American Express has been known to send out complimentary gifts to some cardholders. For example: $250 Tiffany giftcards, $250 BLADE gift cards and Amazon Echo’s. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason as to how cardholders are selected (but I highly doubt it’s random. It’s most likely criteria the the gifters choose similar to AmEx Offers).
Reader SLG reports receiving a $100 gift card to Vince.
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Envelope says “In appreciation of your card membership, here’s an exclusive gift for you.”
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Outside of card says “Your loyalty deserves something special.”
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Inside of card says “In appreciation of your card membership, we have enclosed a complimentary gift card just for you. We hope you will enjoy it.”
There is also a Twitter hashtag: #amexappreciates. People look to have received gift cards to Bonobos as well. It’s highly doubtful you’ll receive one of these, but at least you know what to look out for I guess.
Receivd $250 gift card today!!
Been Plat member for 12 years with 80+k spend a year till last year. Stopping spending on Plat when I started churning, Never got a gift. They probably value disloyalty more than loyalty. Kind of like how young Amex accounts get better retention offer than established ones.
A friend of mine got the Echo last December, (Platinum card) and it was her 30 year anniversary with Amex.?.?
Of course nothing for AMEX Hilton Honor…😐
I wouldn’t be surprised if most of these are going out to Centurion/Black card holders. : P
Nah, they have a different set of gifts that are set out. Everybody I’ve spoken to that has got this $100 GC isn’t centurion.
damn you amex! am i not good enough for you!?
would help if people gave DP of stats on cards if you got a GC
People have done this before and I wasn’t able to find any sort of pattern
just means not enough people are sharing DP. no way money being thrown out is random.
Not sure why but I feel like they’re trying to make fun of Costco.
Eh. Might be obvious but is it only on platinum or any amex card?
Only for Platinum cardholders and very targeted.
AMEX, if you’re reading this, DON’T send me another $100 gift card to Flemming’s Steakhouse. The 24 oz bone-in rib-eye I had last time was disgusting!
Please god, no!
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Sell
I received 250 Tiffany gift card.
Wow