So I had an amex plat for like two or three years and have had them in the past as well. The AF hit and when there was no retention offer I downgraded to the green card.
Now almost immediately after downgrade I have an upgrade offer on the amex plat fo 50k points for 2k spend. I am tempted because if they had made me that retention offer I probably would have kept the plat.
Has anyone seen better UPGRADE offers? I can't apply for a new plat because I already had one. Obviously if I upgrade I'll have to hold on to the card for a second year to avoid clawbacks.
How long will the upgrade offer remain on the account? Will it eventually get pulled? Will it change over time?
Also I know they adjust the AF based on the amount of time left until renewal. What i don't know and am curious about is getting a second platnium card for my girlfriend. She travels quite a bit for work and could use the lounge access benefit. Also it would be helpful when we travel together and cheaper than having her get her own lounge card. Plus I know there is usually a signup bonus when you add a second plat card. If I add a second card and its less than a year until renewal is that $195 adjusted or is it $195 no matter how much time is left in the membership year?
Also, if I get my girlfriend a second platnium card on my account does that impact her ability to apply and get the SUB on her own platinum card in the future? It shouldn't but you never know with Amex.
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