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  • 17th January 2022 at 19:27
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    #307200
    Mdjay 14 posts

    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?

    17th January 2022 at 19:30
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    #307201
    Froggee 1,174 posts

    According to Rob’s article, yes.

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

    17th January 2022 at 19:34
    #307202
    #307202
    Mdjay 14 posts

    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….

    17th January 2022 at 19:40
    #307203
    #307203
    YC 253 posts

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

    17th January 2022 at 20:02
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    #307209
    alig4th 322 posts
    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…

    17th January 2022 at 20:55
    #307221
    #307221
    Rob
    HfP Staff
    2,588 posts

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

    17th January 2022 at 23:05
    #307256
    #307256
    TGLoyalty 1,228 posts

    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.

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