Many of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we receive financial compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). However, the credit card information that we publish has been written and evaluated by experts who know these products inside out. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or endorse. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers that are on the market. See our advertising policy here where we list advertisers that we work with, and how we make money. You can also review our credit card rating methodology.
Stephen is an established voice in the credit card space, with over 70 to his name. His work has been in publications like The Washington Post, and his Au Points and Awards Consulting Services is used...
With years of experience in corporate marketing and as the Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar, Keri is now Editor-in-Chief at UP, overseeing daily content operations and r...
Kellie’s professional experience has led her to a deep passion for compliance, data reporting, and process improvement. Kellie’s learned the ins and outs of the points and miles world and leads UP’s c...
We may be compensated when you click on product links, such as credit cards, from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone.
American Express, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, has traditionally appealed to the luxury segment, and around a third of its cardholders’ spending is typically on travel or entertainment.
All of this started plummeting at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and American Express identified that consumer spending patterns were beginning to shift dramatically. As a result, it introduced a slew of valuable statement credits and benefits, mostly to help offset annual fees and to continue to retain customers.
In this guide, we’ll examine the statement credits and benefits that are still valid in 2023. We’ll start with a broad overview of the specific statement credit or benefit, discuss the terms and conditions, and then highlight which cards are eligible for it. We’ll also show you how you can make the most out of each new offer.
Note that terms may apply and enrollment may be required through your American Express account.
Prepaid Hotel Credit
Enjoy Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits and perks at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. Image Credit: Hyatt
Bookings through The Hotel Collection receive premium benefits on stays of at least 2 nights at select properties across the globe.
When booking through Fine Hotels & Resorts, you’ll receive elite benefits and perks at over 1,000 luxury hotels worldwide, but with no minimum stay requirement.
CLEAR Plus Credit
Image Credit: CLEAR
CLEAR is an expedited security program available at select U.S. airports and stadiums.
Once you enroll for the CLEAR Plus membership, get in the CLEAR lane at available airports. Check-in using an iris scan, then proceed through the TSA checkpoint as normal.
Digital Entertainment Credit
Image Credit: American Express
If you love to read the news online, watch TV, or listen to audiobooks or satellite radio, your purchases may now be eligible for a new statement credit.
New or existing subscribers can pay for the monthly digital subscription with an Amex Platinum card and enjoy the credit.
Equinox Credits
Image Credit: American Express
Amex Platinum cardholders can receive up to $300 in Equinox credits per year on eligible Equinox memberships when they pay with their card (enrollment required). Users can take classes using their at-home SoulCycle bike, follow workout videos, relax with PURE Yoga, and more.
Visit a club for membership details or start your monthly digital subscription using the Equinox+ Amex landing page and pay with your eligible Amex card.
Walmart+ is Walmart’s subscription service that offers free shipping with no order minimums, discounts at the pharmacy, gas discounts, free delivery, and more.
If you’re a big shopper at Walmart, it’s easy to get great use out of this. Just shop at Walmart and utilize your extra benefits, whether you’re shopping in-person or online. You can also take advantage of the gas discounts available. Walmart+ members can save 10¢ per gallon on fuel at Walmart, Murphy, Exxon, and Mobil stations.
Adobe is one of the world’s largest software companies in the world, offering a host of marketing and document management software, including Adobe Acrobat and Creative Cloud.
Currently, those who have the Amex Business Platinum card are eligible for up to $150 in statement credits per year on annual prepaid subscriptions for Creative Cloud All Apps or Single Apps for Teams or Acrobat Pro DC with E-Sign or advanced E-Sign for Teams.
The best way to maximize this credit is to pick the subscription option that fits your business’s needs. Remember, monthly plans do not qualify, only annual prepaid plans.
Indeed Credit
Image Credit: Indeed
Indeed is an online employment website where you can post jobs as an employer.
With the Amex Business Platinum card, you can get up to $90 back per quarter (up to $360 per year) for purchases with Indeed.
