2500 Bonus Points for Additional SPG Cardholder
Aug 16, 2006, 8:28 am
#16
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: UA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 141
called but told no such promotion
I didn't get a targeted email, so I called. But the rep looked twice and couldn't find anything about a 2,500 point offer. Does anyone have a promotional code or other reference I can provide?
Aug 16, 2006, 8:49 am
#17
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: RIC
Programs: SPG Gold
Posts: 128
Rep also told me they need a promo code. Anyone?
Aug 16, 2006, 9:59 am
#18
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: KOA
Programs: DL Gold/MM, HH Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 2,280
I also called. The rep did not know about it, put me on hold for a couple of minutes, and came back to advise that the offer was sent to random cardholders (i.e., targetted) and that I was not chosen.
Aug 16, 2006, 11:00 am
#19
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: US
Posts: 562
A email from AMEX"Are you earning all the Starpoints(R) you can?"
Take your loved ones on vacation even sooner.
Just turn their purchases into StarpointsŪ by giving them the Starwood Preferred GuestŪ Credit Card from American Express.(1) When you add someone to your account, they'll enjoy the same great Card benefits you do, and you'll earn Starpoints for all their eligible purchases. You'll be amazed at how much faster Starpoints can add up. [U]And now, for a limited time, earn 2,500 bonus Starpoints for the first Additional Card you add[/U]. (2)
Add as many Additional Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Cards as you like. Each comes with:
No annual fee
The ability to earn Starpoints at the same rate as your Card
Itemized and separated charges on monthly statements for your convenience
The great retail and travel benefits of American Express
Earn Starpoints even faster by adding Cardmembers to your account.Visit americanexpress.com/starwoodbp today.
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1. The Additional Cardmember must be 18 or older and never have had a defaulted account with American Express. Any account you have with American Express must not be in default.
2. 2,500 bonus Starpoints will be awarded to your Starpoints Account in 8-12 weeks for an approved Additional Card submitted with this application. Bonus offer applies to first Additional Card only.
Just turn their purchases into StarpointsŪ by giving them the Starwood Preferred GuestŪ Credit Card from American Express.(1) When you add someone to your account, they'll enjoy the same great Card benefits you do, and you'll earn Starpoints for all their eligible purchases. You'll be amazed at how much faster Starpoints can add up. [U]And now, for a limited time, earn 2,500 bonus Starpoints for the first Additional Card you add[/U]. (2)
Add as many Additional Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Cards as you like. Each comes with:
No annual fee
The ability to earn Starpoints at the same rate as your Card
Itemized and separated charges on monthly statements for your convenience
The great retail and travel benefits of American Express
Earn Starpoints even faster by adding Cardmembers to your account.Visit americanexpress.com/starwoodbp today.
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Customer Service
We are unable to respond to account inquiries sent in reply to this e-mail. To contact us by phone, please call the number on the back of your Card. For a list of phone numbers, please click here.
You may also contact us by mail at:
American Express
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 297817
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329-7817
Privacy Statement
For details on our e-mail practices, please visit the American Express Privacy Statement.
Terms and Conditions (when applicable)
1. The Additional Cardmember must be 18 or older and never have had a defaulted account with American Express. Any account you have with American Express must not be in default.
2. 2,500 bonus Starpoints will be awarded to your Starpoints Account in 8-12 weeks for an approved Additional Card submitted with this application. Bonus offer applies to first Additional Card only.
Aug 16, 2006, 11:17 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: (not Montana. Nor is my name really Helena, nor am I female)
Programs: Delta, USAirways, Starwood, Priority Club, Marriott, Amex
Posts: 2,557
Originally Posted by iwpingmu
I remember SPG AMEX had a better promotion last year.
for 3 designated months, you got 1.5 x regular pts on whatever you spent.
Hopefully they continue this year
for 3 designated months, you got 1.5 x regular pts on whatever you spent.
