topic Re: Corporate Amex: Green > Platinum invite? in Credit Cards

Corporate Amex: Green > Platinum invite?

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:15:06 GMT

I have a corporate Amex, of the green variety. Today, Amex emailed me to upgrade to a platinum. Not that I really need it (don't travel a lot much right now), I'm wondering if this is an indication that I would be approved for some mid-tier Amex products? Or, are they just looking for a hefty annual fee backed by a large company's credit obligations?

Any thoughts?

(Note: I'm gardening until late Summer, so not going to apply for anything... Really just curious)

Re: Corporate Amex: Green > Platinum invite?

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:19:45 GMT

I'm not sure the Platinum is any harder to qualify for than the Green card, it just provides more benefits for more money.

Re: Corporate Amex: Green > Platinum invite?

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:36:32 GMT

Hmmm. I guess it just looks cooler then. Yeah, the AF was somewhere in the $200/yr range, which might make sense if I spent more time in airports.

But I'd rather just use a personal rewards card

Re: Corporate Amex: Green > Platinum invite?

Walt_K — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:59:40 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Hmmm. I guess it just looks cooler then. Yeah, the AF was somewhere in the $200/yr range, which might make sense if I spent more time in airports.

But I'd rather just use a personal rewards card

You had an offer for a Platinum card with a $200 AF. Assuming all the benefits are the same, I'd seriously consider that. I suppose if you really don't travel, it might not be worth it, but the normal AF is $450. I didn't know there were $200 AF offers. The airline credit alone is $200 (though again, if you don't travel, you can't use it).

Re: Corporate Amex: Green > Platinum invite?

pizzadude — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:02:40 GMT

Does your corp card come with MR points ? Many of them don't, so I believe the AF is reduced because of that. I'd definately look into the details, as Walt stated if it comes with airline credit and lounge access it would be a steal at $200.