
Platinum Card
Best OverallAmerican Express · American Express
- Annual fee
- $895
- Welcome offer
- ~$3,000
- Annual benefits value
- $2,160.40
- Est. 1st-year value
- $5,160.40
One of the highest-rated cards we track, American Express's flagship premium travel card pairs unmatched airport lounge access with elevated earning on flights and prepaid hotels and a deep stack of monthly, quarterly, and semiannual statement credits. The high annual fee only pays off if you'll actually use those travel perks and credits. It's best for frequent travelers who value lounges and flexible Membership Rewards points, and overkill for everyday spenders.
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