Thread: Fidelity AMEX Platinum - I WIN!

Well....I guess I can finally believe it. Today in the mail arrived my Fidelity Platinum AMEX card. I WIN! GAME OVER! This is the card that I've always wanted and even though I went the easy way (via Fidelity) I still get the same benefits and respect as a non Fidelity Platinum member. O.k. O.k. so I cheated (you got me!)....but still, I'm happy! I just didn't have the patience to spend the next several years charging my eyes out on a Gold AMEX charge card (I would of had to product transfered from my Optima Platinum card to Gold charge) and then wait to be invited to apply or upgrade to the Platinum. I do realize that Momof3 got invited to upgrade after several months, I don't think I would of been that lucky.

I can't even tell you how crazy AMEX is. The card came packaged in a blue rectangular numbered (silver sticker on back) box type packaging that you could velcro open and closed. On the front were the words "PLATINUM" in silver foil with a silver foil picture of the card. Inside the fold was the card in a plastic sleeve and a nice letter signed by Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. General Manager, Consumer Cards (member since 1981). Along with a letter was a 45 page manifesto of all of the benefits of the card and a bunch of other little flyers that I have to fill out (i.e. travel profile). Talk about crazy. On a good note, I get free enrollment into the Membership Rewards program for both of my AMEX cards. I'm not going to even go over all of the benefits of this card, it's simply amazing! I'm excited.

The card looks exactly like the regular Platinum charge card with the exception of the words "Fidelity Investments" under the words "Platinum" and directly to the right of the face in the middle. Interesting enough....the member since date on this card is 00. I first became a member in 2000 when I got the secured Optima card (Ha!). Then my OAOA (on again off again) added me as AU on his Gold charge. When they sent the Gold Fidelity AMEX card, it had a member since 01 on it (for when I got my Optima Platinum in 2001 I guess).

I am at peace in the credit world now. Nothing else matters to me other than fighting for better terms.

Anyone else care to join me? LOL...

Congrats. Have a good time with it. I know how thrilled you are as I just got my gold delta skymiles card after a little battle to get approved.

Originally posted by LKH
Congrats. Have a good time with it. I know how thrilled you are as I just got my gold delta skymiles card after a little battle to get approved.

I would click on the "ACCEPT PRE-APPROVED" button for AMEX DELTA SKYMILES...BUT I know I would be DENIED...and it's $85.00!!!

FIRST USA UNITED VISA is only $60.00...

MP$40, I bet that made your weekend. What are your scores and how did you get it? Thru Fidelity? Charlie

Originally posted by GEORGE

I would click on the "ACCEPT PRE-APPROVED" button for AMEX DELTA SKYMILES...BUT I know I would be DENIED...and it's $85.00!!!

FIRST USA UNITED VISA is only $60.00...

I got the gold and it came with no annual fee. I don't know why that is, because it is supposed to.

Originally posted by LKH


I got the gold and it came with no annual fee. I don't know why that is, because it is supposed to.

Always Double MilesSM with the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card
With the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card, you will earn 10,000 SkyMiles the first time you make a purchase with your Card. Thanks to Always
Double MilesSM, an ongoing feature of the Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express, you'll earn double SkyMiles at supermarkets, gas
stations, drug stores, home improvement stores, the U.S. Postal Service, on Delta Air Lines purchases, or when you pay your wireless phone bill.
The Card has an annual fee of $85 ($55 is waived, annual fee reduced to $30 if you have a qualifying American Express Consumer Charge Card), a
competitive APR, a grace period up to 20 days, and a line of credit up to $100,000. Additional Cards are fee-free, so you can share virtually all the
benefits and services with your friends or family members. Use your Card everywhere American Express Cards are accepted, and watch those
SkyMiles add up!1 2

I know what it says. It also says that on the info that came with the card. But, when I have spoken to cust. service 2 different times, they both said no annual fee. Maybe it's just the 1st year? I don't know. I'll call them again and ask for the 3rd time and let you know.

