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finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Nothing More than a Total DISAPPOINTMENT

Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:12:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tranquil87 - I used to work for American Express Optima customer service.

I was trained to provide first class customer service, and that I did. In learning all about this card, my initial thought was, this card is great, this company is great, I've got to have...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: AMEX Optima Card : My Credit Horror Story with This Entry Level Card

Thu, 8 Feb 2001 06:30:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author uribou - This comment was originally written on Feb. 8, 2001. I now have a different AMEX card, and enjoy their service much. Update is at the very bottom.

My credit horror story started with American Express Optima Card.

Ch 1:...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Bad experience with this card.

Sun, 4 Feb 2001 08:49:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Ambrat - I applied for a different American Express card summer of 2000 but was approved for the Optima Student card. We were planning to leave on our honeymoon in August of 2000 and wanted a card to take with us just in case of emergencies. I had applied with...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: So much For FRAUD PROTECTION!

Mon, 4 Dec 2000 16:39:37 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author SheilaMM - I was a customer for 6 years. Had excellent credit with the company always

paid on time honored my commitment.

However decided to cancel my credit card when discovered this company was

not as dedicated to me as I was to...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Do not get this card. Get ANYTHING else. Anything...

Thu, 26 Oct 2000 19:11:12 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author michaumi - I will rant for a while and you can probably quite easily distil what my own experience with American Express was:

I will preface this with the statement: American Express is not a credit card service--optima or otherwise--NOT a credit card...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Optima Cashback - Amex Service at low cost

Mon, 25 Sep 2000 00:32:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dshurz - This review concerns the American Express Optima Platinum cashback card. I have had the card for almost two years and it quickly became my primary card. The most obvious reason is the cashback which is not the most generous around unless you spend a lot...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: AMEX IS THE BEST!

Tue, 18 Jul 2000 17:57:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ANNA.C. - I first opened an account with American Express in July 1999. It was one of the best choices I made. I was then approved for the Optima Platinum. It was the creme de la creme of status. The customer service was great. One time I took the free...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Amex Optima "Starting Out and Starting Over" Card (Secured)

Sun, 16 Jul 2000 16:14:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author aengler - I would highly recommend the American Express Optima "Starting Out and Starting Over" card, but with several important caveats.

First, the card does let one avail themselves of Amex's vaunted travel assistance network, and for travel...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: OPTIMA-L Customer Service

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 14:54:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ronhes - American Express Optima Card that I carry has won me over.

I recently had to cancel a hotel reservation; I canceled it more than 2 weeks prior to arrival (24 hour cancellation required). The hotel billed my Optima Card anyway; needless to say...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: I only wish it were as popular as Visa

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:45:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ddt7 - When I first began thinking about getting my first credit card, I turned to my father for advice. He suggested I get both an American Express card and a Visa. Why two? Basically, American Express is the better of the two but Visa is a lot more...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: This Student Card Actually Treats Students Fairly (Updated 3/21/01)

Mon, 3 Apr 2000 18:58:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Zski - Important - Student Optima card changed to "Blue for Students"

As of the beginning of March, American Express has converted all student credit card accounts to Blue for Students. The lower rate for purchases over $200 has...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Gotta love the OPTIMA!

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 12:22:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dibaby718 - The main reason I chose this card is it's NO ANNUAL fee and LOW APR--a combination difficult to find in todays credit-loving world. Their customer service is great, though I've only had a few occasions to call mainly for inquiry purposes. I've never had...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Excellent service, good job

Fri, 11 Feb 2000 17:22:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yushk - I like American Express. I have been an AMEX Canada customer

for 3 years. Recently I started a job in US. Shortly after I

settled I applied for a US credit card. American Express was

first in my list. Before filling an application form I...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: A reliable card

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 18:17:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pravinkn - I am American Express Optima Card Holder and I am so satisfied with this

card that I have not bothered to apply for any other card.

I had an Amex Blue card before I came to US and once I came here, they

transferred it to an Optima...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: The Optima is Excellent!

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 23:06:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Oren.Jay - The Optima is an American Express rarity -- a good card with no annual fee. You get all the standards of excellence that American Express is associated with, and don't have to pay an annual fee.

Why is this card so good?

Access...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Must Have Credit Card Select Places

Fri, 21 Jan 2000 04:56:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author singleguy1974 - I find the American Express Optima card a must for anyone for certain stores. For example, Costco's now accepts American Express Optima which helps me out since most of my other credit cards are MasterCard and Visa which Costco's doe not yet accept. I...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: General of credit cards!

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 03:06:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Andrew0124 - American Express was once the other name of cards. Despite the great success of VISA and Master, American Express is still one of the best cards to have! Unlike VISA and Master, AE is itself the only card issuer, that's why they can guarantee their...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Optimum for Introductory Rates

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 04:03:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kodoz - I've had cards with at least 7 banks in the past year, and so I've rated each of these against each other based on their introductory rate, standard rate, fees, and how customer oriented the bank is. I've been paying off a big chunk of debt that my wife...

finc-Credit-Cards-Standard-A-E-American Express - Optima Cards: Leave home without it? I don't.

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 03:20:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LisaS - American Express is a solid company that knows how to deal with customers and merchants. The Optima card is a credit card from American Express that has the option to hold a balance with financing. Regular American Express charge cards offer unlimited...