Your Guide to The Platinum Card from American Express

Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue

If you’re looking for a solid, do it all travel card, then The Platinum Card® from American Express should be on your radar. This one card brings you great airport lounge access, hotel status, and more.

Let’s keep it short, because there’s a lot to get into with this great card and we’re going to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the Amex Platinum.

The Basics of The Platinum Card from American Express

Before we dive deep into the perks of the Amex Platinum, we need to go over all the basics.

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The Capital One Combo: One Of The Best Tools For Earning Miles

Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue

I’ve been a huge fan of card combinations that can really sweep you off your feet at the ability to rapidly earn tons of points without chasing a bonus. Combos like the Citi Premier Card and the Citi Double Cash Card, or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Chase Freedom Unlimited®.

For the past few years, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Freedom Unlimited® has been my absolute go to combo. However, with some recent updates I think another bank may be wooing me in.

No, it isn’t American Express, Bank of America, or Barclays.

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5 Ways to Offset American Express Gold Card Annual Fee

Written by Anya Kartashova @ MileValue

The American Express® Gold Card is a rather compelling choice for foodies looking to maximize the return on spending. The card earns a rewards multiplier on purchases at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets, and the perks include dining credits at select restaurants and Uber cash credits for Uber Eats orders.

When making purchases with the Amex Gold Card, you’ll earn rewards at the following rates:

4X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at restaurants worldwide (including take-out and delivery)4X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at U.S.

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Capital One Adds New Transfer Partners, Increases Transfer Rates

Written by Anya Kartashova @ MileValue

Capital One Venture Miles have been somewhat of a red-headed stepchild in the points and miles community. The program isn’t among the top dogs because rewards don’t transfer to partners 1:1 and therefore aren’t as valuable. However, things are changing for the better.

Capital One has expanded its program by adding several new transfer partners and improving points transfer rates for select loyalty programs.

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Choice Hotels 30% Off US Cyber Monday Sale For Stays Through December 30, 2020 (Book On November 30)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice Hotels in the United States are offering Cyber Monday rates on November 30 only. Choice Privileges members save 30% on stays in the US through December 30, 2020. You can access this offer on Choice’s website here. READ MORE: Choice Privileges Rate & Bonus Points Offers Note that this offer is only available for […]

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Choice Privileges Members Only Madness Day 5: 25% Discount On $25 Gift Cards Through November 22, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice on Monday started its Members Only Madness 2020 that runs through tomorrow (Saturday). Choice Privileges members earn redeem $25 gift cards at 25% off (6,000 points) through November 22, 2020. You can access this offer on Choice’s website here. READ MORE: Choice Privileges Rate & Bonus Points Offers Here’s the offer: Get 25% Off $25 Gift […]

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Choice Privileges Members Only Madness Day 3: 50,000 Bonus Points For A Stay At AMResorts By December 21, 2021 (Book By November 22)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice on Monday started its Members Only Madness 2020 that runs through the end of this week. Choice Privileges members earn 70,000 bonus points for a stay at AMResort with a minimum value of $500 through December 21, 2021, if booked by November 22, 2020. You can access this offer on Choice’s website here. READ MORE: Choice […]

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Choice Privileges Members Only Madness Day 3: 2,500 Bonus Points Per Stay Through December 30, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice on Monday started its Members Only Madness 2020 that runs through the end of this week. Choice Privileges members earn 2,500 bonus points for each stay through December 30, 2020, if booked November 18 – 22. You can access this offer on the Choice Privileges website here. READ MORE: Choice Privileges Bonus Points And Miles Promotions […]

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Choice Privileges Members Only Madness Day 2: Buy Points 40% Bonus Until December 1, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice Privileges on Monday started its Members Only Madness 2020 that runs through the end of this week. Today’s offers is to buy Choice Privileges points sale at up to 40 bonus through December 1, 2020. You can access this offer on the Choice Privileges website here. READ MORE: Choice Privileges Bonus Points And Miles Promotions You […]

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Choice Privileges Members Only Madness Day 1: 20% – 30% Off Through December 30, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice Privileges has today started its Members Only Madness 2020 that runs through the end of this week. Members can save 20% to 30% off their stays, depending on the length, both booked and completed November 16 – December 30, 2020. You can access this offer on Choice’s website here. READ MORE: Choice Privileges Rate […]

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Choice Privileges 50,000 Bonus Points For A Stay At AMResorts By December 21, 2021 (Book By November 30)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice has launched a new offer to promote its partnership with AMResorts in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Choice Privileges members earn 50,000 bonus points for a stay with a minimum value of $500 through December 21, 2021, if booked by November 30, 2020. You can access this offer on Choice’s website here. READ […]

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Choice Privileges Members Only Madness Is Back November 16 – 21, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice bringing back its Members Only Madness-promotion that they tend to run yearly just before Thanksgiving in the United States. Choice Privileges members can save on stays, earn bonus points, and buy points with a bonus during the promotional period of November 16 – 21, 2020. You can access Choice’s page for this offer here. […]

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Hotel Covid-19 Policies & Promotions Update: Best Western, Choice, Hyatt, Radisson & Wyndham For November 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Here’s a look at Covid-19 policies and bonus promotions for Best Western Rewards, Choice Privileges, Hyatt, Radisson, and Wyndham Rewards that you can take advantage of this month. We have covered Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Rewards Club, and Accor Live Limitless Covid-19 policies & promotions for this month previously. Remember to forward us promotional offers by email that you receive from […]

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Choice Privileges Europe 29% Off Through March 31, 2021

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice has launched two sales for stays at participating hotels in Europe through March 31, 2021. The booking deadline is unclear The discount is either 20% or 25% off, and Choice Privileges are eligible for an additional 5% off, bringing the maximum savings to 28.75%. You can access this offer on Choice’s website here. READ MORE: Choice […]

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Hotel Covid-19 Policies & Promotions Update: Best Western, Choice, Hyatt, Radisson & Wyndham For October 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Here’s a look at Covid-19 policies and bonus promotions for Best Western Rewards, Choice Privileges, Hyatt, Radisson, and Wyndham Rewards that you can take advantage of this month. We have covered Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Rewards Club, and Accor Live Limitless Covid-19 policies & promotions for this month previously. Remember to forward us promotional offers by email that you receive from […]

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Choice Hotels: Housekeeping Upon Request

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice Hotels has updated some of its Covid-19 related policies and is now providing housekeeping only upon request on shorter stays. You can request housekeeping daily, and your room will only be cleaned every third day on longer stays. You can access Choice’s page for Covid-19 policies here. READ MORE: Choice Privileges Rate & Bonus […]

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Choice Privileges Europe 29% Off Through December 31, 2020 (Book By October 12)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Choice has launched a sale for stays at participating hotels in Europe through December 31, 2020, that must be booked by October 12. The discount is 25% off, and Choice Privileges are eligible for an additional 5% off, bringing the total savings to 28.75%. You can access this offer on Choice’s website here. READ MORE: […]

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