American Express Platinum Card: 17 Things You MUST DO Now | 2024 Update

[@AskSebby]

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[@deveng7766]

😂

[@lcavit]

First thing I learned on Reddit was to redeem the Saks credit for gift cards until you get to the dollar amount you want to buy something that’s actually meaningful to you. Second thing is to add your priority pass card to your Apple wallet .

[@JazzyMarineVet]

I love the walmar plus, my visually impared dad just calls and asks for groceries-- I place the order and they deliver it. PERFECT

[@mssha1980]

Do you call the customer service line?

[@kevincai5491]

Walmart cancels my order for no reason

[@YojiHigh]

for delta flight credit, i usually book the cheapest flight in a day (usually super early AM) and then call to modify to a more convenient flight. Pay the flight difference, but that difference has been credited every time I've used it and it's usually

[@bobbbobb4663]

It also works on tickets but you have to split payment with a gift card and the charge from Delta cannot be greater than $250. FT has a nice thread on it.

[@solidstream13]

Or don’t get the card. Save the $695 and not worry about getting your annual fee back.

[@rebeltheharem7028]

@@solidstream13 Might as well not get any luxury travel card. I don't see the point of this statement.

[@NinaSimone24U]

Nice..I will do that!

[@drbjapan]

Love the platinum card and been a member for almost 40 years. Always excellent and professional customer service when needed. Yes, the annual fees are a bit on the high side but unless something dramatically changes, will be a loyal customer until I’m six feet under.

[@JimmyTrammell]

I have the Priority Pass, use the Delta Sky Lounge and the Centurion Lounge. I also use the digital streaming benefit of $20 per month. It pays for most of my Hulu and Disney+ bundle. I have used the fine hotel benefit, that one too is a good one. Often American Express will have cash back offers on certain items. Good if you were going to buy it anyway or it’s something you could use. Besides the airline multiplier those are the main benefits I use.

[@naturalselfyoga1617]

I just got a business platinum because they offered 250k points with 15k spend. Could you please do a video on the different benefits between the business and regular platinum? Thanks.

[@happyseany]

I second this request! Would love to see a Comparison Vid :)

[@mylinhp2004]

Yes, we are interested to see the comparison to business platinum as well. Thanks

[@jchang2572]

My offer was 250k points after spending $20K.😡

[@AKSDOGS]

Would love to hear it. My Gold offer was 175k points with 15k spend or 250k points on the platinum for 20k spend 😮

[@msroxangel]

I agree....would love to see this comparison!

[@BK-el8nw]

For my airline credit I have bought UA Travel Certificates. I do $100 and then wait a few days and do another $100.

[@rebeltheharem7028]

Yo, that works? Nice.

[@markg.9981]

Thx for video…as a reminder, Walmart+, which is free with Amex plat, includes paramount plus for free.

[@AskSebby]

Good reminder!

[@Hamsong]

I appreciate this. I dont’ go to Walmart, but I do pay for Paramount Plus currently… Thanks!

[@flescook590]

I love the Walmart+ benefit! Free grocery delivery and Paramount +

[@kaina732]

I just upgraded my Gold to the Platinum. I got the 125K welcome offer after $6k spend in 6 months. Great vid! I am also here for all of the basketball references!!!

[@Kevinmulhalljr]

Upgraded from Gold a while back. Priority Pass, Uber, Walmart+ and Clear Plus have made it already worth it

[@edwink1467]

Platinum and Gold compliment each other. Should have gotten both instead of upgrading.

[@AngelFlores-fb4qz]

🦁walmart plus also gets ya 10 cents of a gallon at exxon and mobil gas stations.

[@ChristopherWalkenActor]

First thing you should do: make a note in your calendar to cancel in 1 year 😀

[@2010-BTC-yep]

They charge you right away

[@stevedice5963]

yes it's not worth in in the second year

[@AlejandroMartinez-gw1lw]

Or learn how to TRULY play the game and squeeze all value out of plus the sub and then after year 1 get you a nice juicy retention 🤷🏽‍♂️👌

[@GryphonTooth]

Yeah. Even besides the SUB, some of the biggest credits (airline incidental, THC/FHR, Clear Plus) are calendar year based, so you get two years worth of credits with your first AF, but only one thereafter. Really easy to justify $695 once for 150k amex points, $400 Southwest credit, $200 Uber, $240 streaming. Even if I don't care about the other credits, I still get a heap of points plus a slight discount on purchases I'd make anyways. But a second year? I'd rather grab Venture X or CSR.

