New rules around Amex sign up bonuses?

[Mdjay]

AMEX says I am not allowed to receive the sign up bonus for the (free) BA AMEX. When I signed up I only had a platinum charge card. According to AMEX you can not have held any other card in the past 24 months to receive the bonus. Is that correct?

[Froggee]

According to Rob’s article, yes.

https://www.headforpoints.com/2021/12/29/what-amex-sign-up-bonuses-are-you-still-eligible-for-2/

[Mdjay]

Has this changed recently? I really thought I was eligible for the bonus at the time of applying. Or is my mind playing tricks on me….

[YC]

Been this way for a while now. You are likely eligible for SUB for the premium BA card (not free)

[alig4th]

YC wrote:

Been this way for a while now. You are likely eligible for SUB for the premium BA card (not free)

Although probably not now if you’ve already signed up for the free BA card…

[Rob]

This has been the case since the March 2019 bonus rule changes.

[TGLoyalty]

Platinum card holders are only eligible for the SUB on a BAPP if they haven’t held a BA Avios earning card for 2 years.