Does Amex Platinum offer a bonus of 150k points? This question is about The Platinum Card® from American Express

Does Amex Platinum offer a bonus of 150k points?

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This question is about The Platinum Card® from American Express

Rodney Bennett, WalletHub Analyst

@rodneyben • 11/24/22 This answer was first published on 05/28/20 and it was last updated on 11/24/22.For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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No, The Platinum Card® from American Express does not offer a bonus of 150k points at the moment. American Express Platinum card currently offers an initial bonus of 80,000 points for spending $6,000 in the first 6 months. Only new customers are eligible for an American Express Platinum card initial bonus.

With the American Express Platinum card, you can also earn 5 points per $1 on flights booked with airlines or with American Express Travel (up to $500,000 spent per year), 5 points per $1 spent on prepaid hotels booked through Amex, and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.

Alternative Bonus Offer for Small Business Owners

While there are no American Express Platinum card 150k bonus offers available right now, American Express offers 120,000 bonus points with The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, which is pretty close. The spending requirement of $15,000 in the first 3 months is higher than for the personal card, though.

American Express occasionally supplements its initial bonus rewards with targeted flash offers. So, if you’re a small business owner, it’s definitely worth checking out American Express Business Platinum card’s terms from time to time.

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Can I earn the Amex Business Platinum 150k bonus?

No, you cannot earn the American Express Business Platinum card 150k points bonus, as it is an expired offer. The American Express Business Platinum card bonus is now 120,000 points for spending $15,000 within 3 months. Plus, you earn 1 - 5 points per $1 spent, depending on the type of purchase.

Initial bonuses are just a one-time thing, though, and they can obviously change. So, it’s worth looking at the whole rewards package to see if this card is right for you.… read full answer

What you earn instead of the American Express Business Platinum card 150k offer:

Initial bonus: 120,000 points for spending $15,000 within 3 months.

Ongoing rewards: 5 points per $1 spent on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com, 1.5 points per $1 on U.S. construction material and hardware, U.S. electronic goods, U.S. shipping as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more (up to $2 million of these purchases per year combined), and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.

Airline bonus: Using Membership Rewards Pay with Points for all or part of a flight with your selected qualifying airline will get you a rebate on your points, up to a preset amount per calendar year, when you book on amextravel.com.

The American Express Business Platinum card 150k point offer is no longer available, but you can earn 120,000 points bonus points to start with instead. Plus, you have various point redemption options, such as flights, hotels, gift cards, taxis, Ubers, and cash back. To redeem points and view their worth, check out Amex’s Rewards Points Calculator and select your American Express Business Platinum card from the drop-down menu.

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Does Amex Platinum offer a 100K point bonus?

No, the American Express Platinum card does not offer a 100K point bonus anymore. The current offer is 80,000 points for spending $6,000 in the first 6 months. Once you’ve met the spending requirement for the American Express Platinum card’s bonus, the points will post to your account within 8-12 weeks.

In addition to the welcome offer, the American Express Platinum card offers many other benefits and extensive ongoing rewards.… read full answer

American Express Platinum card’s Rewards & Perks

Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
Get $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings, which requires a minimum two-night stay, through American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card®.
$240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $20 back each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card® on one or more of the following: Audible, Disney+, The Disney Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, Peacock, SiriusXM, and The New York Times. Enrollment required.
$155 Walmart+ Credit: Cover the cost of a $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership with a statement credit after you pay for Walmart+ each month with your Platinum Card. Cost includes $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups are excluded.
American Express has expanded The Centurion® Network to include 40+ Centurion Lounge and Studio locations worldwide. There are even more places your Platinum Card® can get you complimentary entry and exclusive perks.
$200 Airline Fee Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year in baggage fees and more at one select qualifying airline.
$200 Uber Cash: Enjoy Uber VIP status and up to $200 in Uber savings on rides or eats orders in the US annually. Uber Cash and Uber VIP status is available to Basic Card Member only.
Get up to $300 back per calendar year on the Equinox+ digital fitness app, or eligible Equinox club memberships when you pay with your Platinum Card. Enrollment required. Learn more.
Breeze through security with CLEAR® lanes available at 100+ airports, stadiums, and entertainment venues and get up to $189 back per calendar year on your membership when you use your Card. Learn more.
Terms Apply.

All in all, the American Express Platinum card is a good card for high-spending frequent travelers with at least good credit. You can learn more about this card by reading our editors’ full review.

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How do I earn the American Express Platinum Card welcome bonus?

To earn the American Express Platinum card welcome bonus, new cardholders must spend $6,000 within the first 6 months of opening an account. The American Express Platinum card bonus is 80,000 points.

Keep in mind, however, that you will not be eligible for this introductory bonus offer if you currently have the American Express Platinum card, regardless of whether you previously earned the bonus.… read full answer

Other American Express Platinum card rewards:

In addition to the welcome bonus offer, the American Express Platinum card offers 5 points per $1 on flights booked with airlines or with American Express Travel (up to $500,000 spent per year), 5 points per $1 spent on prepaid hotels booked through Amex, and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.

The card’s annual fee is $695, and you need at least good credit for approval.

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