Amex platinum views

[alok.p]

Hi all, planning to apply for amex platinum (provided I get it approved)
Can some existing users comment if it's worth spending 60k given benefits we are getting -45 k voucher for Taj, some memberships - Taj epicure, Hilton, mariott etc.
I felt these memberships should be enough to recoup the initial investment but wanted some views on this and other benefits .
I know it's a bit much to type but if anyone can share their views would be highly appreciated.
Also any specific discounts on referal etc. that I can employ?

 

[AlgoTrader]

Let me share some insights here:
1) If you have good negotiating skills, you can request for 90K or 100K MR points instead of 45K tak welcome voucher. Once you get the card, call amex support and request for the same. Most such requests are approved. Combine it with 30% bonus to marriot conversion at the end of year, it will be massive
2) There is 10K Taj voucher on the your birthday(sent 1 month before b'day)
3) you can occassionaly get complimentary meal at ITC/Taj hotels for youself+1
4) you mentioned other benefits like Taj epicure, Hilton, mariott etc.. Also Concierge, EazyDiner Prime, Radisson Rewards

 

[Zacobite]

Hi all, planning to apply for amex platinum (provided I get it approved)
Can some existing users comment if it's worth spending 60k given benefits we are getting -45 k voucher for Taj, some memberships - Taj epicure, Hilton, mariott etc.
I felt these memberships should be enough to recoup the initial investment but wanted some views on this and other benefits .
I know it's a bit much to type but if anyone can share their views would be highly appreciated.
Also any specific discounts on referal etc. that I can employ?

there are multitude of threads on this one.. you won't be disappointed 🙂.

.Simple answer is.. great value year 1 / notional status value from year 2 onwards.. in experience terms if u use internationally / big brands

 

[alok.p]

there are multitude of threads on this one.. you won't be disappointed 🙂..

Thanks can you please share the link of the thread please if possible.

 

[Wealth is my birth right!]

Hi all, planning to apply for amex platinum (provided I get it approved)
Can some existing users comment if it's worth spending 60k given benefits we are getting -45 k voucher for Taj, some memberships - Taj epicure, Hilton, mariott etc.
I felt these memberships should be enough to recoup the initial investment but wanted some views on this and other benefits .
I know it's a bit much to type but if anyone can share their views would be highly appreciated.
Also any specific discounts on referal etc. that I can employ?

Year 1 will be a good return on fees
You have to see your lifestyle whether it justifies the fee from 2nd year onwards
Pls feel free to use my referral in signature
Happy spending!
Pro tip if you’re at doubt about plat charge direct approval get any other card then you can request an upgrade which will be easy

 

[350modena]

Hi all, planning to apply for amex platinum (provided I get it approved)
Can some existing users comment if it's worth spending 60k given benefits we are getting -45 k voucher for Taj, some memberships - Taj epicure, Hilton, mariott etc.
I felt these memberships should be enough to recoup the initial investment but wanted some views on this and other benefits .
I know it's a bit much to type but if anyone can share their views would be highly appreciated.
Also any specific discounts on referal etc. that I can employ?

Many are getting the offer for 135k or 125k MR points. And if you land up converting using the 30% bonus offer that comes from Marriott sometime in Nov, then you can get a good chunk of MB points that can be used for hotel stays or further converted into air miles.

Plus the 10k Taj Voucher on your birthday - this package might be worth it if all the memberships given to you due to plat charge have a good chance to be used.

Second option, use a referral link and get 10k referral points + 45k Taj Voucher. Again, if you feel you will use the benefits (golf, lounges, memberships) then this maybe worth it for you!
You can use the referral link in my signature and DM me in case you need any help! All the best!

 

[sourpai]

Let @drsel come and convince you how this is not a great card. And I agree with him 🤣

 

[drsel]

Let @drsel come and convince you how this is not a great card. And I agree with him 🤣

Now I will have to start charging for my advice

 

[drsel]

In any deal or transaction you must always estimate and calculate what the counter party is standing to gain out of you

 

[drsel]

70800 guaranteed expense every year

 

[sourpai]

Hi all, planning to apply for amex platinum (provided I get it approved)
Can some existing users comment if it's worth spending 60k given benefits we are getting -45 k voucher for Taj, some memberships - Taj epicure, Hilton, mariott etc.
I felt these memberships should be enough to recoup the initial investment but wanted some views on this and other benefits .
I know it's a bit much to type but if anyone can share their views would be highly appreciated.
Also any specific discounts on referal etc. that I can employ?

By the way, what you are getting is not a great deal. 45K Taj vouchers cannot be used on discounted rates in many Taj properties. There itself you will loose money.

Even if you want to go ahead, you should at least ask for 135K MR points instead of 45K Taj vouchers, which via some gymnastics can give you good reward ratio on business class flights or stay at Marriott for 5 continuous nights

You have also mentioned about memberships and yes they are good. But how do you plan to use them really? Do you frequent visit these hotel chains?

 

[ALOAK]

Let me share some insights here:
1) If you have good negotiating skills, you can request for 90K or 100K MR points instead of 45K tak welcome voucher. Once you get the card, call amex support and request for the same. Most such requests are approved. Combine it with 30% bonus to marriot conversion at the end of year, it will be massive
2) There is 10K Taj voucher on the your birthday(sent 1 month before b'day)
3) you can occassionaly get complimentary meal at ITC/Taj hotels for youself+1
4) you mentioned other benefits like Taj epicure, Hilton, mariott etc.. Also Concierge, EazyDiner Prime, Radisson Rewards


Here is my referral link if you wanna go ahead amex card application.
https://americanexpress.com/en-in/referral/rAMESrgxR7?XL=MNMNS

Amex has common referral for all the cards. Initially it will open "Platinum travel card". You can click on "View all cards" and select any cards. You will be able to see referral benefits applicable for that card you selected

You will Earn 10,000 Referral Bonus Membership Rewards® Points when you spend INR 5,000 within 90 days of getting the card

I too negotiated for 1lk MR points by changing welcome benefit of 45k Taj voucher. It got approved and they have given ref no for it. So today is the billing where they will charge the fee plus I need to spend 5k to get 20k referral bonus plus need to spend 50k in 90days to get 1 lakh MR.

 

[drsel]

By the way, what you are getting is not a great deal. 45K Taj vouchers cannot be used on discounted rates in many Taj properties. There itself you will loose money.

Even if you want to go ahead, you should at least ask for 135K MR points instead of 45K Taj vouchers, which via some gymnastics can give you good reward ratio on business class flights or stay at Marriott for 5 continuous nights

You have also mentioned about memberships and yes they are good. But how do you plan to use them really? Do you frequent visit these hotel chains?

I think he must be referring to 135000 + 30% bonus when transferring to Marriott during October to December offer.

He will get 175500 Marriott points, unless there is a cap on transfer to Marriott or cap on the number of bonus points allowed under the 30% offer.

Recently Accor had a 25% bonus offer but the cap was max. 6000 bonus points.
30000 edge points or 12000 edge miles when converted to 24000 Accor points, got 6000 bonus points (maximum)

 

[sam609619]

How and When do we get invitations for buffet for self and plus 1 on Amex Platinum Card . I stay in mumbai and using Amex platinum since Jan
But not recd it yet .
Can any one pls help , as I read this above .