The American Express Platinum Card®
The American Express Platinum Card is a business card for much-traveled executives. With an annual fee of $450 and a charge of $175 for up to 3 additional Platinum cards, regular use is required to offset the fees.
If you’re searching for a “prestige” card, look no farther.
This card carries no pre-set spending limit because payment is due in full each month. Purchases are approved based on account history, credit record, and personal resources.
This business card is also a rewards card – and you’ll earn 25,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months of membership. This is redeemable for one round-trip domestic airline ticket.
While at the airport, Platinum Card® members enjoy complimentary Airport Club Access worldwide. members also receive a complimentary overseas companion ticket on any of 17 selected airlines when purchasing a qualifying ticket through the Platinum Travel Service.
Members also enjoy special amenities at over 500 boutique, resort, and luxury hotels, complimentary memberships in premium car rental programs, and exclusive cruise amenities when they book travel through Platinum Travel Service.
In addition, members have access to travel specialists to plan their Platinum Destinations® Vacations and 24-hour access to Concierge service while traveling.
Members receive a complimentary subscription to Departures magazine, and enjoy exclusive shopping privileges and amenities when shopping at selected luxury retail establishments.
American Express Platinum Card® members who book their travel using their card and the American Express Travel Service can qualify to receive a credit of $100 one per year.
In addition, their baggage will be covered up to $3,000 per person and travelers will be covered by up to $500,000 in accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Should the Card be lost en route, travelers can still check into a hotel and charge the stay to the Card. As will all American Express® travel plans, your reservations are guaranteed even if you arrive late.
When shopping, either at home or away, members are covered against unauthorized or fraudulent charges, and satisfaction is guaranteed with Return Protection for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
If purchases are stolen or accidentally damaged within 90 days, American Express® Purchase Protection will credit the member’s account for up to $300 per item. Purchases are also covered by an extended warranty which mirror’s the manufacturer’s warranty and extends protection for up to one additional year.
