Editor's Review:
Consumers with excellent credit will find that the Platinum Card from American Express has more benefits and customer service features than most other credit cards on the market. The Platinum Card offers many benefits that are geared towards consumer who travel but the overall list of benefits will satisfy the needs of many consumers who are looking to secure a solid credit card that offers both great rewards as well as a wide variety of features and customer benefits.
The travel advantages from the American Express Platinum card include several different ways to earn free travel rewards. The Domestic Companion Airfare Program enables frequent fliers to earn travel rewards up to four times a year. The Platinum Card offers complimentary access to participating airport clubs in locations that span the globe. There are also platinum level travel services that help cardholders plan out their trips and address all of their travel needs. Cardholders are eligible for upgrades at over 600 hotels around the world, special amenity services, platinum destination vacation access, and even credit and extended privileges for cruise travel. The card offers travel accident insurance and reservation assistance through it 24/7 customer service department as well.
Cardholders also have benefits that reach beyond just their travel rewards. Along with the airline advantages, the card offers personal concierge services, roadside assistance, car rental insurance coverage, and purchase protection guarantees. Accounts can be managed online and bill payments can be set up automatically at your request. Customers can choose to pay the entire balance each month or make payments over time. All account records are easily accessible and can assist you with your bookkeeping needs, especially during tax time. At the end of each year, American Express provides account holders a year-end statement of all of their purchase activity broken out in line items and categorized appropriately.
The Platinum Card from American Express does not have pre-set spending limits, giving you more purchase power than ever before. The card also offers account holders special rewards through their Membership Rewards First program. Cardholders have exclusive access to merchandise and various options to redeem their rewards points.
If you maintain an excellent credit score and are looking for a credit card that offers outstanding purchase power and a wide range of travel-related benefits, the Platinum Card from American Express could just be the ideal card for you.
(Review Date: January 14, 2012)