Can you get Gold card welcome bonus if you have the Bonvoy card already?

[MeowMix]

I believe yes since they are different card types but wanted to confirm?

[NorthernLass]

No – but you could on the Platinum. Rob did an updated article on the sign up strategy last week.

[MeowMix]

Wait, aren’t the gold and platinum cards in the same family (both earn Amex MR)?

[NorthernLass]

Yes, but don’t forget the “any personal Amex” clause – Bonvoy is a personal Amex, affects gold but not platinum. It’s complicated, so you’re best off reading a few of the articles here and in other places.

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[MeowMix]

Shoot. I just got the gold card for no reason then, oops lol. At least it’s free for a year. Is it possible to “upgrade” to platinum and still get the platinum welcome bonus?

[Rob]

No.

The whole ‘family’ thing was scrapped in March 2019. Current rules here – https://www.headforpoints.com/2021/12/29/what-amex-sign-up-bonuses-are-you-still-eligible-for-2/

[MeowMix]

Thanks all.