mrbungle said:Good find! Time to start a new business! Did anybody notice this statement: Note: Only business owners who received this offer via Inc. Magazine qualify to apply for a Card through this website

Its in a popup window when you click the $250 bonus "special offer" on the left side.

Hopefully they are not cross checking inc. magazine subscribers....

Is that new? I clicked there earlier and there was no popup. And what about those of us who purchased the magazine from the local newsstand? *wink*

I'm nervous to get the cash rebate card. It really seems to me they are saying only the charge cards get the $250 rebate. I'd like the cash card cause I'd keep it forever. The gold one I'll have to cancel, but at least it has 5,000 points too which is worth like $50 at home depot or something gift certificate.

mac911 said:I'm nervous to get the cash rebate card. It really seems to me they are saying only the charge cards get the $250 rebate. I'd like the cash card cause I'd keep it forever. The gold one I'll have to cancel, but at least it has 5,000 points too which is worth like $50 at home depot or something gift certificate.

No need to worry, just apply for the Cash Rebate Card. Here is the Terms & Conditions:

To redeem this offer, the Cardmember must activate and make the first purchase on the Platinum Business Premium Cash Rebate Card between December 15, 2006 and April 30, 2007. The $250 statement credit will appear on your monthly billing statement following your first single eligible purchase. The maximum discount available is $250.00. This promotional offer pertains to a specific American Express® Business Card product, please reference the OPEN Savings® Summary on your monthly billing statement or online at open.AmericanExpress.com to determine Card eligibility. You may be permitted to have more than one American Express® Business Card account; however, you are eligible to receive only one promotional $250 statement credit per unique business. Participation and offers are subject to change without notice.

thanks op....

i have 3 cards with them, do u think i should cancel the one i dont use so i can have a better chance in getting 2 new cards?

Applied yesterday for both cards.
This is what I see for Gold Rewards card.

Congratulations! Your application has been approved and you should receive your new card within 7-10 days.

Nothing about the platinum card yet.

Thanks OP. I missed the last time this was offered.

spotrun said:Applied yesterday for both cards.
This is what I see for Gold Rewards card.

Congratulations! Your application has been approved and you should receive your new card within 7-10 days.

Nothing about the platinum card yet.

Thanks OP. I missed the last time this was offered.

Do you have a real business? Did the application status link show you anything yesterday? I applied today and it shows nothing. Thanks for your help and congratulations on your approval.

zb1965 said:MsMoneybags said:Question before I pull the trigger - arent these "no limit" cards really bad for your credit score? I'm looking at the Gold.


These cards will never show up on your credit report. They do not affect your credit score what-so-ever. Unless you miss a payment.Ah, the beauty of having biz cards!

Applied for a total of 4 cards for my wife and I using 4 unique business names. Hope to score and easy $1K

Myself: 1 Plat & 1 Gold
Wifey: 1 Plat & 1 Gold

In the interest of full disclosure, my wife and I each already have these Gold and Plat cards...

Will update if/when approved.

Thanks OP!!!

I snoozed I loosed...

The following message is now displayed on the website

This special offer is no longer available through the website, please refer to your letter for alternate ways to apply for an American Express® Business Card. If you are interested in a Business Card, please click the Small Business link above to determine the best product for your business.

It is still alive. at least or Gold. Just pull the trigger on gold. the promotion showes at right corner of the application window!