
American Express Platinum
Rewards: 5X on flights direct or via Amex Travel (up to $500K/yr) · 5X on prepaid hotels via Amex Travel · 1X everything else
Nothing arrives on its own · up to $2,904 if you claim it
Rewards: 5X on flights direct or via Amex Travel (up to $500K/yr) · 5X on prepaid hotels via Amex Travel · 1X everything else
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Automatic
Arrives on its own — counted with no selection.
0 credits
Yours if you use it
Available only if you use it. Select the amount you realistically expect to capture.
12 credits
Perks you value
Requires spending or qualifying activity. Include only what you realistically expect to earn.
24 credits
$600 Hotel Credit
$600Up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually (January–June and July–December) on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel. The Hotel Collection requires a 2-night minimum stay. No enrollment required.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$400 Resy Credit
$400Up to $100 in statement credits each quarter on eligible Resy purchases, including at 10,000+ U.S. Resy restaurants. Enrollment required.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$300 Digital Entertainment Credit
$300Up to $25 in statement credits each month. Partners: "Disney+, ESPN streaming services, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, and YouTube." Enrollment required.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: November 1, 2026
$300 Equinox Credit
$300Up to $300 per calendar year on an Equinox club membership or Equinox+. Enrollment required.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
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Automatic
Arrives on its own — counted with no selection.
Yours if you use it
Available only if you use it. Select the amount you realistically expect to capture.
$600 Hotel Credit
$300 / $600Up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually (January–June and July–December) on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel. The Hotel Collection requires a 2-night minimum stay. No enrollment required.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$400 Resy Credit
$200 / $400Up to $100 in statement credits each quarter on eligible Resy purchases, including at 10,000+ U.S. Resy restaurants. Enrollment required.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$300 Digital Entertainment Credit
$150 / $300Up to $25 in statement credits each month. Partners: "Disney+, ESPN streaming services, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, and YouTube." Enrollment required.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: November 1, 2026
$300 Equinox Credit
$150 / $300Up to $300 per calendar year on an Equinox club membership or Equinox+. Enrollment required.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$300 lululemon Credit
$150 / $300Up to $75 in statement credits each quarter at U.S. lululemon stores (not outlets) and lululemon.com. Enrollment required.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$219 CLEAR+ Credit
$110 / $219Up to $219 per calendar year for a CLEAR+ membership.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$200 Oura Ring Credit
$100 / $200Up to $200 per calendar year on an Oura Ring bought at ouraring.com. Enrollment required.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$200 Airline Fee Credit
$100 / $200Up to $200 per calendar year in incidental fees on the one airline you select. Enrollment required.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$200 Uber Cash — $15 monthly
$90 / $180"$15 Uber Cash each month plus an additional $20 Uber Cash in December." Add your Platinum Card to your Uber account; U.S. rides and orders. The extra $20 in December is listed on its own.
Next reset: November 1, 2026
Walmart+ Monthly Membership Credit
$78 / $155Covers one monthly Walmart+ membership fee each month, "up to $12.95 plus applicable taxes." Monthly plan only.
Only count this if you'd actually use or buy this.
Next reset: November 1, 2026
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
$15 / $30Every 4 years: $120 for Global Entry, or up to $85 for TSA PreCheck®.
Resets on your own card year — a date only you know.
$200 Uber Cash — $20 in December
$10 / $20"…plus an additional $20 Uber Cash in December," on top of that month's $15. Add your Platinum Card to your Uber account; U.S. rides and orders.
Next available: December 1, 2026
Perks you value
Requires spending or qualifying activity. Include only what you realistically expect to earn.
American Express Venue Collection™ Concessions Statement Credit
$0 / $25010% back, up to $250 per calendar year, on food and drink concessions at American Express Venue Collection™ stadiums and arenas. Enrollment required (add the offer). "Offer ends 12/31/2026."
Next reset: January 1, 2027
$120 Uber One Credit
$0 / $120Up to $120 per calendar year on Uber One membership fees (monthly or annual plans).
Next reset: January 1, 2027
Car Rental Elite Status
$0 / your callEnrollment required
Purchase Protection
$0 / your callNext reset: January 1, 2027
Priority Pass
$0 / your callPriority Pass Select membership.
Fine Hotels + Resorts perks
$0 / your callLate checkout, breakfast, $100 property credit
Next reset: January 1, 2027
Leaders Club Sterling Status (LHW)
$0 / your callEnrollment required
Next reset: January 1, 2027
Cell phone protection
$0 / your callNext reset: January 1, 2027
Amex Presale & Reserved Tickets
$0 / your callHilton & Marriott Gold status
$0 / your callEnrollment required
Return Protection
$0 / your callNext reset: January 1, 2027
SoulCycle At-Home Bike Credit
$0 / your callA $300 statement credit on each SoulCycle At-Home Bike bought with the Card online at equinoxplus.com/bike, on up to 15 bikes per calendar year. Listed as a perk, not counted toward available value.
