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March 12, 2012
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Amex Promotions on Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare
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Whether you think social media is amazing or stupid, the bottom line is that you can save a lot of money if you take advantage of the right promotions. Companies these days are clamoring to drive business by engaging consumers through these channels and I think American Express is the leading credit card company when it comes to social media.

Most recently they launched a Twitter promotion where you sync your Amex card to your various accounts, and when you either enter Tweets with particular hashtags in them or you check in at various locations, you get discounts at participating merchants.

It's simple to sync your credit card to your Twitter account on this page.

Though it doesn’t seem to explicitly state it in the Terms and Conditions, it sounds like you can only link one card per social media account. On Twitter, when you use the corresponding hashtag for an offer, you should get an @ reply from Amex telling you that you’ve been enrolled and are eligible for the offer, and then when you send your hashtagged Tweet and make your eligible purchases, you will be issued a statement credit.

Some of the merchants participating in the Amex Twitter promotion.

As you can see in this screenshot of the Amex Twitter Favorites, some of the offers include:

-$10 back your next online purchase of $75 or more at Zappo’s by 4/30

-$10 back on your next online purchase of $50 or more at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM until 4/30

-$5 back on your next in-store purchase of $5 or more at McDonald’s until 3/31

-$10 back on an in-store purchase of $50 or more at H&M until 4/30

-A $20 credit with a single in-store purchase of $75 or more at Whole Foods until 4/30

-10% back on the purchase of a Main Cabin ticket on Virgin America until 3/31

-$5 back on $20 or more on in-store purchase at FedEx until 5/31

And several more. So if you’re a diligent Tweeter and keep track of those hashtags, the savings and discounts could really add up. I’m signing up the TPG Twitter account today, so while you’re syncing your Amex card to your Twitter, be sure to follow me too!

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And for you Foursquarers and Facebookers, Amex makes it sound like there are plenty of opportunities to save as well, though I’d be interested to hear your experiences getting texts, messages and notifications about the specials you can expect through those portals, so leave a comment below!

T&C

It’s pretty simple, and the Amex Terms & Conditions page does a good job at summarizing how it works for each program:

  • Foursquare. Once you have completed the registration/syncing process, when you use your Foursquare account to “check in” to a location for which an Offer exists, an electronic message will be sent to your mobile device through your Foursquare account notifying you of an available Offer (such as, by way of example, a statement credit or point of sale discount) and you must activate certain Offers by pressing the “Load to Card” or similar button. To redeem an Offer, you must follow the instructions in the Offer Terms and use your Registered Card for the entire purchase described in the Offer at the location described in the Offer, unless otherwise indicated in the Offer Terms.
  • Facebook. Once you have completed the registration/syncing process, when you are logged into your Facebook account and you access the “Link, Like, Love” tab of the American Express page, you will be notified of available Offers (such as, by way of example, a statement credit or point of sale discount) and you must activate certain Offers by clicking the “Add to Card” or similar button. If you are logged into Facebook Places and an Offer is available near your current location, you will be presented with such available Offer through Facebook Places and must “check in” at that specified location and follow any additional instructions to claim/add the Offer. To redeem an Offer, you must follow the instructions in the Offer Terms that appear in the communication containing the Offer and use your Registered Card for the entire purchase described in the Offer at the location described in the Offer, unless otherwise indicated in the Offer Terms.
  • Twitter.Once you have completed the registration/syncing process, you may view available offers on the American Express “Favorites” tab on Twitter. Participating merchants may also Tweet available Offers to their followers through Twitter. You must activate certain Offers by posting a Tweet that includes the #hashtag provided for that Offer. American Express will send you an @reply message to confirm your enrollment in an Offer, or to notify you that an Offer is no longer available. To redeem an Offer, you must follow the instructions in the Offer Terms that appear in the communication containing the Offer and use your Registered Card for the entire purchase described in the Offer at the location described in the Offer, unless otherwise indicated in the Offer Terms.

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  • Intro Offer

    As High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.

  • Annual Fee

    $325

  • Recommended Credit

    Excellent to Good

Why We Chose It

There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)

Pros

  • 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
  • 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
  • Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
  • Solid welcome bonus

Cons

  • Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
  • Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
  • You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
  • Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
  • Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
  • Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
  • Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
  • Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
  • $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
  • $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
  • $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
  • $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
  • Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees.
  • Annual Fee is $325.
  • Terms Apply.