Originally posted by LKH
I know what it says. It also says that on the info that came with the card. But, when I have spoken to cust. service 2 different times, they both said no annual fee. Maybe it's just the 1st year? I don't know. I'll call them again and ask for the 3rd time and let you know.

10,000 SIGN UP BONUS AND 1 MILE PER $1.00...

I know there is a FREE 1/2 card...I think it is UNITED STUDENT VISA CARD 1/2 mile per $1.00...

Originally posted by MP$40
Well....I guess I can finally believe it. Today in the mail arrived my Fidelity Platinum AMEX card. I WIN! GAME OVER! This is the card that I've always wanted and even though I went the easy way (via Fidelity) I still get the same benefits and respect as a non Fidelity Platinum member. O.k. O.k. so I cheated (you got me!)....but still, I'm happy! I just didn't have the patience to spend the next several years charging my eyes out on a Gold AMEX charge card (I would of had to product transfered from my Optima Platinum card to Gold charge) and then wait to be invited to apply or upgrade to the Platinum. I do realize that Momof3 got invited to upgrade after several months, I don't think I would of been that lucky.

I can't even tell you how crazy AMEX is. The card came packaged in a blue rectangular numbered (silver sticker on back) box type packaging that you could velcro open and closed. On the front were the words "PLATINUM" in silver foil with a silver foil picture of the card. Inside the fold was the card in a plastic sleeve and a nice letter signed by Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. General Manager, Consumer Cards (member since 1981). Along with a letter was a 45 page manifesto of all of the benefits of the card and a bunch of other little flyers that I have to fill out (i.e. travel profile). Talk about crazy. On a good note, I get free enrollment into the Membership Rewards program for both of my AMEX cards. I'm not going to even go over all of the benefits of this card, it's simply amazing! I'm excited.

The card looks exactly like the regular Platinum charge card with the exception of the words "Fidelity Investments" under the words "Platinum" and directly to the right of the face in the middle. Interesting enough....the member since date on this card is 00. I first became a member in 2000 when I got the secured Optima card (Ha!). Then my OAOA (on again off again) added me as AU on his Gold charge. When they sent the Gold Fidelity AMEX card, it had a member since 01 on it (for when I got my Optima Platinum in 2001 I guess).

I am at peace in the credit world now. Nothing else matters to me other than fighting for better terms.

Anyone else care to join me? LOL...

I know you must be happy, but how in the world can a -- pretty much -- Debit Card be the "end all" to your credit journey? Heck, AMEX is not even taking a RISK on you...no credit extended, nothing. It seems that this card works only in their favor. I think you would want, at least, to have them "extend" some of their money -- the idea behind "credit" -- to you?

For example: Look at some of the below items. A Platinum AMEX card that won't even trust you with a Sign & Travel Option? AMEX wins this one.

Fidelity American Express Platinum Card

Q. What is the difference between the Fidelity American Express Platinum Card and the Platinum Card?


A. The Fidelity American Express Platinum Card comes with the following benefits and features:
$75 towards the Fidelity American Express Platinum Card's annual fee paid by Fidelity. Fidelity will save you $75 per year by paying that amount towards the Card's $395 annual fee and reducing your cost to $320 as long as you maintain your Fidelity Account.


Free ATM access for qualified customers.1 You will have access to cash at over 300,000 ATMs worldwide.
Purchases are debited monthly and cash transactions are debited daily from your Fidelity Account.
All transactions are reported on your monthly Fidelity Account statement.

The following Platinum Card features are not available on the Fidelity American Express Platinum Card:
Separate American Express statement with Card member offers
Flexible payment date
Extended payment options, such as Sign & Travel® and Special Purchase AccountSM
Privileged Assets®

Isn't all Amex Charge Cards has Sign & Travel and extended payment option available toward Cardmembership??


Herman