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In this video we look at 13 things you must do when you get the amex platinum.
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48 comments
Thanks for narrowing this down to the 13 main things. The Platinum Card can get quite overwhelming 😅🤙
hi good afternoon Ben this is Jesus from Orlando Florida I have a question I'm interested in the American Express Platinum card but do you the effect it has on credit report since it's a charge card???
9:30 Plandemic
hat tip 😉
@13:30 – You get the Priority Pass from Priority Pass directly. Amex does not send the physical card. I just got my card recently as I got the Platinum at the end of September 2022.
I did not know about the rental car benefit.
Can the plat Uber cash credits stack with the ones from the Amex gold?
Checklist:
1. Activate Walmart+ Membership @ ~$14-15/mo
2. Enroll in Digital Entertainment Credit @ $20/mo
3. Sign-up for Hilton Honors Gold/Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Membership
4. Sign-up for Rakuten
5. Sign-up for Clear, Global Entry, or TSA PreCheck @ $100-$189
6. Choose your Airline for Incidental Fee Credit $200/yr
7. Add your Platinum Card to the Uber App $15/mo
8. Enroll in the Sak's Credit $50/6 mo
9. Sign-up for Hertz/Avis/National Memberships
10. Enroll in Priority Pass
Bonus:
11. Find an Equinox Club
12. Book a stay at a Fine Hotel & Resorts Property $200/yr
13. Add your Platinum Card as your payment on your Phone Bill
Step 1. Don’t get this card in Canada lol
As for Lounges, don’t forget the Lufthansa Lounges in Germany too!
If you’re like me and have your anniversary in May, that SAKs credit was useful for both an anniversary gift (before July 1st) and then a Christmas gift (after July 1st).
I found a hotel chain that works with American Express transfer partners. Checkout Choice Hotels in Nashville. Their premium options are surprisingly nice. Now if we can just get VEVO to open in Music City (Ben Ubers to NY and I travel to Nashvegas).
The Karens 😂😂😂
My us bank cash + give 5% on streaming. Should I even count the entertainment credit when considering the platinum?
😂💀@0:16
Subtle "planned-emic" as well as the gender studies degree of the Uber driver had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
equinox, walmart is garbage for me
If you are traveling multiple times a month you can use the AA monthly wifi subscription which codes as AA Wifi and is reimbursed by the airline credit
“PLANdemic” 😂 9:29
Great one. Please do for chase sapphire reserve
I just got the capital one venture x. Seems like the benefits of that card are more applicable to me and for a lower yearly fee.
But don’t you automatically have to pay the 695 once you get the card ?
Here we have one of Ben’s more enjoyable comedic efforts. Recommended for Credit Shifu loyalists and anyone with 18 minutes of spare time. 👍🏻
I am very annoyed by the Amex airline credit it is almost impossible to use and very bad for people like me who just chose the cheapest / most convenient flight and don’t stick to one carrier. It would be better if it was like Chase’s credit
Solid video Ben, I love the Amex Platinum. I don’t pay AF’s, so it makes my 6 platinums quite rewarding
Like the humor in your video
Are these applicable to the Business Platinum card?
The music is so epic ⚔️ 🗡️ 🐉
Is this card a charge card or is the gold card. A charge card
Walmart benefit basically turns Walmart into Amazon, this can be very helpful if you happen to have a Walmart next to you and they deliver as you can get same-day delivery on stuff, which you can't always do on Amazon. to my great surprise, this has been the most used benefit on my card.
Don't underestimate the $200 hotel credit. When you combine it with $100 experience credit and the free breakfast and other things it can take an expensive hotel and knock the price down to where it's for those of us who generally spend less than $200 on hotels. I think most people who travel a little bit will be able to find that of value.
I don't get why influencers say it's AMEX paying you anything, you're prepaying $695 for those benefits. You only get paid once you make over $695 worth of value.
I got a room at both the Ritz Carlton ($200) and the W ($220) hotels (doing one night in each) using the FHR feature, and each stay will give me $100 in food– so I'll basically get both hotels for a total of $220. Granted, this will be in Chile, but I still disagree with the sentiment that you need to spend thousands per night in order to find anything using the FHR program. (Side note, I also got the $200 credit applied for on these properties, so I'm really only "paying" $20 total!)
9:30 Did he just say “plandamic” 🤦♂️
Are we listening to too many conspiracy podcasts on XM, Benny?
How does Max rewards handle activating Amex offers if you have multiple cards? Which card are they activated to? If there is a dining offer, I would want to activate it to my Gold card where I get 4x for dining, not the Platinum where I would get 1x.
another benefit to Walmart+ is free paramount+ streaming service
$ 240 streaming credit. A fail. HBO almost giving away their yearly subscription. My latest. $ 99 less $ 25 Amex credit for the top tier. The credit today is $ 50, I was a little too early. Zero back on that for the platinum. Audible. Same. I keep paying $ 99 annual for the top tier. You only get one $ 20 credit. Sirius. Same. Cheap annual plans. Mine for $ 65 includes all NFL and MLB games. $ 20 credit on that too. That’s AMEX gaming at play.
The Uber credit. Very limited restaurant menu with higher menu prices than the restaurant. Good if it’s a real convenience such as having the restaurant deliver to your office.
I wish you had made this video 3 days ago … i ended up applying for the United Explorer card … do you have an updated video for that ?
"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." —Jim Rohn
Ben, when using Walmart Gas QR 10c discount….does your credit card show up as Walmart or the Gas Station that you used?
Can you make more videos like this video for other cards and their benefits to make up the annual fee and a playlist based on it?
The Saks online store has some decent kitchen items.
GO GO.. or BOING BOING.. ROFL
Ah I see you mentioned the best way to use your platinum card… it’s a great spoon for ice cream!! Jokes aside, there are some really great tips throughout this video. One of my favorite underrated tips is using the Walmart + credit in conjunction with a different credit card (like the Citi custom cash that’s can get 5% on gas) to stack those rewards and get some good discounts on every fill up! That perk could really save you some money! Thanks for sharing Ben!
The way Ben sprinkles in dry humor to his videos makes him my favorite credit card YouTuber hahaha
Varney! 🙌🏻
Thanks for the info + video!
Stares in Canadian Platinum
Damn it Karen 🤣