team on 0800 587 3724 and quote reference number:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
American Express New Accounts representatives are available to answer your application questions from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for applying for the Gold Card. We do try to give everyone an instant decision on their application, but it's not always possible. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a final decision today.
We just need to do a few extra checks before your application can be processed and we will let you know the final decision within the next 10 working days.
If you have any questions please call our new accounts team on 0800 587 3724 and quote reference number:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
American Express New Accounts representatives are available to answer your application questions from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Thank you for your patience.
Apr 16, 2010, 2:44 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: E14
Programs: BA GGL, Marriott, IHG, Sirius, Dusit, Thai, Virgin, Hyatt, BAA, AS, AA(both)
Posts: 1,237
The system couldn't autoscore you or needs an override - call on Monday /Tuesday to check up - I'm certain they won't reject you due to already holding the Plat -they might wonder what you are up to ! 
I'm already an existing Amex Plat Charge card holder and got the following message on applying online:
Thank you for applying for the Gold Card. We do try to give everyone an instant decision on their application, but it's not always possible. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a final decision today.
We just need to do a few extra checks before your application can be processed and we will let you know the final decision within the next 10 working days.
If you have any questions please call our new accounts team on 0800 587 3724 and quote reference number:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
American Express New Accounts representatives are available to answer your application questions from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for applying for the Gold Card. We do try to give everyone an instant decision on their application, but it's not always possible. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a final decision today.
We just need to do a few extra checks before your application can be processed and we will let you know the final decision within the next 10 working days.
If you have any questions please call our new accounts team on 0800 587 3724 and quote reference number:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
American Express New Accounts representatives are available to answer your application questions from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Thank you for your patience.
Apr 16, 2010, 2:44 pm
#22
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dorchester, Dorset UK
Programs: BA Gold, BMI, ANA, HH Blue, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,063
Must I first join Quidco and if so how do I do this?
Apr 16, 2010, 2:45 pm
#23
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: E14
Programs: BA GGL, Marriott, IHG, Sirius, Dusit, Thai, Virgin, Hyatt, BAA, AS, AA(both)
Posts: 1,237
Apr 16, 2010, 3:06 pm
#24
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 31
I'm already an existing Amex Plat Charge card holder and got the following message on applying online:
Thank you for applying for the Gold Card. We do try to give everyone an instant decision on their application, but it's not always possible. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a final decision today.
We just need to do a few extra checks before your application can be processed and we will let you know the final decision within the next 10 working days.
If you have any questions please call our new accounts team on 0800 587 3724 and quote reference number:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
American Express New Accounts representatives are available to answer your application questions from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for applying for the Gold Card. We do try to give everyone an instant decision on their application, but it's not always possible. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a final decision today.
We just need to do a few extra checks before your application can be processed and we will let you know the final decision within the next 10 working days.
If you have any questions please call our new accounts team on 0800 587 3724 and quote reference number:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
American Express New Accounts representatives are available to answer your application questions from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Thank you for your patience.
Apr 16, 2010, 3:06 pm
#25
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: PC RA, Hertz PC, (Flybe) Premier card, Tesco Platinum
Posts: 1,329
Thanks Roger/ Raffles. Just been accepted and already hold AMEX Plat chargecard (plus other Visas, Mastercards etc.).
Just a question of what to do with the MR points now - should I await another double-up offer on (say) BD ?
Just a question of what to do with the MR points now - should I await another double-up offer on (say) BD ?
Apr 16, 2010, 3:12 pm
#26
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: E14
Programs: BA GGL, Marriott, IHG, Sirius, Dusit, Thai, Virgin, Hyatt, BAA, AS, AA(both)
Posts: 1,237
I also got the same just now - I'll see if the Quidco tracks over the weekend and then call them, I might have to get them to cancel the application and then reapply to get the Quidco to track - I just hope they did an autoscore off their file before the referal and didn't pull a credit score or my next application will probably go to referal again
I'm already an existing Amex Plat Charge card holder and got the following message on applying online:
Thank you for applying for the Gold Card. We do try to give everyone an instant decision on their application, but it's not always possible. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a final decision today.
We just need to do a few extra checks before your application can be processed and we will let you know the final decision within the next 10 working days.
If you have any questions please call our new accounts team on 0800 587 3724 and quote reference number:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
American Express New Accounts representatives are available to answer your application questions from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for applying for the Gold Card. We do try to give everyone an instant decision on their application, but it's not always possible. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a final decision today.
We just need to do a few extra checks before your application can be processed and we will let you know the final decision within the next 10 working days.
If you have any questions please call our new accounts team on 0800 587 3724 and quote reference number:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
American Express New Accounts representatives are available to answer your application questions from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Thank you for your patience.
Apr 16, 2010, 3:29 pm
#27
Join Date: May 2007
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver; Marriott Gold; Accor Platinum
Posts: 265
same delayed decision response for me - have BA Amex too!
Apr 16, 2010, 3:32 pm
#28
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: London
Posts: 2,385
Does applying for credit cards that you dont need (and end up cancelling after a month or two) harm your credit rating? I'd give this a go, but not keen on damaging my status.
Interesting that the amount of hotel points compared to airline points is quite poor. Still tempted to use it for 40k Hilton though, as they're my pet scheme currently.
Interesting that the amount of hotel points compared to airline points is quite poor. Still tempted to use it for 40k Hilton though, as they're my pet scheme currently.
Apr 16, 2010, 6:19 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Marriott Plat, ICH Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 4,381
Now in the UK I've opened & closed credit cards a few times over the past years, but I can't tell how it has affected my credit rating as I've not applied for loans or mortgages recently.