The Platinum Card from American Express
The Amex Platinum is the flagship premium travel card with unmatched lounge access and a staggering amount of annual credits. The 150,000 point bonus is very strong, though we've seen 175,000 via targeted offers. If you can use the credits (Uber, Saks, airline fees, etc.), the effective fee is much lower. I recommend this card for frequent travelers who value lounge access and premium perks over everyday earning rates.
Quick Verdict
- Exceptional lounge access
- Huge array of credits
- Strong sign-up bonus
- Valuable hotel and airline statuses
- 5x on flights
- $695 annual fee is steep
- Only 1x on most spending
- Credits require specific merchants/timing
- Amex not accepted everywhere
Sign-up Bonus
150,000
Bonus points
Earn 150,000 points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 6 months from account opening. That's ~$2250 in value.
Earning Rates
5x
flights booked directly or via Amex Travel
5x
prepaid hotels via Amex Travel
1x
Others
On all other purchases
Key Benefits
$200 airline fee credit
$200 hotel credit (FHR/THC)
$240 digital entertainment credit
$200 Uber Cash annually
$100 Saks Fifth Avenue credit
Global Lounge Collection (Centurion, Priority Pass, Delta, etc.)
Hilton and Marriott Gold status
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits
Offer History
| Period | Bonus | Spend Req. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-10 to present Current | 150,000 points | $8,000 | |
| 2024-01-01 to 2025-01-09 | 125,000 points | $8,000 | |
| 2023-08-01 to 2023-10-31 | 175,000 points | $8,000 | Highest |
Note: Historical offers are tracked for informational purposes. Past offers may not return.