Hopefully they continue this year
Aug 16, 2006, 11:27 am
#21
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: RIC
Programs: SPG Gold
Posts: 128
So no code then 
Aug 16, 2006, 11:31 am
#22
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sugar Land,Texas USA
Posts: 4,889
Originally Posted by Richard1148
I also called. The rep did not know about it, put me on hold for a couple of minutes, and came back to advise that the offer was sent to random cardholders (i.e., targetted) and that I was not chosen.
They looked at my account and mentioned that I am a new member and not sure why the "promo" didn't show on his computer screen, he then put me on hold for about 4 minutes, came back and said that he'll go ahead and add my mom to my account and process the bonus points for me, he even joked about an early free vacation. i thanked him at least 3 times!
Aug 16, 2006, 11:38 am
#23
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: UA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 141
Originally Posted by afang
Try again, cus they did it for me.
They looked at my account and mentioned that I am a new member and not sure why the "promo" didn't show on his computer screen, he then put me on hold for about 4 minutes, came back and said that he'll go ahead and add my mom to my account and process the bonus points for me, he even joked about an early free vacation. i thanked him at least 3 times!
They looked at my account and mentioned that I am a new member and not sure why the "promo" didn't show on his computer screen, he then put me on hold for about 4 minutes, came back and said that he'll go ahead and add my mom to my account and process the bonus points for me, he even joked about an early free vacation. i thanked him at least 3 times!
Aug 16, 2006, 12:33 pm
#24
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
And that is correct. Perhaps if you're targetted it is linked to your account or something automatically.
Aug 16, 2006, 10:35 pm
#25
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 230
I got the email. I tried to call to add another card, but the rep said he couldn't find any record of this bonus offer. I guess I'll try again in a few days and see if I have better luck.
Aug 17, 2006, 9:07 am
#26
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, UA 2P, AA PLT, PC Platinum
Posts: 172
Originally Posted by dimsumfan
Well, you've had better luck than me. I tried again with a couple of different reps, but they insist there's no promotion and no way they can provide the bonus without a promotion code.
Aug 18, 2006, 1:14 pm
#27
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Madison, NJ
Programs: DL PM, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 2,560
Just called and added my second card, GoCanes, Esq. 
I was informed that in order to receive the bonus points, YOU MUST MAKE A PURCHASE WITH THE NEW CARD, or else those points will not be posted.
Also, the points will post in 8 to 12 weeks after the first purchase.
I was informed that in order to receive the bonus points, YOU MUST MAKE A PURCHASE WITH THE NEW CARD, or else those points will not be posted.
Also, the points will post in 8 to 12 weeks after the first purchase.
Aug 18, 2006, 2:23 pm
#28
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: UA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 141
Originally Posted by GoCanes
Just called and added my second card, GoCanes, Esq.
I was informed that in order to receive the bonus points, YOU MUST MAKE A PURCHASE WITH THE NEW CARD, or else those points will not be posted.
Also, the points will post in 8 to 12 weeks after the first purchase.
I was informed that in order to receive the bonus points, YOU MUST MAKE A PURCHASE WITH THE NEW CARD, or else those points will not be posted.
Also, the points will post in 8 to 12 weeks after the first purchase.
Aug 18, 2006, 6:21 pm
#29
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Madison, NJ
Programs: DL PM, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 2,560
Originally Posted by dimsumfan
Had you received an email inviting you to apply and get the bonus? Or did you find some other way to do this? That information would be helpful.
Aug 18, 2006, 8:57 pm
#30
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sugar Land,Texas USA
Posts: 4,889
Originally Posted by GoCanes
I did not get an email that I can recall. I called up SPG Amex, number on back of card and told them I recalled seeing an email that said something about a 2500 starpoints bonus for adding an additional member. I asked if it was still going on. She said yes and I added myself again and then she told me that the points would post 8 to 12 weeks after my first purchase with the new card.
That is exactly what I did! For the ones who have trouble getting the points, just tell them that you have received an email that you vaguely recall