topic Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !! in Credit Cards

AMEX Platinum Approved !!

CS800 — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:51:39 GMT

I recently got a Zync from AMEX and just got a platinum pre-approval in the mail.

Are those pre-approvals pretty much a good indication that I can get approved?

Since I travel a lot, I could use the lounge facilities and the other platinum perks.

So Im wondering what kind of scores they look for. I was shocked to get a preapproval for a platinum.

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:59:31 GMT

How long have you had the Zync? I believe its a general consensus on here that all cards have mostly the same requirements and you simply pay for benefits in the form of the AF. If your on good terms with them, I would apply for it. If the pre approval didn't have a bonus you may want to Google around and see what the best offer is.

Good luck!

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

CS800 — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:09:41 GMT

I have had the Zync for 1 week now and the bonus on the platinum says that In the next 3 months, I have to spend $1000 and I will get 25000 points.

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

Red1Blue — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:32:28 GMT

You can ask Amex but most likely you have to wait for 12 months before you can do product upgrade due to the recent credit card regulation act.

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

CS800 — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:52:35 GMT

Holy Cow, I was just approved for the Platinum.

I just called them and ask them some questions since I just got a Zync and she put me on hold and came back after 1 minute or so and said , Congratulations you have been approved for the Platinum.

I'm excited !!!

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

OnMyMiNd04 — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:04:32 GMT

@CS800 wrote:
Holy Cow, I was just approved for the Platinum.

I just called them and ask them some questions since I just got a Zync and she put me on hold and came back after 1 minute or so and said , Congratulations you have been approved for the Platinum.

I'm excited !!!

HUGE congrats! Are you going to use both?

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

SevenNEW — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:29:26 GMT

Congratulations!! I am also tempted to apply for one -- anyone willing to spring for the AF?

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

CS800 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:24:19 GMT

@OnMyMiNd04 wrote:
@CS800 wrote:
Holy Cow, I was just approved for the Platinum.

I just called them and ask them some questions since I just got a Zync and she put me on hold and came back after 1 minute or so and said , Congratulations you have been approved for the Platinum.

I'm excited !!!
HUGE congrats! Are you going to use both?

Oh yeah, The platinum for travels and hotel stays and rack up some points. I have 3 months to spend $1000 so I can get 50000 points.

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

CS800 — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:47:04 GMT

@SevenNEW wrote:
Congratulations!! I am also tempted to apply for one -- anyone willing to spring for the AF?

If you travel much, then this card if for you. The AF itself pays for the lounge access and benefits with the priority pass (over 600 lounges worldwide)

I just used the sales pitch of the agent on the phone lol but she was right.

Re: AMEX Platinum Score

CreditMuppet — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:07:30 GMT

Congrats on the approval! I think given the appropiate spending patterns (ie; lots of regular travel spend) it makes sense, but for those of us who dont travel other than vacation its not worth the AF IMO. Maybe in the future if I have to do a lot of traveling but for now iPR Gold makes more sense, still if you can make use of it, its definately one of the best!

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

Denny33142 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:06:22 GMT

What are your scores CS800?

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:05:34 GMT

Congrats on the approval. I have really been enjoying my Platinum and I take full advantage of the travel benefits and other benefits. Was even able to apply a bonus code to bump the 25000 points up to 100,000. Search flyertalk to find more info on that. Be sure to sign up for free preferred status on all the rental car companies as well as Starwood (if you travel alot). I also really like the Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits including upgrades, late checkouts, hotel credit, etc. Pretty nice to have. Oh, be sure to take advantage of the free $200 airline credit as well. Helps offset the cost of the annual fee.

Can't wait to apply for two more Amex cards in January (Delta Skymiles and Blue Cash Preferred).

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

Walt_K — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:09:01 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Congrats on the approval. I have really been enjoying my Platinum and I take full advantage of the travel benefits and other benefits. Was even able to apply a bonus code to bump the 25000 points up to 100,000. Search flyertalk to find more info on that. Be sure to sign up for free preferred status on all the rental car companies as well as Starwood (if you travel alot). I also really like the Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits including upgrades, late checkouts, hotel credit, etc. Pretty nice to have. Oh, be sure to take advantage of the free $200 airline credit as well. Helps offset the cost of the annual fee.

Can't wait to apply for two more Amex cards in January (Delta Skymiles and Blue Cash Preferred).

OP already signed up for the card, so it certainly can't hurt to ask. But for anyone else reading and thinking about doing this, you should be careful if you're only interested in the card because you think you're going to get 100K points. Amex started cracking down on this recently. It's becoming much harder to get them to apply targeted codes when you were not targeted. There were reports of them denying people the points even if the person's account had already been notated by a CSR that they would receive the points. If you're going to apply now, I think you should assume you will not get the 100K. If you do, then it's a nice surprise.

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

CS800 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:43:23 GMT

The code I believe expired in May but on FT there were talks of people getting the code honored by AMEX. However the 50k is still applicable.

Got to be careful not to push yur luck with AMEX. Stay under the radar. But 50k is two roundtrip ticket anywhere in CONUS.

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:32:41 GMT

https://www304.americanexpress.com/personal-card-application/platinum-charge-card/29119-243-0/?BUID=CCG&PSKU=PLA&PID=1&EAID=PPkX79%2Fc%2Ab0-UhbCC01fTmptondByG4QWA&CRTV=TopFlyer&newUI=false

Here is a 50k Point Application for the Platinum if anyone is interested..

Congrats on your Approval BTW, I'd def apply if I knew I was getting the 100k, and also if they Delta SkyMile Promotion for 50% Bonus Transfer didn't just end 5 Days ago!!! So now I suppose I'll wait until a good combination of things come my way...at least I have my CITI Points on the way...they need to hurry!

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

CS800 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:12:25 GMT

The crazy part is that some people called way after teh promo ended and asked the CSR to apply the 100k bonus code to their application. Some actually have been successful from what i have read.

But 50k for me is good

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

Denny33142 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:45:30 GMT

Congradulations on the Platinum

I am not sure though if it is worth the hefty AF

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

CS800 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:21:33 GMT

Denny: If you travel a lot, it's worth it for the VIP lounges and perks associated with it like the conceirge, luggage fee reimbursed. Otherwise the Gold PR would be a better choice than the platinum.

Re: AMEX Platinum Approved !!

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:44:15 GMT

At the time that I applied, I was unaware of MR reward bonus promotions. When I saw the discussion on FT, I sent several secure messages to Membership Rewards. After no luck in applying bonus codes, I gave up. Then, the FT discussion continued with many reporting success and an equal number reporting failure. I decided, what the heck, and called them one last time. The representative applied the bonus code with no problem. I transferred to Delta Skymiles before the end of the promotion. Pretty nice - doesn't hurt to ask, but this deal is extremely YMMV.