The Platinum Card® from American Express
The Platinum Card® from American Express: Key Features and Benefits
- Welcome Bonus: Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
- Annual Fee: $695
- Earning Rates:
- 5X points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com
- 5X points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com
- 1X point on all other eligible purchases
- Airport Lounge Access:
- Unlimited access to The Centurion Lounge network
- Priority Pass Select membership with unlimited visits for the cardmember and two guests
- Access to Delta Sky Clubs when flying Delta
- Access to Escape Lounges
- Access to Plaza Premium Lounges
- Access to select Lufthansa Lounges
- Credits:
- Up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental airline fees charged by one selected qualifying airline.
- $200 in statement credits per calendar year for prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings made through American Express Travel.
- Up to $15 per month ($35 in December) in Uber Cash for U.S. rides or Uber Eats orders (total of $200 Uber Cash annually)
- Up to $20 per month ($240 annually) in statement credits for eligible subscriptions with participating digital entertainment providers.
- Up to $300 in statement credits per calendar year for eligible Equinox memberships (including Equinox+) or a standalone Equinox+ subscription.
- Hotel Elite Status: Complimentary Gold status with Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit: Receive a statement credit for Global Entry application fee ($100) or TSA PreCheck application fee (up to $85) every 4 years or 4.5 years, respectively.
- Individuals who travel frequently and value premium airport lounge access.
- Those who prioritize luxury travel experiences and hotel perks.
- Consumers seeking a concierge service for assistance with travel, dining, and entertainment.
- Individuals who spend a significant amount on airfare and prepaid hotel bookings through Amex Travel.
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