The Platinum Card from American Express
Annual fee: $895
Sign-Up Bonus
We have not confirmed this offer. The bonus and value are unconfirmed estimates, so check the issuer for the current offer.
Value assumptions and offer source
0.6¢ per point: Statement credit (hypothetical scenario, last maintained 2026-01-31). Subtracts the annual fee; excludes ongoing rewards, credits, interest, and taxes.
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Bonus History
No bonus changes detected yet. Current bonus: 175,000 points (~$1,050).
Tracking since February 10, 2026
Earning Rates
Card Benefits
- ✓$200 airline fee credit
- ✓Up to $600 hotel credit annually, capped at $300 per half-year for prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings through Amex Travel; The Hotel Collection requires a two-night stay
- ✓$200 Uber Cash
- ✓Centurion Lounge access
- ✓Priority Pass
- ✓Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
- ✓Hilton/Marriott Gold status
Why Consider the The Platinum Card from American Express
The The Platinum Card from American Express from American Express offers a 175,000 points sign-up bonus worth approximately $1,050. You need to spend $8,000 in 6 months, which requires planning but is achievable with regular expenses.
Beyond the sign-up bonus, the card earns 5x flights booked directly, 5x hotels via Amex Travel on top of 1x on all purchases. Membership Rewards points transfer to 15+ airline and hotel partners, often yielding 1.5-2 cents per point.
The $895 annual fee is offset by the card's perks and credits — evaluate which benefits you'd naturally use. The card requires excellent credit (750+).
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Once per lifetime rule on welcome bonuses
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