Amex Platinum refresh Higher fee, richer perks is it worth $895?

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News Summary

  • Amex has added new perks and boosted several existing ones.
  • With the new pricing, Platinum is now clearly positioned as a $895 ultra-premium lifestyle travel card.
  • It can still be worth it if you're willing to treat it that way.
  • But if you don't travel much or can't use the lifestyle credits, this card won't make sense for you.
  • The earning rates remain unchanged — and frankly underwhelming — at 5 points per dollar on flights booked directly or through American Express Travel.
American Express has overhauled its flagship The Platinum Card from American Express, boosting the annual fee from $695 to $895 and adding a suite of new statement credits and travel and lifestyle p [+8099 chars]

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