Amex Plat question

[texaspete2012]

Guys,

I have one big trip (nov) and few smaller ones next year and I want to PC to amex plat to get the travel perks. I have had my amex gold since 9/12. Would this be a HP for the upgrade? Would I be eligible for the 25k current bonus point offer? Or is that for new members only? So much conflicting info out there. Any help would be great..

Thanks..

[myjourney]

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@texaspete2012 wrote:

Guys,

I have one big trip (nov) and few smaller ones next year and I want to PC to amex plat to get the travel perks. I have had my amex gold since 9/12. Would this be a HP for the upgrade? Would I be eligible for the 25k current bonus point offer? Or is that for new members only? So much conflicting info out there. Any help would be great..

Thanks..

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You can PC but chances of the bonus is slim unless you apply YMMV

[enharu]

You can PC without a hard inquiry, however you are not eligible for the sign-up bonus.

[adavis425]

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@texaspete2012 wrote:

Guys,

I have one big trip (nov) and few smaller ones next year and I want to PC to amex plat to get the travel perks. I have had my amex gold since 9/12. Would this be a HP for the upgrade? Would I be eligible for the 25k current bonus point offer? Or is that for new members only? So much conflicting info out there. Any help would be great..

Thanks..

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No HP for the upgrade. I upgraded from Gold to Plat in May and received the bonus points promptly after my first purchase. I have read/heard the conflicting info as well, but my experience was positive. YEMV but go for it and good luck.  

[Dustink]

Call and ask.

Sometimes they offer upgrade promo's.

[wHiTeSoL]

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@adavis425 wrote:

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@texaspete2012 wrote:

Guys,

I have one big trip (nov) and few smaller ones next year and I want to PC to amex plat to get the travel perks. I have had my amex gold since 9/12. Would this be a HP for the upgrade? Would I be eligible for the 25k current bonus point offer? Or is that for new members only? So much conflicting info out there. Any help would be great..

Thanks..

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No HP for the upgrade. I upgraded from Gold to Plat in May and received the bonus points promptly after my first purchase. I have read/heard the conflicting info as well, but my experience was positive. YEMV but go for it and good luck.  

@I am never a fan of doing a PC for an AMEX card, because of backdating and depending on your credit profile you could be trading 1 HP for a LONG positive tradeline and a better chance @ the MR points.

[FinStar]

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@enharu wrote:
You can PC without a hard inquiry, however you are not eligible for the sign-up bonus.

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+1

You could ask but results will vary from some who may get the bonus.  Typically, if you are a high spender on your current card, there may be some leeway, often times not.

[texaspete2012]

Thank You For the info. 

I spend around 1500-2000 a month with Amex. I doubt this will impress them, but its not nothing. So consenus is no HP for PC, but the 25k promotion is YMMV. I think I might call. 

[SuperKirby]

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