[Targeted] American Express Business Platinum 100,000 Point Offer, No Lifetime Language

Update 2/5/21: Another round has been sent out, this time the e-mail states the lifetime language but application page doesn’t. $595 annual fee is mentioned on application page. Hat tip to reader BS

Update 12/28/20: Another round has gone out.

Update 12/15/20: More people targeted. Remains to be seen if this new batch ends up having the annual fee waived first or not, just assume it doesn’t.

Update 12/10/20: Despite the terms stating the annual fee is not waived first year, multiple people (1,2,3) have reported applying and then card member approval paperwork showing the $595 annual fee waived first year. This is American Express though so every chance they try to add the annual fee back. I’d apply expecting to pay the annual fee and then it’s a happy surprise if you don’t have to

The Offer

No direct link, shows up when logged in

• Get 100,000 points after $15,000 in spend within the first three months of card membership

Card Details

• Annual fee of $595 is not waived the first year
• Card earns at the following rates:
  • 5x points per $1 spent on purchases made with airlines or hotels booked directly from AmericanExpress Travel website
  • 1.5x points on qualifying purchases of $5,000 or more
  • 1x points on all other purchases
• $200 airline incidental credit per calendar year
• Lounge access:
  • Centurion lounge access
  • International American Express lounge access
  • Delta SkyClub lounge access
  • Priority pass select membership
  • Airspace lounge access
• Internet Access:
  • Unlimited Boingo internet access
• Marriott gold status
• Hilton gold status
• Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓
• No foreign transaction fees
• View these other hidden benefits
• SoulCycle benefits
• American Express Business Platinum card also offers a $20 per month credit for both wireless and shipping purchases until December 31, 2020 as well.

Our Verdict

If you’ve never had this card before, then the call in method is better due to the lower minimum spend requirement. The real nice thing about this offer is the fact it has no lifetime language meaning it’s possible to get the bonus if you’ve gotten the card before.

Hat tip to reader CreditDingo

Source: doctorofcredit.com