![]() ![]() If you book flights and hotels through AmEx Travel, it’s true that the AmEx Platinum Card might be a better earner. The card earns one point per dollar on everything else. The AmEx Platinum earns five points per dollar on prepaid hotel bookings made through AmEx Travel, and on up to $500,000 per calendar year on flights booked directly with airlines or through AmEx Travel. Now through March 2022, it also earns 10 points per dollar on Lyft rides. The Chase Sapphire Reserve earns three points per dollar on travel and dining, including takeout and delivery, and one point per dollar on everything else. Winner: It's a close one: The Platinum Card from American Express has a higher welcome offer right now-and more points means more trip possibilities-but also a higher spending threshold to reach it. The Platinum Card from American Express is currently offering 80,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first six months. The Chase Sapphire Reserve currently offers 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points when you make $4,000 in purchases within the first three months of account opening. Here’s a detailed look at how the AmEx Platinum Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve now stack up. The Chase Sapphire Reserve is still a strong contender, though. ![]() Global dining access through Resy: Access to reservations at some of the world’s hardest-to-book restaurants and invitations to special events.Īs you can see, there’s potentially a ton of value to be gleaned from all these new benefits, if you actually use them. More lounges to visit: AmEx will be converting all existing Escape Lounges into Centurion “Studios,” smaller versions of its popular Centurion Lounges, which cardmembers will be able to access in addition to their current lounge privileges-more on that below. ![]() (Enrollment required, terms apply.)Įquinox credits: Receive up to $300 per year in statement credits on select Equinox memberships or a digital subscription to the Equinox+ on-demand fitness app. Here’s a look at what’s new with the AmEx Platinum Card, and a fresh look at how it compares one of its main competitors, the Chase Sapphire Reserve rewards card.ĭigital entertainment credits: Get up to $20 per month ($240 per year) in statement credits toward purchases or subscriptions with Audible, The New York Times, SiriusXM, Disney+, The Disney Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, and Peacock. Recently, AmEx added a few more benefits to that roster, but also raised the card’s annual fee from $550 per year to $695 ( see AmEx rates and fees). The The Platinum Card® from American Express has long been one of the most popular travel rewards cards thanks to the sheer number of perks it includes, such as statement credits for airline fees, access to airport lounges, and Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee credits (enrollment required, terms apply). Opinions expressed here are entirely those of Condé Nast Traveler's editorial team. Moreover, the editorial content on this page was not provided by any of the companies mentioned, and has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. We don't review or include all companies, or all available products. ![]() Condé Nast Traveler and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Condé Nast Traveler has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. ![]()
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