New $200 American Express Travel Hotel Credit – Don’t Sleep on It

Written by Anna Zaks @ MileValue

If you’ve been following the news in our hobby, you’ve probably already heard of the “enhancements” recently added to The Platinum Card® from American Express: 

Annual fee is now $695 (Rates & Fees) for new accounts opened on or after July 1, 2021 For existing cardmembers, the new annual fee will take effect on the annual renewal date on or after Jan.

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American Express Platinum Review 2021

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

While I no longer carry an Amex Platinum myself, I’d like to review the card again, given the big changes Amex recently announced. Why so late? Cuz my computer was off getting repaired. But, anyway, here’s my American Express Platinum review 2021 edition. The American Express Platinum is a card I have deeply conflicted feelings […]

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Free Echo Dot with Sirius Subscription – Use AmEx Platinum Entertainment Credit

Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit

American Express added a $20 monthly entertainment credit for the Platinum card, however it’s only valid for a few things such as Sirius, Audible, NYT, etc. Sirius currently has an offer to get $15 for 3 months, plus a free Echo Dot. Direct Link to offer Those who don’t care for the entertainment credit can […]

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[Update] American Express Platinum: Terms Now Limit One Bonus for All Platinum Varieties

Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit

Update 7/6/21: DDG has confirmed with AmEx that each Platinum variation is still considered a separate product: ‘previous’ means previous versions of the same Platinum Card. The co-branded Platinum cards are considered different products. So if you aren’t flagged for other criteria (e.g. gaming behavior), you would still be eligible for the welcome bonus.” Update […]

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Maximizing The American Express Platinum $179 CLEAR Credit

Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit

Both the American Express Personal & Business Platinum cards now come with a $179 annual CLEAR credit. A full price CLEAR membership costs $179 annually so most would just pay for that and be on their way, but you can actually maximize this further as the credit can be used for anybody not just the […]

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Some American Express Platinum Approvals Showing Terms with $550 Annual Fee

Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit

Multiple readers report (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) applying for the American Express Platinum card after the fee changed to $695 and still getting the $550 annual fee showing in the terms on the physical mailer that came along with the card. This is being reported on all the various offers – the Resy offer, […]

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[Update] American Express Platinum: Terms Now Limit One Bonus for All Platinum Varieties

Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit

Update 7/5/21: One recent data point confirms that AmEx is still giving bonuses on each version of Platinum separately – reader ausd reports getting the regular Platinum a year ago and successfully getting the bonus on a Schwab Platinum now, after the terms change. Update: Readers note that the terms are more likely meant to […]

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American Express Will No Longer Offer Free Guest Access To Centurion Lounges (Starting Feb 2023), Fee Reduced

Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit

Update 7/1/21: Cardholders will be able to bring two guests aged 2 through 17 for $30 per person, rather than the previously announced $50. Update 4/9/21: American Express has officially confirmed this, not sure it was needed considering the terms were updated on their own site (now removed) but good to know for sure. Original […]

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Major Updates to The Platinum Card® from American Express

Written by Matt Brown @ MileValue

American Express announced some Major Updates to The Platinum Card® from American Express. These include new credits, but also an increased annual fee.

The rumors are true, today American Express announced some major changes to The Platinum Card® from American Express (Rates & Fees). For some people, these updates are going to be more than worthwhile.

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[Update] American Express Platinum: Terms Now Limit One Bonus for All Platinum Varieties

Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit

Update: Readers note that the terms are more likely meant to consider both the $695 Platinum and the $550 Platinum to be a single product. Separate versions of the Platinum, such as standard and Schwab are probably still considered separately for the purposes of signup bonuses. Original Post: American Express has updated the terms on […]

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American Express Platinum Referrals: 125k Bonus + 45k Per Referral

Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit

American Express has increased the referral bonus on the Platinum card to 45,000 points per referral and applicants get the higher 125,000 + 10x point offer. When you refer somebody you also earn an additional 4x points per $1 spent on shop small and restaurant purchases for the next six months on up to $25,000 […]

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American Express Platinum $300 Equinox Credit Explained

Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit

American Express has added a number of new benefits to the Platinum card and increased the annual fee from $550 to $695. One of the new benefits is a $300 Equinox credit. You can receive up to $25 in statement credits per month (for a total of $300 annually) for eligible purchases. Eligible purchases include: […]

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[YMMV] American Express Platinum 125,000 Points + 10x Grocery/Gas For 6 Months

Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit

The Offer Direct Link to offer (open incognito) American Express is offering a new sign up bonus on the Platinum personal card, as follows: Get 100,000 points signup bonus when spending $5,000 within 6 months. 10x points per $1 spent when you Shop Small in the U.S. and restaurants worldwide on up to $25,000 in spend […]

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American Express Platinum $240 Digital Credit Explained

Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit

American Express has just launched a number of new benefits for Platinum cardholders. In this post we will explain the new $240 digital credit. This credit allows cardholders to get up to $20 in statement credits per month when they make purchases with participating partners. The participating partners are as follows: Peacock Audible SiriusXM The […]

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