American Express New Platinum Card Designs Now Available
American Express has announced an artistic collaborations with world-renowned artists Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley to reimagine and create new designs of the iconic Consumer Platinum Card.
New Wave of Amex Shutdowns and The Strange Reason Behind It
A recent wave of shutdowns happened on or around Friday, October 1st, and there is a common thread for those affected.
The Old $95 Annual Fee Amex Green Card Still Exists
The Traditional Green Card is still available and it is a different card than the current Amex Green Card.
American Express Reverses Cash Advance Definition Changes
“A cash advance is a charge to get cash or cash equivalents, including travelers cheques, gift cheques, foreign currency, money orders, digital currency, casino gaming chips, race track wagers, and similar offline and online betting transactions.”
Rumored Changes for Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex, More Benefits and Fee Increase
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card annual fee would increase to $650 and more benefits could be added.
American Express Centurion Black Card Redesigned
The card is getting special design updates and wearable technology in collaboration with architect Rem Koolhaas, artist Kehinde Wiley and Prada.
Amex Platinum Bonus Clawed Back Because of Pop-Up During Application
One redditor says he was brave enough to pull the trigger on an Amex Platinum Card application, even though he received the pop-up saying he would not be eligible for the big 100K Membership Rewards points bonus.
Amex Platinum Card Concierge, Calling In Will Soon Be the Only Option
To get in touch with a Platinum Card Concierge, your only option will soon be to call the number on the back of your Card (1-800-525-3355) and select or say “Concierge” when prompted.
Amex Clawing Back $200 Platinum Credit for Rebooked FHR Reservations
If you already had eligible bookings before this benefit launched, and decide to re-book to take advantage of the $200 credit, it could get clawed back.
Amex Will NOT End Membership Rewards Transfers to Delta SkyMiles
“The Delta SkyMiles program will continue to be an airline point transfer partner for the Membership Rewards program. On background, the updated terms were in regards to the Delta Private Jet benefit. “
You Can Still Get Welcome Bonus from Each Amex Platinum Card, Nothing Has Changed (Confirmed by Amex)
“Welcome offer not available to applicants who have or have had this Card or previous versions of the Platinum Card. We may also consider the number of American Express Cards you have opened and closed as well as other factors in making a decision on your welcome offer eligibility.”
Amex Charles Schwab Platinum Card, Cashout Devaluation Confirmed
Recent conversations with American Express representatives have confirmed that the value will be decreased to 1.1¢ for Membership Rewards when cashed out with your Schwab Amex Platinum card.
Amex Platinum Card Rumors, New Credits Added and Fee Possibly Going up on 7/1
We could see an Amex Platinum Card annual fee increase later this year, and a shift from “travel” to more “lifestyle benefits”.
American Express Launches First-Ever Membership Week from June 14-18
American Express Membership Week is a week-long event with offers, experiences and special deals for American Express U.S. Consumer and Small Business Card Members.
Amex Charles Schwab Platinum Card Losing 1.25¢ Cashout Option?
The American Express Charles Schwab Platinum card allows you to cash out Membership Rewards points into a Schwab account at a rate of 1.25 cents per point.
American Express Goes After Self Referrals Again
American Express is once again removing the ability to generate referrals for people that were originally banned due to self referrals. So if you were impacted by this back in 2019, you should check your accounts.
Amex Adds New Cell Phone Protection Benefit to Select Cards
Amex has added Cell Phone Protection as a new benefit for eligible U.S. Consumer and Small Business Cards, inclusive of protection against screen damage, which is typically excluded from damage coverage.
CFPB Looking Into American Express Sales Practices for Consumer Cards
While some information about the investigation into the business credit card sale was already known, the consumer cards part is new.
American Express Card Numbers and Personal Information Exposed for Mexican Cardholders
American Express customers should be on alert. A hacker has posted data of 10,000 American Express credit card holders on a hacker forum for free. In the same forum post, the actor claims to sell even more data of banking customers of American Express, Santander, and Banamex.
Amex Hilton Aspire, Check If You Are Targeted for 2-Year No Fee Upgrade
American Express has an offer for current Hilton and Hilton Surpass cardholders to upgrade to the Hilton Aspire card. The great thing about this upgrade offer is that you will not pay a fee for the first year and will pay a small fee the second year.