If you live near one of these 15 airports, the Amex Platinum cards are an especially great deal
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INSIDER SECRET: One of the best perks offered by both the personal and business Platinum cards is access to Centurion Lounges, some of the best lounges in the world.
When it comes to airport lounges, it’s hard to beat the quality of Amex’s Global Lounge Collection. And even better, American Express continues to add to the network at a steady pace. By the end of 2020, Amex will add six lounges to the collection in highly-trafficked airports like Denver, Los Angeles and London Heathrow.
And getting access to these and other Centurion Lounges around the world is easier than you might think.
If your home airport has (or is soon getting) a Centurion Lounge, or if you frequently connect through an airport with a Centurion Lounge, having The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a wise choice. Here’s why:
Gain access to Centurion Lounges with the Amex Platinum cards
The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express cardholders receive access to Centurion Lounges, which are some of the highest-quality lounges on Earth.
If you don’t know much about Centurion Lounges, check this post out to learn more. At these lounges, you can enjoy terrific perks like tasty, buffet-style meals and premium cocktails. Cardholders can bring along two guests for free to experience the benefits, too.
Currently, there are Centurion Lounges in the following nine airports:
- Dallas (DFW)
- Hong Kong (HKG)
- Houston (IAH)
- Las Vegas (LAS)
- Miami (MIA)
- New York (LGA)
- Philadelphia (PHL)
- San Francisco (SFO)
- Seattle (SEA)
By the end of 2020, there will be Centurion Lounges in these airports as well:
- Charlotte (CLT)
- Denver (DEN)
- Phoenix (PHX)
- London Heathrow (LHR)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- New York (JFK)
So if you live in any of these cities, it’s a great time to add either the personal or business Amex Platinum card to your wallet.
I’ve been an Amex Business Platinum cardholder for over three years and have gotten thousands of dollars of value from the card’s perks, like access to Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts not to mention the Amex Membership Rewards points I’ve earned and used for travel. I’ve also had the opportunity to visit the Centurion Lounges in Hong Kong, Seattle, and Las Vegas — all of which were incredible.
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The Platinum Card® from American Express
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. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
Get $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings, which requires a minimum two-night stay, through American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card®. And if you fly, you can receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year after you select a qualifying airline and incidental fees are charged by the airline to your Platinum Card®.
$240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $20 back each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card® on one or more of the following: Audible, Disney+, The Disney Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, Peacock, SiriusXM, and The New York Times. Enrollment required.
$155 Walmart+ Credit: Cover the cost of a $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership with a statement credit after you pay for Walmart+ each month with your Platinum Card. Cost includes $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups are excluded.
American Express has expanded The Centurion® Network to include 40+ Centurion Lounge and Studio locations worldwide. There are even more places your Platinum Card® can get you complimentary entry and exclusive perks.
$200 Airline Fee Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year in baggage fees and more at one select qualifying airline.
$200 Uber Cash: Enjoy Uber VIP status and up to $200 in Uber savings on rides or eats orders in the US annually. Uber Cash and Uber VIP status is available to Basic Card Member only.
$300 Equinox Credit: Get up to $25 back each month on the Equinox+ digital fitness app, or eligible Equinox club memberships when you pay with your Platinum Card®. Enrollment required.
$189 CLEAR® Credit: Use your Card and get up to $189 back per year on your CLEAR® membership. CLEAR® is available at select airports and stadiums.
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