Amex Platinum - how to get the fee waved?

jinkster

I understand that if you spend alot on the Amex platinum card, the fee would be waved. Any ideas on what the spend is?

Charge card.... (thanks reclusive46)

Thanks.

reclusive46

Which card are we talking about? The platinum charge card or platinum cashback card?

jinkster

Charge card....sorry

I think cashback card has no fee.

reclusive46

jinkster wrote: »

Charge card....sorry

I think cashback card has no fee.

Cashback does have a small fee.

Regarding the charge card, not much chance in getting the annual fee waived.

surrey_jim

Fee on charge card has gone up to £450

chattychappy

A few years ago they waived it for me when I threatened to cancel it.

The next year they wouldn't do it again but said they'd offer me "free gold for life".

The following year they applied the fee. I complained and they denied that they would ever make such an offer as "free for life". No problem - they cancelled the fee, and the account was closed.

I recall you used to be able to pay the annual fee with membership rewards points.

InsideInsurance

Saying you'll leave is generally the way to do it but they as often offer MRs to keep you rather than waiving or cutting the fee

pleasedelete

How much is a lot? I spend 60-100k on mine. Had it 22 years. Best I got was a few points. There is a big thread about it on flyer talk. People are posting their uk renewal offers. All pitiful so far.

I am now tarting. Got ba Amex with bonus miles and virgin mbna Amex/visa with bonus.

Now Amex insurance has all but gone its not really worth the £450.