[@CarrieFinley-g1m]

😂😂..I don’t have one, would like to, but can’t see paying such a steep annual fee.

[@Timmones]

But will Orlando (MCO) ever get a Centurion, Sapphire, or Capital One lounge? 😢

[@SuperVeganShark]

Tampa too :(

[@wernerfoerster3666]

@@SuperVeganShark yes tampa plz

[@nopesiege8278]

i bet they won't

[@LGREAL000]

One of the reasons why I don’t have the AMEX card. Terminal C Plaza Premium is good but Sky Lounge and The Club Lounge in Terminal B are no worth it.

[@thomasjohnson1294]

The Walmart+ is awesome. -¢10 per gallon on gas -Paramount Plus streaming complimentary -25% of Burger King everyday (thru app) +free Whopper per quarter.

[@izjkfbocjkansjk]

Nice to have Walmart+ as an option to compare price between Amazon. Sometmes Walmart is much cheaper for the exact same product

[@kevinpeng0315]

You forgot to mention about Walmart+ partnership with Burger King. They just recently added an offer for free whopper. Nice perk for having Amex platinum.

[@leg1229]

Thx for noting. The interesting thing about Walmart + is you have to check the app periodically as Walmart “stealthily” adds value that isn’t heavily promoted.

[@stonedig]

Has paramount + included with walmart +

[@mariaterezaterra1867]

I flight out ATL probably 20x a year. Amex platinum all the way baabee 😂

[@msroxangel]

AWESOME VIDEO SEBBY!!!

[@Babyrocko1908]

Boston Logan needs a Centurion lounge but the Chase lounge was nice.

[@tceller08]

We use the airline credit on southwest to cover early bird fees

[@thejuancarl4598]

I just received my plat with a 175k welcome bonus 🎉 this video is useful for when I have time to break down everything 😅

[@jlutz57]

I love the platinum card but its definitely not for everyone. I always say if you travel at least 4 times a year you can get all the benefits from it. The biggest benefit by far has to be the lounge access. As someone who travels frequently, never stressing with layovers, or getting to an airport early has been great. I personally use the airline incidental for lounges at airports that don't have an Amex or Priority Pass Lounge and its been great so far.

[@juanjosezambranopineda6023]

For equinox, you may want to try the spa ;-)

[@JOHNSONSIM77712]

Are there happy endings ?

[@jwats5713]

I just got my platinum card and used this guide

[@RyanJBuell27]

Wait until Black Friday to do the subscriptions. Can get A LOT more

[@rustysweatshirt2903]

Cool thing I just did If you add HBO max through Disney the $30 still bills as Disney so you get all 3 for $10

[@Jays81305girl]

Have to try this!

[@kerithj6919]

Should I purchase travel insurance in addition to my AMEX card? Or maybe a better question is do YOU have travel insurance separate from AMEX?

[@garfieldbennett4140]

🦁 1) Love AMEX platinum 2)Favorite perk: charge $75K and get unlimited centurion lounge access for the year + 2 guests) and AMEX points 3) For some reason esp. Singapore business treated you with a whole different type of respect, much like you said Sebby they just seem to care more about

[@psidhu1979]

What do you mean by Favorite perk: charge $75K ?? you need to pay ?

[@90293Mike]

With all the “coupons” plus my estimated value of all the lounges I visit in a year, I think I get about $1000/year worth of value, at least. So for me it’s a great card. Also they just gave me a 6.99% interest offer for the next year. Why would I use that? To defer taking any more taxable retirement distributions until next year.

[@AndrewKM134]

🦁 This video answered some questions I had when I was considering this card for my wife and I. Thanks for a great video.

[@ianp622]

Man, that sounds like a lot of work to get a couple hundred dollars in value. Their target audience would make that in 2-3 hours. And the Uber credits would be a lot better as statement credits for work travelers.

[@vickie3237]

This is Great! Thank you

[@wannabedal-adx458]

I like the Platinum for lounge access, Uber (Eats) Credit, Phone and travel insurance, Walmart + (for 10 cents off gas), and Hilton status. I have not been able to use the Flight credit on AA since I have status with them. Sadly I may cancel at the next renewal because I am not getting positive expected value and have been traveling much this year and who knows for 2025.

