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Ranked by effective value per dollar at Amex Travel — including welcome offer math, redemption value, and annual fee.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
The Platinum Card from American Express earns the top spot for Amex Travel purchases at 3.5¢ per dollar — a $895 annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Amex Travel purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. The list below orders cards by net value to you, not by what pays the biggest affiliate commission. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some of the headline value for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
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Ranked by effective value per dollar at Amex Travel — including welcome offer math, redemption value, and annual fee.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
The Platinum Card from American Express earns the top spot for Amex Travel purchases at 3.5¢ per dollar — a $895 annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Amex Travel purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. The list below orders cards by net value to you, not by what pays the biggest affiliate commission. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some of the headline value for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
Amex
Ranked by effective value per dollar at Amex Travel — including welcome offer math, redemption value, and annual fee.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
The Platinum Card from American Express earns the top spot for Amex Travel purchases at 3.5¢ per dollar — a $895 annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Amex Travel purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. The list below orders cards by net value to you, not by what pays the biggest affiliate commission. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some of the headline value for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
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The Platinum Card from American Express earns 3.5¢ per dollar at Amex Travel, the highest in our database. The $895 annual fee pays for itself once you're spending at least the equivalent each year. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 3.5¢/$ | $895 | $286 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 3x Hilton Honors | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $325 | $12.16 | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 1.1¢/$ | $550 | $100 | amex |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 3% cash back | 0.4¢/$ | $95 | $60 | amex |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 2x Membership Rewards | 0.2¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express CardAmex | 2x Delta Skymiles | 0.4¢/$ | $350 | $4.80 | amex |
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The Platinum Card from American Express earns 3.5¢ per dollar at Amex Travel, the highest in our database. The $895 annual fee pays for itself once you're spending at least the equivalent each year. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 3.5¢/$ | $895 | $286 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 3x Hilton Honors | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $325 | $12.16 | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 1.1¢/$ | $550 | $100 | amex |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 3% cash back | 0.4¢/$ | $95 | $60 | amex |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 2x Membership Rewards | 0.2¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express CardAmex | 2x Delta Skymiles | 0.4¢/$ | $350 | $4.80 | amex |
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The Platinum Card from American Express earns 3.5¢ per dollar at Amex Travel, the highest in our database. The $895 annual fee pays for itself once you're spending at least the equivalent each year. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 3.5¢/$ | $895 | $286 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 3x Hilton Honors | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $325 | $12.16 | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 1.1¢/$ | $550 | $100 | amex |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 3% cash back | 0.4¢/$ | $95 | $60 | amex |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 2x Membership Rewards | 0.2¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express CardAmex | 2x Delta Skymiles | 0.4¢/$ | $350 | $4.80 | amex |
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