topic Re: AMEX Backdate in Credit Cards

AMEX Backdate

asanch12 — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:51:57 GMT

So I used to have a Amex card back in '00 and closed it in '03. I was reading that AMEX backdates, so I decided to app and was approved (Zinc). So I wanted to call to confirm that my Member since date would be from 2000. When I initially called the rep I spoke with said that they (amex) would use my original date. However, he couldn't give specifics because their system was down. He told me to call 2 hrs later, so I did and was transferred to a new member services dept. When i asked about the backdate she said that she had never done that, and that I was mistaken and that the only way I would have the 2000 member date would be if I had a current account with them.

so was she mistaken or am i out of luck?

thanks!

Re: AMEX Backdate

haulingthescoreup — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:08:48 GMT

You do have a current account, the Zync, right? They should be able to backdate it.

There are people wandering around with 20-year-old Zync cards, and the program's only been around for a year or two.

Re: AMEX Backdate

asanch12 — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:13:51 GMT

I was just approved last night. I hope she's wrong. Thanks!

Re: AMEX Backdate

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:04:12 GMT

My ZYNC has a member since date of 1989.

I was an AU back in 89 and when I applied for the ZYNC this year my card was backdated to 1989.

Re: AMEX Backdate

Safe4Me2 — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:06:55 GMT

How far back will Amex go? I had an account in the late 90's.

Re: AMEX Backdate

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:12:50 GMT

My ZYNC was backdated to 1989.

Re: AMEX Backdate

asanch12 — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:23:45 GMT

well, i hope she is wrong but i'll let you know when i get my card in a few days.

thanks everyone!

Re: AMEX Backdate

DaveinSC — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:16:42 GMT

AMEX dated my ZYNC card to 1987, when I first started doing business with them. They shouldn't have a problem if the accounts were in good standing.

Re: AMEX Backdate

asanch12 — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:55:07 GMT

i called Amex on thursday and they confirmed that my member date is from 2000. hopefully when i receive the card it too says that.

thanks!