American express New customeer only after 24 months now

Mishomeister

Not sure if this already been picked up by other people and if so my apologies for repeating.
I have spoken to Amex customer services over the phone to close my Nectar card as I have received my new customer 20k Nectar point bonus and did not need the card any more.
During the conversation I have mentioned to the guy that I will most likely open a new one in 6 months to qualify for a new customer incentive again.
I was then advised that the 6 months waiting period has now changed to 24 months.
I have today checked on their website and have noticed this indeed is the case.
More over, before 6 months rule was only applicable for a same category cards, so you had to wait 6 months if you had any kind of reward card in 6 months but not the cashback card, which would have it's own 6 months wait.
Now you could not get new client incentive if you had ANY Amex card in the last 4 months.

couriervanman

It all changed about a week or so ago

[Deleted User]

Already posted:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5980392/american-express-blocks-multiple-sign-up-bonuses-starting-immediately

The only exception in some cases are the BA cards

guesswho2000

!!! wrote: »

Already posted:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5980392/american-express-blocks-multiple-sign-up-bonuses-starting-immediately

The only exception in some cases are the BA cards

Almost, the anomalies are the BA Premium Plus card (not the free card) and the Platinum Charge Card.

The small business cards are also still on a 6 month cycle.

charlie_13

I got a Gold Rewards card in Early Feb and wanted a Platinum Cashback card (applied 2 weeks ago); I read conflicting info about if I would qualify for the 5% Cashback because I had a £0 1st year and 20,000 bonus points within 24 months but according to my Amex app I am eligible for the 5% and have hit the 20,000 bonus points 6 weeks ago

Chino

charlie_13 wrote: »

and have hit the 20,000 bonus points 6 weeks ago

For which we're all jolly happy. Yes.

charlie_13

Chino wrote: »

For which we're all jolly happy. Yes.

My point being the Cashback is still eligible despite having the bonus on the other card.

Gsea

Hi,


DAK if a secondary card holder on a previous account (less than 24 months ago) would be eligible for the bonus if they were the main account holder on a new account.


TIA

[Deleted User]

Yes they are

Gsea

Thanls Gary :T