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3 Easy Steps to Free Boingo Wi-Fi Access With AMEX Platinum Cards

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    There are more than a million Boingo Wi-Fi hotspots around the world.  They’re at many airports, hotels, cafes, and restaurants.  Usually, you have to pay to connect.

    But certain AMEX credit cards can get you a free Boingo Wi-Fi membership!

    This includes cards like The Business Platinum® Card from American Express and Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card.  This perk can definitely save you money!  Plus, you’ll have access to high-speed internet!

    Get Free Unlimited Wi-Fi Access With Certain American Express Cards

    I’ll tell you which AMEX cards are eligible and how to activate free Boingo Wi-Fi!

    Free Boingo Wi-Fi

    Link:   Register for Free Boingo Wi-Fi With Your Eligible American Express Card

    Folks with certain AMEX credit cards can register for the free Boingo American Express Preferred Plan.  This plan includes:

    To register, you’ll need a card like:

    This perk can be great for folks who travel.  Because you’ll have lots of places to find Wi-Fi.  And you won’t have to worry about roaming charges on your personal device.

    Plus, it can save you money.  Because airport Wi-Fi can be expensive!  For example, purchasing a Boingo Wi-Fi plan can cost ~$39 per month.

    It’s easy to activate your free membership.  Just follow these 3 simple steps!

    Step 1.   Enter Your Eligible AMEX Card Number

    First, visit the Boingo AMEX Preferred Plan site and enter your eligible AMEX credit card number.

    Enter Your Eligible AMEX Platinum or Starwood Card Number

    Step 2.   Register for Boingo

    Next, you can register for a Boingo account.

    Enter Your Name and Create a Username and Password to Use Boingo

    Keep in mind, if you already have a Boingo account, you will NOT be able to link your existing account to a Boingo AMEX Preferred Plan.  Instead, you’ll have to create a new account.

    Step 3.   Confirm Your Registration

    You’re all set!  You’ll also get an email confirmation once your account has been verified.

    All Done! Now You Can Connect to More Than 1 Million Boingo Wi-Fi Hotspots!

    To find Wi-Fi hotspots, you can search online or download the Boingo Wi-Finder app to your PC, Mac, iPhone or iPad, or Android device.

    Stay tuned for a future post with tips for using the Wi-Finder app!

    Bottom Line

    You can access Boingo Wi-Fi hotspots for free if you have a personal, or small business American Express Platinum card or a Starwood Preferred Guest personal or small business card.

    But you have to activate your membership!

    It only takes a few minutes to sign-up.  And it’s worth it because you’ll be able to connect to over a million Boingo Wi-Fi hotspots for free!

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