The New and Improved American Express Platinum Card: Is It Worth It in 2025?
The American Express Platinum Card® has long been a favorite for frequent travelers, offering luxury perks that make airport lounges, hotel stays, and even everyday purchases feel elevated. In 2025, Amex refreshed the card with new benefits—adding more than $3,500 in annual value, but also raising the annual fee to $895.
Here’s a full look at what you’ll get:
✈️ Travel Benefits
- Airport Lounge Access: Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta), Priority Pass, and 1,400+ lounges worldwide.
- Hotel Elite Status: Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold & Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite.
- Fine Hotels & Resorts®: Daily breakfast for two, guaranteed 4pm late checkout, upgrades when available, and on-property credits.
- Airline Fee Credit: Up to $200 annually for incidental airline charges.
- Travel Rewards: 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights (Amex Travel or direct) and prepaid hotels via Amex Travel.
🏨 Dining, Lifestyle & Shopping
- Uber Cash: Up to $200/year for rides or Uber Eats.
- Uber One Membership: Up to $120/year credit when auto-renewed.
- Resy Dining Credits (NEW): Up to $400/year ($100 per quarter) at Resy-partner restaurants, plus exclusive “Platinum Nights by Resy” events.
- lululemon Credit (NEW): Up to $300/year ($75 per quarter) for purchases at U.S. lululemon stores or online.
- Digital Entertainment Credit (Expanded): Up to $300/year ($25 monthly) for streaming & subscriptions (YouTube Premium/TV, Paramount+, and more).
- Oura Ring Credit (NEW): Up to $200/year toward the purchase of an Oura Ring.
🛎️ Hotel & Lifestyle Upgrades
- Hotel Credit Boost (NEW): Up to $600/year for prepaid bookings through Amex Travel (Fine Hotels + Resorts or Hotel Collection), split into two $300 semiannual credits.
- The Leading Hotels of the World (NEW): Complimentary Leaders Club Sterling Status.
- Luxury Shopping Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue credit ($50 twice per year).
💳 Other Notables
- Annual Fee: Now $895/year.
- Card Design (NEW): Limited-edition mirror-finish Platinum Card option.
Final Thoughts
The Amex Platinum was already packed with value, but the 2025 refresh makes it even more appealing—especially if you travel frequently and dine out often. With over $3,500 in potential credits and perks, the higher fee may be justifiable for cardholders who can maximize the benefits.
But as we emphasize here at MAP Traveler, you need to do what’s best for YOU! So do the math, and see if you would make use of the benefits.
For me, it’s a keeper. I’ve already used quite a few of the new benefits and I love the extra perks!
Miles and Points Travel 
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