topic Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip! in Credit Cards

American Express EMV Chip For Most Cards

TheClub — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:13:49 GMT

Hey guys,

Although, I've never posted anything I've been following this forum for quite some time. I just would like to say THANK YOU for all of the wonderful information you've provided me with which has assisted me with improving my credit scores.

I haven't seen this information posted anywhere in the forum yet so I decided to share. American Express has extended the "Chip and Signature" technology to more of their personal, business, and corporate card holders. I've recently called to request an EMV chip for my AMEX PR Gold card and the gentleman confirmed that they were available by request. My new card arrived the very next day!

I know that there are mixed feelings about the "Chip and Signature" technology vs. the "Chip and Pin", but even if you do not plan on traveling to Europe or Canada anytime soon, for the $175 AF you should take advantage of all incentives offered. Not to mention it looks pretty cool

Good luck!

*Updated*

Confirmed for

Zync

Green

Gold

Gold PR

Platinum

Centurion

Blue (Reg,Sky,Cash,Preferred)

JetBlue

Delta (Gold)

Hilton (Surpass)

Feel free to add any others if necessary.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:16:41 GMT

I just called them and upgraded The platinum with the emv I was switched to two different cs providers before the final was able to set it up. Great advice! I love my fico!!

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

yudeology101 — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:16:44 GMT

That looks amazing! But I have to wait until next year to re-apply since i'm in the garden....Do you know if the EMV Chip option is avilable for all AMEX cards?

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:18:04 GMT

Also the cs rep said you CANNOT OP OUT of this feature.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

TheClub — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:29:37 GMT

Hey Yudeology101,

Unfortunately, I do not know which cards are eligible. Knowing AMEX, they will conceal this information for as long as they can to save on the addtional cost of adding millions of chips. Best we can do is call and ask.

Hope this helps!

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

TheClub — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:33:12 GMT

Congrats!

My conversation lasted for about 2 minutes tops. Sorry you had to go through addtional reps.

I'm assuming the request was for the AMEX Platinum Delta in your sig? If so, that's awesome!

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

yudeology101 — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:43:43 GMT

@TheClub wrote:
Hey Yudeology101,

Unfortunately, I do not know which cards are eligible. Knowing AMEX, they will conceal this information for as long as they can to save on the addtional cost of adding millions of chips. Best we can do is call and ask.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the info! Knowing this forum, this thread will spread & soon AMEX might have to spend milliions in sending out new cards w/ EMV chip lol

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:55:20 GMT

Sorry for the confusion all, I haven't updated my signature, but it "was not" for the platinum delta amex, but for the Platinum Charge Card.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

jsickz32 — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:58:28 GMT

Can i ask for this version of my PRG thru their online message? I hate calling...

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

thom02099 — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:03:47 GMT

Also available on the regular Gold card. Just finished up an on-line chat with an AMEX rep, ordered my new replacement card. Took all of 5 minutes.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

ezdoesit — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:06:55 GMT

I will be calling later for one thank you.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

TheClub — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:45:39 GMT

Please continue to keep us updated with the approvals and denies. Very interesting and learning which cards this feature will be available for.

Thanks in advance.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:00:24 GMT

I have a PRG but I don't travel out if the states. Is there any sense in calling to get one with a chip? How would it function compared to how I use my card now?

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

jsickz32 — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:02:11 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I have a PRG but I don't travel out if the states. Is there any sense in calling to get one with a chip? How would it function compared to how I use my card now?

Everybody please welcome him to cool club lol jk. I dont travel either but i want it just to have it. I mean im paying 175 af so why not.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:07:06 GMT

@jsickz32 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
I have a PRG but I don't travel out if the states. Is there any sense in calling to get one with a chip? How would it function compared to how I use my card now?
Everybody please welcome him to cool club lol jk. I dont travel either but i want it just to have it. I mean im paying 175 af so why not.

It doesn't change existing functionality, you just swipe the card as usual when in the US.

As to whether it looks cool, depends on the card. I think it actually looks pretty ugly on many cards, breaking up the design. But that may just be from being used to these on UK cards, they are no longer an exciting new feature, just a piece of metal on the card.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

CreditMuppet — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:12:10 GMT

Ordered both PRG and BCP with EMV

I know!! We will see if theres really a BCP w/EMV tommorow morning when it arrives, but according to the AMEX provisioning system that combination is available. I don't think I will be holding my breath!

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

jsickz32 — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:20:56 GMT

When i get home ill ask if i can have my PRG, BCE and SPG with chip lol

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

L-TWT — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:28:09 GMT

Thx 4 the heads up, just got off the phone with a CSR to request that the EMV chip be added to my acct. I was told card would be expedited by tomorrow evening!

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

09Lexie — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:36:09 GMT

I read about this on Flyertalk a few months ago. They only mentioned the PRG good to know its available on other cc's too.

Re: AMEX PR Gold EMV Chip!

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:42:57 GMT

Just got my SPG expedited with chip.