American Express Platinum

American Express Platinum

Paid

Ultra-premium travel card with lounge access and extensive luxury perks

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About American Express Platinum

The Amex Platinum is the flagship premium travel card offering Centurion Lounge access, Priority Pass, up to $200 in airline fee credits, up to $200 in Uber Cash annually, and a wealth of other statement credits. With a $695 annual fee, it is designed for frequent travelers who can maximize the extensive benefits portfolio.

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Updated April 2026

What's Great

  • โœ“Centurion Lounge and Priority Pass airport lounge access worldwide
  • โœ“Up to $200 airline fee credit and $200 Uber Cash annually
  • โœ“5x points on flights booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel
  • โœ“Extensive portfolio of statement credits can offset much of the $695 fee
  • โœ“Premium hotel status with Marriott Gold and Hilton Gold

Watch Out For

  • !$695 annual fee is the highest among mainstream consumer cards
  • !Must actively use multiple credits to justify the fee
  • !Only 1x on most non-travel and non-dining purchases
  • !Centurion Lounges increasingly crowded due to card popularity

Common Use Cases

1

Frequent flyer who values airport lounge access on every trip

2

High-spending traveler who can maximize the extensive credits portfolio

3

Business traveler wanting premium hotel status and travel protections

Pricing Model

Paid

Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.

Category

Travel Rewards Cards

Earn points or miles redeemable for flights, hotels, and travel experiences.

Tags

credit cardpremiumAmexlounge accessCenturion

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