[@HarlemJenB]

🦁 my favorite benefit is clear and FHR. The upgrades at check in have made me feel special.

[@MunroDoctrine]

Walmart plus includes Paramount Plus subscription. Which has NFL games during the season. I value it

[@lrubio1]

Southwest is super easy to do, for me it always triggers as long as it's under $100. You'd simply find a short segment, that's under $100, wait 24 hrs, the cancel the flight. Now you have a rapid rewards credit that never expires 😎

[@secretbeach999]

Thought they expired after a year?

[@KathyinKentuckyUSA]

I just activated Priority pass. Thanks for the information. I am using Walmart+ and WSJ digital newspaper thus far.

[@cathyvroom458]

🦁I have the Plat again this year after receiving.a targeted offer - I use the Uber credit to pick up Panera once a month- usually helps when time is in short supply. I use the Walmart Plus more for the scan and go - like the faster check out and ability to use Walmart Cash. Airport Credit pays for a family of 4 checked bags - it used to go further but it's still nice.

[@Brandon-sr2bl]

I signed up for Walmart plus because of cheaper gas and it includes Paramount+

[@DoremonUCR]

The uber credit is getting a masive change. You used to just get the credits and then could use discounted uber giftcards to pay for the difference. Now you gotta make the whole charge on the card.

[@AskSebby]

Yes, mentioned it in the video.

[@theofficialpeterkim]

Can you do a video on Amex platinum business? I’m thinking of getting one with employees. We have a heavy spend and thinking of going to it.

[@AskSebby]

Will do on the business channel!

[@erickaguayo3269]

Thanks Sebby very informative.

[@Andysventure]

Hey seb ! I have been watching your channel for about five years now, and you have literally changed my life in terms of how much I am able to travel and I am currently building my own KZbin channel on traveling! So I just want to say thank you. I just wanted to give some people a pointer as it pertains to the airline fee credit. I have been redeeming points on Delta and using my platinum card to pay the fee when booking with points. So for instance, I am flying to Thailand from Los Angeles in about five days on points. I booked the flight very early on and I kept on finding better prices (with points) as time went by so I continued to cancel my flight and rebook. Long story short, that fee triggers the credit 100% of the time. And you could technically do this, without even needeing to book a flight. Because when you cancel the flight, Delta reimburses you the fee, but the platinum card doesn’t have a way to draw back that credit that was already used.

[@kamkarter8821]

Oh wow excellent point. Thanks for sharing.

[@AskSebby]

Awesome! Looking forward to to seeing the videos!

[@chadniecole3523]

Any info on if you have a marriot card and are below gold however w your platinum upgrade do you get to keep your annual night free?

[@thadswashesed9076]

Other key benefits not mentioned are the loss/damage coverage and the extra warranty coverage, both good to know about 🦁

[@drbjapan]

Exactly! When my HomePod failed ($300 version), was a very simple process to replace it. Submitted my original receipt, receipt for the replacement, and I immediately had my account credited for the cost I paid to replace it. No arguments or hassle.

[@mhawkesworth]

The AMEX Offers have been the unexpected value for me. I had no intention on getting value from it, but in the last 7 months, I've found $370 in credits for things I was already planning to purchase.

[@AskSebby]

Nice!

[@SaiKumarChintala-yi3xg]

Can you please make a video or short on how to setup/use 5% category on paypal for freedom flex.

[@afriqueus1]

Do you have to ask for upgrades at the hotels or is it automatic?

[@huntermilner]

🦁 favorite benefit is the fine hotels and resorts

[@dschuttner]

Walmart + 10cents off gas (Murphy) is the best part of the perk. Oftentimes cheaper than even Costco

[@ryandirusso]

This video is just in time, got my platinum one week ago. Signed up for Priority Pass but nothing else yet

[@kimgrod]

I have the CSR Priority Pass. Does the AmEX PP offer different access?

[@ceilahuge6730]

Hey Sabby, I’m having questions platinums vs purple which one is better? We’re travel a few times a year in the states or international

[@GJKUZ]

@AskSebby I was under the impression that you would only get one TSA precheck credit that can be used by either the primary card holder or the companion card holder.

[@harshitgupta7740]

Keep on circling between C1, Chase, Amex.

