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Backdating AMEX BCE??

Hcontreras — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:30:45 GMT

I've just been approved for the Amex BCE Literally about 30 minutes ago....I've had an AMEX corporate card through my job with my name on it since Aug 2012. Will Amex backdate my new BCE to 2012?

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

CreditRookie22 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:44:09 GMT

Some ppl have been able to do it with a corporate acct, but ymmv. Try it!!

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

Transmogrifying_Bee — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 03:31:13 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS on your approval! And Good Luck on your initial CL, and on future CLI's!

As to Amex back dating, I've read many times in this Forum that backdating your consumer card from a previous or existing Amex business card is NOT possible. However,as CreditRookie22 just commented, there have been reports to the contrary! I hope you fit into this second category! Again, good luck!

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

takeshi74 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:53:30 GMT

@Hcontreras wrote:
I've had an AMEX corporate card through my job with my name on it since Aug 2012. Will Amex backdate my new BCE to 2012?

Based on policy? No. Even if you had a business AmEx that you opened yourself (not issued through your company) business and personal MSD's are separate.

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

Hcontreras — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:09:12 GMT

Ok cool. Thanks.

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

dilettante — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:32:26 GMT

@CreditRookie22 wrote:
Some ppl have been able to do it with a corporate acct, but ymmv. Try it!!

YMMV will also depend on the CSR. DH had a corporate account from '97 which is now closed, he's an AU on my Plat card, I asked 1st time and was told "no, not with corporate accounts". When calling for another reason, asked different CSR about it and was told they needed to speak to him in order to process (DH hates talking to CSR's, so went nowhere). Just recently on another call for something else, asked the CSR about backdating and gave DH's old account number and MSD - next day his Plat showed up with backdate and shows backdate online as well.

Good Luck!

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

Hcontreras — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:39:04 GMT

Very interesting! Thanks for the info!

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

yudeology101 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:41:59 GMT

@dilettante wrote:
@CreditRookie22 wrote:
Some ppl have been able to do it with a corporate acct, but ymmv. Try it!!
YMMV will also depend on the CSR. DH had a corporate account from '97 which is now closed, he's an AU on my Plat card, I asked 1st time and was told "no, not with corporate accounts". When calling for another reason, asked different CSR about it and was told they needed to speak to him in order to process (DH hates talking to CSR's, so went nowhere). Just recently on another call for something else, asked the CSR about backdating and gave DH's old account number and MSD - next day his Plat showed up with backdate and shows backdate online as well.

Good Luck!

Wow, although it's a YMMV situation i guess it is possible? I've done some research on this before and this gotta be one of the first successful backdating from corporate to personal.

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

dilettante — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:49:53 GMT

@yudeology101 wrote:
@dilettante wrote:
@CreditRookie22 wrote:
Some ppl have been able to do it with a corporate acct, but ymmv. Try it!!
YMMV will also depend on the CSR. DH had a corporate account from '97 which is now closed, he's an AU on my Plat card, I asked 1st time and was told "no, not with corporate accounts". When calling for another reason, asked different CSR about it and was told they needed to speak to him in order to process (DH hates talking to CSR's, so went nowhere). Just recently on another call for something else, asked the CSR about backdating and gave DH's old account number and MSD - next day his Plat showed up with backdate and shows backdate online as well.

Good Luck!
Wow, although it's a YMMV situation i guess it is possible? I've done some research on this before and this gotta be one of the first successful backdating from corporate to personal.

The only thing consistent is how CSR's I've spoken to are so inconsistent with their answers and what they will do for you. I sometimes ask the same questions to different CSR's on legitmate calls for other things to just see how inconsistent they are! My way of having fun.

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

yudeology101 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:52:22 GMT

@dilettante wrote:
@yudeology101 wrote:
@dilettante wrote:
@CreditRookie22 wrote:
Some ppl have been able to do it with a corporate acct, but ymmv. Try it!!
YMMV will also depend on the CSR. DH had a corporate account from '97 which is now closed, he's an AU on my Plat card, I asked 1st time and was told "no, not with corporate accounts". When calling for another reason, asked different CSR about it and was told they needed to speak to him in order to process (DH hates talking to CSR's, so went nowhere). Just recently on another call for something else, asked the CSR about backdating and gave DH's old account number and MSD - next day his Plat showed up with backdate and shows backdate online as well.

Good Luck!
Wow, although it's a YMMV situation i guess it is possible? I've done some research on this before and this gotta be one of the first successful backdating from corporate to personal.
The only thing consistent is how CSR's I've spoken to are so inconsistent with their answers and what they will do for you. I sometimes ask the same questions to different CSR's on legitmate calls for other things to just see how inconsistent they are! My way of having fun.

