American Express Platinum

Pros: upgrades in travel, concierge and platinum line 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Cons: maybe the annual fee

I have recently turned 18 years old and needed a card to fit my needs. I do real estate development while I am in college so I have lots of expenses, some small and some very large such as acquiring property, materials and such. I also travel a lot ...

Pros: Unbelievable benefits
Cons: None, if you can afford the annual fee

This happened to a friend of ours who has an American Express Platinum card.

He and his wife were visiting family on the opposite coast from where they live when he had a very serious stroke. He was hospitalized for a month before he could...

Pros: Great perks, good value, good service, good billings
Cons: None that I can think of

I have been an Amex cardholder for 11 years and a Platinum cardholder for the last four. Prior to having the Platinum card, I was a Gold card holder. There is no real point to holding the Gold card over a regular green card, however the Platinum card...

Pros: Lounge Access, Companion Tickets, Consumer Protections, Gold Card Events, MR points, Hotel benefits
Cons: Annual Fee, Agents sometimes not as knowledgeable as they should be

As someone who has worked in the credit card industry (not for AMEX) I can tell you that despite its hefty $450 annual fee the benefits of the American Express Platinum card are unparalleled. The key is knowing all the benefits that the card ...

Pros: Free annual travel Insurance Free membership of 'Priority Pass' airport lounge access programme Concierge Service
Cons: None

I am a UK cardholder and this review relates to the UK. The pros listed above speak for themselves, and explain why the annual fee is more than worthwhile, but only if you travel frequently. In addition to these benefits, you are allowed a supplementary...

Pros: Perks, perks, perks, rewards
Cons: High (!!) annual fee

A lot has been written about the advertised benefits of the American Express Platinum Card, however, I have found some of the unadvertised benefits just as exciting. As a semi-stay-at-home mom, I still get my money's worth from this card. ...

Pros: Amenities, Amenities, and more Amenities..
Cons: - $300.00 / year membership fee

Delving into the world of charge cards, I decided upon an American Express Card. My new Platinum Card was mailed in a nice "wallet" type package, with all of the information organized into a neat presentation. I called, and activated my card, with a...

Pros: Exceptional customer service and a wide variety of benefits
Cons: Hefty annual fee if you don't use the benefits

American Express has always been an exceptional financial and investment company. Targeted at a diverse spectrum of consumers, it offers benefits compatible for every lifestyle.

My History
I have been an American Express card...

Pros: Travel service, Insurance offerings built-in & the concierge
Cons: Not always the best priced fares through the travel service

Well, I have decided to update my personal account of the Amex Platinum card. I have been a member now since 2004. It was originally opened in the United Kingdom, but I have moved to New York now, so the account is not registered in the USA. As such, I ...

Pros: Perks, service, image
Cons: Annual fee

AMEX PLATINUM CARD

AMEX in my opinion is the best credit card company out there. No pre-set limits, no interest, and a worldwide network make AMEX stand out. Granted that they are not accepted as much as other cards but its benefits are much...

Pros: excellent features like concierge that follows through and hotel room upgrade plus many, many other features. customer service addresses me politely and with respect.
Cons: may not get the same concierge representative with a new separate request.

hello,

i have been an american express member since i was a student. i never used it that much and have really no idea why i even had one. it was a student gold card.

after finishing grad school, i stumbled onto the platinum...

Pros: 24 hour service
Cons: $300 per year fee

I absolutely love my Platinum American Express. I have been a member of American Express for twenty two years and a platinum member for the past fourteen years. It is definitely true, I will never leave home without it. You are able to collect for no fee...

Pros: Excellent benefits if you take advantage of them
Cons: Benefits marketing can be misleading

The Platinum Card is not for everyone. The annual fee is pricey. However, if you use the Card frequently, the savings and benefits can exceed the cost of the annual fee.

Personally, the benefits and savings have more than made up for cost the...

Pros: Great overall amenities for select airlines, car rental agencies, hotels, restruants, on-line stores, and other selected places you get good perks
Cons: Bunch of people dislike the fee - I've used the benefits enough that it's worth it - judge for yourself based on how you'd use it

If you don't travel - don't get this card.

If you don't think you'll take advantage of any of the benefits of the card (concierge, travel agency, room upgrades, complimentary hertz and national car rental memberships, airport lounges -...

Pros: Exceptional Service in Exceptional Circumstances
Cons: Aggressive Junk Mailings

I have been a Platinum Card holder since 1992. Every year, I reconsider whether I continue to get value from the card to justify the $300 annual fee. Every year so far, I have decided "yes", for the following reasons:

1) Contrary...