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[AMEX] Platinum/Biz Plat fee increases to $799 at 2023/9/26

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how do I book a refundable hotel using the $200 Platinum travel credit, and then cancel the reservation?
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ilove wrote: how do I book a refundable hotel using the $200 Platinum travel credit, and then cancel the reservation?
You can book online or via phone, but the only way to cancel is to call Amex.

I know some people in other forum have said this strategy to pocket $200 by booking refundable hotel will work, but i think this is abuse and I don’t recommend it.
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luck4u2u wrote: You can book online or via phone, but the only way to cancel is to call Amex.
Not true. I never need to call AMEX to cancel. I just replied to the booking confirmation email, and they can cancel my booking via email.
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ricedion wrote: Not true. I never need to call AMEX to cancel. I just replied to the booking confirmation email, and they can cancel my booking via email.
Agreed. I also used to think that you can only call to cancel, but last month we cancelled by replying that booking email and it was done.
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Got my Business Gold sign up bonus this morning. Total time was 9 weeks and 4 days after the qualifying transaction posted.
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Snipingallday wrote: Got my Business Gold sign up bonus this morning. Total time was 9 weeks and 4 days after the qualifying transaction posted.
Same here! Bonus points posted right after I crossed the 5k requirement.

Edit: I've noticed that my Biz Plat and Biz Gold are different tiers of points... MR First for Biz Plat, and Membership Rewards for Biz Gold if I'm not mistaken. I'm assuming both of these can be transferred to Aeroplan 1:1, correct?

Thanks
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I'm an idiot. So I applied and was approved for the CPA Gold Business rewards thinking the referral link didn't have FYF, but I checked today it appears that it was FYF... :( Possible to change the application? I'm guessing I am SOL.
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eugeneo wrote: I'm an idiot. So I applied and was approved for the CPA Gold Business rewards thinking the referral link didn't have FYF, but I checked today it appears that it was FYF... :( Possible to change the application? I'm guessing I am SOL.
Unfortunately, nope..
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Steejn wrote: Same here! Bonus points posted right after I crossed the 5k requirement.

Edit: I've noticed that my Biz Plat and Biz Gold are different tiers of points... MR First for Biz Plat, and Membership Rewards for Biz Gold if I'm not mistaken. I'm assuming both of these can be transferred to Aeroplan 1:1, correct?

Thanks
Yes.
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eugeneo wrote: I'm an idiot. So I applied and was approved for the CPA Gold Business rewards thinking the referral link didn't have FYF, but I checked today it appears that it was FYF... :( Possible to change the application? I'm guessing I am SOL.
hey ... don't be so hard on yrself ... :)

but, i don't really understand the issue ... can you pls give a bit more context? thnx
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VH99 wrote: hey ... don't be so hard on yrself ... :)

but, i don't really understand the issue ... can you pls give a bit more context? thnx
Mags is gonna yell at you all again
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Elfwood wrote: Mags is gonna yell at you all again
but ... what's CPA biz gold ?
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Snipingallday wrote: Got my Business Gold sign up bonus this morning. Total time was 9 weeks and 4 days after the qualifying transaction posted.
7 weeks for me and no bonus yet. I guess it's another 2 weeks and 4 days to go. :)
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VH99 wrote: but ... what's CPA biz gold ?
Amex offers 2 cards for CPAs: Gold and Business Gold.
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efrant wrote: Amex offers 2 cards for CPAs: Gold and Business Gold.
Do you have to prove that you are CPA to apply for the Business Gold?
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eugeneo wrote: I'm an idiot. So I applied and was approved for the CPA Gold Business rewards thinking the referral link didn't have FYF, but I checked today it appears that it was FYF... :( Possible to change the application? I'm guessing I am SOL.
Why the upset? You still get 40K and FYF with CPA. The renewal fee is $150 (instead of $250) which is probably not relevant if you’re churning the card.
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Just applied for platinum card, it was online application, now it say it will take upto 10days to take decision, fingers crossed
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Meha68 wrote: Just applied for platinum card, it was online application, now it say it will take upto 10days to take decision, fingers crossed
this means you have been approved ... on condition that they can verify your identity ... so you will get the card ...
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Elfwood wrote: Mags is gonna yell at you all again
never mind, i finally figured out his dilemma ... he is out the referral bonus???
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VH99 wrote: this means you have been approved ... on condition that they can verify your identity ... so you will get the card ...
Thanks, But I am existing card holder, they already knew my all details, then why they want to verify me again?

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