The Platinum Card from American Express

The Platinum Card from American Express Experiences & Events

$895/yr annual fee. 12 experiences & events benefits, with what each is worth and the limits that apply.

Annual fee
$895/yr
Estimated value
$520/yr
Benefits
12

Premium Events Collection™

Included

Your Platinum Card® is your key to specially curated Premium Events Collection™ experiences -- once-in-a-lifetime events exclusively for

Value Analysis

Estimated Value
$75

Centurion Lounge Access

Included

Access exclusive Amex Centurion Lounges with chef-curated menus, craft cocktails, spa services, and shower suites at 26 locations worldwide

Value Analysis

Estimated Value
$150

Entertainment & Event Access

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Get exclusive ticket presales, premium seating, invitation-only VIP experiences for concerts, theater, sports, and cultural events worldwide

Value Analysis

Estimated Value
$10

Global Lounge Collection

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Get free access to Global Lounge Collection with Centurion, Delta Sky Club, Priority Pass Select, partner lounges in 140 countries

Value Analysis

Estimated Value
$75

Lufthansa Lounge Access

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Get complimentary access to Lufthansa Business Lounges and sometimes Senator Lounges when flying Lufthansa, SWISS, or Austrian Airlines with one guest

Plaza Premium Lounge Access

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Get complimentary access to Plaza Premium Lounges at airports globally as part of the Platinum Card's Global Lounge Collection network

Priority Pass Select Membership

Included

Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership valued at $469 annually for you and typically 2 guests at 1,300+ airport lounges globally

Value Analysis

Estimated Value
$100

Amex Experiences

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Get Amex Presale access to tickets for concerts, theater, sports, and dining events before the general public. Availability varies by event.

Value Analysis

Estimated Value
$10

Airspace Lounge Access

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Get complimentary access to Airspace Lounges at select US airports with premium amenities like craft cocktails for you and two guests

Escape Lounge Access

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Get complimentary access to Escape Lounges at United States airports with free food, drinks, and Wi-Fi during travels

Delta Sky Club Access

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You receive 10 Sky Club visits per year, but only if you hold an eligible Platinum Card and fly on a same day Delta operated or Delta marketed WestJet flight. Basic Economy tickets are excluded. Credits can be used from February 1 - January 31 of the following year. They cannot be transferred, and apply only to you, not additional cardholders. A visit covers all club entries within 24 hours, but using Grab and Go twice at the same airport within three hours is restricted. Guests cost $50 each and must also meet flight requirements. Once you use your 10 visits, each additional visit costs $50.

Pro Tips

  1. 1Plan travel so you bundle flights and layovers within 24 hours, stretching one visit across multiple clubs.
  2. 2Use visits on long flights or when lounge perks matter, and skip them on short or budget trips.
  3. 3Save visits for long layovers or early departures.
  4. 4If you choose Delta as your eligible airline, you can stack the $200 airline incidental credit to offset guest fees.

Value Analysis

Estimated Value
$100

International American Express Lounges

Included

Get free access to AMEX-branded lounges separate from Centurion Lounges at select international airports with premium amenities

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