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Amex Platinum

American Express . American Express . $895 a year

Earns Membership Rewards.

Informational, not financial advice. Confirm current rates, fees, and terms with the issuer before applying.

Current offer

Elevated

175,000 Membership Rewards

175,000 Membership Rewards points after $8,000 in spend in the first 6 months.

Spend $8,000 in 6 months. Last checked Jun 11, 2026.

Bonus offers may change at any time at the issuer's discretion or based on your credit profile. Confirm the current terms with the issuer before applying.

Earning rates

  • Hotels

    Prepaid hotels via Amex Travel

    5x

    about 10%

  • Flights

    Airfare booked direct or via Amex Travel

    5x

    about 10%

  • Everything else

    1x

    about 2%

Credits and benefits

  • Resy dining credit

    $100 / quarterly

    No reservation needed, pay with the card at any of 10,000+ U.S. Resy restaurants. Near quarter end with credit left, buy a gift card at a participating spot to bank it.

  • Lululemon credit

    $75 / quarterly

    Works online and in U.S. stores (not outlets). Socks, water bottles, and a mat clear it if you do not buy apparel. Does not roll over.

  • Digital entertainment credit

    $25 / monthly

    Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Peacock, Paramount+, YouTube Premium and TV, NYT, WSJ. Point one subscription at the card and it captures itself.

  • Uber Cash

    $15 / monthly

    Add the card to your Uber wallet. Lands on the 1st, bumps to $35 in December. Use on Uber Eats if not riding, expires at month end.

  • Fine Hotels and Resorts credit

    $300 / twice a year

    Book a prepaid FHR or Hotel Collection stay (2 night minimum for THC) through Amex Travel. One trip per half year.

  • CLEAR Plus credit

    $209 / yearly

    Covers a CLEAR Plus membership. Pay the annual fee with the card once.

  • Oura Ring credit

    $200 / yearly

    Applies to an Oura ring purchase. Only worth it if you want the device.

Protections

  • No foreign transaction fees

    No foreign transaction fees.

  • Car rental collision coverage

    Secondary car rental loss and damage coverage.

  • Trip cancellation and interruption

    Trip cancellation and interruption coverage on eligible travel.