American Express Platinum

American Express · Points / miles

Last verified 2026-09-09
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Annual fee$895/year
Foreign transaction feeNone
Typical approval oddsExcellent credit

Where it earns the most

Flights direct5x points
Hotels via portal5x points
Everything else1x points

Signup bonus

175,000 points after spending $12,000 in the first 6 months.

Issuer rules that affect approval

LIFETIME BONUS LIMIT

Once-per-lifetime welcome bonus per card

Redemption notes

Extensive lounge network and statement credits; effective fee is much lower if credits are fully used, easy to overstate value if they aren't. Fee rose from $695 to $895 in recent years.

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