We have not confirmed the reset date with the issuer.
Trip delay / cancellation insurance
$0 / your callNext reset: January 1, 2027
Centurion Lounge Access
$0 / your callPlus Priority Pass Select
Delta Sky Club access (when flying Delta)
$0 / your callNext reset: January 1, 2027
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$600 Hotel Credit
hotel
Counts toward: up to $600/year
Frequency: Semiannual
Up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually (January–June and July–December) on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel. The Hotel Collection requires a 2-night minimum stay. No enrollment required.
$400 Resy Credit
dining
Counts toward: up to $400/year
Frequency: Quarterly
Up to $100 in statement credits each quarter on eligible Resy purchases, including at 10,000+ U.S. Resy restaurants. Enrollment required.
$300 Digital Entertainment Credit
entertainment
Counts toward: up to $300/year
Frequency: Monthly
Up to $25 in statement credits each month. Partners: "Disney+, ESPN streaming services, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, and YouTube." Enrollment required.
$300 Equinox Credit
fitness
Counts toward: up to $300/year
Frequency: Annual
Up to $300 per calendar year on an Equinox club membership or Equinox+. Enrollment required.
$300 lululemon Credit
shopping
Counts toward: up to $300/year
Frequency: Quarterly
Up to $75 in statement credits each quarter at U.S. lululemon stores (not outlets) and lululemon.com. Enrollment required.
$219 CLEAR+ Credit
travel
Counts toward: up to $219/year
Frequency: Annual
Up to $219 per calendar year for a CLEAR+ membership.
$200 Airline Fee Credit
travel
Counts toward: up to $200/year
Frequency: Annual
Up to $200 per calendar year in incidental fees on the one airline you select. Enrollment required.
$200 Oura Ring Credit
fitness
Counts toward: up to $200/year
Frequency: Annual
Up to $200 per calendar year on an Oura Ring bought at ouraring.com. Enrollment required.
$200 Uber Cash — $15 monthly
rideshare
Counts toward: up to $180/year
Frequency: Monthly
"$15 Uber Cash each month plus an additional $20 Uber Cash in December." Add your Platinum Card to your Uber account; U.S. rides and orders. The extra $20 in December is listed on its own.
Walmart+ Monthly Membership Credit
shopping
Counts toward: up to $155/year
Frequency: Monthly
Covers one monthly Walmart+ membership fee each month, "up to $12.95 plus applicable taxes." Monthly plan only.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
global entry
Counts toward: up to $30/year
Frequency: One-time
Every 4 years: $120 for Global Entry, or up to $85 for TSA PreCheck®.
$200 Uber Cash — $20 in December
rideshare
Counts toward: up to $20/year
Frequency: Annual
"…plus an additional $20 Uber Cash in December," on top of that month's $15. Add your Platinum Card to your Uber account; U.S. rides and orders.
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Lounges, status and insurance can matter a lot. But the issuer puts no fixed dollar amount on them, so we show them here — and leave them out of your verdict.
Lounges
· 3Priority Pass
$0Priority Pass membership as part of the Global Lounge Collection. Enrollment required.
Centurion Lounge Access
$0Part of the Global Lounge Collection (1,550+ lounges, $850+ annual value): access to Centurion Lounges.
Delta Sky Club access (when flying Delta)
$010 Delta Sky Club visits per year when flying an eligible Delta flight, as part of the Global Lounge Collection.
Status
· 3Car Rental Elite Status
$0Complimentary premium status in select car rental programs (Avis, Hertz, National). Card Members must enroll through their American Express online account. Terms and limitations apply.
Leaders Club Sterling Status (LHW)
$0Complimentary Leaders Club Sterling status from The Leading Hotels of the World: 5% points bonus, 5 pre-arrival upgrades annually. Enrollment required.
Hilton & Marriott Gold status
$0Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status (room upgrades at check-in when available on qualifying rates) and Hilton Honors Gold status (space-available upgrades, 80% points bonus, daily F&B credit at select U.S. brands, 5th night free on points stays). Hilton enrollment required.
Protections
· 7Extended Warranty
$0Up to one extra year on manufacturer warranties of 5 years or less; up to $10,000/item, $50,000/year.
Purchase Protection
$0Covered Purchases protected up to 90 days; up to $10,000 per purchase, $50,000 per calendar year.
Auto Rental Coverage
$0Secondary coverage for damage/theft of rental vehicle when CDW declined; exclusions apply (not AU/IT/NZ).
Baggage Insurance Plan
$0Cell phone protection
$0Reimbursement to repair or replace a damaged or stolen cell phone: up to $800 per claim, max 2 approved claims per 12-month period, $50 deductible per claim. Prior month's wireless bill must be paid with the Card.
