Amex Platinum
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Is the Amex Platinum worth $895?

American Express Platinum

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Nothing arrives on its own · up to $2,904 if you claim it

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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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12 of 12 capturable credits

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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.

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$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.

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$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.

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$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.

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$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.

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$219 CLEAR+ Credit

travel

Counts toward: up to $219/year

Frequency: Annual

Up to $219 per calendar year for a CLEAR+ membership.

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$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.

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$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.

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$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.

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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.

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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®.

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$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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  • 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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Estimate · $1,452 used vs. $895

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