[Targeted]No Fee 1st yr. American Express Gold Card 75,000 Bonus Reward Points Signup
Aug 24, 11, 12:38 pm
#1111
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Tampa, Florida USA
Programs: Marriott, SW, United
Posts: 191
8/10/11 - Applied for personal card, immediately approved
8/22/11 - Received card
8/23/11 - Called, and after some discussion, 6661 applied.
The CSR also told me that U699;0003 is the same as code as 6661
How long should I wait until I request 6664?
8/22/11 - Received card
8/23/11 - Called, and after some discussion, 6661 applied.
The CSR also told me that U699;0003 is the same as code as 6661
How long should I wait until I request 6664?
Aug 24, 11, 4:41 pm
#1113
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 375
I applied for this card on 8/15 under a 25K points offer, planning to try the 75K bump (6661). Activated the card yesterday, couldn't get them to apply the code. Called MR today and was coldly shot down (only for targeted applicants)
I don't want to give up yet, but I'm wondering if when I call back they can see that I've called and been denied before. Do the CSRs who shoot you down bother notating the account to that effect? Am I better off calling MR again or the customer service number on the back of the card? What time of day seems to be best to call?
I don't want to give up yet, but I'm wondering if when I call back they can see that I've called and been denied before. Do the CSRs who shoot you down bother notating the account to that effect? Am I better off calling MR again or the customer service number on the back of the card? What time of day seems to be best to call?
Aug 24, 11, 7:58 pm
#1114
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 2
I applied for this card on 8/15 under a 25K points offer, planning to try the 75K bump (6661). Activated the card yesterday, couldn't get them to apply the code. Called MR today and was coldly shot down (only for targeted applicants)
I don't want to give up yet, but I'm wondering if when I call back they can see that I've called and been denied before. Do the CSRs who shoot you down bother notating the account to that effect? Am I better off calling MR again or the customer service number on the back of the card? What time of day seems to be best to call?
I don't want to give up yet, but I'm wondering if when I call back they can see that I've called and been denied before. Do the CSRs who shoot you down bother notating the account to that effect? Am I better off calling MR again or the customer service number on the back of the card? What time of day seems to be best to call?
Aug 24, 11, 8:56 pm
#1116
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 6,199
What MIGHT help is if you try a multi-pronged attack. Ie, if you get rejected at card activation on the phone, try calling MR, then try SMing, then try the CS # on the back of the car, then repeat all of the above. Sooner or later it seems you are bound to strike gold. ^^^
Aug 24, 11, 8:59 pm
#1117
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 6,199
I hate to tell you, but it seems that the situation is WAAAAAAY different now than it was in July. Apples and oranges.....................can't compare the two IMHO.
Aug 24, 11, 9:01 pm
#1118
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Spg Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,571
I would tend to doubt they note these rejections (although I have no idea why they don't note them) solely due to the fact that so many people are getting rejected multiple times and then finally getting approved.
What MIGHT help is if you try a multi-pronged attack. Ie, if you get rejected at card activation on the phone, try calling MR, then try SMing, then try the CS # on the back of the car, then repeat all of the above. Sooner or later it seems you are bound to strike gold. ^^^
What MIGHT help is if you try a multi-pronged attack. Ie, if you get rejected at card activation on the phone, try calling MR, then try SMing, then try the CS # on the back of the car, then repeat all of the above. Sooner or later it seems you are bound to strike gold. ^^^
Aug 24, 11, 9:02 pm
#1119
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 6,199
I had assumed that FTG knows even to filter out the Chicken Littles who are paranoid this deal is coming to an end, therefore I assumed (incorrectly now it seems) that his post was based on solid credible evidence rather than heresay from a single blog reader of his. Luckily for me he was wrong!!
Aug 24, 11, 9:06 pm
#1120
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 6,199
I was told the same thing when they initially rejected me on the phone. They said I could look up the T&Cs via that U699:003 code on the Internet.
I don't see why ANY Costco purchase would show up as a cash advance on your Amex. BTW, I'm not a Costco member, but when I've shopped there (with friends who were members), I've been able to use my Amex at checkout just fine.
I don't see why ANY Costco purchase would show up as a cash advance on your Amex. BTW, I'm not a Costco member, but when I've shopped there (with friends who were members), I've been able to use my Amex at checkout just fine.
Aug 24, 11, 9:12 pm
#1121
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: many
Posts: 1,437
[QUOTE=gregorygrady;16989723]I was told the same thing when they initially rejected me on the phone. They said I could look up the T&Cs via that U699:003 code on the Internet.
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Did you find it on the internet then?
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Did you find it on the internet then?
Aug 24, 11, 9:14 pm
#1122
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Spg Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,571
I was told the same thing when they initially rejected me on the phone. They said I could look up the T&Cs via that U699:003 code on the Internet.
I don't see why ANY Costco purchase would show up as a cash advance on your Amex. BTW, I'm not a Costco member, but when I've shopped there (with friends who were members), I've been able to use my Amex at checkout just fine.
I don't see why ANY Costco purchase would show up as a cash advance on your Amex. BTW, I'm not a Costco member, but when I've shopped there (with friends who were members), I've been able to use my Amex at checkout just fine.
But I did want cash cards as I was going to spend an hour shopping , and he was going to take the other one, go back to work , and shop when he needed
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Aug 25, 11, 1:01 am
#1123
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 94
I just had a successful bump on a newly had Business Rewards AMEX (100k points for 2k spend). Will having that card preclude me from signing up for a personal card and requesting the 6661 bump? I.e. can people take advantage of personal + business bumps in the same month/time period? Thx in advance
P.S. Also, is it ok to apply for the PRG card while logged into my biz account (i.e. shorter app)
P.S. Also, is it ok to apply for the PRG card while logged into my biz account (i.e. shorter app)
Aug 25, 11, 6:48 am
#1124
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Spg Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,571
I just had a successful bump on a newly had Business Rewards AMEX (100k points for 2k spend). Will having that card preclude me from signing up for a personal card and requesting the 6661 bump? I.e. can people take advantage of personal + business bumps in the same month/time period? Thx in advance
P.S. Also, is it ok to apply for the PRG card while logged into my biz account (i.e. shorter app)
P.S. Also, is it ok to apply for the PRG card while logged into my biz account (i.e. shorter app)
Important data points. Did you apply code 6608 to Biz account.
Having the Biz card will not preclude you from getting the PRG Card. Without an RSVP CODE getting the bump applied to the PRG might take some work.
I would clear all cookies and apply from another source ,not your account .
Then on app mention you are an existing customer as AMEX will find it anyway and give you a short form application.
Read read read all different posts on how people where successful.
I am still curious as to how u got the Biz 100 k applied
Aug 25, 11, 9:22 am
#1125
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ROC
Programs: Anything CC gives me
Posts: 1,118
Made $1000 spend. Asked via SM to have points expedited, was told by Indian "Manager" that he does not even see the notes (I gave him dates and everything). I called MR, they said the notes are there. So....???? This Indian-named "Manager" (P***j A***d) has been replying to all of my emails (except those addressed to Social Media - Twitter team) this past month, shooting down every request I have, almost verbatim in each email too. Wonder if it's because I always sent them late in afternoon/at night or I'm on their radar or something....
From application to getting all points for 6661, 10 days.
