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NomadicWays
NomadicWays (@guest_1167996)
March 29, 2021 08:38

DP: I was one of those people who signed up for a AMEX new savings account on July 17 2020 (1 day prior to offer end date). Initiated linking my other savings account to ACH pull from. The process naturally took a couple days and resulted in the funds transfer initiating on July 20th.

I was assured by representatives that I would NOT be receiving the bonus points since the funds didn’t transfer by the offer expiration date of July 18th and there was nothing they could do (multiple HUCA). This was okay since I had my procrastination to blame and took ownership.

Fast forward to March 16 2021, I SUCCESFULLY RECIEVED the 25000 bonus MR points marked as “AMEX Savings MR Promotion 2020”. Much later than many other people as I can see below me, but still pumped that I received them. FYI, I did not call AMEX again since July 2020 in regards to this.

Thanks AMEX for the fairness shown by your systems, since I did at least open the account in time!

Ivan
Ivan (@guest_1140684)
February 6, 2021 00:34

Lol, I got 1099 with exactly 250.00 US,D from amex.. I think for this offer
(points posted months ago)

todd
todd (@guest_1358269)
April 4, 2022 12:24

Woo boy, this was fun. I got a 1099-INT from Amex Bank for $25,000 earlier this year. Called in and they said it would be corrected. Got a corrected $250 1099-INT last week. I was still confused because it didn’t actually have my savings account interest reported on the form. Called in again and the agent was trying to tell me that this MR-related 1099 wasn’t being reported to the IRS. Turns out he meant that the original $25,000 1099 wasn’t going to be reported.

Long story short – for me at least – I need to download a 1099-INT for the actual accrued interest from the bank website. And report this second paper 1099-INT separately.

todd
todd (@guest_1138772)
February 3, 2021 13:58

Bonus still hasn’t posted as of today. Called in and they will get back to me in 2-3 days.

Bob
Bob (@guest_1141464)
February 7, 2021 17:30

Mine still hasn’t posted either. Keep getting told to try back every 2-3 days for over a month now. No one seems to know how to correct the issue.

Sue
Sue (@guest_1131216)
January 20, 2021 16:37

Bonus finally posted as well!

Joe
Joe (@guest_1128766)
January 16, 2021 05:37

My bonus posted today as well on 1/15

Archer
Archer (@guest_1128210)
January 15, 2021 12:59

Received bonus today!

@seriouslyrick
@seriouslyrick (@guest_1128290)
January 15, 2021 14:31

+1 My 25,000-points bonus finally posted today, too.

Max
Max (@guest_1128323)
January 15, 2021 15:03

Same!

Douglas
Douglas (@guest_1128678)
January 15, 2021 22:36

Same here, listed as “Personal Savings MR Promotion” under the category Bonus Earn.

Sue
Sue (@guest_1125370)
January 11, 2021 13:26

What number are you guys calling? Thanks!

Max
Max (@guest_1125491)
January 11, 2021 16:05

800-446-6307

Sue
Sue (@guest_1125565)
January 11, 2021 17:48

Thanks!

Bob
Bob (@guest_1125150)
January 10, 2021 20:45

I regret participating in this offer. I met the requirements and was told the points would post by midnight on 1/9/21. Still no points and now getting the runaround. Being told it has to be reviewed by a different department and the points are not guaranteed. I’m within the 30 day timeframe of my AF posting and am considering canceling both the savings account and my Plat card. Frustrating and a waste of time. Based on the terms language, are my existing MR points at risk of being taken if I cancel either or both? I also have the Gold card.

lilurbanachiever
lilurbanachiever (@guest_1125225)
January 11, 2021 01:35

Your MRs are secure as long as you have at least one MR-earning card.

Bob
Bob (@guest_1126093)
January 12, 2021 14:20

Thanks, was hoping that was the case.

Bob
Bob (@guest_1126091)
January 12, 2021 14:19

UPDATE: Called Amex Personal Savings again today and have been informed this is a known issue with many customer accounts being affected. The rep confirmed it was likely a glitch or bug in the system that needs to be fixed by Amex. They did not have a timeframe of when it will be resolved. Recommend waiting a week then following back up if points haven’t posted.

BG
BG (@guest_1128510)
January 15, 2021 17:59

My points posted today, finally!

Bob
Bob (@guest_1134029)
January 26, 2021 15:39

Points still haven’t posted…

Max
Max (@guest_1124967)
January 10, 2021 10:35

I still have not got my bonus points. So I called and was assured that I fulfilled the requirements and should receive my points with 5-7 business days.

@seriouslyrick
@seriouslyrick (@guest_1125230)
January 11, 2021 02:18

I haven’t received my points either. I guess I’ll wait until the end of this week, too

lilurbanachiever
lilurbanachiever (@guest_1116163)
December 23, 2020 10:37

Bonus posted today.

Charles
Charles (@guest_1116234)
December 23, 2020 12:22

Yep

Jack
Jack (@guest_1118104)
December 28, 2020 16:15

Still bonus did not post for me. Anyone else in the same boat?

Archer
Archer (@guest_1118322)
December 29, 2020 00:27

Did not receive bonus yet. Opened in June, deposited 25k by July 18th, kept 25k through Oct 16th.

@seriouslyrick
@seriouslyrick (@guest_1119327)
December 30, 2020 23:42

My bonus hasn’t posted either: deposited $25K on June 16, kept cash in until Oct. 20

@seriouslyrick
@seriouslyrick (@guest_1121328)
January 4, 2021 02:42

Update: I just called (I hadn’t before), and the representative knew exactly what I was talking about immediately. She said they are working on depositing the bonus points and we should see them by Jan. 9.