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With stacked lounge access, elite status upgrades, and valuable rebates, the Amex Business Platinum now delivers more than enough to outweigh its $895 fee. For frequent travelers, it’s hard to overlook.
I wasn’t supposed to get the new American Express Platinum mirror card until October—but it showed up early. Here’s a first look at the stunning new design.
American Express, Chase, and Capital One have all made changes to their premium rewards cards recently. And Citi has just introduced their competitor in the space. Which one is now the best, and most importantly here’s which one is best for you.
American Express CEO Steve Squeri says Platinum card growth has surged to record levels, generating $10 billion a year in fees. He also hinted that Amex may soon introduce an even more exclusive ultra-premium card.
With $2,800+ in usable credits, 175,000 bonus points, and unrivaled lounge perks, here’s how the American Express Platinum Card® an easily outweigh its $895 fee—and whether it makes sense for you.
Delta isn’t just flying passengers anymore — it’s flying for the banks. On its latest earnings call, the airline admitted it’s expanding in cities like Austin and Raleigh because those markets deliver higher American Express charge volume. Routes aren’t chosen by demand alone anymore, but by where people swipe.
American Express just refreshed Platinum benefits, but what everyone’s rushing to do is order the flashy new mirror card design—here’s exactly how.
Amex Platinum’s annual fee won’t rise to $895 until next year for existing consumer customers, but cardholders can start using all of the new benefits right away.
American Express just pushed Platinum’s fee to a record-high $895, but the surprise is that every new perk—from $600 hotel credits to $400 dining—hits immediately, making the card suddenly worth more than ever.
Delta says demand for premium credit cards is driving growth, with plans for a new card above the $650 Reserve and updates to SkyMiles cards across the lineup.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
