Tag

Amex Platinum

All articles tagged with #amex platinum

Premium lounges go off-airport as Amex and Chase lure high-spenders with arena and festival experiences
business11 days ago

Premium lounges go off-airport as Amex and Chase lure high-spenders with arena and festival experiences

American Express and Chase are expanding their premium lounge and experiential marketing beyond airports, opening spaces and activations at festivals, stadiums, and events (Coachella, Sundance, Lollapalooza, Formula 1, NBA arenas, and more) to attract and retain high-spending cardholders. They’ve raised annual fees for flagship cards (Amex Platinum to $895, Chase Sapphire Reserve to $795) and offer perks like dining credits and exclusive access. The strategy targets affluent consumers in a shifting economy, where access and experiences can drive loyalty and spending more than traditional rewards.

Oura Ring 4 goes on limited sale, nets a $44.30 cost with Amex Platinum credit
deals20 days ago

Oura Ring 4 goes on limited sale, nets a $44.30 cost with Amex Platinum credit

Oura Ring 4 is discounted to $244.30 (Silver/Stealth) or $279.30 (Gold) with free shipping. If you’re using an Amex Platinum personal card, you can apply up to a $200 Oura credit (enrollment required) to bring your net cost down to $44.30 before tax. The deal runs through June 26, 2026, and resale value could offset cost; note the enrollment step is needed to claim the credit.

Oura Ring 4 Price cuts meet Amex Platinum credit boost
technology21 days ago

Oura Ring 4 Price cuts meet Amex Platinum credit boost

Oura Ring 4 is discounted to $244.30 (Silver/Stealth) or $279.30 (Gold); with the Amex Platinum’s up-to-$200 annual statement credit for purchases at Ouraring.com (enroll), buyers can effectively pay about $44.30 before tax for the ring, plus the required Oura membership ($5.99/mo or $69.99/yr). The sale is live as of June 23, 2026, coinciding with the Oura Ring 5 launch; note Prime Day prices exist but credits apply only to Ouraring.com purchases.

Amex Platinum Cardholders Get $200 Off Oura Ring 5 with Annual Credit
credit-cards1 month ago

Amex Platinum Cardholders Get $200 Off Oura Ring 5 with Annual Credit

Oura Ring 5, a slimmer version of the popular health ring, is now on preorder with prices starting at $399 and $499 for finishes. Amex Platinum cardholders can receive up to a $200 annual statement credit toward eligible Oura Ring purchases on Oura's site, effectively cutting the price in half. Enrollment is required, and the credit cannot be used toward the ongoing Oura membership (which costs $5.99/month or $69.99/year). Preorder starts May 28, 2026, with shipping beginning June 4, 2026; first shipments include a sizing kit and a one-year purchase protection.

Robinhood Bets on Premium Platinum with $695 Card, but Amex Platinum Still Sets Travel Standard
personal-finance4 months ago

Robinhood Bets on Premium Platinum with $695 Card, but Amex Platinum Still Sets Travel Standard

Robinhood launches a $695 Platinum card aimed at its investing-following customers, offering cash-back that can be reinvested and a suite of travel/dining credits; American Express Platinum remains the premium benchmark at an $895 fee with extensive travel credits, lounge access, and transferable Membership Rewards. Early reviews suggest the Amex card delivers broader value for frequent travelers, while Robinhood’s offering may appeal to existing users, but it generally falls short on travel perks compared with Amex.

Is the Amex Platinum's $895 Fee Justified for Luxury Travel?
business9 months ago

Is the Amex Platinum's $895 Fee Justified for Luxury Travel?

The author is reconsidering keeping the Amex Platinum card after its annual fee increased from $695 to $895, questioning whether the benefits justify the higher cost, especially given the need to adapt spending habits to maximize rewards. Despite added perks, the value of the card depends on individual usage and lifestyle, with some finding it worth the cost and others feeling the expense is excessive.

2025 Premium Credit Card Showdown: Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, and More
finance9 months ago

2025 Premium Credit Card Showdown: Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, and More

The article compares the Chase Sapphire Reserve and American Express Platinum cards, highlighting their increased annual fees, extensive credits, travel perks, and points earning and redemption strategies. It suggests that the best card depends on individual travel habits and how well one can utilize the offered benefits to offset the high costs, with the author favoring the Chase Sapphire Reserve for its practical benefits and earning potential.

Amex Platinum's $895 Fee Hike Sparks Enhanced Perks and Competitive Edge
finance9 months ago

Amex Platinum's $895 Fee Hike Sparks Enhanced Perks and Competitive Edge

American Express has increased the annual fee for its Platinum Card to $895, adding new perks like credits at Resy, Lululemon, and Oura, which some cardholders find valuable enough to justify the cost. Unlike the controversy surrounding Chase Sapphire Reserve's fee hike, the Amex change has been met with mostly positive reactions from users who benefit from the new perks, though it remains a personal decision based on individual lifestyle and spending habits.

Amex Enhances Platinum Card with New Perks and Fee Increase
business9 months ago

Amex Enhances Platinum Card with New Perks and Fee Increase

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.