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The Platinum Card from American Express has always been the hallmark of premium rewards cards. Known for unmatched travel perks, luxury benefits, and flexible rewards, it just got even better.

On September 18, 2025, Amex rolled out a major refresh of the Platinum Card – introducing new credits, enhancing existing ones, and strengthening its position as the ultimate lifestyle and travel card.

Welcome Offer:

New applicants can currently earn:

👉 Up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $12,000 in purchases in the first 6 months of Card Membership.

That’s one of the highest Platinum Card bonuses ever offered, with a potential value of $2,500+ when transferred to airline and hotel partners.

New Benefits:

$120 Uber One Credit – Up to $120 annually in credits when you purchase an Uber One membership. (Note: You can buy the annual membership for less and use the rest of the credits on another account.)

$300 Lululemon Credit – Up to $75 quarterly at U.S. Lululemon stores and at lululemon.com. (Note: Stores now only sell gift cards in $50 increments and they have also discontinued them online. Buying an eGift card online won’t work.)

$400 Resy Dining Credit – Up to $100 per quarter in credits on dining purchases made at 10,000+ U.S. Resy restaurants. (Note: This can be used to buy gift cards at various Resy stores and some even online.)

$200 Oura Ring Credit – Stay on top of your health goals with up to $200 back per year when you buy an Oura Ring through Ouraring.com. (Does not work for the $5.99/month membership.)

Leaders Club Sterling Status (Leading Hotels of the World) – Complimentary Sterling Status includes a 5% points bonus on qualifying stays and five pre-arrival upgrades annually.

Enhanced Benefits:

$600 Hotel Credit – Now tripled: up to $300 in statement credits twice a year (semi-annually) on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings made through Amex Travel.

$300 Digital Entertainment Credit – Up to $25 monthly for subscriptions with Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Paramount+, Peacock, YouTube Premium, YouTube TV, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

Core Travel Benefits:

Airport Lounge Access – Access to Centurion Lounges (Very nice lounges with private areas, showers, a bar, and luxury food.), Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta excluding basic), and Priority Pass Select lounges (enrollment required).

$200 Airline Fee Credit – Annual credits for incidental fees like baggage, seat selection, and in-flight refreshments with your chosen airline. (Note: This used to work to load United travel bank, but that has stopped working. It is currently working for JetBlue flights under ~$129 as of today.)

CLEAR Plus Credit – Up to $209 back annually for CLEAR Plus membership. (Note: Clear offers extra months if you try to cancel, so align your Clear renewal with the month before your card’s annual fee. If and when you cancel the card, you’ll have Clear for a whole year after.

TSA PreCheck / Global Entry Credit – Credit for one application fee every 4 or 4.5 years.

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite & Hilton Honors Gold – Complimentary mid-tier hotel status with both programs (enrollment required).

Fine Hotels + Resorts – Premium perks such as daily breakfast for two, guaranteed 4pm late checkout, upgrades when available, and unique property amenities.

The Hotel Collection – With a two-night minimum stay, receive a $100 property credit and room upgrades when available.

Lifestyle & Shopping Benefits:

$300 Equinox Credit – Up to $300 annually in credits toward Equinox memberships. (Note: This will only last you about a month per year. If you have 12 of this card or the business version, you can swap out your payment method every month to get a completely free membership.)

Walmart+ Credit – Monthly credits covering the full cost of Walmart+ when charged to your Platinum Card.

Purchase Protection, Return Protection, Extended Warranty – Coverage on eligible purchases for theft, damage, returns, and extended warranties.

Amex Offers – Rotating card-linked offers across travel, dining, shopping, and services. Savings here can easily reach hundreds of dollars annually.

Membership Rewards Program:

Earn Rates:

• 5X points on flights booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel (up to $500,000/year).
• 5X points on prepaid hotels booked through Amex Travel.
• 1X point on all other purchases.

Transfer Partners (Airlines & Hotels)

Membership Rewards points transfer to over 20 partners, mostly at a 1:1 ratio, with transfer bonuses happening periodically during the year:

Airlines:

• Aer Lingus AerClub (Avios) – 1:1
• Aeroméxico Club Premier – 1:1.6
• Air Canada Aeroplan – 1:1
• Air France / KLM Flying Blue – 1:1
• ANA Mileage Club – 1:1
• Avianca LifeMiles – 1:1
• British Airways Executive Club (Avios) – 1:1
• Cathay Pacific Asia Miles – 1:1
• Delta SkyMiles – 1:1
• Emirates Skywards – 1:0.8
• Etihad Guest – 1:1
• Iberia Plus (Avios) – 1:1
• JetBlue TrueBlue – 250:200
• Qantas Frequent Flyer – 1:1
• Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios) – 1:1
• Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer – 1:1
• Virgin Atlantic Flying Club – 1:1

Hotels:

• Choice Privileges – 1:1
• Hilton Honors – 1:2 (Currently 1:2.5)
• Marriott Bonvoy – 1:1

Annual Fee:

Old Annual Fee: $695 | New Annual Fee: $895.

Final Thoughts:

These added benefits seem to easily outdo the $200 fee increase, and in my opinion is now profitable for me. So if you travel often, dine out, stream, shop luxury, or simply maximize benefits – this card is for you.

With a 175,000-point welcome offer and thousands in annual credits, now is one of the most rewarding times to get the Platinum.

👉 Sign up here to unlock luxury travel, lifestyle perks, and premium rewards with the refreshed Platinum Card.