For the frequent flyer
- Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.
- Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
- Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.
- Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
Our Take
The Platinum Card from American Express offers frequent flyers high potential rewards rates. The Platinum Card earns 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), 5x points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel (third-party sites don't qualify), and 1x points on other eligible purchases. There is a high annual fee of $695, but there are also benefits like up to a $200 airline fee statement credit per calendar year for travel incidentals at one select qualifying airline, a statement credit for Global Entry or TSA Precheck (worth $100 for Global Entry or $85 for TSA Precheck, and valid for five years) and up to $200 in Uber Cash per year for U.S. rides and eats (up to $15 in Uber Cash each month, plus a bonus $20 in December). The intro offer is also on the high side at 100,000 points when you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
Even if you're loyal to one airline, you may get a better return on spending with The Platinum Card than you would with a co-branded airline credit card. It's an excellent choice for those who value premium travel perks, or who want the flexibility to redeem rewards with a larger roster of airlines.
Note: Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.