topic Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited? in Credit Cards

Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:50:11 GMT

I was approved for the Delta AMEX Gold last Wednesday morning, and have read online that those cards are always sent via expedited shipping (saw on Nerd Wallet and some posters on here). Is that always the case? The email that I received said it was shipped and would take 7 - 10 business days, but wondering if that is their standard "card has shipped" email and I can really expect it today or if it'll arrive later in the week. Any recent approvals have any data on how long it took you to receive your Gold Delta AMEX?

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

FinStar — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:59:44 GMT

IIRC, it's not automatic, at least not to my knowledge.

The few times that I've seen this to occur is if you're doing a phone application, and if approved, the option to expedite would be available. Likewise, if prompted to call for verification if an application goes in pending. Or, if approved online, by contacting them right away, but YEMV.

From what you stated above, it sounds like your card was shipped via the standard USPS method.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Shadowfactor — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:59:56 GMT

Don’t pay attention to the timeline in the email. It’s just a generic email. Sometimes it has a tracking number in the email though.

If you login and go to replace card under account services. You should be able to see how the card was shipped and any tracking numbers available.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:04:43 GMT

@Shadowfactor wrote:
Don’t pay attention to the timeline in the email. It’s just a generic email. Sometimes it has a tracking number in the email though.

If you login and go to replace card under account services. You should be able to see how the card was shipped and any tracking numbers available.

I can't even add the card to my online account until I receive the physical card. All that shows up is my Corporate AMEX Green and my Blue Cash Everyday.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

K-in-Boston — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:05:31 GMT

Amex is all over the board when it comes to expediting. The Delta Reserve cards that DW and I both got this month were both expedited, but we've had cards even with hefty annual fees sent regular mail. I always suggest signing up for delivery notifications like USPS Informed Delivery, UPS My Choice, and FedEx Delivery Manager. If it's expedited, you'll get an alert from UPS that you have a package coming from FDR - ECR -AUTOMATED and if you get it USPS, it'll be a plain white envelope from Omaha, NE.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

K-in-Boston — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:07:07 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I can't even add the card to my online account until I receive the physical card. All that shows up is my Corporate AMEX Green and my Blue Cash Everyday.

Click the "set up an online account" link in your Your American Express Application was Approved! email.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:18:59 GMT

@K-in-Boston wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
I can't even add the card to my online account until I receive the physical card. All that shows up is my Corporate AMEX Green and my Blue Cash Everyday.
Click the "set up an online account" link in your Your American Express Application was Approved! email.

Doesn't work. Asks me for a CID (which I only have the temporary one). When I try the method that doesn't require a CID, then it says there's a technical error. I got that same error on Friday.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:21:15 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@K-in-Boston wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
I can't even add the card to my online account until I receive the physical card. All that shows up is my Corporate AMEX Green and my Blue Cash Everyday.
Click the "set up an online account" link in your Your American Express Application was Approved! email.
Doesn't work. Asks me for a CID (which I only have the temporary one). When I try the method that doesn't require a CID, then it says there's a technical error. I got that same error on Friday.

Never mind. It works.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

K-in-Boston — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:22:11 GMT

Okay, usually the error will go away after the first day. Sign into your existing account, hop on chat and tell them you are having issues adding your new Delta Gold SkyMiles card, and they'll add it for you in less than 5 minutes.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

K-in-Boston — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:21:53 GMT

LOL. And never mind, it worked.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:24:01 GMT

@Shadowfactor wrote:
Don’t pay attention to the timeline in the email. It’s just a generic email. Sometimes it has a tracking number in the email though.

If you login and go to replace card under account services. You should be able to see how the card was shipped and any tracking numbers available.

Thank you for this trick. It was shipped via USPS. We'll see how long it takes to arrive.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

K-in-Boston — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:24:46 GMT

I would guess 7-10 business days.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:25:14 GMT

@K-in-Boston wrote:
I would guess 7-10 business days.

So helpful. Thank you.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:08:26 GMT

Not expedited, but it arrived about 30 minutes ago. Thank you everyone for your input.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Brian_Earl_Spilner — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:31:22 GMT

@K-in-Boston wrote:
LOL. And never mind, it worked.

I wasn't able to do it the first day either.

OP: Seems quite a few people got approved Wednesday night. My congrats email said 3-5, but when I log into application status, I see 7-10. I live in California and just checked informed delivery and it isn't being delivered today. Not a big deal since I have the temporary number.

Re: Gold Delta AMEX - Card Always Expedited?

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:11:00 GMT

@Shadowfactor wrote:
Don’t pay attention to the timeline in the email. It’s just a generic email. Sometimes it has a tracking number in the email though.

If you login and go to replace card under account services. You should be able to see how the card was shipped and any tracking numbers available.

Thanks for this info. Just looked and my new card was ups.