The Platinum Card from American Express

The Platinum Card from American Express card art

American Express · Charge card · Travel, airline & hotel

2.5 Debt Sunset rating vs. other travel, airline & hotel cards

A luxury travel card with lounge access and a long list of credits, for frequent travelers who will use them.

Rates, fees and offers

Regular APR
Charge card: the balance is normally due in full each month. Amex may let you carry some purchases with Pay Over Time, at a variable APR in your card terms.
Annual fee
$895
Promo offers
None currently advertised
Balance transfer fee
Not available (charge card)
Rewards
5x points on flights booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel and on prepaid hotels through Amex Travel; 1x everything else. Large set of travel, dining and lifestyle credits; airport lounge access.
Welcome offer
Welcome offer varies (reported as high as 175,000 points after $12,000 in 6 months); check Amex for yours.

Checked September 26, 2026. Offers and rates change often, and your APR depends on your credit. See the issuer’s current terms ↗

Notes

An $895 fee only makes sense if you use the credits. Never a card for carrying debt.

Paying and contacting American Express

Customer service
1-800-528-4800 · 24/7
Pay by mail
American Express
P.O. Box 96001
Los Angeles, CA 90096-8000

Overnight: American Express, Attn: Express Mail Remittance Processing, 20500 Belshaw Ave, Carson, CA 90746

Always check this against the payment address on your own statement: issuers use different addresses by region and product, and a payment mailed to the wrong address can arrive late.

Billing disputes
American Express Customer Service
P.O. Box 981535
El Paso, TX 79998-1535

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