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How To Get National Emerald Executive Status Free & Easy

Mark Ostermann
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How To Get National Emerald Executive Status Free & Easy

I wanted to share a quick deal on how to get National Emerald Executive status free & easy. I used this trick when I went on our trip to Alaska and it ended up getting me upgraded to an SUV.  It only takes a few seconds so if you ever use National for your car rental needs you will want to set it up.

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Executive Status For American Express Platinum Cardholders…Or Anyone?

There is an offer on National’s website to get Executive Emerald Club status and it is intended for American Express Platinum cardholders.  I am still an Amex Platinum cardholder, thanks to an awesome retention offer, but it doesn’t appear that I needed to be.

I went through the process of upgrading my account and it never actually asked me for any proof that I was an Amex Platinum cardholder. Once I completed the quick form I was a newly minted National Emerald Executive, good until February of 2023.

Link To Offer

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National Emerald Executive Status Perks

Here is a list of the perks you can expect with your newly acquired Executive status with National car rental.

Faster Free Rental Days

Faster Free Rental Days

Earn 1 rental credit for every qualified car rental. Free Rental Day = 6 credits

Executive Area Access

Executive Area Access

Choose any car (Fullsize and above) in the Executive Area and only pay the Midsize rate (in US and Canada).

Guaranteed Upgrades

Guaranteed Upgrades

In the US and Canada you’re always guaranteed a free upgrade when you reserve using the Midsize rate.

List Of Benefits

  • Choose Rewards — Choose  from Free Rental Days, frequent flyer miles or hotel rewards. Redeem your free days around the globe.
  • Priority Service — Get expedited services when renting in Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Earn With Enterprise — Rent at participating Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations to earn Free Rental Days and higher status with Emerald Club.
  • Emerald Alerts — Receive helpful email reminders to give you the rental information you need exactly when you need it.
  • Drop & Go℠ — With convenient email receipts, just drop off your car and go (if your car has not been damaged during the rental).
  • Executive Area Access — Choose any car (Fullsize and above) in the Executive Area and only pay the Midsize rate (in US and Canada).
  • Faster Free Rental Days — Earn 1 rental credit for every qualified car rental. Free Rental Day = 6 credits.
  • No Second Driver Fees — Never pay extra when family members and business associates do the driving.
  • Guaranteed Upgrades — You’re always guaranteed a free upgrade when you reserve using the Midsize rate (in US and Canada).
  • Upgrades in Europe — Enjoy a free one car class upgrade (subject to availability at time of rental) at participating locations in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Germany.
  • Special Offers — Receive exclusive members-only discounts and offers through our seasonal emails.
  • Special Pricing on Premier Selection — Enjoy exclusive pricing when you upgrade to Premier Selection at the rental lot. (in US and Canada)

How To Get National Executive Status Free – Final Thoughts

This is a quick and easy way to get National Emerald Executive status without going through any of the work required.  While National isn’t usually the cheapest car rental out there I have always found their service and ease of use to be the best.  That and with their free night rentals they are my go to rental company.

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Mark Ostermann
Mark Ostermann
Mark Ostermann is a father, husband and miles/points fanatic. He left the corporate world after starting a family in order to be a stay at home dad. Mark is constantly looking at ways to save money and stay within budget while also taking awesome vacations with his family. When he isn't caring for his family or taking a weekend trip, Mark is working towards his goal of visiting every Major League Baseball ballpark.

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6 COMMENTS

  3. I can confirm this works regardless of whether or not you have the card. Nice tip!!

    Now if I could only get my company to ditch avis and start using National again.

    -Jeremy from the CBoardingGroup

  4. Confused…is this Executive status or Executive elite? You mentioned both but the offer says Executive status and the benefits you list also Executive status and NOT Executive elite which is a step above. Also, Executive status is a regular benefit of the amex platinum card and does not require a special promotion. Could you please clarify as your article is extremely confusing

    • Sorry it is Executive status and I meant Executive elite as in just generic elite status (like any program). Shame on them for using that as the upper tier to make it easily confusable lol – I’ll update to clarify.

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