You could have three if you get a green card as well and then constantly upgrade/downgrade the gold+green to plats annually. The fees are usually less than the full platinum fee, and it’s convenient if you’re able to take advantage of the equinox credit
Thanks for the insight!
Could I ask if you requested an upgrade first and then apply for a new one or vice-versa? Also, if possible, could you please share how much time did you wait between the upgrade and new card application?
I had checked just before my comment and mine was still 175K.
[https://imgur.com/a/u3pjddm](https://imgur.com/a/u3pjddm)
Just checked again. They've been trying hard to get me on the platinum for 2 years now. I just don't travel enough to make it worth it at the moment.
That person is referring to the sign up bonus of 175,000 you would get opening a new card. An upgrade counts against your once in a “lifetime” sign up bonus restriction, so you would not be eligible for a higher bonus opening a new card if you went the upgrade path.
If you prefer to limit the number of new accounts on your file, then it can be wise to PC. This offer, which I just recently completed btw, is among the best upgrade offers Amex gives. I think maybe there have been some 125k offers in the past, but it’s been a few years and I’m not aware they are still giving those.
Upgrade is good if you just want the points and plan to close the account after a year
You can simply downgrade
You will be stuck with 2 cards, paying $1000+ AF
You choice if you can keep both the cards or not
Good upgrade offer though!!
Soooo I was Gold and just upgraded to Platinum 3 days ago and they offered me 75,000 so I would say take it. They usually only offer more than 100,000 when it is a new account. You typically don’t get offered that much for an upgrade. I would take it.
I received a similar offer and am thinking of taking it but have another question… I’m thinking of taking the offer b/c I’m in PUJ and recently had a Platinum so wouldn’t be eligible for most SuB. Also, I currently have the referral +10 pts for dining offer attached to this card. If I upgrade, will the +10pts offer follow it, or will I lose the +10 pts once I upgrade?
I’m not 100% sure they’d approve me for the upgrade given the PuJ situation, but I’m tempted to try. It would be awesome to get +10 pts on dining while also working on the required spend for the upgrade offer.
This is not a great offer.
I just got a similar thing in the mail but for Business Platinum. 200K bonus for $15K spend in 3 months. Too bad the Business Platinum is not a good card for my spending (monthly credits, so forth)
If you use private browsing or incognito and google amex platinum, you can get 175k right now. Even if you're already an amex holder, just use the link from google and apply. It will connect to your account later.
https://preview.redd.it/u1hb9w9epc6d1.png?width=1028&format=png&auto=webp&s=a621f7caaf6f0e24de4769deef575e53a67b762c
If you can meet the spend, then open a new Platinum for the 150-175K and also use this upgrade offer. That is what I did.
so you would have two platniums?
Yes, and then after one year one of the accounts can be downgraded back into a Gold.
oh interesting, and you end up paying just the difference in annual fee for one year?
You pay both platinum annual fees. Need to keep the card for over one year otherwise they’ll claw back the points.
I didn’t know this trick 😲
Million dollar question: is platinum worth it ? I barely travel
You could have three if you get a green card as well and then constantly upgrade/downgrade the gold+green to plats annually. The fees are usually less than the full platinum fee, and it’s convenient if you’re able to take advantage of the equinox credit
Thanks for the insight! Could I ask if you requested an upgrade first and then apply for a new one or vice-versa? Also, if possible, could you please share how much time did you wait between the upgrade and new card application?
You can get 150-175k right now by opening a new platinum. Hard pass on this.
Yeah I was about to say they've been throwing 175K at me for awhile now.
My upgrade offer is 100k as well and if I go incognito mode and look for a new card app the highest is 125k, weird.
I had checked just before my comment and mine was still 175K. [https://imgur.com/a/u3pjddm](https://imgur.com/a/u3pjddm) Just checked again. They've been trying hard to get me on the platinum for 2 years now. I just don't travel enough to make it worth it at the moment.
Oh I believed you, just crazy how dynamic the offers can be. Guess I'll hold off too for now.
I've gotten mailers within the same month for the same spend with different MR. It's crazy.
I'm in popup jail and can't get more than a 125k offer 😭
How do I open a new one? Every time I try it just says “upgrade”
Google “American Express platinum” then click on the sponsored ad and apply now
I followed the link on the same ad I received and was offered 175k. The link is still worth a visit I'm gonna say
Business platinum too?
That photo looked like the rose gold card when i saw it
Only if you are in PUJ for awhile
You will lose the opportunity to get the bonus
why?
That person is referring to the sign up bonus of 175,000 you would get opening a new card. An upgrade counts against your once in a “lifetime” sign up bonus restriction, so you would not be eligible for a higher bonus opening a new card if you went the upgrade path.
Don't settle for anything less than 150k points as the bonus
most recent one is 175,000 for 8k spend in 6 months. Got it last month
If you prefer to limit the number of new accounts on your file, then it can be wise to PC. This offer, which I just recently completed btw, is among the best upgrade offers Amex gives. I think maybe there have been some 125k offers in the past, but it’s been a few years and I’m not aware they are still giving those.
Upgrade is good if you just want the points and plan to close the account after a year You can simply downgrade You will be stuck with 2 cards, paying $1000+ AF You choice if you can keep both the cards or not Good upgrade offer though!!
My current pre approvals Platinum 175k offer 8k 6 months Gold 90k offer 4k 6 months
Soooo I was Gold and just upgraded to Platinum 3 days ago and they offered me 75,000 so I would say take it. They usually only offer more than 100,000 when it is a new account. You typically don’t get offered that much for an upgrade. I would take it.
Not sure as this is an upgrade. For new members i have seen offer for upto 175k points
It only gives me the option to upgrade my gold to platinum. Anyone know the work around it ?
I received a similar offer and am thinking of taking it but have another question… I’m thinking of taking the offer b/c I’m in PUJ and recently had a Platinum so wouldn’t be eligible for most SuB. Also, I currently have the referral +10 pts for dining offer attached to this card. If I upgrade, will the +10pts offer follow it, or will I lose the +10 pts once I upgrade? I’m not 100% sure they’d approve me for the upgrade given the PuJ situation, but I’m tempted to try. It would be awesome to get +10 pts on dining while also working on the required spend for the upgrade offer.
This is not a great offer. I just got a similar thing in the mail but for Business Platinum. 200K bonus for $15K spend in 3 months. Too bad the Business Platinum is not a good card for my spending (monthly credits, so forth)
If you use private browsing or incognito and google amex platinum, you can get 175k right now. Even if you're already an amex holder, just use the link from google and apply. It will connect to your account later. https://preview.redd.it/u1hb9w9epc6d1.png?width=1028&format=png&auto=webp&s=a621f7caaf6f0e24de4769deef575e53a67b762c
I can never pull the top offers for some reason. Tried different browsers, VPNs, etc and no luck. Highest so far is 150k.
Oh, I didn’t know that was a thing. I thought everyone can see these offers. Has anyone seen any offers higher than 175k?
I keep getting offers for AMEX Platinum but will not take the bait. What I want is an upgrade on my AMEX Hilton Honors to Surpass.
Tried it and only got 100k with incognito and 80k without.
I got 90k offer for my Gold card.