[@albertocoelho5664]

United Travel Bank worked on my Platinum Personal and Business. That was 3 weeks ago.

[@locne55]

Do these benefits apply to the Canadian Amex Platinum as well?

[@CJKleighton]

Hi Sebby, could you compare this with the Business Platinum? I have a 175k SUB for a regular Platinum card - it’s the most I’ve seen but I’m in no rush to get it so I haven’t applied. I’m curious how it compares to the business platinum. Thanks again

[@orlandparkcounselors]

Too bad no lounge in Chicago

[@verychinnyapga1599]

I have the gold AmEx, Hilton surpass, Hilton business, and Marriot Bonvoy, should i canceled all the card listed above and get this one?

[@rockeyvalley]

🦁 - Walmart+ for gas discounts at Exxon - $20 entertainment credit - Uber credit - $200 FHR credit - $199 clear credit - TSA credit

[@mikeedwards9306]

Per Amex no entrance to Delta now

[@chasingdestiny923]

I love the lounge benefit!

[@jamanful]

I know that this isnt about the plat card but I heard that the vx is keeping the hertz presidential circle now.. wanted to know if you heard such things as well

[@MichellebytheBay]

🦁 Uber, Saks, lounges, fine hotels. Will definitely be checking out a few more including digital entertainment. I added Bonvoy, but forgot to add Hilton.

[@aminor7476]

Reminde: Uber credits are only available within USA only!

[@tannalim]

Sebby! You didn't mention the free Paramount+ membership through the Walmart+ account. That's one of the main reasons I still have the Walmart+ account. I see others mentioned it too. Maybe they don't offer it anymore?

[@teresas.4541]

It’s the 30% points back that saves me a fortune with my chosen airline

[@txhpog]

First additional card user can get a tsa pre check fee covered? and additional 200 credit for hotel stays ?

[@carryerd]

🦁 Love my AMEX Platinum card! Best benefit for me is the digital entertainment but I use almost all of them.

[@jaysfordays88]

🦁 platinum is awesome. The Walmart+, uber credits, entertainment credits, and concierge are great.

[@michaelbachmann2923]

Thanks for the info….

[@tmelo424]

Please do the same for the business one 😊

[@AskSebby]

Will do!

[@tmelo424]

@@AskSebby Thank you! Love your videos :)

[@ales5956]

Sebby I love your content man, I'm interested in this card but I'm curious if I can apply for it internationally? So instead of applying for the U.S. version, the application would be in another country where I hold citizenship. Do you know if this could work? Thanks!

[@stevenzl8132]

Thank you for the video, please do other video for the Amex business platinum , plz plz. Thank you advance 😊

[@hrw3mom103]

🦁 I only have the Platinum card because I was offered an upgrade bonus from my Gold and I happen to be 5/24 at the time. I’m using the digital entertainment credits, Walmart + (but only to get Paramount +), and Uber credits (or rather my college daughter is). I’m still trying to find a way to use the hotel and airline credits. The bonus alone was worth the fee. I used the 124k points to book 6 flights to/from Europe at Christmas time, easily would have been several thousands of dollars in cash. I don’t plan on keeping the card after a year. I have a Venture X that gives me enough lounge access for much less (actually free when I use the travel credit and anniversary points). I also have AMEX business cards and am an AU on P2’s AMEX Gold for the 4x grocery and dining points.

[@Sticky_the_DJ]

Can I pay with my *AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATNUM CARD* ?

[@Emjeii]

bro what camera are you using to record ?

[@jesusenrique9803]

The car travel coverage isn’t as good as a CSP sadly

[@savethev8336]

You can opt for primary rental coverage. Same as CSR. It’s $20 per rental extra fee charged by Amex. Totally worth it.

[@kathyoliva6966]

🦁 thank you Sebby! Great video as always! I love my Amex Plat! The $200 travel credit is my fave and was SO easy when I booked my Pan Pacific hotel in Vancouver BC through FHR shortly after getting my Plat. Love and use the monthly Uber credit; love the Centurion lounge access (Seattle for me). Love the Priority pass and have used it in PDX and Vancouver. My sister is my additional card and her fave perk is also lounge access.

[@chiangui24]

Haven't yet been to the Atlanta lounge because every time I've been to atl there has been a huge line.

[@AskSebby]

Was there on Monday. Surprised there wasn’t a long line.