Return Protection
$0Return eligible purchases up to 90 days if seller will not take them back; up to $300/item, $1,000 per calendar year.
Trip delay / cancellation insurance
$0Trip Delay: round-trip paid entirely with the Card, delays over 6 hours, up to $500/trip, max 2 claims per 12 months. Trip Cancellation & Interruption: up to $10,000 per trip and $20,000 per Card per 12 months for covered reasons. Provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company (AIG).
Services
· 1Platinum Card Concierge
$0Other perks
· 8Fine Hotels + Resorts perks
$0Complimentary benefit suite at 1,800+ FHR properties booked through Amex Travel — avg total value $550 per two-night stay: daily breakfast for two, room upgrade upon arrival when available, $100 property credit, guaranteed 4pm check-out, 12pm check-in when available. Plus 5X points or Pay with Points on prepaid Amex Travel stays.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
$0No foreign transaction fees on purchases.
Premium Events Collection
$0Curated once-in-a-lifetime events across sports, fashion, dining, art, performances.
Amex Presale & Reserved Tickets
$0Presale and reserved ticket access to select events across sports, music, and more.
Global Dining Access by Resy
$0Exclusive reservations and dining experiences via Resy when Card is added to Resy profile.
Platinum Nights by Resy
$0Sought-after reservations at participating top Resy restaurants on select nights in select cities.
SoulCycle At-Home Bike Credit
$0A $300 statement credit on each SoulCycle At-Home Bike bought with the Card online at equinoxplus.com/bike, on up to 15 bikes per calendar year. Listed as a perk, not counted toward available value.
Premium Global Assist Hotline
$024/7 emergency assistance 100+ miles from home: medical, legal, financial referrals.
These perks add zero to your calculated value. Coverage limits and eligibility vary by card; always confirm with the issuer.
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Value & break-even
Whether Amex Platinum is worth its $895 annual fee depends on which credits you actually use. Nothing on this card arrives on its own, so your WTF Check counts only the credits you say you use. The Maximum Credit Value is $2,904/year — your value may be much lower, and that is what the WTF Check calculates. A further $370/year has to be earned — qualifying spend or qualifying activity — so we don't count it. Run the WTF Check above for your verdict.
You need to capture at least $895 in credits each year to break even. Using every credit you don't have to earn returns $2,904 — that's 3.2× the fee. A further $370/year has to be earned — qualifying spend or qualifying activity — so we don't count it.
Banks add up every possible credit at its theoretical maximum. We show the Maximum Credit Value ($2,904/year here) — the credits you can capture by using them — and keep perks you value, which need spending or qualifying activity first, on their own line. Your WTF Check counts only what you say you use. If you don't use it, we don't count it.
No. Welcome bonuses are one-time and vary by application channel, so we don't fold them into ongoing annual value. Our number reflects what you get every year you hold the card — not a first-year sweetener.
Credits & enrollment
None of them — nothing on the Amex Platinum posts automatically. Every credit takes an action to capture, which is why we count none of it for you by default. Use every credit you don't have to earn and the Amex Platinum gives back $2,904 a year. Review each credit below and include only what you realistically expect to use or earn.
These credits require you to opt in through your account before they'll post: $300 Digital Entertainment Credit, Car Rental Elite Status, Priority Pass, Leaders Club Sterling Status (LHW), Hilton & Marriott Gold status, $300 Equinox Credit, $200 Oura Ring Credit, $300 lululemon Credit, $400 Resy Credit, $200 Airline Fee Credit, American Express Venue Collection™ Concessions Statement Credit. If you don't enroll, you get nothing — even after you spend.
WorthTheFee excludes any benefit without a fixed, verifiable dollar value — things like elite status, lounge access, or trip insurance. They're real, but we won't put a fake price on them.
Methodology & account
We sort every credit into three buckets: Automatic (included in the WTF Check with no selection required), Yours if you use it (available only if you actually use it), and Perks you value (requires spending or qualifying activity). Your verdict adds Automatic value to the value you select—never the bank's marketing total.
Every credit here is read from the issuer's own published terms by a person, who records the source link and the date. The date on this page is that date — it is when we last checked, not a promise about when we will check next. When a term changes we log it to our terms-history so you can see exactly what shifted and when, and if a credit's reset window changes, your reminders update too.
Issuers raise fees occasionally — usually with 30–60 days notice. If we detect a fee change on a card in My Wallet, it shows in your Alerts, under Deadlines. You can always downgrade or cancel before the renewal posts.
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Verified against official issuer sources on September 28, 2026. Issuers change terms without notice. Confirm on the issuer page before applying.
Which other cards give you these?
These 12 credits each have their own page, listing every card that carries them with the issuer’s stated maximum on each.
Estimate · $1,452 used vs. $895