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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #20 on: June 30, 2021, 11:55:18 PM »
Will there be any exciting offers for existing card members like Best Buy/Home Depot credit?
Regardless to the raised price you should get tomorrow or soon after some nice offers.

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #21 on: July 01, 2021, 12:05:42 AM »
What if I applied today but don't get instant approval. Then, tomorrow, I can either call reconsideration for today's application or, if I like the new offer more, I can apply with that offer.


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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #22 on: July 01, 2021, 12:08:52 AM »
What if I applied today but don't get instant approval. Then, tomorrow, I can either call reconsideration for today's application or, if I like the new offer more, I can apply with that offer.


Why shouldn't you get approved instantly?

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #23 on: July 01, 2021, 12:23:00 AM »
New benefits showing in app already although when you click on it it doesn’t take you there

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #24 on: July 01, 2021, 12:24:16 AM »


Why shouldn't you get approved instantly?
I've recently opened a new Amex and did a CLI for an older card.

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #25 on: July 01, 2021, 12:35:58 AM »
Breaking news!



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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #26 on: July 01, 2021, 12:46:07 AM »
Breaking news!
More useless credits
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card-application/apply/supplementary/terms/platinum-card/36182-9-0
The $240 entertainment credit is for Peacock, Audible, SiriusXM or the New York Times only. Completely useless.
$300 Equinox. is $25 a month on select membership IIRC membership is $200+
$179 Clear
$200 Hotel Credit via Amex Travel Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection Only
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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #27 on: July 01, 2021, 01:00:21 AM »

The $240 entertainment credit is for Peacock, Audible, SiriusXM or the New York Times only. Completely useless.
Does the gift/refund workaround to convert to amazon credit still work?

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #28 on: July 01, 2021, 01:03:38 AM »
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card-application/apply/prospect/terms/platinum-charge-card/26129-10-0/?print#terms-details

this link for CC terms has all benefits but current annual fee of $550... possible for annual fee to be staying put?


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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #29 on: July 01, 2021, 01:10:19 AM »
Does the gift/refund workaround to convert to amazon credit still work?

No seems like its only on wallstreet journal, SiriusXM, audible, peacock

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #30 on: July 01, 2021, 01:30:17 AM »
Disappointed, don't think the math will work on this for me anymore being abroad.  The only FHR I ever frequent is IC Tel Aviv, but even then I typically use an Ambassador weekend cert. and have access to rates almost half off via Behatzda-ah.  It could come in handy for a cheap night on the low season perhaps.  I'll certainly renew at $550, but probably stick with the ICC Plat at $550 including free AU going forward.

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #31 on: July 01, 2021, 02:27:13 AM »
signed up today, hope it wasn’t a mistake.
same here guess we'll cry together

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #32 on: July 01, 2021, 02:30:45 AM »
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What is a $100 Resy credit worth to a kosher consumer?

Resy benefit:

Global Dining Access by Resy gives you special access to sought-after restaurants across the globe when you add your Platinum Card® to your Resy profile. Access to exclusive reservations, premium dining experiences, Priority Notify, and more, all from the Resy app.‡




Entertainment Credit:

Experience the latest shows, audiobooks, music, news and recipes.

Enroll below and get up to $20 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card® to subscribe to your choice of one or more of the following: Peacock, Audible, SiriusXM, and The New York Times. This can be an annual savings of up to $240.‡

------How does this compare to a Best Buy, Home Depot, or any $200 travel credit, where I can decide where and how to use it?  Who needs the NY times?



Hotel Credit:

Make your next trip even more memorable with over 1,700 hotel properties, all handpicked with high standards. Save by getting $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings with American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card®. Plus, when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts® with American Express Travel, you can receive an average total value of $550 in perks*, like daily breakfast for two, 4pm check-out, and more.‡

-----What good is a $200 credit at a FINE hotel, when the cheapest hotel in Miami is $600? I rather use my own marriott points when going away, then to spend $600-$1000 minus $200.

------What happens to the Uber credit?



Equinox? There is nothing in my area.




This card got way more expensive, and less valuable.

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #33 on: July 01, 2021, 04:09:05 AM »
Ok. So at least if the added benefits are trash, they did a crazy signup offer. Just not so helpful for those who already have the card  :(

Earn 100,000 Membership Rewards® points
after you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.†
Earn 10X points on Restaurants Worldwide and Shop Small® in the U.S.
Plus, earn 10x points on eligible purchases on your new Card at restaurants worldwide and when you Shop Small in the U.S., on up to $25,000 in combined purchases, during your first 6 months of Card Membership.† That's an additional 9 points on top of the 1 point you earn for these purchases.†

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #34 on: July 01, 2021, 07:37:37 AM »
The new sign up bonus is 100,000 plus 10x at small business on up to $25,000 in the first six months.

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #35 on: July 01, 2021, 07:50:29 AM »
Who at Amex comes up with these new benefits ideas? Seriously who’s using the Equinox credit? I bet 90% of platinum users never even heard of equinox until now.

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #36 on: July 01, 2021, 07:52:31 AM »
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This card got way more expensive, and less valuable.
AFAIK they haven’t removed any of their old benefits (yet), so I’m not sure why you’d say it got less valuable. Perhaps the new bennies aren’t worth the $145 increase (although the new signup bonus sure is fantastic), but you can’t say it’s gotten *worse*.
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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #37 on: July 01, 2021, 07:53:12 AM »
Who at Amex comes up with these new benefits ideas? Seriously who’s using the Equinox credit? I bet 90% of platinum users never even heard of equinox until now.
I’ll take that bet
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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #38 on: July 01, 2021, 08:35:58 AM »
I think we need a new CC who’s benefit is it covers  the Amex platinum annual fee!

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Re: Amex Platinum Annual Fee Increases July 1 to $695
« Reply #39 on: July 01, 2021, 08:41:34 AM »
I think we need a new CC who’s benefit is it covers  the Amex platinum annual fee!
May I introduce you to the Morgan Stanley Platinum card?
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