AMEX Platinum Card: The Travel Benefits 2018

What are the benefits and how to actualize them.

The biggest drawback for many if you have this card or are considering getting one is the high annual fee of $550.00. To make it all worth it, let’s break down the benefits and how you can actually access them.

• 60,000 Sign Up Bonus Miles are earned when you spend $5,000 within 3 months of receiving your new Platinum card. 60,000 points = $600 in travel value. Apply direct.
• $200 Annually in Uber Rides- It’s automatic, just make sure the card is attached to your uber account.
• Flights-5X Membership rewards points are earned when you book flights directly with Airline Carriers or via Amex Travel using your card.
• Hotels- 5X Membership rewards points are earned when you book eligible hotels via amextravel.com using your card.
• Global Lounge Collection access offers lounge locations around the world. Includes the following: The Centurion, Plaza Premium, Delta Sky Club, Escape, Priority Pass and Airspace Lounges. Find your closest lounge locations here
• More Lounge Access with Priority Pass Select Enrollment -Enjoy access to hundreds of VIP lounges. Activate your membership online to receive your card and simply provide it with your name upon lounge entrance.
  -Find your closest Amex lounge location.
• Fine Hotel and Resort Complimentary benefits are included. They hold a average value of $550.00- The benefits include-room upgrade upon arrival and availability, daily breakfast for 2, guaranteed 4pm late check out, early noon check in, if available, complimentary Wifi and a unique amenity, such as a Spa, Food or Beverage Credit. Search for featured hotels included here.
• Global Entry Reimbursement -Simply pay the $100 Global Entry application fee with your Amex Platinum card and the fee will be automatically reimbursed. . Apply.
• TSA Pre✓ Reimbursement and Expedited Screening -Pay the $85 TSA Pre application fee with your Amex Platinum card and the fee will be automatically reimbursed. Apply.
• Complimentary Boingo which gives complimentary access to unlimited WiFi at more than a million hotspots worldwide. Connect up to four devices.

*Here’s how Amex Boingo works or call 1–800–426–6917

1. Type in your Card number at amex.boingo.com to confirm your eligibility.
2. Once you’re confirmed, you’ll be asked to create a complimentary Boingo American Express Preferred Plan account.
3. Visit wifi.boingo.com to view Boingo hotspot locations. You can also get alerts and connect seamlessly to Boingo by downloading the Wi-Finder App to your laptop, tablet and mobile devices.

• $200 Incidental Airline fee Credit is given annually, such as baggage, seat assignment , entertainment and beverage inflight fees. Take a look here for the participating airlines. Participating airlines include:American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines.

*Here’s how incidental airline fee credit work or find out more here.

1. Select one qualifying airline you want online, or by calling the number on the back of your Card. You can change your airline selection online or by phone once a year in January.

2. Use your Card to pay for eligible incidental travel fees from that airline.

3. You’ll receive a statement credit covering those fees, typically 2–4 weeks after you pay for them.

• No Foreign Transaction Fees-There are no foreign transaction fees on the purchases you make outside of the US with your Card. However, there may be circumstances where ATMs or merchants charge a fee.

Bonus Alert
Not sure for how long, but presently Amex Platinum is offering 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months. Apply here.

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