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Amex Platinum Upgrade
- Thread starter dhruvmahajan2406
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Platinum charge is easy to get as long as you meet the requirements. Upgrade only if you get an offer better than applying fresh. I would suggest keeping at least one other amex card so you can retain your points in case you decide to cancel the plat charge at some point. If you're getting a free upgrade to the platinum charge without paying the 70k AF then by all means go for it.
I will share my experience, last year in the first 2 quarters I was having very less spends on Amex MRCC (was just doing 1500 *4) so till end of last year they were offering me Plat. Travel upgrade but in last 2 quarters of last years spends increased substantially may be around 3-4 Lac in 6 months then this years they started offering me Plat. Charge card as upgrade for which i was getting emails thill this June/ July but as spends in first 6 months of this years were also very less they now came back to offer me Plat. Travel upgrade
What is their stance on 125K MR?? Heard that these days Amex offering only Taj vouchers.
What's the age of your Amex Gold Card??
I took this in Feb when that 125k MR points offer came. I applied on Feb 28th, approval happened on 3rd March and they retracted saying March offer is 115k. Had to fight over emails and calls (personally i dont do that at all as its waste of time haggling with imbeciles but in this case this was serious shafting by Amex), Got the extra 115k+10k somewhere in April I think. Used some points in the SE asia family travel in May.
Personally have been a Gold Charge member for 7 yrs now. Am still thinking whether I took the right decision with paying 70k for this. More than value of that 125k pts it is the usability. The money has been spent but the use is much later maybe in the next int'l trip only in 2-3 years time. I'm not a concierge guy and also Amex has limited acceptance in general so haven't been able to spend so much on this card for the last 5 months except maybe 25-30k per month.
Have utilized the 'exclusive' Centurion lounges in both Delhi and Mumbai once in this last few months. Both are good but whether really worth all the hype I have no idea. Its like if you like being served by a person instead of picking up the food yourself while you have a lot of free time, this lounge experience is worth it.
It is worthwhile noting that in the last few months they have downgraded quite a few perks associated with this card.
1. Earlier 1 Plat Charge could take 2 guests as complimentary in these Centurion lounges. It is now 1 guest only.
2. Earlier they had a complimentary housekeeping help / service (dont know frequency) but that has now been discontinued.
3. Also they had some higher reward systems if one books through their air portal - this now has been apparently reduced. I don't know what was offered before so cant comment on current status - never used as the portal doesn't work for my id (have followed up with their head customer service but to no avail - all these being a so called plat charge member)
Overall i'm not so sure I stand vindicated having taken this card. Its your lifestyle choice. Already with an impending renewal in Mar'24, i'm not sure if its worth it to keep this. Maybe its a great card for the frequent business traveller / globe trotter. You'll need to assess that and then take the decision.
I agree. The value can be higher depending on where the transfer is done. Higher value possible. Its just that the benefits are spread out over a longer time for which I have paid a decent upfront amt already. Hence the conundrum. Overall I guess for a particular lifestyle this card is worth it. As I said a good one definitely for frequent fliers / travelers for business internationally.
For domestic also you can get good value.also you can utilise points today with marriot.you don't need to wait 2-3 years to utilise those points.
With Marriot you can not only stay free of cost using points but also get upgrades and free breakfast and other perks with the marriot bonvoy gold status which comes with the card.
Lol saw the offer for 1.35L points and platinum upgrade. closed the app, offer is gone within 5 minutes, not able to find it again on app or website, Support cant help. what a joke.
Where did you see it?
Did you take a screenshot by any chance? Do try waiting for a few days, the same offer is often sent through email as well.
Took this screenshot, went to send it to a friend, came back to amex app and its gone 😂😂
Login to net banking using a laptop, it showed up there.Yes vanished for me too
Last month showed me upgrade for 2 days later it vanished.
Checked with Cust care team they told those offers are system generated and you need to pick up whenever it’s displayed.
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Got the Offer on AMEX MMRC.
Offering 135000 MR point.
Can any one suggestion to go with this or not ?
I am currently holding Infinia & Magnus. (I will close down Magnus upon renewal).
yearly spend will be 30+ on Insurance,Travel -Domestic/International both & Online.
Offering 135000 MR point.
Can any one suggestion to go with this or not ?
I am currently holding Infinia & Magnus. (I will close down Magnus upon renewal).
yearly spend will be 30+ on Insurance,Travel -Domestic/International both & Online.
Amex is sending the offer now in email.. not sure why they are giving platinum upgrade offer even to low spenders. 70k fees(including gst) is not worth unless hotel status benefits are useful for someone who makes luxury travel throughout the year. Definitely meant for HNI customers.
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