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Amex Platinum Card Improves Digital Entertainment Credit With More Value and More Options

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The Platinum Card® from American Express just got even better. On top of its other recent changes, the card has improved its monthly digital entertainment credit.

Cardholders now can receive up to $300 in annual credits — up from the previous $240 — and there are 3 more options for receiving credits. Those include Paramount+, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV.

Let’s unwrap this latest change from American Express.

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Amex Adds New Digital Entertainment Platforms, Increases Value

One of the many perks of the Amex Platinum card is a monthly digital entertainment credit of up to $25 each month (up to $300 annually) when you make an eligible purchase with a participating merchant. You’ll need to enroll for this benefit before you’re eligible for the monthly credits, but Amex has added $60 to the annual value of this benefit while also adding 3 new options for your credits. This is part of some big updates to the Amex Platinum card.

The options for Paramount+, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV join existing options from Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Peacock, and The Wall Street Journal.

The new additions to this perk mean you now have more choice when deciding how to spend your credit.

It’s worth pointing out that choosing a Disney bundle can give you access not just to Disney+ but also to ESPN+ and Hulu. Conversely, it’s worth pointing out that you probably shouldn’t use your credit with Peacock since you can get that as an added perk — at no cost — through the Amex Platinum card’s Walmart+ benefit.

» Related: The Amex Platinum Card: How To Use the Monthly Digital $25 Entertainment Credit [2025]

What Do These Services Cost?

The pricing and the make-up of each of the platform’s bundles vary slightly. Here’s what you can expect to pay:

Paramount+

There are 2 different options to choose from:

  • Paramount+ Essential: $7.99 per month or $59.99 annually; only offers select series from SHOWTIME Originals and has ads during programs.
  • Paramount+ Premium: $12.99 per month or $119.99 annually; no ads except live TV, offers SHOWTIME Originals and live streaming of CBS, plus the ability to download movies and shows.

YouTube Premium

There are multiple options to choose from, with Premium offering ad-free access to YouTube and YouTube music, including the ability to enjoy content offline and in the background. Prices are:

  • Individual: $13.99 monthly or $139.99 annually
  • Student: $7.99 monthly
  • Family: $22.99 monthly

There’s also a Premium Lite option for $7.99 monthly. With this option, ads may appear on music and shorts, as well as when you’re searching for content.

YouTube TV

You’ll get access to live TV from over 100 channels, available throughout the U.S. — without any annual contracts. You’ll get up to 6 individual accounts, unlimited DVR space, and up to 3 simultaneous streams.

  • Base plan: $49.99 per month

There are additional add-ons to add more features, 4K options, premium TV, more entertainment, more live sports, and additional Spanish channels

Hot Tip:

Learn about all of the benefits and perks of the Amex Platinum card in our detailed guide.

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Final Thoughts

Amex Platinum cardholders can now enjoy up to $300 in annual value from the card’s digital entertainment benefit. Plus, the benefit now applies to 3 more streaming services: Paramount+, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV.

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