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American Express•Amex

The Platinum Card from American Express

The ultimate travel luxury card with unrivaled lounge access and premium perks for frequent travelers.

$695/yrExcellent credit

Rewards Categories

Flights

Booked directly or via Amex Travel

5x

Hotels (Portal)

Prepaid hotels via Amex Travel

5x

General

All other purchases

1x

Welcome Bonus

80,000 points after $8,000 spend in first 6 months

Highlights

Centurion Lounge and Priority Pass access
$200 annual airline fee credit
$200 annual Uber Cash
$240 annual digital entertainment credit
$100 annual Saks credit
Hilton and Marriott Gold status
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit

Pros

+Best-in-class lounge access
+Extensive annual credits
+Premium travel status perks

Cons

−$695 annual fee
−Credits require usage tracking
−Poor earning on non-travel spend