New Platinum – how to upgrade existing statuses?

[tiriavpo]

Just upgraded from gold to platinum – how do I upgrade existing accounts (eg current Marriott silver) to gold ie how do I tell Marriott I have a Platinum card??

I also already have Priority Pass – does that get a new card or is my new found status somehow processed behind the scenes?

And, finally, is Centurion lounge access gained simply by presenting the Plat card itself?

[Luca M]

1- it is well explained in the welcome pack, I also was already a member with Hilton, Marriott, Radisson, and signed up with Meliá, really pretty straight forward, visit americanexpress.co.uk/benefitstatus

2- not sure, but I guess you get a new account, may be worth a call to Amex to get your PP membership and then verify if it is a new number.

3- yes, if memory serves me correctly, they need to put it through a machine. As an additional benefits if travelling through some Italian airports, you can also access the Fast Track security there just by showing them your Card.

[Luca M]

Forgot to add that you also simply show your Platinum Card at Plaza Premium Lounges, EuroStar Lounges, US Escape Lounges, and Some others, all listed in the welcome package. Also, within the Membership tab of your Mobile Amex app, there is a “ Find an Airport Lounge” section, where you can check by specific airport the lounges available to you. Where it says “enrolment required” it means you need your PP membership, if there is no such notation, you simply need your Platinum Card

[tiriavpo]

Thanks Luca – just tried the link for Marriott so will see if that upgrades me – I’ve got a couple of stays coming up. Not sure I will try Hilton or Avis as I already have higher status!

[Rob]

You register for all the statuses here https://benefitsglobal.americanexpress.com/benefits/status?Face=en_GB