[Targeted]No Fee 1st yr. American Express Gold Card 75,000 Bonus Reward Points Signup
May 6, 11, 12:10 pm
#256
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SFO/EWR/DEL
Programs: UA 1K, MR Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,880
I can't decide if I want to pull the trigger on this one. I feel like I'm the kind of person who never gets the benefit from the company when 90% of people are posting that it worked for them (for example, I repeatedly got rejected from Citi business cards despite a score ~760). I tried calling amex to see if they could guarantee the 75k before I applied, but they couldn't help.
Anyone have any advice?
Anyone have any advice?
May 6, 11, 12:35 pm
#257
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
Have you got your gold card yet? If yes, you can manually add to your account.
But if you are not, just email them with your blue cash card, but put your application reference number in the email and explain in the email that you have not got the card, but just see this ID bonus promotion and want to get it.
I did the same and got it.
But if you are not, just email them with your blue cash card, but put your application reference number in the email and explain in the email that you have not got the card, but just see this ID bonus promotion and want to get it.
I did the same and got it.
. I will select the BlueCash card when sending the message with those information. Sorry one more question, what Subject/Category did you choose? Or does it matter?
May 6, 11, 4:12 pm
#259
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 25
When I click on the link I get to the Gold card application page, but it recognizes I'm already a member (I have a Green card) and invites me to enter my user/pass or CC# to upgrade. No mention of any bonus.
When I try to do so, I get an error saying the info doesn't match their records (tried a few times) and now I get an error saying to try again in 24 hours.
I've sent a secure message and I'm awaiting further instruction. I'm worried though that if I get the 25k, having already sent a secure message, I'd be pushing my luck to send *another* secure message asking for 75k.
I'd be fine with 25k though.
When I try to do so, I get an error saying the info doesn't match their records (tried a few times) and now I get an error saying to try again in 24 hours.
I've sent a secure message and I'm awaiting further instruction. I'm worried though that if I get the 25k, having already sent a secure message, I'd be pushing my luck to send *another* secure message asking for 75k.
I'd be fine with 25k though.
Last edited by AceTracer; May 6, 11 at 4:19 pm
May 6, 11, 5:00 pm
#260
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 67
When I click on the link I get to the Gold card application page, but it recognizes I'm already a member (I have a Green card) and invites me to enter my user/pass or CC# to upgrade. No mention of any bonus.
When I try to do so, I get an error saying the info doesn't match their records (tried a few times) and now I get an error saying to try again in 24 hours.
I've sent a secure message and I'm awaiting further instruction. I'm worried though that if I get the 25k, having already sent a secure message, I'd be pushing my luck to send *another* secure message asking for 75k.
I'd be fine with 25k though.
When I try to do so, I get an error saying the info doesn't match their records (tried a few times) and now I get an error saying to try again in 24 hours.
I've sent a secure message and I'm awaiting further instruction. I'm worried though that if I get the 25k, having already sent a secure message, I'd be pushing my luck to send *another* secure message asking for 75k.
I'd be fine with 25k though.
May 6, 11, 5:20 pm
#261
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: AA Plat,PC Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 904
25K MR offer
The Nomad had outlined the method to get the 25K offer.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/unroad...rds-gold-card/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/unroad...rds-gold-card/
May 6, 11, 6:18 pm
#262
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 25
The Nomad had outlined the method to get the 25K offer.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/unroad...rds-gold-card/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/unroad...rds-gold-card/
Bummer.
May 6, 11, 6:31 pm
#263
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SFO/EWR/DEL
Programs: UA 1K, MR Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,880
Ok, I got shot down. I'd just signed up for the 10k link, got instant approval and got the following:
I sent this to "MR points balance". I don't have a charge card but I do have an SPG card. I'm thinking of re-sending in a few days hoping for more luck. What are the magic words that you guys used? I think I'm the only one in this thread that got turned away. This was on my Dad's card (doesn't live in the US anymore so credit history is irrelevant) and I was hoping that if this went through I would do mine too.
Originally Posted by Amex
Dear ABCX,
Thank you for your email.
