American Express Membership Rewards American Express

The Platinum Card from American Express

Issued by American Express

$895

Annual Fee

Base Rate

Flights (Direct or Amex Travel)

175k

Welcome Bonus

Annual Fee

$895

Default Earn Rate

1x points/$

Point Value

2.00c each

Foreign Transaction Fee

None

Earning Categories

Flights (Direct or Amex Travel)

Cap: $500,000

Prepaid Hotels (Amex Travel)

Cap: $500,000

All Other Purchases

Current Welcome Bonus

175,000 points

Est. value: $3,500

Spend $12,000

Within 6 months

Up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after $12,000 spend in 6 months. Actual offer amount varies by applicant eligibility.

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Statement Credits

$1,119/year total

Prepaid Hotel Credit

$200

/year

$200/year credit for Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection prepaid bookings (minimum 2-night stay)

Uber Cash

$15

/6 months

$210/year in Uber Cash ($15/month + $20 bonus in December)

Airline Fee Credit

$200

/year

$200/year for airline incidental fees (select one airline)

Saks Credit

$50

/6 months

$100/year at Saks Fifth Avenue ($50 Jan-Jun, $50 Jul-Dec)

Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit

$100

/year

Up to $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application (once every 4-5 years)

CLEAR Plus Credit

$189

/year

Up to $189/year for CLEAR Plus membership

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SHOPPING

$75

/quarter

Enrollment Required

Card Perks

Centurion Lounge Access

LOUNGE_ACCESS

Complimentary access to Amex Centurion Lounges worldwide for cardholder and up to 2 guests

Priority Pass Select

LOUNGE_ACCESS

Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership with access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide

Delta Sky Club Access

LOUNGE_ACCESS

Access to Delta Sky Club lounges when flying Delta (limited to 10 visits per year unless Delta Platinum/Diamond Medallion)

Fine Hotels + Resorts

HOTEL_STATUS

Room upgrade, daily breakfast for two, noon check-in when available, 4pm late checkout, and a unique property amenity (typically $100 value) at Fine Hotels + Resorts properties

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status

HOTEL_STATUS

Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status

Hilton Honors Gold Status

HOTEL_STATUS

Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President's Circle Status

OTHER

Complimentary Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President's Circle status

Avis Preferred Plus Status

OTHER

Complimentary Avis Preferred Plus status

National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive Status

OTHER

Complimentary National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status

American Express Membership Rewards Program

Program Details

Currency points

Program Type CREDIT_CARD

Transfer Partners (18)

ANA Mileage Club

1:1

Aer Lingus AerClub

1:1

Avianca LifeMiles

1:1

British Airways Executive Club

1:1

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

1:1

Choice Privileges

1:1

Delta SkyMiles

1:1

Emirates Skywards

1:0.8

Etihad Guest

1:1

Flying Blue

1:1

Hilton Honors

1:2

Iberia Plus

1:1

Marriott Bonvoy

1:1

Qantas Frequent Flyer

1:1

Qatar Avios

1:1

Singapore KrisFlyer

1:1

True Blue

1:0.8

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

1:1

Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express

American Express

Add Blue Business Plus for 2x on all business purchases with NO annual fee. Points pool with Platinum. Hidden gem for everyday business spending.

No fee 2x base

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American Express Business Gold Card

American Express

Add Business Gold for 4x on top 2 business categories. Points pool with Platinum. $395 in annual credits (Walmart+, flexible business credit) offset $375 fee.

$375 1x base

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