Sarah Bilkins, WalletHub Credit Card Analyst
@sarah.bilkins
The best Amex travel card is the American Express Platinum Card®. It offers 5 points per $1 spent 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 with American Express Travel®, and 1 point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases. You may also be eligible to earn as high as 175,000 points for spending $12,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months (welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer; apply and, if approved, find out your offer amount and accept the card with your offer, spend $12,000 in 6 months, and receive the points).
In addition, the Platinum Card® offers travel perks such as lounge access, travel credits and more. These benefits and rewards help offset the card’s $895 annual fee.
Best Amex Travel Cards
- Rates & Fees Terms Apply
Initial Bonus: as high as 175,000 points for spending $12,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months (welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer; apply and, if approved, find out your offer amount and accept the card with your offer, spend $12,000 in 6 months, and receive the points)
- Rates & Fees Terms Apply
Initial Bonus: as high as 100,000 points for spending $8,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months (welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer; apply and, if approved, find out your offer amount and accept the card with your offer, spend $8,000 in 6 months, and receive the points)
Initial Bonus: as high as 80,000 miles for spending $2,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months (welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer; apply and, if approved, find out your offer amount and accept the card with your offer, spend $2,000 in 6 months, and receive the miles)
- Rates & Fees Terms Apply
Initial Bonus: 80,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points for spending $2,000 in purchases in the first 6 months
Initial Bonus: as high as 300,000 points for spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months (welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer; apply and, if approved, find out your offer amount and accept the card with your offer, spend $20,000 in 3 months, and receive the points)
It’s worth noting that Amex cards don’t have the high global acceptance rates of Visa and Mastercard credit cards, so you could run into trouble if an Amex is your only travel option.
If you’re interested in non-Amex alternatives, check out our complete picks for the best travel credit cards.
Malcom Strutz, Member
@malcom_strutz
That's quite a few, actually. Except for the ones that do cash back, all of them are for one travel purpose or another. Delta Sky Miles cards are obviously for airmiles and flight purposes, but you've also got the Hilton cards, which are better for hotel upgrades and stuff like that. So I guess is it depends on where you're going, and what you're going to do once you get there.
People also ask
What are the benefits of American Express cards?
The benefits of American Express credit cards include several types of travel insurance, return protection, and purchase protection. These benefits are mostly found on the top-tier American Express cards, though many more American Express cards have rental car insurance and extended warranty. To know which perks are included on a specific card, you’ll need to call customer service at (800) 528-4800 or check the American Express website.
American Express Card Benefits
- Return protection
- Purchase protection...
Is the American Express Platinum Card® worth the annual fee?
Yes, the Platinum Card® is worth its $895 annual fee if you qualify for its welcome bonus offer and take full advantage of benefits such as airport lounge access and airline fee credits. With the ability to earn rewards on everyday purchases and the luxury perks, it can provide significant value for those who travel frequently or prioritize premium experiences.
Platinum Card® Benefits
Welcome Bonus:
You may be eligible to earn as high as 175,000 points for spending $12,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months (welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer; apply and, if approved, find out your offer amount and accept the card with your offer, spend $12,000 in 6 months, and receive the points).
Statement...
read full answer by Lisa Cahill, Credit Cards ModeratorHow much are 50,000 American Express points worth?
50,000 American Express points are worth about $360, depending on which American Express credit card you have and what you spend the points on. You will get the best value for your American Express points when you redeem them for Travel, but there are multiple redemption options.
All Amex cards that offer points belong to the “Membership Rewards” program. Amex offers cash back credit cards as well.
How Much American Express Points Are Worth
... read full answer by Chip Lupo, Credit Card WriterDid we answer your question?
Important Disclosures
Ad Disclosure: Certain offers that appear on this site originate from paying advertisers. For full transparency, here is a list of our current advertisers.
Advertisers compensate WalletHub when you click on a link, or your application is approved, or your account is opened. Advertising impacts how and where offers appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear and their prevalence). At WalletHub we try to present a wide array of offers, but our offers do not represent all financial services companies or products.
Advertising enables WalletHub to provide you proprietary tools, services, and content at no charge. Advertising does not impact WalletHub's editorial content including our best picks, reviews, ratings and opinions. Those are completely independent and not provided, commissioned, or endorsed by any company, as our editors follow a strict editorial policy.