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The question and answer were not wholly clear which is why I restated it. It also makes zero sense why Amex would do this.
The question and answer were very clear. Annual Fee £195 (£0 in your first year)
Like others, this year’s fee just posted on my card and last year secured 35,000 MRPs, this year it’s 10,000 for spending £1,000 in 3 months. I noted the dilution of benefits that reduce value by around £150 p.a. this year and also advised that my circumstances have changed and I expect to travel significantly more now … told no other option, but to call back when I was ready to decide.
I also asked about the possibility of spreading the fee over the year (I’m sure I read here previously that was a thing/possibility ?) but the answer was kinda “cool idea, but not an option”. Chat language suggested an offshore agent, don’t know whether to call back and try again, to try to get a UK based agent or whether this is more of consistent policy (as the retention numbers seem to be these days).
Bit of a shame really, I’d have taken the 10k plus monthly fee there and then (just started a new business so cash is king until the invoices start getting paid).
The question and answer were very clear. Annual Fee £195 (£0 in your first year)
Thought this was only for new applications.
Any new application for a Gold card, which includes downgrades and upgrades from other Amex cards.
They might as well give it to you on a downgrade, because there would be nothing to stop you closing the Plat and then applying for Gold.
I’ve probably had 5-6 free years in total.They might as well give it to you on a downgrade
They do!
Just called to see what retention offer they could give me after receiving 50000 points in June last year. That was the first retention offer I’ve ever asked for after 15 years as Plat holder. Annual spend circa £100k on the Plat and BA card. Was told no offer, would you like to cancel?! Surprisingly blunt 🤣🤣🤣
As per Smudgerman above I just called to ask for a retention offer and was given the same 1000 MRP for £1000 spent in the next 3 months.
I have been a cardmember 40 years this Month, 27 on platinum, amex is definitely getting stingy.
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