topic Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG in Credit Cards

Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 04:47:23 GMT

More interesting than it may sound...

About 2 weeks ago, I PCed my regular Gold charge to a Platinum, with a targeted PC offer of 25k MR points after $2k in spend within 90 days. Earned the bonus quickly, bonus posted following day.

Also used the $200 airline fee credit.

With the $450 AF due to post soon, I thought I'd take a shot at a PC again to PRG, and it was approved! The chat rep promised me they would not confiscate my points or my $200 airline credit I'd already received.

It seems I've been allowed quite a dip into Platinum benefits while escaping the fee.

Lucky me, and thanks, Amex

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 06:52:00 GMT

Now that's working the system like a straight boss. Hog status!

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:32:36 GMT

Congrats but I'd be really surprised if they don't take back their points and airline credit.

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:24:22 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
More interesting than it may sound...

About 2 weeks ago, I PCed my regular Gold charge to a Platinum, with a targeted PC offer of 25k MR points after $2k in spend within 90 days. Earned the bonus quickly, bonus posted following day.

Also used the $200 airline fee credit.

With the $450 AF due to post soon, I thought I'd take a shot at a PC again to PRG, and it was approved! The chat rep promised me they would not confiscate my points or my $200 airline credit I'd already received.

It seems I've been allowed quite a dip into Platinum benefits while escaping the fee.

Lucky me, and thanks, Amex

So in 1 month you were able to PC from gold to platinum then to prg? Its nice amex allows to PC at will. I been thinking of PC my charge card as well.

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

pizza1 — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:36:03 GMT

wow, Im surprised you've been able to do that. Congrats on the PC!

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 16:24:57 GMT

Oh wow, I'm surprised they let you keep the credit! Rock on!

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

NRB525 — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:25:37 GMT

Congrats, OP and thanks for sharing.

Lets watch this space to see if it sticks

Thats a quick turn, and I would see a high probability of either the Platinum AF remaining (given the new terms) or the points returned. But that's just idle speculation for now.

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

MugenCivicSi83 — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:29:34 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Now that's working the system like a straight boss. Hog status!

Right on! haha

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

jps1 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:49:37 GMT

I received the same offer and was wondering if anyone can confirm if you an additional $200 travel credit? I have a PRG with an offer to go to the Platinum but didn't know if I would receive an additional $100 credit to use until 31 Dec or if I would receive an additional $200.

Re: Amex PC - Platinum to PRG

redpat — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:52:40 GMT

Congrats on PC, but......

IMO, I would of applied for PRG 50k get $100 airline credit in 2016 and then again in 2017 before the annual fee and take my chances in 2017 on Platinum card benefit changes and have $200 airline credit in 2017 for a net cost of $250. The PRG credit would have carried the cost of the Platinum.