How to Maximize Your Platinum Card® Benefits and Membership Rewards® Points With Amex Travel™

You can stack Platinum Card® benefits and Membership Rewards® points to get more out of your spending when you book through American Express Travel®. Here’s how.

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Travelers are getting savvier at using rewards and loyalty programs, according to our 2025 Global Travel Trends Report. Still, it's a lot to navigate and can leave you with too many tabs open – and the fear of missing out on value.  

That’s where this guide will come in handy: we crunched the numbers, and you may be surprised to learn how much value you can unlock with Platinum Card® travel benefits annually.

As of September 18, 2025, Platinum Card Members can get up to $300 back in statement credits semi-annually for up to a total of $600 in statement credits per calendar year* on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection§ bookings through American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card®.

Also consider that with every stay booked through American Express Travel® at over 1,800 Fine Hotels + Resorts®* properties worldwide, you'll receive a complimentary suite of benefits that offers an average total value of $550. These benefits include a room upgrade upon arrival, when available, and guaranteed 4pm check-out. 

Remember, American Express Travel® does not charge booking fees and there are no foreign transaction fees when you use your Platinum Card® abroad.  

Come along as we show you how to maximize your travel benefits for a more rewarding getaway.

Jump to: Booking Hotels + Airfare | In Transit | During Your Stay | Cruising | Insurance + Global Entry

Booking Your Hotel

Stay Longer for Less  

You’ve dreamt up your destination; now you need a place to stay. Start your search by scanning our luxury hotel offers hub, which showcases special offers like an extra night, added savings, or a property credit at some of the most sought-after hotels and resorts around the world. Travel dates and terms apply. 

 

Stay Once, Earn Twice 

When you book a Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection* prepaid stay through American Express Travel® you’ll earn Membership Rewards® points*. Plus, you still earn loyalty points with hotels†† as you typically would even when you use Pay with Points for prepaid stays*.

 

Don’t Miss Out on a $600 Hotel Credit

Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually for up to a total of $600 in statement credits per calendar year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection1 bookings through American Express Travel® using your Platinum Card®.

 

Go Ahead and Splurge

You’ve earned Membership Rewards points, and there's no time like the present to redeem them, say for a suite upgrade. With 50,000 points, you can enjoy up to $500 to put towards a prepaid hotel stay using Pay with Points at amextravel.com.

If you opt to use multiple payment methods, you could charge at least $300 on your Platinum Card® to receive up to $300 back in statement credits semi-annually—and then use Pay with Points for the remainder of your booking.

Booking Your Airfare

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Savings You Can Share 

Your next global adventure awaits and is more attainable with the International Airline Program±*. Enjoy access to savings on select first class, business, and premium economy tickets with participating airlines on designated international flights booked through Amex Travel™. Extend your savings to loved ones and extend the memories. You may book up to seven additional travelers (8 total travelers maximum) on the same itinerary).

Recommended Flights* offers Platinum Card® Members access to lower fares on select routes with participating airlines such as American and Delta.

 

Fly Once, Earn Twice 

Plus, earn 5X Membership Rewards® points* and earn airline miles as you typically would when you book through AmexTravel.com. You earn 5X points on up to $500,000 per calendar year on flights purchased directly from airlines or American Express Travel®.

Departing For Your Trip

An airport lounge features extensive seating, a well-stocked bar, and a painting of a bulldog.
Map The Centurion® Lounge - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Enroll in the $200 Airline Fee Credit1 

As part of your pre-trip preparation, select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to your Platinum Card® Account.

Get to the Airport with $200 Uber Cash2 

With your Platinum Card® you can receive $15 in Uber Cash each month plus a bonus $20 in December when you add your Platinum Card® to your Uber account to use on rides and orders in the U.S when you select an Amex Card for your transaction. Plus, when you use your Platinum Card® to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One membership, you can get up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year3. Terms apply.

 

Get to Your Gate Faster with $209 CLEAR® Plus4 

CLEAR® Plus helps get you to your gate faster by using unique facial attributes to verify you are you at 50+ participating airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR® Plus Membership, excluding any applicable taxes, with up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you enroll and pay for CLEAR® Plus which is subject to auto-renewal with your Platinum Card®.

 

Refuel in Comfort with the Global Lounge Collection®5 

With over 1,550 airport lounges—more than any other credit card company on the market - enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection® with your Platinum Card, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 complimentary Delta Sky Club® visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight, Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges.

American Express Global Lounge Collection® programs and partners include:

  • The Centurion® Lounge
  • Delta SkyClub®
  • Escape Lounges
  • Lufthansa Lounges
  • Plaza Premium
  • Priority PassTM Select
  • Additional Global Lounge Collection® Partner Lounges

As of 07/2025

Extending Your Hotel Stay

Arrive Early and Stay Later with Complimentary Benefits 

At Fine Hotels + Resorts® properties, you can check in at 12pm and receive a room upgrade upon arrival, both when available. During your stay, wake up to daily breakfast for two, and receive a $100 credit4 towards eligible charges made to your room. Depending on the property, this could be applied to happy hour, a solo spa treatment, a cooking class, or treating your group to dinner alfresco. Keep the vacation vibes going with guaranteed 4pm check-out. 

When staying two or more consecutive nights at a property in The Hotel Collection*, you receive a room upgrade upon arrival, when available, a $100 credit to use towards eligible charges, such as food and beverage, spa, or other on-property charges during your stay, and 12pm check-in and late check-out, both when available. 

Setting Sail

Let's say you flew to Vancouver, spent a few days exploring and enjoying your hotel, and now you’re ready to embark on an Alaska cruise. Well, your Platinum Card® keeps on giving.  

 

Cruise Privileges Program* 

With the Cruise Privileges Program, you can enjoy elevated benefits when you use your Platinum Card with 15+ participating cruise lines on eligible sailings of five nights or more, including up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom‡‡. You can also earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per eligible booking through American Express Travel® when you use your Platinum Card®. 

Traveling With Confidence

Expedited Clearance with Global Entry 6

Receive either a $120 statement credit every 4 years for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 every 4.5 years for a TSA PreCheck® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee, when charged to your Platinum Card®. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck® at no additional cost.

To read the full terms and conditions, visit www.americanexpress.com/en-us/benefits/travel/expedite-your-travel.

 

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance and Trip Delay Insurance

Despite our best efforts, sometimes things happen while traveling that are out of our control. If you purchase a round-trip with your Eligible Platinum Card®, Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance7 and Trip Delay Insurance8 may be able to help with coverage for covered reasons.  Terms, conditions and limitations apply.Δ 

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