Wireless Credit
Image Credit: American Express
One of the statement credits introduced at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic was for wireless statement credits, and Amex has decided to make this a permanent perk available to Amex Business Platinum cardholders.
In total, you can get up to $120 in statement credits every year for wireless telephone service purchases made directly from a wireless provider in the U.S. It’s split into monthly statement credits of up to $10 each. Enrollment is required.
The best way to qualify for this credit is to charge your wireless telephone bill to the card.
What doesn’t count are:
Bundled services
Cellular repair services
Electronics purchases
Hardware purchases
Purchases from authorized retailers, resellers, or third-party sellers
VoIP services
Summary of Available Amex Credit Card Statement Credits in 2023
Let’s take a look at the full gamut of statement credits that renew annually for Amex cardholders. We’ve included credits that are an automatic benefit of the cards and not those that require a certain threshold of spending.
Up to $120 Uber Cash: Add your Amex Gold card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S.
Up to $120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Enrollment required.
Up to $250 Airline Fee Credit: Get up to $250 per year in statement credits when incident travel fees on your selected airline are charged
Up to $250 Hilton Resort Credit: Get up to $250 in statement credits for purchases made directly with participating Hilton resorts
Up to $100 Hilton On-Property Credit: Book a 2-night minimum stay at hiltonhonorsaspirecard.com and get up to $100 in credits for qualifying charges at participating Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts
Up to $25 Monthly Dining Credit: Get up to $300 in statement credits per calendar year (up to $25 per month) for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide.
Up to $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit: Receive up to a $100 property credit for charges at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis when you book direct using a special rate for a 2-night minimum stay
Up to $200 Airline Fee Credit: Get up to $200 per year in statement credits when incident travel fees on your selected airline are charged
Up to $200 Hotel Credit: Get $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels & Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel when you pay with your card. Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
Up to $240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Receive up to $20 back each month when you pay for eligible purchases at one or more of Disney+, The Disney Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Peacock, SiriusXM, and The Wall Street Journal. Enrollment required.
Up to $155 Walmart+ Credit: Use your card for a monthly Walmart+ membership and get the full cost back each month
Up to $200 Uber Cash: Receive $15 in Uber Cash each month, plus a bonus $20 in December for rides or eats orders in the U.S.
Up to $300 Equinox Credit: Get up to $300 back each year on eligible Equinox memberships
Up to $189 CLEAR Plus Credit: Get up to $189 back per year on your CLEAR Plus membership
Up to $100 Saks Fifth Avenue Credit: Receive up to a $50 statement credit from January through June and up to a $50 statement credit from July through December
*All information about these cards has been collected independently by Upgraded Points.
Final Thoughts
The statement credits that American Express has continued to offer are a nice addition to its already popular lineup of credit card perks.
Whether it’s using Amex Offers to maximize value on Walmart+ purchases, wireless providers, or Adobe subscriptions, or up-leveling your fitness membership game, you’ll likely be able to extract solid value from these statement credits each year.
The information regarding the American Express® Green Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer. The information regarding the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
For rates and fees of The Platinum Card® from American Express, click here. For rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, click here. For rates and fees of the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, click here. For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® card, click here.
Featured Image Credit: Upgraded Points
Frequently Asked Questions
A statement credit is essentially the opposite of a payment. It behaves a lot like a refund, but you’re not actually returning anything. It’s basically free money!
In order to use a statement credit, you need to use your card. Before that, you might need to activate a statement credit. Sometimes, however, the statement credit is automatic. In that case, all you need to do is pay for a qualifying purchase using the card to get a statement credit. It may take up to 12 weeks for statement credits to post.
A $200 statement credit is simply a statement credit for a maximum of $200. This means that if you make a qualifying purchase, you’ll get up to $200 back.
For example, if your purchase is $250, you’ll get $200 back and pay only $50 out of pocket. If your purchase if $150, you’ll get the entire $150 back and usually still have $50 left over for a future qualifying purchase.