[@christiannisonger6445]

🦁 Love my Platinum benefits. I have companion cards for my family so we’re all able to lounge it up together. I also max out the airline credit each year and, like you, Disney Plus is covered.

[@kimgrod]

Hi Sebby. I have priority pass with Chase Reserve. Is there a benefit having the AmEx PP as well?

[@Fridge56Vet]

🦁 Don't have this one yet. Would probably do the business version vs. personal if I get deeper into AmEx, tho.

[@irrelevantjoker37]

I have 3 priority pass cards amex plat, venture x, and emirates gold card... which one is best?

[@stevedice5963]

you might try just having 1 travel card per year to avoid expensive duplicate services

[@irrelevantjoker37]

@stevedice5963 are you replying to me? I have multiple travel cards for certain reasons because I travel alot. And have multiple hubs in the DC area I use.

[@tremac8671]

Can you do a video on 2025 Choice Benefits for delta?

[@bonwatcher]

🦁When figuring in depreciation for smart phones, is it worth the $200-$250 per phone if you're on a family plan and covered by Amex when you pay your bill? I no longer pay the Apple Care and just use the Amex Platinum insurance, but then I have multiple phones on my bill. 😱

[@SCarboni]

The United trick does still work as of a few months ago

[@carlyandersen5928]

Which United trick? I missed that if he mentioned it in the video

[@pluto3d638]

🦁 So, for the Airline Fee Credit, I got it to trigger on my plane ticket purchase.

[@maliciousinferno]

I had forgotten this gives you Marriott and Hilton Gold status. Thanks Seb!

[@AskSebby]

Glad it was helpful!

[@giocardenas12]

🦁 Do I have to enroll to priority pass if I already have one with C1

[@AskSebby]

Yes, if you want the Amex version.

[@xabierlanda8998]

Sebastian, if the global entry now is $120, they only cover $100 correct, so you need to pay the $20 or the cover all ?

[@AskSebby]

Credits will change to $120 starting Oct 1.

[@xabierlanda8998]

@@AskSebby thanks Sebastian, wishing you and Mandy a great weekend 🥰🥰🥰

[@bjyamabj9591]

🙏 always appreciate the timestamps and links. I hope they will have the Dodgers-Mets Tokyo game on offer. We’re going back to Hanazono in March. We will have more Ohtani gear for Chef Ricky haha

[@AskSebby]

Haha, nice!!

[@UserFlyn]

🦁 This video was perfect timing as I literally got 2 Amex Platinum cards last night! I had a upgrade offer for my gold card to the platinum for 125k MR points after $6k in 6 months, then I found the 175k MR points welcome bonus for the Platinum via incognito on the desktop (safari private browsing, I had to try multiple times to finally get the 175k offer). So I got the approval for the new Plat card then immediately accepted the upgrade offer for my gold, and ended up with 2 brand new Plat cards for a whooping 300k combined SUB! Now a question for you or anyone that have had 2 Plats at the same time: how should I optimally take advantage of double the credits? Like FHR, airline credit, etc. And does this mean I can get 2 priority lunge membership cards? Please let me know

[@BK-el8nw]

@asksebby; If I book a hotel with Amex for Dec 29-31 and another for Dec 1-3, do you think I would get 2 $200 credits? Or is that wishful thinking?

[@AskSebby]

Both in December? That's the same calendar year, so most likely only 1.

[@BK-el8nw]

@@AskSebby Sorry, Brainfart,. Dec 29-31 and Jan 1-3

[@fulim226]

Ayyy Seb! Walmart+ benefit for paramount+ free subscription! 🦁

[@JessicaHolmes]

We’ve had this card since 2017 and I JUST used the Sak’s perk last month 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@AskSebby]

😱🤯

[@JessicaHolmes]

@@AskSebby I know! So sad 😂 Now I know better.

[@tuanphamusmc]

I used to order Sak Fifth Ave via online to get the credits; but now I usually go there twice a year to purchase a $55 Sak Fifth gift card to give it to my wife to shop for clearance items at Sak Fifth Off. Spending AMEX Plat at Sak Fifth Off or Outlet stores won't trigger the credit...But buying gift card at Sak Fifth does. Hope this can help you using the credit better.

[@KT-lp1ek]

Is priority pass free?

[@jailer96]

Yes, with the platinum card