Gina Marte, WalletHub Advisor
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There is no need to destroy your Platinum Card®. Simply return the Platinum Card® to American Express instead. Amex launched its own credit card recycling program in 2020 to ensure that customers’ expired and defective cards are disposed of properly. Call customer service at (800) 528-4800, whether you are requesting a replacement card or closing the account, and American Express will either send a return envelope or provide an address where you can send the old card.
You should not try to destroy a Platinum Card® on your own. The Platinum Card® is made of stainless steel and is no match for a pair of kitchen scissors or a document shredder. So, rather than risk damage to your household equipment and possible personal injury, it makes more sense to go the safer route and let American Express dispose of your old Platinum Card®.
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