Better to apply for SPG not as a current AMEX cardmember?

[ssmith891]

I noticed when going to the SPG application that if you say that you are a current cardmember, the 15,000 point bonus for spending $5000 in 6 months disappers, and only the 10,000 signup bonus is still there. Anybody know why this is? Is it bad to say I'm not a current cardmember even though I am?

[SpiceIslander]

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@ssmith891 wrote:

 Is it bad to say I'm not a current cardmember even though I am?

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You might as well be honest because they will certainly find out! Good luck!

[ceemee2203]

I can't see how they wouldn't figure it out pretty quickly. 

[koalablue]

They would figure out you're a current member of course, but they may still honor the higher promotion if you apply from a link the shows the higher promotion.  When I applied and received my BCP, I thought I'd be eligible for the 150 cash back promo, but since I applied from a "current member" link on the Amex site, I didn't get the cash back.  When I called about this, the rep I spoke to said the cash back wasn't part of "my offer," or words to that effect, but she also said I could cancel the card and reapply, and then possibly be eligible for the 150.00.  I decided I didn't want to cancel the card since I'd worked so hard at getting it, so I said "forget it" to the extra cash.

My point is - when you apply, try to apply from a link that shows the offer you want. 

[djrez4]

There are links out there that still offer the 25k without specifying whether or not it's for new members only.

[nada9188]

Apply on spg.com. It doesn't say anything about current Amex non spg cardholders not being eligible for the extra 15k points, but I had to fight for mine after being approved.

[djrez4]

When I use this application page in an incognito window, it gives me the 25k offer.

[nada9188]

I applied on a browser that I never had logged into my account it displayed 25k and I still didn't get the right bonus without calling.

[ssmith891]

Well the application is for 25k that's not the problem, it's when you click current card member for the shorter application. That's when it takes it away.

[djrez4]

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@ssmith891 wrote:
Well the application is for 25k that's not the problem, it's when you click current card member for the shorter application. That's when it takes it away.

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So, don't click.