[YMMV] American Express Business Platinum 95,000 Point Offer

Update 11/15/20: People reporting seeing this again via referral link (YMMV). Times well with the 30k referral bonus.

These are showing up frequently via referrals again, still better to get 100,000 through the call in method.

The Offer

American Express rolled out a new referral offer on the American Express business Platinum card. The referrer gets 15,000 points, while the new members gets the following:

  • Get 95,000 points after $15,000 in spend within the first three months of card membership

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Our Verdict

We saw a 85,000 offer earlier this year that required $20,000 in spend and 110,000 point offer that required $25,000 in spend. Best offer is still 100,000 after $10,000 in spend via the call in method.

Hat tip to reader Vic

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P
P (@guest_1091547)
November 15, 2020 16:25

Yea. Seeing this but has lifetime language.

Mike
Mike (@guest_1065713)
October 1, 2020 10:42

FWIW I’m seeing this offer show up when I refer from Gold Biz card.

Prem
Prem (@guest_1065476)
September 30, 2020 23:09

I got a call from their Business Relationship services, 150K offer for 15k spend. Will hold off for now and apply in November end, if still available, to triple dip on Airline Credits.

dantehu
dantehu (@guest_1065446)
September 30, 2020 21:48

the extra 5k spending….worth to open another card
vote for 10000 and get 100k

Human
Human (@guest_1065421)
September 30, 2020 21:07

How easy is it to get the Amex biz cards? Is it easier than chase these days?

Dennis
Dennis (@guest_1065413)
September 30, 2020 20:49

Why is 100k/$10k (110k) with no referral (10k-30k) better than 95k/$15k (110k)?

Tim
Tim (@guest_1065478)
September 30, 2020 23:10

Suppose you’re spending $15,000 either way, then you will end up with 100,000 bonus + 15,000 spend = 115k if you use the 100k offer or 95,000 bonus + 15,000 spend = 110k if you’re referred. Clearly not having to spend an extra $5,000 for no extra points is better.

Dennis
Dennis (@guest_1065494)
October 1, 2020 00:05

You are getting extra points though. My referrals right now range from 5k-30k.

Andrew
Andrew (@guest_1065406)
September 30, 2020 20:35

I’m seeing 75k for $5k spending. Seems like public offer?

Mark
Mark (@guest_1065452)
September 30, 2020 21:56

Probably an easier bonus than spending $15k, especially if your P2 can refer you and get 20k MR.

b
b (@guest_1050724)
September 8, 2020 18:31

If only I were traveling any at all this year, the lounge memberships would make this a non-brainer…

DP
DP (@guest_1046298)
August 31, 2020 16:54

Wifey got 85k offer for 15k spend via referral. She’s been getting the dreaded bonus pop-up over and over for a while now. Even denied earlier in the day for the Gold personal 60k offer. But got approved for the 85k Platinum biz offer later. Go figure. On a side but related note, MBFS now charges a $25 fee for Amex cards on top of the usual $4.95 fee.

NBG
NBG (@guest_1045215)
August 29, 2020 15:20

My prg get 30k for referral to the 95k biz plat.