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"Luxury travel benefits and 5x points!"
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When you think of a premium credit card, odds are you think of The Platinum Card® from American Express, and you’d be right to do so.
The Amex Platinum card combines elite travel and lifestyle benefits like access to 6 airport lounge networks (that’s 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide), elite status with 2 hotel chains, plus yearly credits with Uber and Saks Fifth Avenue, making it a perfect option for anyone who wants an elevated credit card experience.
- Welcome Bonus & Info (Partner Content)
- Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 on purchases on the Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
- Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
- $200 Hotel Credit: Get $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings with American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card®.
- $240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $20 in statement credits each month when you pay for eligible purchases with the Platinum Card® at your choice of one or more of the following providers: Peacock, Audible, SiriusXM, The New York Times, and other participating providers. Enrollment required.
- $155 Walmart+ Credit: Cover the cost of a $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership with a statement credit after you pay for Walmart+ each month with your Platinum Card. Cost includes $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax.
- American Express has expanded The Centurion® Network to include 40+ Centurion Lounge and Studio locations worldwide. Now there are even more places your Platinum Card® can get you complimentary entry and exclusive perks.
- $200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees are charged by the airline to your Card.
- $200 Uber Cash: Enjoy Uber VIP status and up to $200 in Uber savings on rides or eats orders in the US annually. Uber Cash and Uber VIP status is available to Basic Card Member only.
- $300 Equinox Credit: Get up to $300 back each year on an Equinox+ subscription, or any Equinox club memberships when you pay with your Platinum Card. Enrollment required. Learn more.
- $189 CLEAR® Credit: Breeze through security with CLEAR® Plus at 45+ airports nationwide and get up to $189 back per year on your membership (subject to auto-renewal) when you use your Card.
- $695 annual fee.
- Terms Apply.
Note that terms may apply and enrollment may be required for some benefits listed below.
Pros
- Access to 1,300+ Lounges including: Amex Centurion lounges, Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium lounges, Airspace lounges, Escape lounges, and Delta Sky Clubs
- Earn 5x points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5x points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
- Up to $200 Airline Fee Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year in baggage fees and more at one select qualifying airline.
- Up to $200 Uber Cash: Enjoy Uber VIP status and up to $200 in Uber savings on rides or eats orders in the U.S. annually.
- Up to $200 Hotel Credit: Get $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings, which requires a minimum two-night stay, through American Express Travel when you pay with your card.
- Up to $240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $20 back each month on eligible purchases made with your card on one or more of the following: Audible, Disney+, The Disney Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, Peacock, SiriusXM, and The New York Times. Enrollment required.
- Up to $155 Walmart+ Credit: Cover the cost of a $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership with a statement credit after you pay for Walmart+ each month with your card. Cost includes $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax.
- Up to $300 Equinox Credit: Get up to $300 back each year on the Equinox+ digital fitness app, or eligible Equinox club memberships when you pay with your card. Enrollment required.
- Up to $189 CLEAR Credit: Use your card and get up to $189 back per year on your CLEAR membership.
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status
- TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee statement credit
- Access to American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts
- Purchase and extended warranty protection
Cons
*This bonus value is an estimated valuation calculated by UP and not the card issuer.
Don’t Get If
- You don’t travel much or don’t value the card’s benefits
Great Card If
- You travel often enough to take advantage of the cards travel perks
- Lounge access is important to you
- You’re easily able to use the annual credits
- You want hotel elite status and airport lounge access
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