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The Platinum Card from American Express
The Platinum Card from American Express is the company's flagship: a $695 annual fee as of 2026, lounge access, and 5 points per dollar on flights booked through American Express Travel.
Card facts
| Issuer | American Express |
|---|---|
| Network | American Express |
| Type | Travel |
| Annual fee | $695 (as of 2026) |
| Rewards | 5 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel, 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel, and 1 point per dollar on everything else. |
| Interest rate | Variable — the issuer's official page lists the current rate. |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed. Annual fees and rewards change — every figure on this page carries its year, and the issuer's official page is always the current one.
Rewards, in plain words
5 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel, 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Who it is built for
Built for frequent travellers who use airport lounges and book travel through American Express Travel.
History
American Express launched the Platinum Card in 1984 as its premium charge card. It has been the company's flagship card ever since.
Current details — visit the official The Platinum Card from American Express page. Annual fees, rewards and interest rates change; the issuer's own page is always the current one.
More cards from American Express
Other cards from the same issuer in this library.
- American Express Business Gold Card · Business · $375 (as of 2026)
- American Express Business Platinum Card · Business · $895 (as of 2026)
- American Express Centurion Card · Travel · $5,000 (as of 2026)
- American Express Cobalt Card (Canada) · Dining · C$191 (as of 2026)
- American Express Everyday Card · Cash Back · No annual fee (as of 2026)
- American Express Gold Card · Dining · $325 (as of 2026)
More Travel cards
American Express Centurion Card
1 Membership Rewards point per dollar on most purchases, with higher rates on flights and hotels booked through American Express Travel.
American Express Green Card
3 points per dollar on travel, transit and dining, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card (UK)
1 Membership Rewards point per pound spent, 2 points per pound on travel booked through American Express Travel, and 1 point per pound on everything else.
Amtrak Guest Rewards
2 points per dollar on Amtrak travel, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Frequently asked questions
What is the The Platinum Card from American Express?
The Platinum Card from American Express is the company's flagship: a $695 annual fee as of 2026, lounge access, and 5 points per dollar on flights booked through American Express Travel.
Does the The Platinum Card from American Express have an annual fee?
Yes — the annual fee is $695 (as of 2026).
What rewards does the The Platinum Card from American Express earn?
5 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel, 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Who issues the The Platinum Card from American Express?
The The Platinum Card from American Express is issued by American Express and runs on the American Express network.
Sources
- https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card/platinum/ — Issuer's official card page
Page last updated 14 November 2026.