American Express forms one of the cornerstones of credit card rewards. It has so many amazing credit cards, so it is absolutely worth it to get an Amex card.
Stephen is an established voice in the credit card space, with over 70 to his name. His work has been in publications like The Washington Post, and his Au Points and Awards Consulting Services is used by hundreds of clients.
Disclaimer: Any comments listed below are not from the bank advertiser, nor have they been reviewed or approved by them. No responsibility will be taken by the bank advertiser for these comments.
27 comments
Chris Usita
May 10, 2020
Hi Stephen,
This was posted in one of the Forbes article on May 4, 2020.
“American Express Announces Major Changes Due To Coronavirus”
“As a reminder, each Card Account is eligible for up to $50 in additional statement credit between May and June 2020 and $50 in additional statement credits between July and December 2020 on purchases with Saks Fifth Avenue. This includes online purchases.”
It is someone’s article but just wondering if you’ve heard this info. Thank you and stay safe!
I have just spoken with an American Express representative and they have informed me that the Forbes article is not accurate. American Express is not offering additional Saks Fifth Avenue statement credits.
Thanks for reading!
Casey
May 12, 2020
Heads up, whoever wrote this article got the Amex business platinum card information regarding a $20 streaming credit wrong. I looked at Amex’s press release and there is nothing about that anywhere and we all know how damaging fake news can be so please correct this as soon as possible. I even asked DOC and they said the same thing it’s likely wrong unless you have a source that knows more than Amex has released. And if it’s true please confirm cause I would love to use it.
You are correct, the Business Platinum card does not offer a streaming credit. I’ve correct the post to remove that information. Thank you for pointing this out!
G
March 09, 2021
Is the $250 Hilton Aspire credit still usable for dining?
It may or may not work. It’s worthwhile to try. If you don’t get the credit posted, please reach out to Amex to get clarification on manually applying the shipping statement credit.
Kim
June 07, 2020
Can the AE Business Platinum shipping credit be used to purchase stamps at the USPS?
The shipping credit is $20 per month for Amex Business Platinum cardholders.
JK
February 08, 2021
Lost the Blue Nile Amex offer of $150 credit for $700 purchase good until 2/16/21. Can no longer find it on my Amex offers section. Any thoughts how to get this back?
Did you add it to one of your cards already? In that case, it will show up under “added to card” offers. If not, send a message to American Express and see if they can check to see if the offer is still available to you.
JK
February 08, 2021
Does the Amex $20 a month wireless phone credit go beyond 12/2020 and extend into 2021? I read earlier that this ended 1/1/21?
Unfortunately, the monthly wireless credit ended at the end of 2020.
Ronald Taylor
June 09, 2021
I’m looking for the right card. Considering the Blue Cash Preferred card. the Gold card or perhaps the Blue Business card. I do buy a lot of groceries well for mr anyway, about a 120.00 per week. I used to eat out a lot but only about 30.00 a day. I also have a small business and my largest single purchase is between $7,000.00 and $8,000.00 at a time every 3 to 5 months, also some smaller purchases at other vendors. Any suggestions?
If you prefer to earn rewards as cash-back then I would go for the Blue Cash Preferred card. If you prefer to earn transferable points towards travel then I would select the Amex Gold card. Both will be great options for maximizing your grocery spend.
Cranky Point Hoarder
July 05, 2021
The new digital entertainment credit is incredibly lame IMHO. It’s a subsidy for the New York Times and Audible and Peacock and Sirius. All of these things are D-list offerings. There’s nothing that most people would even want and certainly not that most people are already paying for.
Credits people would actually use: Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, HBO Max, Disney+. I mean, it might entice somebody to sign up for something they didn’t already have – but I am aware of all of these offerings and would barely use them each if they were ALL free.
I can’t even figure out who is bribing who. Do these partners pay Amex? Or is it the other way around? How or why is this profitable? I have no idea but I don’t need this credit card.
