AMEX plat biz - good for FF?
Jun 2, 2010 | 11:15 pm
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AMEX plat biz - good for FF?
Does the Amex platinum business card include similar perks to the "regular" amex plat (lounge access etc)?
Couldn't find anything on their "learn more" section so I was wondering if it's because it's hidden or because it's not included
Thanks,
Couldn't find anything on their "learn more" section so I was wondering if it's because it's hidden or because it's not included
Thanks,
Jun 3, 2010 | 8:00 am
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If you are referring to the Business Platinum Card which carries an annual fee of $450, AA, CO and DL lounge access is included when flying on the same airline as operates the lounge:
http://www201.americanexpress.com/bu...num-card/29790
However, if you are referring to the no-fee Platinum Business Credit Card, there is no lounge access. There have been several versions of this card with various names and different rewards programs. The only version which still appears on the American Express website for new applicaants has been renamed SimplyCash Business Card
http://www201.americanexpress.com/bu...dit-card/29790
http://www201.americanexpress.com/bu...num-card/29790
However, if you are referring to the no-fee Platinum Business Credit Card, there is no lounge access. There have been several versions of this card with various names and different rewards programs. The only version which still appears on the American Express website for new applicaants has been renamed SimplyCash Business Card
http://www201.americanexpress.com/bu...dit-card/29790
Jun 3, 2010 | 11:11 am
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Card located @ https://www201.americanexpress.com/s...b&ct=48&iep=35, title says Platinum Business Credt Card
Jun 3, 2010 | 11:28 am
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That is another version of the SimplyCash card, the only difference is that it earns Membership Rewards Express points rather than cashback.
This card is no longer listed on the main American Express page, click [See All Cards]:
http://www201.americanexpress.com/bu...ink=opennav_dd
There's no annual fee, hence no lounge access or other substantive benefits associated with The Platinum Card.
Membership Rewards Express is a diluted version of Membership Rewards. Express points are worth a maximum of $0.01 each because they cannot be transferred to airline or hotel programs. Recent discussion here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...mr-points.html
This card is no longer listed on the main American Express page, click [See All Cards]:
http://www201.americanexpress.com/bu...ink=opennav_dd
There's no annual fee, hence no lounge access or other substantive benefits associated with The Platinum Card.
Membership Rewards Express is a diluted version of Membership Rewards. Express points are worth a maximum of $0.01 each because they cannot be transferred to airline or hotel programs. Recent discussion here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...mr-points.html
Last edited by mia; Jun 3, 2010 at 11:41 am
Jun 3, 2010 | 11:48 am
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I don't know why anyone at American Express ever thought ...
"Platinum Business"
...was sufficiently distinct from...
"Business Platinum"
...to avoid this type of confusion.
I assume this is the reason they have stopped actively promoting it, and that it will die quietly.
"Platinum Business"
...was sufficiently distinct from...
"Business Platinum"
...to avoid this type of confusion.
I assume this is the reason they have stopped actively promoting it, and that it will die quietly.
Jun 3, 2010 | 12:05 pm
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