The American Express Platinum What it can get you !
The American Express Platinum before the 2000’s American Express was the It card for travelers who traveled frequently but thanks to the competition from Chase, American Express has increased the benefits dramatically while in process giving the customers points that can be transferred to hotels and airlines so its well worth the 550$ fee.
Inside scoop on the benefits
5X the Airfare
American Express has always been the stable card but with this recent bonus, the American Express has now become a more compelling card to use. You will earn 5x the Membership Rewards points on airfare. Based on a comparative evaluation that’s 9.5% return on your money thats a better return then the Chase Sapphire Rewards offers.
Uber Credit
As a card member you will receive 200$ a year in Uber credit available for you to use via the Uber App or the Uber Eats App
The Lounges
The one thing that distinguishes this card is the lounges that it offers. As an American Express Platinum member you are allowed entrance into the Centurion Lounge regardless of what ticket fare class you are traveling on. Amex currently offers its lounges in SFO, LAX, DEN,MIA, DFW, IAH and HKG. I have been to the lounges in SFO and in DFW and out of the two I definitely would say the lounge in DFW is the best. Mainly because the lounge in SFO can get crowded making it next to impossible to find a seat. So when traveling always make sure that the Centurion Lounge isn’t busy before you decide to make the journey to the lounge.
NEW BENEFITS
The Amex Platinum as confirmed in a report by American Express will be getting A Sack’s Fith Avenue Credit of about 100$ which will make this card attractive to people who are frequent shopper at Sacks.
Airline Fee Credit
With Amex Platinum, you get $200 in credit toward airline expenses each calendar year.
Hotel Status
With the American Express Platinum, You have complimentary hotel status with Hilton and SPG and also Marriot as of now. This benefit makes all the other cards look less attractive since many of these statuses are worth alot. The combined value of this benefit is estimated at about $5,000. Typically you would have to stay 40 nights at these hotel chains but thanks to American Express that all went away for card members.
Global Entry and TSA Pre Check
Every 4 years Amex will give you a credit to cover the application fee for Global Citizen or TSA Pre Check both of which expedite trip whether its international or domestic travel.
Once you’ve been accepted for Global Entry Program you essentially have a fast pass for clearing immigration when you return to the US. Though you’ll need to add your Known Traveler ID number to all your frequent-flyer accounts to start enjoying the benefit.
Concierge
The American Express Platinum card comes with a team of people ready to help you at moments notice. The Concierge department is open 24/7 and will help you with any request you need. When my mother was flying back from a work holiday concierge helped me get a gift that wowed my mother to amazement.They are their to help you and its one of the best benefits I love about this card.
Many of these benefits will roll over and can be renewed the American Express Platinum Card is known to many as the Junior Centurion card. This card can upgrade your travel experience and a variety of ways.
