At the time I was debating on upgrading my PRG or just app'ing for the Platinum, I had a Zync as well. I was told by the CSR I could apply for the Platinum having both the PRG and Zync active. In the end, I didn't want 3 charge cards. So, I closed the Zync and upgraded the PRG to have just one charge account. But, like I said, I was told I could have 3 charge accounts at one time.
@jd352 wrote:At the time I was debating on upgrading my PRG or just app'ing for the Platinum, I had a Zync as well. I was told by the CSR I could apply for the Platinum having both the PRG and Zync active. In the end, I didn't want 3 charge cards. So, I closed the Zync and upgraded the PRG to have just one charge account. But, like I said, I was told I could have 3 charge accounts at one time.
Did you forgo the sign up bonus? Pay the annual fee? Just curious.
@KennyRS wrote:
@jd352 wrote:At the time I was debating on upgrading my PRG or just app'ing for the Platinum, I had a Zync as well. I was told by the CSR I could apply for the Platinum having both the PRG and Zync active. In the end, I didn't want 3 charge cards. So, I closed the Zync and upgraded the PRG to have just one charge account. But, like I said, I was told I could have 3 charge accounts at one time.
Did you forgo the sign up bonus? Pay the annual fee? Just curious.
I did forgo the sign up bonus (I know - crazy) But, I was not getting a straight answer from CSRs on both chat and phone if I was eligible for the bonus since I was carrying a charge card at the time of the application. Some said yes, some said no. I didn't want to apply for something taking an additional inquiry, expecting to get something only to be told later on that I was not eligible. The whole, "If we identify you as currently having an American Express® Card account, you may not be eligible for this welcome bonus offer" seemed confusing for them and myself especially because I received sign up bonuses on both the Zync and PRG already.
Consequently, I have yet to see the AF show up - the 2nd statement cut a few days ago. From what I have read, the AF gets tacked on right away. If it does show up, I am considering just cancelling the card and keeping the EDP. I had expected to travel quite a bit, so I saw the benefit of the Platinum, but those plans have changed a bit and I don't see me getting the most out of the AF. I am hoping they will offer to waive the AF for the first year (if it shows up) when I try to cancel since I didn't receive a bonus for upgrading it. We shall see, that is if they ever tack on the AF.