Amex user
September 18, 2021
I have the Amex Surpass card and have been successfully using the $10 dining credit each month since that promotion started in February. I logged into my Surpass account in the last day or two and noticed that under “Amex Offers & Benefits”, the dining credit promotion is no longer listed under “Added to Card” (and isn’t listed under “Available” either). It seems to me that Amex might have ended its promotion earlier than originally advertised (it was supposed to run through the end of the year). Has anyone else noticed this?
Amex user
September 21, 2021
Update: Without my taking any action, the $10 credit was applied a couple of days later and the dining credit promotion also reappeared under “Added to Card.” So it appears to have been a temporary glitch.
Neal Howard
January 16, 2022
I have a Delta Gold AMEX and a Bonvoy AMEX. Both cards had a $10/month dining credit in 2021. Do you know if they have discontinued the offer for 2022? I can’t get answer to the question with AMEX Chat.
As far as I know, both of those credits were discontinued at the end of 2021.
William C
July 13, 2022
Hey Jarrod,
I’m new with Amex. I recently got a Gold Card and on my first statement it shows a $110 credit on my statements. I read the rewards again and I don’t quite understand where this money came from. I’m not complaining, it’s $110 less that I have to pay. But where did it come from? Should I expect it in the future?
P.S: I also did get the 75k points with the new card.
This bonus value is an estimated valuation calculated by UP after analyzing redemption options, transfer partners, award availability and how much UP would pay to buy these points.
![How To Use Your Amex Statement Credits [2023]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Amex-Gold-Upgraded-Points-LLC-09-Large.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1420&height=650&fit=crop)
27 comments
Chris Usita
May 10, 2020
Hi Stephen,
This was posted in one of the Forbes article on May 4, 2020.
“American Express Announces Major Changes Due To Coronavirus”
“As a reminder, each Card Account is eligible for up to $50 in additional statement credit between May and June 2020 and $50 in additional statement credits between July and December 2020 on purchases with Saks Fifth Avenue. This includes online purchases.”
It is someone’s article but just wondering if you’ve heard this info. Thank you and stay safe!
Sincerely,
Chris U
Jarrod West
May 11, 2020
Hi Chris,
I have just spoken with an American Express representative and they have informed me that the Forbes article is not accurate. American Express is not offering additional Saks Fifth Avenue statement credits.
Thanks for reading!
Casey
May 12, 2020
Heads up, whoever wrote this article got the Amex business platinum card information regarding a $20 streaming credit wrong. I looked at Amex’s press release and there is nothing about that anywhere and we all know how damaging fake news can be so please correct this as soon as possible. I even asked DOC and they said the same thing it’s likely wrong unless you have a source that knows more than Amex has released. And if it’s true please confirm cause I would love to use it.
Thanks
Jarrod West
May 12, 2020
Hi Casey,
You are correct, the Business Platinum card does not offer a streaming credit. I’ve correct the post to remove that information. Thank you for pointing this out!
G
March 09, 2021
Is the $250 Hilton Aspire credit still usable for dining?
Jarrod West
March 09, 2021
Hi G,
Unfortunately not. However, Amex has added a $20 monthly dining credit to the Hilton Aspire card that you can access via your Amex Offers.
Joe D
May 21, 2020
Does Ship credit apply with eBay ship? PayPal is intermediary before you choose FedEx/USPS etc
Stephen Au
May 30, 2020
Hi Joe,
It may or may not work. It’s worthwhile to try. If you don’t get the credit posted, please reach out to Amex to get clarification on manually applying the shipping statement credit.
Kim
June 07, 2020
Can the AE Business Platinum shipping credit be used to purchase stamps at the USPS?
Jarrod West
June 08, 2020
Hi Kim,
Yes, the shipping credit can be used to purchases stamps through USPS.
Thanks for reading!
CLA
July 18, 2020
What is the shipping credit? I looked but did not see that information.
Jarrod West
July 20, 2020
Hi CLA,
The shipping credit is $20 per month for Amex Business Platinum cardholders.