We are sorry but we are unable to extend the new offer to you as this offer is only for solicited non-Cardmembers.
I understand that this may be disappointing to you; however, because many of our offers are targeted to specific types of Cardmembers, you can expect to see various promotions throughout the year for which you may be eligible. Our intent is to provide offers that will appeal to various interests and different types of people.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you in the future.
Sincerely, Email Servicing Team American Express Interactive Services
Thank you for your email.
We are sorry but we are unable to extend the new offer to you as this offer is only for solicited non-Cardmembers.
I understand that this may be disappointing to you; however, because many of our offers are targeted to specific types of Cardmembers, you can expect to see various promotions throughout the year for which you may be eligible. Our intent is to provide offers that will appeal to various interests and different types of people.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you in the future.
Sincerely, Email Servicing Team American Express Interactive Services
Originally Posted by abcx
Hello,
I recently applied for the Amex Premier Rewards Gold Card under the offer for 25,000 points. I was just approved, but I just learned that I should have in fact applied under offer #5894 for 75,000 points. Can you offer any assistance in correcting this since I haven't even received or activated my card so I can receive an additional 50,000 points? Thank you for any help you can provide.
Best,
I recently applied for the Amex Premier Rewards Gold Card under the offer for 25,000 points. I was just approved, but I just learned that I should have in fact applied under offer #5894 for 75,000 points. Can you offer any assistance in correcting this since I haven't even received or activated my card so I can receive an additional 50,000 points? Thank you for any help you can provide.
Best,
May 6, 11, 8:21 pm
#264
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 169
Not sure it matter or not.. but it does regarding the reward question.
Coco
May 7, 11, 6:11 am
#265
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 130
At the beginning of this thread, I had successfully contacted MR by phone and got switched to the better offer. My DH applied for an account, activated it last night, and send a secure message to "MR balance" and got a denial message this morning. 
The person's name sounds very american, unlike the other names we've been seeing? Note the "senior manager," anyone else get that?
The person's name sounds very american, unlike the other names we've been seeing? Note the "senior manager," anyone else get that?
I appreciate your interest in the bonus ID 5894 offer associated with the Premier Card for 75,000 bonus points.
I would like to inform you that this offer was sent to a limited number of Cardmembers by solicitation.
Since your account was not solicited for this offer, I'm afraid, we are unable to honor this promotional offer to you.
I understand that this may be disappointing to you, but because many of our offers are targeted to specific types of Cardmembers, you can expect to see various promotions throughout the year for which you may be eligible.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you in the future.
Sincerely, (american name) Senior Manager, Email Servicing Team American Express Interactive Services
I would like to inform you that this offer was sent to a limited number of Cardmembers by solicitation.
Since your account was not solicited for this offer, I'm afraid, we are unable to honor this promotional offer to you.
I understand that this may be disappointing to you, but because many of our offers are targeted to specific types of Cardmembers, you can expect to see various promotions throughout the year for which you may be eligible.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you in the future.
Sincerely, (american name) Senior Manager, Email Servicing Team American Express Interactive Services
May 7, 11, 7:31 am
#266
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 11,702
The Nomad had outlined the method to get the 25K offer.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/unroad...rds-gold-card/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/unroad...rds-gold-card/
https://www304.americanexpress.com/p...305-0/0/0/0/n/
May 7, 11, 10:29 am
#267
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Whatever's Cheapest, Accruing Miles, Redeeming for Premium Cabins, Not Chasing Status Unnecessarily
Posts: 2,257
This thread needs some pineapple maple syrup c1 c3 in the land of Washington or this type of negotiation will end. Ie can we lock thread pls
Last edited by aubreyfromwheaton; May 7, 11 at 10:34 am
May 7, 11, 12:49 pm
#268
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SFO/EWR/DEL
Programs: UA 1K, MR Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,880
What number are people calling for MR? I got shot down via secure message.
EDIT: Actually, can someone just give me the number off the back of the card?
EDIT: Actually, can someone just give me the number off the back of the card?
Last edited by abcx; May 7, 11 at 12:56 pm
