Link: Learn more about The Platinum Card® from American Express
The Platinum Card® from American Express (review) has recently undergone a major refresh. With this, we’ve seen the card get an $895 annual fee (Rates & Fees), which is shattering records among premium cards. However, for once, I’d say this card refresh is actually legitimately positive, and I’m having a lot easier of a time justifying the card’s annual fee than in the past, despite the $200 increase.
Let me explain why I’ve never been this positive about the card before, and that says nothing of the massive welcome offer available to new cardmembers.
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To me, this is really straightforward, and I’ll simply shift a couple of one-night luxury hotel stays per year to Amex, preferably at good value luxury hotels that belong to Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts®. For example, I frequently stay at some luxury hotels that can be booked for just over $300 per night, and then you can still take advantage of perks like a $100 property credit, complimentary breakfast, a room upgrade, etc.
Shifting a couple of one-night hotel stays per year is easy, and these short stays are especially rewarding, given the per-stay credits offered with Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts®.
The up to $400 annual Resy credit is easy to use
As a new perk, the Amex Platinum Card now offers up to $400 per year in Resy credits, with enrollment being required. This is a quarterly credit, so the idea is that you receive up to $100 worth of statement credits each calendar quarter toward dining at eligible U.S. Resy restaurants.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
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