JK
February 08, 2021
Lost the Blue Nile Amex offer of $150 credit for $700 purchase good until 2/16/21. Can no longer find it on my Amex offers section. Any thoughts how to get this back?
Jarrod West
February 08, 2021
Hi JK,
Did you add it to one of your cards already? In that case, it will show up under “added to card” offers. If not, send a message to American Express and see if they can check to see if the offer is still available to you.
JK
February 08, 2021
Does the Amex $20 a month wireless phone credit go beyond 12/2020 and extend into 2021? I read earlier that this ended 1/1/21?
Jarrod West
February 08, 2021
Hi JK,
Unfortunately, the monthly wireless credit ended at the end of 2020.
Ronald Taylor
June 09, 2021
I’m looking for the right card. Considering the Blue Cash Preferred card. the Gold card or perhaps the Blue Business card. I do buy a lot of groceries well for mr anyway, about a 120.00 per week. I used to eat out a lot but only about 30.00 a day. I also have a small business and my largest single purchase is between $7,000.00 and $8,000.00 at a time every 3 to 5 months, also some smaller purchases at other vendors. Any suggestions?
Jarrod West
June 15, 2021
Hi Ronald,
If you prefer to earn rewards as cash-back then I would go for the Blue Cash Preferred card. If you prefer to earn transferable points towards travel then I would select the Amex Gold card. Both will be great options for maximizing your grocery spend.
Cranky Point Hoarder
July 05, 2021
The new digital entertainment credit is incredibly lame IMHO. It’s a subsidy for the New York Times and Audible and Peacock and Sirius. All of these things are D-list offerings. There’s nothing that most people would even want and certainly not that most people are already paying for.
Credits people would actually use: Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, HBO Max, Disney+. I mean, it might entice somebody to sign up for something they didn’t already have – but I am aware of all of these offerings and would barely use them each if they were ALL free.
I can’t even figure out who is bribing who. Do these partners pay Amex? Or is it the other way around? How or why is this profitable? I have no idea but I don’t need this credit card.
Amex user
September 18, 2021
I have the Amex Surpass card and have been successfully using the $10 dining credit each month since that promotion started in February. I logged into my Surpass account in the last day or two and noticed that under “Amex Offers & Benefits”, the dining credit promotion is no longer listed under “Added to Card” (and isn’t listed under “Available” either). It seems to me that Amex might have ended its promotion earlier than originally advertised (it was supposed to run through the end of the year). Has anyone else noticed this?
Amex user
September 21, 2021
Update: Without my taking any action, the $10 credit was applied a couple of days later and the dining credit promotion also reappeared under “Added to Card.” So it appears to have been a temporary glitch.
Neal Howard
January 16, 2022
I have a Delta Gold AMEX and a Bonvoy AMEX. Both cards had a $10/month dining credit in 2021. Do you know if they have discontinued the offer for 2022? I can’t get answer to the question with AMEX Chat.
Jarrod West
January 17, 2022
Hi Neal,
As far as I know, both of those credits were discontinued at the end of 2021.
William C
July 13, 2022
Hey Jarrod,
I’m new with Amex. I recently got a Gold Card and on my first statement it shows a $110 credit on my statements. I read the rewards again and I don’t quite understand where this money came from. I’m not complaining, it’s $110 less that I have to pay. But where did it come from? Should I expect it in the future?
P.S: I also did get the 75k points with the new card.
Jarrod West
July 15, 2022
Hi William,
Did your welcome offer include a 20% rebate on restaurant spend for the first 6 months?
Lynn
May 30, 2023
Am I correct in observing that my Delta Amex Gold card doesn’t offer much except airline points on Delta?
Christine Krzyszton
May 30, 2023
Hi Lynn. The Delta Gold card has several benefits in addition to earning Delta SkyMiles. Here’s a summary of the key benefits of the card: /credit-cards/reviews/gold-delta-skymiles-credit-card-american-express/benefits/
Any thoughts or questions? Comment below!
Email needed if you'd like comment updates. It will NOT be published.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.