Gold card holder: 14k referral bonus on BA American Express card?

[lucamacro]

Hi all,
I currently have an Amex Gold Card and recently referred my brother, who was approved for his own Gold Card last week.

As I’m looking to build up my Avios balance, I was wondering if I can also refer him for the fee-free British Airways Amex card. He doesn’t have any other Amex cards besides the Gold.

If I refer him, would I receive 14,000 points as the referrer, and would he receive a 6,000-point welcome bonus?

I read that it’s sometimes better to apply for this card directly via BA, but the offer I see on ba.com only shows a 5,000-point bonus.

If this referral route works, would you recommend doing it now, or waiting in case higher referral/referred bonuses (above 14k/6k) come up?

Thanks!

[Scott]

You can refer him and if he’s accepted you’ll receive the 14k referral points.

However he would “not be eligible for any Welcome Bonus award if I hold or have held any personal American Express® Cards in the past 24 months”

The enhanced 14k referral bonus till end of this month is probably as good as it gets on the Gold card.