Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
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No, the American Express Platinum Card® does not have the same rewards as the American Express® Gold Card. The Platinum Card® is a travel rewards card and has a higher maximum earning rate, whereas the Amex Gold Card offers better value on dining and groceries. Both cards require at least good credit for approval.
Platinum Card® vs. Amex Gold Card Rewards
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| Initial Bonus | You may be eligible to earn as high as 175,000 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) | You may be eligible to earn as high as 100,000 points for spending $6,000 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 $6,000 in 6 months, and receive the points) |
| Ongoing Rewards | 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 | 4 points per $1 at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 spent per year), 4 points per $1 at restaurants worldwide (up to $50,000 spent per year), 3 points per $1 on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com, 2 points per $1 spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com, as well as 1 point per $1 on all other eligible purchases |
| Annual Fee | $895 | $325 |
To learn more about these two cards, check out WalletHub’s Amex Gold Card vs. Platinum Card® compare page.
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