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American Express $250 Bonus!

April 15, 2010
By Cleverdude
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It’s been over 2 years, but American Express has FINALLY brought back the 25,000 mile ($250) bonus. This time around, though, it’s a bit trickier to get the bonus, but still very reasonable for many consumers. Read more below.

The American Express(R) Premier Rewards Gold Card (The offer has ended, but feel free to click through to see the current offer!) bonus is good only until 4/26/2010, so act soon! In order to get the 25000 bonus points, you must make at least $1000 in spending in your first 3 months. The 25000 points can be redeemed toward one domestic coach-class ticket or $250 in gift cards from such stores as GAP, Barnes&Nobles, Home Depot,  Bath and Body Works, and many more.

Also, there are no fees for the first year.  (And if you’re a big spender and put at least $30,000 on your card in the first year, you’ll earn another 15,000 bonus points!)

“Disclaimer: This content is not provided or commissioned by American Express. Opinions expressed here are author’s alone, not those of American Express, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by American Express. This site may be compensated through American Express Affiliate Program."

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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    April 16, 2010 at 6:29 am

    I did this 2+ years ago and it was fantastic. Was going to try again but when I clicked through your link, the rewards were not the same:

    # Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $500 in 3 months of Card membership- redeemable for a $100 gift card.1

    Is there a different link available?

    Reply
  2. TJ says

    April 16, 2010 at 7:07 am

    I’m only getting 10,000 points after 1st purchase using the link above after I click apply (first page does say 25,000) – anyone have a fix?

    Reply
    • Clever Dude says

      April 16, 2010 at 8:10 am

      Seems my affiliate company’s email link takes me to their old site which doesn’t have this offer. I posted the non-affiliated link until they clear it up. But thanks for the catch!

  3. Guy G. says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    Hey CD,
    I was just wondering how the card companies are able to stay in business while still giving out these kind of deals. I guess it’s because most people don’t follow sound tips on budgeting and credit card discipline so they end up paying through the nose in interest.
    This is truly a great opportunity so long as people treat the card responsibly.

    Cheers,
    Guy

    Reply
  4. Dustin says

    May 10, 2010 at 9:48 am

    I love AMEX. I have a gold card for my business and a personal one for my costco membership. They have great OFX support so it works great with Inzolo and my envelope budget system.

    Reply
  5. David says

    May 16, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    I dont like AE that much. Every week i get spam mail from them.

    Reply

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