American Express - Platinum

American Express - Platinum Reviews



Overall 3.5 star rating3.69 of 5 (by 26 users)



American Express - Platinum Review Summary

American Express is a name synonymous with quality and protection, and the American Express Platinum Card ranks as the most valuable in the American Express family. Reviewers point out the many positive aspects of this credit card, like its many great perks, its prestige, and the peace of mind it brings to any vacation. Customers have even praised American Express as “The Best Customer Service Oriented Company Today” and they appreciate the identity protection offered by American Express as well as its 2 for 1 flight offers. The annual fee is higher than most credit cards and American Express isn’t accepted quite as widely as MasterCard and Visa, but the service is second to none. There are several other American Express Cards offered by this financial giant, with one to suit everyone’s needs. As these reviewers will attest, you should never leave home without your American Express Platinum Credit Card.
46% of people rated American Express - Platinum as 5 stars
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15% of people rated American Express - Platinum as 4 stars
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16% of people rated American Express - Platinum as 3 stars
16% of people rated American Express - Platinum as 3 stars%
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8% of people rated American Express - Platinum as 2 stars
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15% of people rated American Express - Platinum as 1 star
15% of people rated American Express - Platinum as 1 star%
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82% 82% of people recommend American Express - Platinum 18% of people don't recommend American Express - Platinum 18%
 

American Express - Platinum Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
22
2007
American Express has always been there for me.  I have been a cardholder/member for many years now and cannot conceive a time of not having the reliable friend in my wallet.  I have had occasion over the years to have emergencies arise and American Express has been able to assist me virtually every... review »
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appreciative of good service, free gift card rewards junkie

mdshepherd
Cibolo, TX
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
APR
29
2007

    I received my amex platinum card last year in hopes that my husband and I could travel to New Zealand cheaper with its 2 for 1 airline perk. The annual fee was $250 but we were going to save so much money  since the airline tickets were $1000s. Wrong! The 2 for 1 tickets are from the city leaving...

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crazy about mah jongg

kirbyrambo
Sanibel, FL
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American Express - Platinum Ratings and Reviews

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3
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Every day computer user

OCT
9
2008
American Express Platinum. Yes, we fell for it - already being Gold Card holders. Twofers on long trips? Use of VIP lounges in Airports? Worth it. NOT. The twofers are more expensive than special deals on airlines they don't have arrangements with, and of 6 or 8 - can't remember which' VIP lounges at Heathrow, NOT ONE accepted the American Express Platinum. Definately NOT worth the extra money.
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1 star rating
reviewer
Jaqi
Bradenton, FL



2
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paying cash

JUN
23
2008
I think the benefit is good, but too much for the fee.
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1 star rating
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Luki901
Pickerington, OH



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NOV
12
2008
They cut my limit when the banks went downhill. And I owe nothing on them and always pay off my bill on time!
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3 star rating
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sweettoothbkr
Victorville, CA



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Careful Consumer

FEB
18
2008
If you get a reply from the Customer Service Area you get a Computerized REPLY from a NON HUMAN interface and it RESPONDS to someone other than YOU in the Openning reply area to WHO? It is NOT you but Someone Else... This has happenned to me on more than once... Hence I don't care to USE them... They also abuse your rights as a coinsumer if you are Identity Thefted... They refuse to remove or release the Fraudulent Credit which you DID NOT request. The LIEN stays in your credit files for 7 years.
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1 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
ecommerce4u
Monument, CO



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crazy about mah jongg, appreciative of good service, don't carry a balance, not rich, Safety conscious, interest conscious

DEC
27
2007

American Express Platinum always serves me well, no matter where I am... home, in the United Stetes, or abroad, In Europe, Mexico or elsewhere. That sense of security is really awesome, because you know, that nobody can steal from you everything and leave you stranded. That feeling itself gives you a lot of freedom to shop, to go sightseeing... to do just about anything. For that particular feeling itself I'm very grateful to my reliable, effective American Express Platinum. So far, I used it well and plan to do it a lot more. Try it... you'll see its benefits for yourself, I'm sure of it.


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5 star rating
2008 Reviewer
Lessia
Rockwall, TX



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an aggressive investor

JUN
19
2009

The American Express Platinum card is a great card for travelers, especially those busienss travelers like me.  I often travel around the country and and and I find that the card is very useful when traveling. . . . . . . When going to the airport just show your american express platinum card to many airport lounges and avoid the rif-raff.  They usually offer better / faster wireless internet access than the standard, usually over 10-20MB in the lounges.  Just bring your laptop and surf away for free.   I also use my american express platinum card at hotels, airport kiosks and car rentals. ...

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5 star rating
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ilikecake
Beverly Hills, CA



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Every day computer user

NOV
27
2008
I've been using American Express for almost a year now. The customer service can't be beat.  No matter what concern I have, it is handled promptly and in a very friendly mannner by the AMEX employees.  The rewards are fantastic-airline points, traveling for free, airline lounges.  It"s all around great, except for the fact that it isn't taken by all merchants.  I hate that I can't just carry it and expect to be able to use it everywhere like I could with a Visa or Mastercard.  Hopefully, as time progresses it will be accepted as universally as the other cards.
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4 star rating
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Jenn5600
Nashville, TN



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a low risk investor, an aggressive saver

NOV
24
2008

Hey this is a great card even better if you get the business edition!  5 percent back on all kinds of things...

 Just one con to it you won't see any of your cash back until the second billing cycle!  Other than that... this card rocks!

 

I've used it at office supply stores and gas mostly.  Can also use it for shipping and other items with a good CB return (5%).  All other items you receive cash back for as well however it's only at 1%

 

 


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4 star rating
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Sludgemonger
Orono, ME



D

NOV
9
2008

The Platnuim card is a really good card if you do a lot of traveling.  The Membership rewad points on it are really great.  you can use them for so many different things.  Gift cards a really great use for them.  The gift cards are great for gifts.  No matter what american express is the way to go.


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2 star rating
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cshorkey
Appleton, WI



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MAR
16
2009
like it so far, havent been late on payments which means interest payments arent high and i can keep up with it
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3 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
urouj862
Farnhamville, IA



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paying cash

NOV
26
2008

 

Love the hotel upgrades and airline lounge access.


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5 star rating
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scotthis
Palm Springs, CA



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OCT
16
2008
The consierge service cannot compare to any other card!
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5 star rating
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nnjxj4
New York, NY



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an aggressive investor

NOV
26
2008

Great Card


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5 star rating
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OurVoyageTrevor
Old Westbury, NY



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