Credit card issuers have all kinds of restrictions when it comes to getting approved for and earning the bonuses on cards. In this post, I’d like to talk about one major restriction for earning the welcome offers on Amex cards, which might not be quite as cut-and-dried as it sounds.
The most common belief is that Amex’s lifetime “clock” resets after seven years. That’s to say that you may be eligible for the bonus on a card again seven years after you’ve closed it:
Amex also has a useful pop-up warning feature during the card application process. If you’re logged into your account, you’ll generally receive a pop-up prior to being approved for a card, informing you if you’re eligible for the bonus.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
