The Platinum Card® from American Express Review
Issued by American Express
  
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Get the charge card you've always aspired to have with the Platinum Card® from American Express. Redeem Membership Rewards® points for your favorite travel-related perks, and enjoy around-the-clock Platinum Card® Concierge service anywhere you go.
Receive 25,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points by spending $1,000 during your first three months of card membership. Redeem them for one domestic round-trip airline ticket. That means just for making the purchases you need, you'll get one plane ticket to visit a family member, friend or just a well-needed weekend getaway!
Enjoy exclusive GLOBAL travel benefits with Priority Pass select airport club access, no foreign transaction fees and Global Entry expedited U.S. Immigration pass. Plus, earn up to $200 in Airline Fee credits, good to cover incidental charges when you travel.
Bring a friend on-board with you when you receive the Complimentary Companion Airfare, yours just for purchasing a qualifying First- or Business-Class international ticket. It's like having two tickets for the price of one!
The Platinum Card® from American Express offers Platinum Card® Concierge service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You'll also have access to the FINE HOTELS & RESORTS program, providing you exclusive upgrades and amenities at hotels everywhere.
Reach for the Platinum Card® from American Express and enjoy a world of exclusive benefits, around-the-clock concierge service and special offers - only available to American Express cardholders.
Receive 25,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points by spending $1,000 during your first three months of card membership. Redeem them for one domestic round-trip airline ticket. That means just for making the purchases you need, you'll get one plane ticket to visit a family member, friend or just a well-needed weekend getaway!
Enjoy exclusive GLOBAL travel benefits with Priority Pass select airport club access, no foreign transaction fees and Global Entry expedited U.S. Immigration pass. Plus, earn up to $200 in Airline Fee credits, good to cover incidental charges when you travel.
Bring a friend on-board with you when you receive the Complimentary Companion Airfare, yours just for purchasing a qualifying First- or Business-Class international ticket. It's like having two tickets for the price of one!
The Platinum Card® from American Express offers Platinum Card® Concierge service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You'll also have access to the FINE HOTELS & RESORTS program, providing you exclusive upgrades and amenities at hotels everywhere.
Reach for the Platinum Card® from American Express and enjoy a world of exclusive benefits, around-the-clock concierge service and special offers - only available to American Express cardholders.
Review Date: January 18, 2012
Note: The review on this card was updated on January 18, 2012. The review is believed to be accurate during the update, however, information posted may have changed since the update. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application.
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Intro Rate (Intro APR):
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No Introductory Rate Available |
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Additional Intro Details:
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n/app |
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Finance Configuration:
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n/app |
| Credit Card Fee Details | |
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Annual Fee:
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$450 |
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Annual Fee Details:
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There is a $175 annual fee for up to 3 Additional Cards. Pay $175 per year for each Additional Card you add thereafter. |
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Minimum Credit Limit:
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See Important Notations |
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Maximum Credit Limit:
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See Important Notations |
| Credit Card Reward Program Details (Point) | |
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Points Per Dollar:
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1 Point |
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Additional Points:
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Earn double points just for booking your next trip online. Earn up to 10X points every day when you shop over 300 brands online at membershiprewards.com/earn. |
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Point Details:
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Points are redeemable for travel, entertainment, shopping, and more. |
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Expiration:
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None |
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Yearly Limit:
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No |
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Bonus Details:
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Earn 25,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in your first three months of Card membership. |
| Features |
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Most Attractive Feature(s):
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| Free access to rewards program; many benefits and additional perks. |
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Least Attractive Feature(s):
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| Extremely high annual fee for primary cardholders. |
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Additional Features:
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| Various Internet account related services. Year-end financial statement. Discounts on products and services at participating merchants and retailers. Return protection. Purchase protection. Extended warranty for purchases. Fraud protection. Various travel and emergency assistance services. Medical referral services. Legal referral services. Emergency check-in service. Lost luggage insurance. Emergency card replacement. Trip planning assistance. Auto rental insurance. Up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance. See website for additional benefits. |
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Important Notations
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| This card is a charge card and the bill is paid in full each month. ***Late payment fees vary from state to state. The card has no pre-set spending limit; however, purchases are approved based on credit record, account history, and personal resources. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure. |
| Additional Information |
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