Free $25 from American Express

• chris said,

  Thanks for the find, but how do you know they will send a $25 card later? I’ve tried to find all the fine print on the promo page and order page but don’t see any mention of it. You’ve already done it?

• FrequentMiler said,

  Apparently you can actually do this three times to get a total of $75 free! Details here: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/finance/1170147/

• Chris said,

  Just order one, we’ll see how it goes. Thanks!

• Chris said,

  Just ordered one, we’ll see how it goes. Thanks!

• jason said,

  @Chris – did something similar last year and got the free $25

• Dee said,

  I do apologize that this code is only valid for the original email recipents from AMEX offering this promo code.
  This has been verified from AMEX.
  Thank you.

• Christo said,

  Jason, This is a “TARGETED OFFER” only to those who received an e-mail from AMEX. I just spent 20 minutes on the phone with Amex and they’ll send you an e-mail advising you of this.

• jason said,

  @christo – well that stinks – was worth a shot

• BothofUs2 said,

  Jason-please update title to say targeted. Thanks @Christo for verifying.

• emily said,

  so if it accepts the code does that mean it’s not targeted? can anybody else confirm you can do this three times?

• SamIam said,

  What is this, amateur hour? Christo.. the first rule of internet deals is DO. NOT. CALL.

• Angelina A said,

  Sounds good, until the end asks for your SS#…

• yourPFpro said,

  I have done this before, it was “targeted” before but still worked. SS is just an identity check, many sites do this for similar types of account openings.

  http://yourPFpro.com/?p=176

• DavidO said,

  This is the most useless card product I’ve ever experienced. Couldn’t get the website to work (i.e., could log back in once I created an account), couldn’t get the card charged, and Amex’s usual customer service (as a Platinum card holder) is pathetic if you have this card. I’ve just cancelled my card and gave up on the bonus.

• Karen said,

  Why do you need to wait 45 days to load the card?

• jason said,

  @Karen – sorry, it should have said “within” 45 days.

• shawn said,

  Hi – tried this back in Feb, and just today got a notice from Amex saying they can’t fulfill the $25, but instead offering me $50 if I sign my card up for a $250+ direct deposit. And once that happens twice, they’ll provide me the $50. But my mind goes right to “well, I did what you said last time and you didn’t do your part…” Hmmm…

  Thank you for ordering the American Express® Prepaid Card. Unfortunately you are not eligible for the promotion entered with your order and we are unable to send you a $25 bonus Gift Card. We hope this does not cause you any inconvenience.

  If you would like to redeem the balance on your Card, you can call us to request a refund check. Or you can take advantage of another valuable promotion that includes a $50 bonus1 — please see below for more details.

  Sign up for direct deposit and get a $50 bonus.

  Now you can get all or part of your paycheck automatically loaded onto your American Express Prepaid Card with direct deposit through your employer. Your money is available on payday, and it can be replaced at no charge if your Card is lost or stolen.

  Plus, you’ll receive a $50 credit to your Card1 after you make two direct deposits of $250 or
  more — per paycheck — by July 31, 2012. So sign up today.

  If you prefer to redeem the remaining balance on your Card:

  • Option 1: Spend it — use the Card at millions of places online and in stores, wherever
  American Express® Cards are accepted.

  • Option 2: Request a refund check — simply call the number on the back of your Card.

• jason said,

  @shawn – thanks for following up. I too haven’t seen my extra $25. Probably not worth tying up an additional $250

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