How strange is this? After reading here that pre-approvals on the AMEX website don't necessarilly result in approvals, I called AMEX and the CSR asked a ton of questions and submitted me for the Platinum determination for which I was promptly denied; however, while on the phone with him I clicked the pre-approval link for the Platinum card and was instantly approved. The website asked me if I wanted the new card number now, but I kept talking the CSR and the page timed out after 80 seconds in lieu of the usual three-minutes.
After not having received the congratulatory email from AMEX, I called AMEX back to confirm that I was in fact approved for the Platinum, and was told, yes, I was approved and the card will arrive in ten days. Great! I finally get the Platinum card just in time to see my required weekly travel grounded due to the Corona virus. Still, it's time to celebrate having reached a milestone!!
I was trying to wait for the 75K rewards offer, but I'll be getting the 60K point offer.
