At all-time highOffer changed 8 months ago

The Platinum Card from American Express

Today's 175,000 points matches this card's all-time high, but an easier version ($8,000 spend instead of today's $12,000) ran ~1.4 yrs ago.

Best deal ever recorded: 175,000 points for $8,000 / 6mo (2025-06-01).

Current sign-up bonus

175,000

Bonus points

Earn 175,000 points after you spend $12,000 in the first 6 months. That's ~$2,625 in value.

Earning rates

5x

flights booked direct or via Amex Travel

5x

prepaid hotels via Amex Travel

1x

Everything else

Key benefits

  • ✓Centurion Lounge and Priority Pass access
  • ✓Annual airline, hotel, and entertainment statement credits
  • ✓Marriott and Hilton Gold status
  • ✓Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits
  • ✓No foreign transaction fees

We list the highlights. See the issuer for full benefits & terms

Welcome bonus history

Every welcome bonus we've recorded for this card. The dashed line marks its all-time high, and the green dot is today, sitting right at the peak.

Highest bonus ever recorded:
175,000 points, first seen June 2025
Current offer since:
February 2026
All-time high175,00075,000 points · from Nov 2020100,000 points · from Jul 202180,000 points · from Nov 202280,000 points · from Aug 2023175,000 points · from Jun 2025175,000 points · from Feb 2026Current2020Today · 2026
  1. 175,000 pointsCurrent★ Highest ever
    2026-02-01 to 2026-10-17 · $12,000 / 6mo · as-high-as (variable); current
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  2. 175,000 points★ Highest ever
    2025-06-01 to 2026-06-13 · $8,000 / 6mo · as-high-as (variable)
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  3. 80,000 points
    2023-08-01 to 2026-06-13 · $8,000 / 6mo
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  4. 80,000 points
    2022-11-01 to 2026-06-13 · $6,000 / 6mo
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  5. 100,000 points
    2021-07-01 to 2026-06-13 · $4,000 / 6mo · incl 10x dining/Shop Small
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  6. 75,000 points
    2020-11-01 to 2026-06-13 · $4,000 / 6mo · incl 10x gas/grocery
    Source: upgradedpoints.com

Historical offers are tracked for reference. Past offers may not return.

Common questions

What is the highest welcome bonus the The Platinum from Amex has ever offered?

175,000 points, first recorded June 2025. Today's offer matches it.

When did the The Platinum from Amex's welcome bonus last change?

The current 175,000 points offer began February 2026, replacing 175,000 points. Every change is recorded with the date it was first seen.

What is the The Platinum from Amex's welcome bonus worth?

The current 175,000-point bonus is worth roughly $2,625 based on our point valuations.