Oh absolutely! I learned my lesson a long time ago w/ your above statement, so that's why i never take "no" for an answer and always trying calling at least 5+ times and talk to different CSRs!

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

Hcontreras — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:53:36 GMT

I just called, they said they cannot do it :-(

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE?? Consistently Inconsistent.

studiogeek — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:09:50 GMT

edit) CORPORATE to Personal?

Things have changed but it WAS possible.

My Fiance had a corporate card from work. Last october, I had her apply for a personal Amex. I had them backdate her new card from the Biz card. I then had her add me as an AU. I called 3 times and got them to backdate my other Amex cards by the third call. I now have 3 other Amex all with that date but they refuse to backdate the actual AU card I initally asked them to backdate (because it's an AU card).

(Edit changed biz to corporate)

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE?? Consistently Inconsistent.

yudeology101 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:49:10 GMT

@studiogeek wrote:
Biz to Personal?
Things have changed but it WAS possible.
My Fiance had a biz card from work. Last october, I had her apply for a personal Amex. I had them backdate her new card from the Biz card. I then had her add me as an AU. I called 3 times and got them to backdate my other Amex cards by the third call. I now have 3 other Amex all with that date but they refuse to backdate the actual AU card I initally asked them to backdate (because it's an AU card).

I have seen this before, but Corporate & Biz are different.

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:19:33 GMT

@takeshi74 wrote:
@Hcontreras wrote:
I've had an AMEX corporate card through my job with my name on it since Aug 2012. Will Amex backdate my new BCE to 2012?
Based on policy? No. Even if you had a business AmEx that you opened yourself (not issued through your company) business and personal MSD's are separate.

I was able to get my card back dated to my corporate card date with no issues at all....its on the same login account though

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

Hcontreras — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:24:30 GMT

Well they put my new BCE on the same login account as my corporate. Will that do it? Amex customer service just linked both of my accounts today.

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE??

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:36:07 GMT

@Hcontreras wrote:
Well they put my new BCE on the same login account as my corporate. Will that do it? Amex customer service just linked both of my accounts today.

well I would call back tomorrow or maybe later today and ask them if you can get a new card with the member since date same as your corporate card, doing that it will also change at the credit reporting agencies

Thats the way I did it

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE?? Consistently Inconsistent.

studiogeek — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:10:39 GMT

"I have seen this before, but Corporate & Biz are different."

My bad. I meant corporate card from work. I edited my reply above.

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE?? Consistently Inconsistent.

Hcontreras — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:00:32 GMT

@studiogeek wrote:
edit) CORPORATE to Personal?
Things have changed but it WAS possible.
My Fiance had a corporate card from work. Last october, I had her apply for a personal Amex. I had them backdate her new card from the Biz card. I then had her add me as an AU. I called 3 times and got them to backdate my other Amex cards by the third call. I now have 3 other Amex all with that date but they refuse to backdate the actual AU card I initally asked them to backdate (because it's an AU card).

(Edit changed biz to corporate)

What phone number did y'all call??? When I call customer service, I get these foreign idiots that cant seem to answer my questions and seem not to have the authority to answer my questions anyway! Anyone?

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE?? Consistently Inconsistent.

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 17:53:10 GMT

@Hcontreras wrote:
@studiogeek wrote:
edit) CORPORATE to Personal?
Things have changed but it WAS possible.
My Fiance had a corporate card from work. Last october, I had her apply for a personal Amex. I had them backdate her new card from the Biz card. I then had her add me as an AU. I called 3 times and got them to backdate my other Amex cards by the third call. I now have 3 other Amex all with that date but they refuse to backdate the actual AU card I initally asked them to backdate (because it's an AU card).

(Edit changed biz to corporate)
What phone number did y'all call??? When I call customer service, I get these foreign idiots that cant seem to answer my questions and seem not to have the authority to answer my questions anyway! Anyone?

I called 1-888-258-3741

Re: Backdating AMEX BCE?? Consistently Inconsistent.

Hcontreras — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 17:58:15 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Hcontreras wrote:
@studiogeek wrote:
edit) CORPORATE to Personal?
Things have changed but it WAS possible.
My Fiance had a corporate card from work. Last october, I had her apply for a personal Amex. I had them backdate her new card from the Biz card. I then had her add me as an AU. I called 3 times and got them to backdate my other Amex cards by the third call. I now have 3 other Amex all with that date but they refuse to backdate the actual AU card I initally asked them to backdate (because it's an AU card).

(Edit changed biz to corporate)
What phone number did y'all call??? When I call customer service, I get these foreign idiots that cant seem to answer my questions and seem not to have the authority to answer my questions anyway! Anyone?
I called 1-888-258-3741

Thanks!