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AMEX Business Platinum Card Changes

Just got a letter in the mail stating they are increasing annual fee from $399 to $499 but also introducing complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits for card holder and a guest (similar to Personal Platinum) which is a $99 USD annual value and each visit being complimentary is a $27 USD value person.

so they're basically making it more like the Personal Plat? I'm okay with that, I think.

Hyacinthe

Feb 20, 2018 7:39 pm

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Originally Posted by transportprof (Post 29438790)

I don't know enough to answer your question about fee waivers, but I'd point out that most credit card medical insurance programs have a clause whereby if you are away for longer than the maximum coverage period, then none of your trip is covered for medical occurrences. This is different from what you suggest above, so please double check the fine print. It would suck to think you're covered and then not be due to such a technicality.

Thanks. Regarding medical insurance, I plan to either subscribe a policy separate from the CC or if less expensive pay a supplement through the CC insurance company to top up the coverage for the duration of the stay (some credit cards offer that option). I'll look into both options once the trip is fully planned.

teriyaki

Feb 20, 2018 8:44 pm

RBC link not working for me either. First page shows the 25k offer but once our hit apply, it shows standard offer of 15k and no mention of fyf.

imverge

Feb 20, 2018 8:51 pm

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Originally Posted by teriyaki (Post 29440521)

RBC link not working for me either. First page shows the 25k offer but once our hit apply, it shows standard offer of 15k and no mention of fyf.

Try this: http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/credit-c...rds_aggregator

mxqisit

Feb 21, 2018 5:21 am

That's a referral link. Is that allowed here?

alc	Feb 21, 2018 6:53 am

From T&C:

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† To be exempt from the annual fee for one year (the “annual fee waiver offer”) and to receive 25,000 bonus RBC Rewards points (or welcome points), your application form must be received and approved by us.

Upon enrolment, 25,000 bonus RBC Rewards points will appear on your first monthly statement. Additional cardholder(s), as well as existing RBC Visa Infinite Avion or Visa Platinum Avion, Cathay Pacific‡ Visa Platinum, British Airways‡ Visa Infinite, RBC Rewards Visa Preferred, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege and RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege for Private Banking cardholders, applying for or transferring to an RBC Visa Infinite Avion card as of the offer eligibility period, are not eligible for this offer. This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer.

so, if i read it correctly, having one of these existing RBC credit cards will not be eligible for this offer. is this normal for RBC?

Also, I can't find anything in T&C state about previous card holder. Last I have this card is back in 2014, wonder if anyone have this card more than once and got sign-up bonus more than once.

Thanks.

mia	Feb 21, 2018 7:41 am

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Originally Posted by sxc234 (Post 29440159)

AMEX Business Platinum Card Changes

Just got a letter in the mail stating...

Discussion here:

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...um-canada.html

imverge

Feb 21, 2018 8:40 am

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Originally Posted by mxqisit (Post 29441449)

That's a referral link. Is that allowed here?

That's the only link that seems to work for the 25K points and free first year. I tried to modify it but it didn't work.

Going through RBC website only gives you 15K points and $120 annual fee.

Looks like it's an exclusive offer.

imverge

Feb 21, 2018 8:42 am

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Originally Posted by alc (Post 29441676)

From T&C:

so, if i read it correctly, having one of these existing RBC credit cards will not be eligible for this offer. is this normal for RBC?

Also, I can't find anything in T&C state about previous card holder. Last I have this card is back in 2014, wonder if anyone have this card more than once and got sign-up bonus more than once.

Thanks.

You should have no problem getting the 25K and free first year. I've had the card x3 and each time I've gotten the bonus points and free first year. ;)

alc	Feb 21, 2018 9:39 am

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Originally Posted by imverge (Post 29442071)

You should have no problem getting the 25K and free first year. I've had the card x3 and each time I've gotten the bonus points and free first year. ;)

Thanks for the info. Will apply for it then.

alc	Feb 21, 2018 5:02 pm

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Originally Posted by alc (Post 29442327)

Thanks for the info. Will apply for it then.

applied earlier and got approval. Will report back if I do get the bonus and FYF.

But FYI, when I click "view detail" at last page, it still show 15K and no FYF. So, will see.

Pseudo Nim

Feb 21, 2018 6:26 pm

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Originally Posted by sxc234 (Post 29440159)

Looks like the referral link already changed. Doh. Useless to me, I just want the welcome bonus, so suddenly it's $100 more for the points. :(

mahasamatman

Feb 23, 2018 3:42 pm

Keep your eyes on your mailboxes! My wife's Loblaw card came today. Now just waiting for mine...

tobegold

Feb 23, 2018 7:47 pm

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Originally Posted by mahasamatman (Post 29451561)

Keep your eyes on your mailboxes! My wife's Loblaw card came today. Now just waiting for mine...

Is that the $25 gift card for the bread price fixing scam?

mahasamatman

Feb 23, 2018 11:04 pm

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Originally Posted by tobegold (Post 29452107)

Is that the $25 gift card for the bread price fixing scam?

Yes.

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