The Platinum Card® from American Express

80,000 Membership Rewards® points
Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $8,000 in the first 6 months of card membership.
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Annual Fee
$695
rewards rate
1-5x Points
Benefits
CLEAR PLUS
Receive up to $199 in statement credits annually.
Global Entry
Receive a $120 statement credit every 4 years.
Pros
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Best for Effortless Airport Security & Lounge Access

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Best Card for Premium Frequent Travelers

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Best for Luxury Travel Perks

Rewards Summary
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Earn 5x Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year (1x thereafter).

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Earn 5x Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.

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Earn 1x Membership Rewards® Points on all other purchases.

Additional Benefits
Lounges
Access to 1,400 worldwide lounges, including The Centurion® Lounge, Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, and more.
Airline Fee Credit
Up to $200 in statement credits per year after you select a qualifying airline and incidental fees are charged by the airline to your Platinum Card®.
Hotel Credit
Get up to $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection (minimum 2-night stay) bookings with American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card®.
Elite Status
Complimentary elite status with Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy.
Uber Cash
$15 in Uber Cash for U.S. rides each month, plus a bonus $20 in December. That can be up to $200 in annual Uber savings. Simply download the Uber app and add your Platinum Card to your Uber account to get started. Available to Basic Card Members only. Effective 11/8/2024, an Amex Card must be selected as the payment method for your Uber or Uber Eats transaction to redeem the Amex Uber Cash benefit.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
How It Works
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Enroll in CLEAR Plus: Visit enroll.clearme.com to start your enrollment online and finish enrollment the next time you fly at any CLEAR airport location. Bring a valid government-issued ID, like your U.S. passport.

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Pay with Your Eligible American Express Card: Use your card to pay the Membership fee, and American Express will issue the statement credit automatically. Typically, credits post within a few days, but they may take 6–8 weeks after the CLEAR Plus Membership fee is charged.

Maximize Your CLEAR Plus Membership:
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Travel Better Together: Add up to 3 family and friends to your CLEAR account.

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CLEAR Scout: Forgot something at the airport? Our Ambassadors will help you recover your item for free.

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Ambassador Assist: Book our curb-to-gate service in which a CLEAR Ambassador will guide you every step of the way.

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CLEAR Perks: Enjoy exclusive savings and special offers to help you win the day of travel and beyond.

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