2500 Bonus Points for Additional SPG Cardholder
Aug 19, 2006, 11:46 am
#31
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: UA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 141
still failing...
Tried the approach of the last two people to post, but still striking out. Agent said he'd have a supervisor look into the bonus offer and to expect a call back in 24-48 hours.
Am I just having bad luck?
Am I just having bad luck?
Aug 19, 2006, 1:46 pm
#32
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Madison, NJ
Programs: DL PM, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 2,560
Originally Posted by dimsumfan
Tried the approach of the last two people to post, but still striking out. Agent said he'd have a supervisor look into the bonus offer and to expect a call back in 24-48 hours.
Am I just having bad luck?
Am I just having bad luck?
Aug 19, 2006, 3:52 pm
#33
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Corpus,TX
Programs: SPG-Gold, Amex-Plat., AA-Plat.
Posts: 370
I got an email Aug 15th about adding a person to my SP AMEX . After reading this thread I went back and reread it, but it does not give any bonus for adding a person. I had already added my husband last year (no bonus of course) so I guess there is nothing in it for me either 
Aug 20, 2006, 3:23 am
#34
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
Has anyone added a card through the links and had it work? I got a little freaked today b/c I received 2 emails a week apart and NONE of the links worked (except to cancel emails) all went to errors..so
I called and the amex rep knew nothing about a promotion w/o a promtion code (which isn't in the email), I email addresses (that the offer came from) looked weired so I spoke to their web dept. to see if this could be a phishing scam, but not only could they not tell me (just would pass it on) but they couldn't accept a forward of the email so they could see it themselves
Now tonight the link seems to work but before I provide sensitive info want to make sure this is legit.
I called and the amex rep knew nothing about a promotion w/o a promtion code (which isn't in the email), I email addresses (that the offer came from) looked weired so I spoke to their web dept. to see if this could be a phishing scam, but not only could they not tell me (just would pass it on) but they couldn't accept a forward of the email so they could see it themselves
Now tonight the link seems to work but before I provide sensitive info want to make sure this is legit.
Aug 20, 2006, 11:44 pm
#35
Join Date: Oct 2003
Programs: AA lifetime Gold, SPG
Posts: 442
I haven't received an email, but I just wanted to warn you about some CSRs sayng they will enroll you for a promotion. I did something similar awhile back on a different credit card with a double miles (targeted) promo, and the CSR agent was very pleasant and said she'd enroll my card (for the promo). Before I made some large purchases, I called the credit card to verify that my card was registered for the promo --- they said it was not. They said that my account was not targeted for the promo, and the CSR had no authorization to enroll me. I had to provide proof (the email) that the promo offer was made to me. But I didn't get an email so no go.
Aug 22, 2006, 8:06 am
#36
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: Starwood Gold, HiltonHHonors Silver, Marriott Silver, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 1,775
I got the e-mail yesterday and enrolled my husband today.
Aug 22, 2006, 9:25 am
#38
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Corpus,TX
Programs: SPG-Gold, Amex-Plat., AA-Plat.
Posts: 370
Got another email today about adding an additional person, but I still
don't see anything about a bonus of points to do so. Am I missing something
or just unlucky
don't see anything about a bonus of points to do so. Am I missing something
or just unlucky
Aug 22, 2006, 11:19 am
#39
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: Starwood Gold, HiltonHHonors Silver, Marriott Silver, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 1,775
wintermom, the e-mails reads as follows:
"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. And now, for a limited time, earn 2,500 bonus Starpoints for the first Additional Card you add. (2)"
"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. And now, for a limited time, earn 2,500 bonus Starpoints for the first Additional Card you add. (2)"
Aug 22, 2006, 11:40 am
#40
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Oak Park, IL
Programs: AA 2 MM LIfetime Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Silver, BA
Posts: 3,585
Just got the secondary card in my own name in yesterday's mail. Now let's see how long it takes to get the 2500 points.
Aug 22, 2006, 1:27 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Corpus,TX
Programs: SPG-Gold, Amex-Plat., AA-Plat.
Posts: 370
Originally Posted by Recreation
wintermom, the e-mails reads as follows:
"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. And now, for a limited time, earn 2,500 bonus Starpoints for the first Additional Card you add. (2)"
"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. And now, for a limited time, earn 2,500 bonus Starpoints for the first Additional Card you add. (2)"
faster Starpoints can add up" - no next line about the 2,500.
My bad luck I guess
Aug 25, 2006, 1:37 pm
#42
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: AA Exp
Posts: 284
I just called and the rep found the promo for 2500 points for EACH of up to 3 more cards. However, he said I was not targeted for the promo.
He also said there was no Promo Code for this.
He also said there was no Promo Code for this.
Aug 28, 2006, 3:38 pm
#43
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UAL:1K, DL:Plat, CO:Plat, HH:Diamond, SPG:Plat
Posts: 338
Just added Mrs. MoCheex for an additional 2500 bonus points despite not ever receiving an offer.
Also got an offer to upgrade my Delta card for $50 to receive 10kmiles and 10k medallion miles and a free companion ticket. Not too shabby...to bad I don't fly DL.
Also got an offer to upgrade my Delta card for $50 to receive 10kmiles and 10k medallion miles and a free companion ticket. Not too shabby...to bad I don't fly DL.
Sep 1, 2006, 10:34 am
#44
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM, UA Gold
Posts: 195
I'm three for three on reps who have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about with this promo.
They set up an "account inquiry" to see if they can make the offer and will inform me via postal mail if I qualify. Sounds like a NO to me.
They set up an "account inquiry" to see if they can make the offer and will inform me via postal mail if I qualify. Sounds like a NO to me.
Last edited by brarob1; Sep 1, 2006 at 10:44 am
Sep 1, 2006, 11:20 am
#45
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
My first year free on the Starwood card is at its end. I won't need to use the card until November at the earliest. I just got the 2500 point bonus for adding another card under my own name. Do you think now would be a crass time to call & cancel the card?