Amex Enhances Platinum Card with New Perks and Fee Increase
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Thrifty Traveler
American Express has revamped its Platinum Card, adding numerous new perks across travel, dining, wellness, and entertainment, while increasing the annual fee to a record $895. Existing cardholders will see the higher fee after their next renewal, but new applicants pay immediately. The updates include expanded hotel credits, dining and wellness credits, exclusive reservations, and a new card design, emphasizing the card as a lifestyle membership rather than just a travel card. Despite the fee hike, the card's benefits aim to create a comprehensive ecosystem to retain affluent customers amid rising competition in the premium credit card market.