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The American Express Platinum Card is among the most famous of the charge cards on the market, and often caries high levels of status with large cross sections of the population.
The Platinum Card offers all of the perks, amenities, and services of the American Express Gold Card, and in addition offers enhanced concierge services, shopping discounts, up to $500,000 in travel insurance, and a wide variety of travel related discounts and benefits. The details of the benefits are described in greater detail in the application, below are some of the highlights:
- Access to the Membership Rewards First program, at no additional charge. This is the highest level of Membership Rewards that American Express offers
- 25,000 bonus miles when a cardholder spends $1,000 within the first three months of membership - enough for a free domestic ticket on most major airlines
- Access to the Platinum Travel Service, which can serve as your personal travel agent for any kind of business or personal trip or itinerary you desire
- Premium Global Assist Hotline, for 24/7 emergency assitance worldwide
- No Pre-Set spending limit
- Get 4x the points, when you use your Platinum Card to shop within the American Express Bonus Point Mall. And earn double points when you book your next trip online.
- Airport Lounge Access for the cardholder and up to 2 guests at lounges at most airports globally.
- Short points? Members of the Membership Rewards First program can borrow points from future purchases to use now.
- Points never expire - Ever.
- Points can be used for a wide range of gifts and merchandise, in addition to among the best selection of travel opportunities in the marketplace.
- Preferred Guest treatment - receive upgrades and/or special amenities at more than 600 hotels and resorts around the world
- Complimentary Gold Preferred Guest membership at no additional charge and without having to meet any minimum stay requirements.
- Receive up to a $300 shipboard credit or a two-category room upgrade when cardholders book a cruise with the Platinum Travel Service's selection of world class cruise partners.
- Apply now, and receive a decision in 60 seconds or less - and receive your Platinum card in as few as three (3) business days!
The card comes with a $450 annual fee, which is one of the highest fees in the marketplace. However a card with these benefits and level of service is rare, and frequent travelers will find these benefits to outweigh the high cost.
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