Platinum Amex CC: 30000 MR Points on $1000 spend

[serfty]

The actual phrase is "Offer only available to new Card applicants who apply via this web page and are approved ...".

 

[JohnK]

Sorry I did not read the exact wording of the promotion. Anyway the conditions would still imply that if one has an Amex rewards maximiser they can apply for the Platinum credit card and be eligible for the bonus points offered with this promotion....

 

[lovetravellingoz]

* Offer only available to new Card applicants who apply via this web page and are approved by 15 December 2008

What does it mean by new card applicants? If i already have a Rewards Maximiser does this mean i wont get the point advantage or if you want to upgrade the card to the platinum?

Offer has now been extended.


T&C now say:

Offer only available to new Card applicants who apply via this web page and are approved by 15 January 2009

 

[skybolt_]

In May I was offered the Qantas basic card as a completely new Amex member (Qantas must have given them my QFF number). I received 5,000 points.

Then in July(ish) I dumped it & switched to the platinum moneyback & rec'd the 5% off for 3 months etc etc.

A month or so ago I dumped that & switched to the Qantas Premium Card (applied online requesting to close the moneyback card) in an attempt to get the 5,000 join up & 9,000 after $500 first spend.

Guess what, they gave it to me!! I'm not 'new' to AMEX.

I have spent about $700 between May & Nov on AMEX Qantas cards & have been given 5,000 +5,000 + 9,000 = 19,000 bonus points.

Thought I would share this info.

 

[Iza]

In May I was offered the Qantas basic card as a completely new Amex member (Qantas must have given them my QFF number). I received 5,000 points.

Then in July(ish) I dumped it & switched to the platinum moneyback & rec'd the 5% off for 3 months etc etc.

A month or so ago I dumped that & switched to the Qantas Premium Card (applied online requesting to close the moneyback card) in an attempt to get the 5,000 join up & 9,000 after $500 first spend.

Guess what, they gave it to me!! I'm not 'new' to AMEX.

I have spent about $700 between May & Nov on AMEX Qantas cards & have been given 5,000 +5,000 + 9,000 = 19,000 bonus points.

Thought I would share this info.

Thanks for sharing your situation skybolt. I guess AMEX really wanted to hold onto you as a customer! Did you have to chase the points or did they automatically get credited to your QFF account?

 

[oz_mark]

In May I was offered the Qantas basic card as a completely new Amex member (Qantas must have given them my QFF number). I received 5,000 points.

Then in July(ish) I dumped it & switched to the platinum moneyback & rec'd the 5% off for 3 months etc etc.

A month or so ago I dumped that & switched to the Qantas Premium Card (applied online requesting to close the moneyback card) in an attempt to get the 5,000 join up & 9,000 after $500 first spend.

Guess what, they gave it to me!! I'm not 'new' to AMEX.

I have spent about $700 between May & Nov on AMEX Qantas cards & have been given 5,000 +5,000 + 9,000 = 19,000 bonus points.

Thought I would share this info.

Bear in mind, though, that applications for each Amex card usually results in a check of your credit file at Veda. While Amex may understand what all the Amex queries are about, if you apply for credit elsewhere they may not.

 

[skybolt_]

Thanks for sharing your situation skybolt. I guess AMEX really wanted to hold onto you as a customer! Did you have to chase the points or did they automatically get credited to your QFF account?

I didn't have to do a thing - I got the points no questions asked.

 

[skybolt_]

Bear in mind, though, that applications for each Amex card usually results in a check of your credit file at Veda. While Amex may understand what all the Amex queries are about, if you apply for credit elsewhere they may not.

True, but big deal I don't plan applying for anything really anyway.

*note I have checked VEDA & the only enquiry made by AMEX was back in May at time of initial application.

 

[oz_mark]

True, but big deal I don't plan applying for anything really anyway.

*note I have checked VEDA & the only enquiry made by AMEX was back in May at time of initial application.

Interesting, everytime I have changed cards it generated another inquiry.

 

[dantab]

Is this promotion still current?

The link on the first page doesn't make reference to the 30,000 MR points...

 

[serfty]

Yep, the 30K offer appears to be gone.

FWIW, My first spend with this was an Annual Metcard for $1722 - 32,583 MR points posted the next day.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Yes, pity but it appears gone...despite the earlier Jan extension.

Still after Dec 31, I am content to build up my QF balance with the Westpac Plat Amex at 3 points /$till it lapses end of March as I am nearing enough points for two RTW Oneworld tickets.

But hopefully a new deal will surface by about or just after then..

 

[oz_mark]

Yep, the 30K offer appears to be gone.

FWIW, My first spend with this was an Annual Metcard for $1722 - 32,583 MR points posted the next day.

I noticed at stations a sign saying due to new Victorian regulations, payment by American Express and Diners Club was no longer permitted. What sort of regulation is that?

 

[serfty]

I noticed at stations a sign saying due to new Victorian regulations, payment by American Express and Diners Club was no longer permitted. What sort of regulation is that?

A cost saving regulation. Most stations did not take Amex anyway, only Visa/Mastercard. (also payment by Cheque has bitten the dust.)

My Purchase was at the main tourist office located at the Melbourne Townhall - I had to work hard to find a place where I could purchase a ticket using Amex.

(You could also use Amex to order online and have the ticket(s) mailed to you (but not Yearly tickets); this is no longer the case ).

 

[oz_mark]

(You could also use Amex to order online and have the ticket(s) mailed to you (but not Yearly tickets); this is no longer the case ).

I've never ordered online, but just checking a moment ago, Amex and Diners both came up as options for a weekly ticket?

 

[serfty]

I've never ordered online, but just checking a moment ago, Amex and Diners both came up as options for a weekly ticket?

Maybe they have missed that one.

In any case I wont need another Ticket until January next year ...

 

[Shano]

I applied for and received the Platinum CC using this promo in October. Qualifying spend would have been by mid November, but still have not received the 30k bonus points.

I rang Amex this morning and was transferred to MR. I have been told that I am eligible for the 30,000 points, but need to wait for 6 - 8 weeks from mid March (apparently the last date to apply for this card under the current promo).

So not very happy having to wait another 4 months to receive the points. :evil:

 

[waltervp]

they have dropped QF from their count!

Yes, they are dropping the QF points transfer in April I think it is. Total pain as I really liked this AmexPlat card and now need to search for another one.... Being as indecisive as I am this means months of farkelling to decide on what to do...

Walt----

PS I used to be indecisive, but now I am not so sure....

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Yes, they are dropping the QF points transfer in April I think it is. Total pain as I really liked this AmexPlat card and now need to search for another one.... Being as indecisive as I am this means months of farkelling to decide on what to do...

Walt----

PS I used to be indecisive, but now I am not so sure....

Well if you are quick (ends Jan 31) you can get the Plat Earth Amex with 20,000 sign onQF points with the yearly fee halved to $125. Points go straight to QF..and points are at 3/$ till end of March.

 

[kort]

I applied for and received the Platinum CC using this promo in October. Qualifying spend would have been by mid November, but still have not received the 30k bonus points.

I rang Amex this morning and was transferred to MR. I have been told that I am eligible for the 30,000 points, but need to wait for 6 - 8 weeks from mid March (apparently the last date to apply for this card under the current promo).

So not very happy having to wait another 4 months to receive the points. :evil:

I applied and got my Amex Platinum Credit card at the same time as you .... Put the required $1000 on the card by Mid-Nov and only just got the 30,000 points 2 days ago (10/2)......mind you I rang them 2 weeks ago and they said I may have to wait until May to get them...am just glad I got them in the end....

Now if only Amex will pay out my MYREWARD points - still waiting on those.....