The Explorer Credit Card (New AMEX Card!)

PDog said:
Yes! And the referral bonus is up to 30,000 for the referee. You can't lose! #notfinancialadvice
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Whilst my referral link offers 30,000 points for me, it's only offering 60,000 points for those who sign up - so it's better for others not to use my link. Is your referral offer different?
 
Have you considered cancelling and then using a supplementary through a family member /friend over The 18 month period ?
 
Blackswan said:
Whilst my referral link offers 30,000 points for me, it's only offering 60,000 points for those who sign up - so it's better for others not to use my link. Is your referral offer different?
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that's disappointing! Usually the referral offer is better, but just checked, and hubby's is saying 60k also. Fingers crossed it'll catch up soon, have just sent feedback to AMEX.

SOPOOR- I take back what I said!
 
Blackswan said:
Whilst my referral link offers 30,000 points for me, it's only offering 60,000 points for those who sign up - so it's better for others not to use my link. Is your referral offer different?
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If you have an Explorer card, it should be 100k for anyone who uses your link. Have you checked your link again today? Mine is definitely saying 100k.

I wonder if it has anything to do with when you got the card?
 
fairbasa said:
If you have an Explorer card, it should be 100k for anyone who uses your link. Have you checked your link again today? Mine is definitely saying 100k.

I wonder if it has anything to do with when you got the card?
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definitely only saying 60k, this card came early Jan. When did you get yours?
 
diningdecadence said:
was contemplating the platinum charge for the 100k but have seen the explorer come through with the new 100k offer (albeit converting at 0.75, and no QFF transfer).

any reason to take one over the other?

a few people suggested you could get the platinum reserve CC alongside the platinum charge, but amex website, and blog sites suggest that card was discontinued ages ago, so am confused. Decisions decisions!
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Pointhacks have a 120,000 point offer for the Platinum Charge at the moment.

For me it depends on if the Platinum Charge benefits outweigh the annual fee of $1,200. The Explorer card is best card on the market for me especially when paired with Platinum Edge so you earn 2 airline miles per $.

The Platinum Charge card "comes" with the Platinum Reserve for free, but you have to apply separately for the card. I believe this is still the case, but best to call Amex and confirm this is still the case.
 
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Hammando said:
was contemplating the platinum charge for the 100k but have seen the explorer come through with the new 100k offer (albeit converting at 0.75, and no QFF transfer).

any reason to take one over the other?

a few people suggested you could get the platinum reserve CC alongside the platinum charge, but amex website, and blog sites suggest that card was discontinued ages ago, so am confused. Decisions decisions!
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Once you have applied and received your card sign up for the Amex insurance offer and get a total of 120/90k points for a grand total of approx $450 versus the the 100k for $1200 with the charge.
 
diningdecadence said:
was contemplating the platinum charge for the 100k but have seen the explorer come through with the new 100k offer (albeit converting at 0.75, and no QFF transfer).

any reason to take one over the other?

a few people suggested you could get the platinum reserve CC alongside the platinum charge, but amex website, and blog sites suggest that card was discontinued ages ago, so am confused. Decisions decisions!
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platinum charge has a tiered earn rate which puts me off, only 300k at full earn rate!
explorer + edge with 2ppd uncapped for me wins every time, unless you need the extra travel benefits & "unlimited" limit
 
I still hold plat edge so can't/won't apply for the explorer.

My wife cancelled her only Amex (Velocity Plat) a couple of weeks ago so it may be worth the risk for the 100,000 sign on - Might give a month or so and see if anyone else posts their experiences.
 
diningdecadence said:
was contemplating the platinum charge for the 100k but have seen the explorer come through with the new 100k offer (albeit converting at 0.75, and no QFF transfer).

any reason to take one over the other?

a few people suggested you could get the platinum reserve CC alongside the platinum charge, but amex website, and blog sites suggest that card was discontinued ages ago, so am confused. Decisions decisions!
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If QF is an important transfer partner for you then the Charge is definitely the way to go. It also works really well if you can make use of the Charge's tiered earn rates:
  • 3pts / $ on restaurants, bars etc
  • 2pts / $ on travel

Either the Charge or Edge together with the Explorer make the Explorer significantly more valuable as you can link your Explorer to your Ascent or Ascent Premium Membership Rewards program and then airline transfer as 1:1 (instead of 0.75:1).

The Explorer is a great card, whichever way you look at it!
 

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