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American ExpressChecked Oct 4, 2026

Platinum Card®

$895 a year. Purchase APR 29.49%.

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What it's worth

Yearly value in dollars: rewards and credits minus the annual fee, for three ways of spending. First year includes any welcome bonus.
SpendingFirst yearAfter
Light spender−$775−$775
Typical spender−$595−$595
Heavy spender−$235−$235
The spending each assumes, a month
  • Light spender: groceries $300, dining $100, gas $100, everything else $500
  • Typical spender: groceries $600, dining $300, gas $200, travel $150, everything else $1,250
  • Heavy spender: groceries $900, dining $600, gas $300, travel $600, airfare $300, hotels $300, everything else $2,500

Assumed: points valued at an assumed 1¢; not counted: 5x Flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel®; not counted: 5x Prepaid hotels.

Estimates from the published terms above, as checked Oct 4, 2026; not advice. How we value cards

How you earn · Membership Rewards® Program

  • 5× pointsFlights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel®
  • 5× pointsPrepaid hotels
  • 1× pointsEverything else

Rates and fees

Rates and fees for the Platinum Card®, each with its source
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Benefits

  • Global Entry application credit: $120 every 4 years
  • TSA PreCheck application credit: $85 every 5 years
  • Hotel credit: $300 semiannual
  • Resy Credit: $100 quarterly
  • Digital Entertainment Credit: $25 monthly
  • lululemon Credit: $75 quarterly
  • Walmart+ Credit: $12.95 monthly
  • Oura Ring Credit: $200 annual
  • Equinox Credit: $300 annual
  • Uber One membership credit: $120 annual
  • Airline incidental fee credit: $200 annual
  • CLEAR+® membership credit: $219 annual
  • Global Entry statement credit every 4 years or TSA PreCheck statement credit for a five-year membership, as described in the statement credits section
  • Global Lounge Collection with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 Delta Sky Club visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight, Priority Pass membership with enrollment, and other select partner lounges
  • Over 1,550 airport lounges
  • Complimentary premium status for select car rental programs; enrollment required through the American Express online account
  • Platinum Travel Consultants provide custom itineraries and tailored recommendations.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • Premium Global Assist® Hotline provides 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services when traveling more than 100 miles from home.
  • Access to Global Dining Access by Resy, exclusive reservations, premium dining experiences, and Priority Notify after adding the Card to a Resy profile.
  • Access to Platinum Nights™ by Resy at participating restaurants in select cities.
  • Access to Premium Events Collection™ experiences.
  • Access to Amex Presale Tickets® and Amex Reserved Tickets® for select events.
  • Enhanced experiences at select stadiums and arenas, including dedicated entrances or fast lanes; enrolled Card Members receive 10% back on qualifying concessions purchases up to $250 per calendar year.
  • 25% back on qualifying inflight purchases is not stated; no such benefit included.
  • Uber Cash of $15 each month, plus a $20 December bonus, for rides and orders in the U.S. when the Card is selected for payment.
  • Instant Card Number availability after approval and eligibility.
  • Additional Platinum and Companion Cards can earn rewards on purchases.
  • Send & Split® functionality in the American Express App.
  • Cell phone: Up to $800 per claim
  • Purchase protection: Up to $10,000 per Covered Purchase, up to $50,000 per calendar year
  • Extended warranty: Up to the actual amount charged to the Eligible Card, up to a maximum of $10,000; not to exceed $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year
  • Return protection: Up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account
  • Emergency assistance

Questions

What is the annual fee?
$895 americanexpress.com, since Oct 4, 2026
Does it charge a foreign transaction fee?
No. americanexpress.com, since Sep 29, 2026
What is the purchase APR?
29.49% APR americanexpress.com, since Sep 29, 2026

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