[Expired] 50K AmEx MR for Additional Cardholders
Aug 10, 2011, 3:07 pm
#136
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 794
Called Amex number on the back of my Plat card. Pressed 3 to get to MR department. I told them I added 3 AUs about 2 months ago and would like to know if I can apply bonus ID 5721 to my account.
She put me on hold for about 10 min, then came back and said the system is out, but she put a note on my account regarding this bonus.
Most people get a note that they will get 10k, right?
She put me on hold for about 10 min, then came back and said the system is out, but she put a note on my account regarding this bonus.
Most people get a note that they will get 10k, right?
Aug 10, 2011, 3:14 pm
#137
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: NYC
Posts: 263
Little data point. I called this morning after seeing this thread for my Gold PR card - added 5 AU's - required to give SSN's, name, and DOB. While I was on hold with the CS rep a MR rep comes on the line - over the "on hold" music - and tells me - "thanks for adding those 5 AU's, I just deposited 50k points into your account right now" - then the CS rep comes back and says all set. 1-2 hours later, my account was showing the 50k points.
Then about 30 min ago I called with my wife to do the same with her Gold PR card. This time the rep says its targeted offer (and he doesn't know how to add AU's anyway? weird). So I call back and second rep goes through process to add the 5 AU's with same ssn/name/dob required. This time she tells me I need to make a purchase on each card, wait 6-8 weeks and the 50k points should post - but to call back to verify.
I'm thinking I will call back later and see if I can't get those 50k points to post right away but even still, 100k MR points. Not a bad days work!
Then about 30 min ago I called with my wife to do the same with her Gold PR card. This time the rep says its targeted offer (and he doesn't know how to add AU's anyway? weird). So I call back and second rep goes through process to add the 5 AU's with same ssn/name/dob required. This time she tells me I need to make a purchase on each card, wait 6-8 weeks and the 50k points should post - but to call back to verify.
I'm thinking I will call back later and see if I can't get those 50k points to post right away but even still, 100k MR points. Not a bad days work!
Aug 10, 2011, 3:15 pm
#138
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
FYI, the MR CSR I spoke with said that the add'l user must make a purchase within 4 months of issuance of the secondary card. For those of you seeking points for an existing add'l card, it sounds as if there may be an issue if a) that card is more than 4 months old and b) no purchases have been made on it.
In my case, the DW's card is 3 months old, so I have time to meet the prerequisite.
In my case, the DW's card is 3 months old, so I have time to meet the prerequisite.
Aug 10, 2011, 3:37 pm
#140
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott // WN, AA, BA, UA, AS // Avis
Posts: 1,314
FYI, the MR CSR I spoke with said that the add'l user must make a purchase within 4 months of issuance of the secondary card. For those of you seeking points for an existing add'l card, it sounds as if there may be an issue if a) that card is more than 4 months old and b) no purchases have been made on it.
In my case, the DW's card is 3 months old, so I have time to meet the prerequisite.
In my case, the DW's card is 3 months old, so I have time to meet the prerequisite.
Aug 10, 2011, 3:39 pm
#141
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: co,skymiles hilton a.a usair
Posts: 290
I was told the same thing - if I didn't provide SSN's now that I would delay the process b/c they would call me later for them. So I provided SSN's.
if you don't have friends w/SSN's for it - find some, and authorize them
Straight from MR and other posters - if you don't provide a SSN, AMEX will call you later for it... They have to actually "APPROVE" each user for a card. I added 5 with the ssn's and only 1 of 5 were instantly approved, the rest pending.
You'll need them for sure.. whether or not you will for the points - who knows.
Yes, there will be.
if you don't have friends w/SSN's for it - find some, and authorize them
Straight from MR and other posters - if you don't provide a SSN, AMEX will call you later for it... They have to actually "APPROVE" each user for a card. I added 5 with the ssn's and only 1 of 5 were instantly approved, the rest pending.
You'll need them for sure.. whether or not you will for the points - who knows.
Yes, there will be.
Aug 10, 2011, 4:09 pm
#142
Used to be highman123
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,541
I called in earlier and added 3 AUs to my PRG - easy going with CSR. Now I wanted to add 3 to my Platinum card but CSR said I had exhausted the bonus ID with my first call?
Also if you have parents outside of the states ask for Passport/ Driver License verification - should work as well.
Also if you have parents outside of the states ask for Passport/ Driver License verification - should work as well.
Aug 10, 2011, 4:37 pm
#143
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 36
Hey guys! Here is what I did and worked fine:
Called MR to add the promo. After second attempt, was successful. However, they needed SSN and DOB and I did not want to do that if I could help it.
Then called regular card services and asked "MR noted my account with a promo code and I want to add my parents who live outside the US and do not have a SSN number, what can I do" She promptly said "No problem, we do not need SSN, just name and DOB. She then added 5 people with a gold card for $45 total (I have platinum.) Should arrive in 7-10 days.
There you have it!
Called MR to add the promo. After second attempt, was successful. However, they needed SSN and DOB and I did not want to do that if I could help it.
Then called regular card services and asked "MR noted my account with a promo code and I want to add my parents who live outside the US and do not have a SSN number, what can I do" She promptly said "No problem, we do not need SSN, just name and DOB. She then added 5 people with a gold card for $45 total (I have platinum.) Should arrive in 7-10 days.
There you have it!
Aug 10, 2011, 5:04 pm
#145
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 102
success :)
Have a Biz Plat card, called main # and asked for MR department. Added 4 gold users, CSR only asked for names at this point, but have the necessary info just in case. CSR mentioned that there was no annual fee whatsoever, which is strange from the usual $8/AU others have mentioned, but I'm not complaining!
CSR did point out 1 purchase would need to be made after receipt of cards and 10k points/user would post after 6-8 weeks.
CSR did point out 1 purchase would need to be made after receipt of cards and 10k points/user would post after 6-8 weeks.
Aug 10, 2011, 5:07 pm
#146
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: IND
Programs: SPG Plat, WN CP, Many Others
Posts: 538
Have a Biz Plat card, called main # and asked for MR department. Added 4 gold users, CSR only asked for names at this point, but have the necessary info just in case. CSR mentioned that there was no annual fee whatsoever, which is strange from the usual $8/AU others have mentioned, but I'm not complaining!
CSR did point out 1 purchase would need to be made after receipt of cards and 10k points/user would post after 6-8 weeks.
CSR did point out 1 purchase would need to be made after receipt of cards and 10k points/user would post after 6-8 weeks.
Aug 10, 2011, 5:25 pm
#147
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,032
I'll sum up my experience here:
1. SSN is not mandatory. Play phone roulette if someone is forcing you to provide one. Only name, DOB and address required.
2. First five AU are free on PRG.
3. Miles will post 6-8 weeks after the first purchase. So I guess not in time for CO.
1. SSN is not mandatory. Play phone roulette if someone is forcing you to provide one. Only name, DOB and address required.
2. First five AU are free on PRG.
3. Miles will post 6-8 weeks after the first purchase. So I guess not in time for CO.
Aug 10, 2011, 5:34 pm
#149
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 102
The CSR I spoke with seemed to think that there was no limits to the amount of users you could add to get 10k points/each, but that the annual free for Gold would only be waived for first 5. YMMV on this though. CSR might have been confused.
Aug 10, 2011, 5:35 pm
#150
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: IAH
Posts: 207
Called up number on back of my gold premier.Can be added without ssn but a letter will come later asking for SSN.I asked what if it is for my parents travelling from abroad who don't have ssn,They said they would need some other additional id like passport,DL etc.