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emptypockets
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Re: AMEX Platinum vs AMEX Mercedes-Benz Platinum

 I think the MB Platinum is a charge card. The BMW Visa is a revolver though....

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alakazam
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Registered: ‎05-03-2012

Re: AMEX Platinum vs AMEX Mercedes-Benz Platinum

The co-branded Mercedes-Benz Platinum is a charge card. The basic one is a credit card.

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cardslayer
Posts: 71
Registered: ‎01-08-2008

Re: AMEX Platinum vs AMEX Mercedes-Benz Platinum

I recently got the Amex MB Plat charge. You probably got the answers to your question, but to confirm for you -

  • Yes, it has all Plat benefits
  • Yes, it is $25 more / yr AF
  • I had the 50k points deposited in my MR account the day after I hit $1500 in spend
  • I did receive the Priority Pass card / booklet a couple weeks after receiving the card
  • It includes the $200 yearly airline fees credit
  • It includes all of the other Platinum benefits (FHR, Companion pass for BC/FC tickets thru PTS, etc etc)
  • Gets you 6x points at the dealership
  • $1k annual certificate towards lease / purchase (can be used by anyone in your household even if not AU)
  • $100 annual for MB accessories 

Hope that helps!

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alakazam
Posts: 40
Registered: ‎05-03-2012

Re: AMEX Platinum vs AMEX Mercedes-Benz Platinum

Thanks cardslayer. I always like to hear it from a user than the app. agent who may or may not be telling the truth. I am definetely aiming for that card.

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searchingfor67
Posts: 614
Registered: ‎08-02-2011

Re: AMEX Platinum vs AMEX Mercedes-Benz Platinum

Hopefully this is not a silly question, but can you PC and/or upgrade to this card if you are a current Amex charge card holder? I'm considering purchasing either a Benz or BMW in the future...

 

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