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Freezing a credit card has several valuable benefits, such as preventing new unauthorized charges or potentially disallowing additional transactions in case you left it somewhere (say, a restaurant) temporarily — only to go back and retrieve it. Like most renowned organizations, American Express has made the feature of freezing a credit card available for its […]
Luxury travel and the American Express Platinum card are harmonious with each other. But, of course, what may constitute “luxury” when it comes to travel may differ from person to person. Still, one of the acceptable standards is being a premium member for hotels, car rentals, airlines, perhaps some exclusive lounges, and similar. Concerning car […]
Since the dawn of luxury air travel, getting access to an American Express Centurion Lounge is not only coveted, but it’s something people literally plan their trips around. For instance, folks would rather travel from an airport or have a layover at one where a Centurion Lounge is present. Strictly speaking from the perspective of […]
With the Amex Platinum Card, there are predominantly two ways to earn 5x points on airfare. They are: Booking a flight on Amex Travel. Booking a flight directly on an Airline’s website. As mentioned, both methods will acquire 5 times the points on the Amex Platinum card. Now, what will end up being cost-effective is […]
The American Express Platinum card is seriously a massive bundle of joy when it comes to travel benefits. Loaded with multiple unique features, one is that of getting back a $200 airline fee credit, per calendar year, for incidental charges. How the Amex Platinum $200 Yearly Airline Fee Credit Works First, to receive this credit, […]
Outside of its acclaimed travel benefits, the American Express Platinum has an additional unique “$240 Digital Entertainment Credit” for its cardholders, which is essentially broken out to a maximum of $20 per month, thus giving you a total of $240 per year. So, What Exactly Is the Amex Platinum $240 Digital Entertainment Credit? As described […]
Part of the reason why the Amex Platinum card is popular is because of its incredible travel benefits, aimed at elevating the overall experience of what it means to fly, stay at hotels, relax at a lounge, and a lot more! Amongst the variety of benefits, a very enticing one is that of a one-time […]
Air Travel is an experience that many look forward to, except probably for the parts when going through security and customs and indulging in other necessary formalities before boarding or getting a bite or two at one of the airport restaurants. Fortunately, in the U.S., there are a series of Trusted Traveler Programs, two specifics […]
Being a Gold Elite for Marriott Bonvoy means having excellent benefits — (when available) — such as enhanced room upgrades, late checkouts, bonus points during stays, and more. However, for many, getting to this level is not only arduous, it’s incredibly tiring to maintain it, money-wise too. Thankfully, if you’re an existing American Express Platinum […]
Known for its luxury fashion and unique expressive merchandise, the Saks Fifth Avenue websites & stores invite an elevated level of shopping experience. But given its high-end qualitative products, the items cost accordingly. Luckily, if you’re an American Express Platinum cardholder, and if you time things perfectly, you can earn up to $100 statement credit […]
Part of the reason why most of us travel — really — is because of the new experiences we will absorb. Not only does this anticipation evoke excitement, but it’s also how people evolve, broaden their minds, and get to that next level of how they live, as well as fine-tune their philosophies & principles […]
American Express is famously recognized for its charge cards, with Amex Platinum and Gold card perhaps being the top two. These cards function differently than regular credit cards and have unique benefits such as not having a present spending limit. However, the traditional advice for such cards — with respect to balances is to pay […]
TRIP CANCEL GUARD™ is an exciting benefit exclusive to American Express Cardholders that offers up to 75% reimbursement for non-refundable flights booked through their Amex Travel site. The most significant advantage of this feature is that travelers can book their trips much far in advance, according to when flight tickets are more amenable to their […]
The Amex Platinum Card is one of the strongest contenders for enhancing & luxuriously elevating your travel experience. And yes, while it comes with a more than a decent annual fee, many rave that the benefits far outweigh that cost — if you have a more than a fair share of air travel throughout the […]
American Express claims that in 2020, eligible card members who participated in their “Amex offers” received more than $180 million back in statement credits — after making qualifying purchases. But what exactly are Amex offers and benefits, and how to use them? What Are Amex Offers and Benefits? The entire idea behind this program is […]
Distinct from regular credit cards where you know your credit limit, the no preset spending limit credit cards from American Express do not have a spending threshold. Meaning, you aren’t restricted by a maximum dollar value you can charge to your card, and in theory, you can spend however much you want — within reason. […]
Out of the multiple ways to redeem American Express membership rewards points, one of the convenient ways is to utilize them to shop from their partner brands — while checking out products online. Characteristically, in the world of American Express credit card holders, this benefit is referred to as “Pay With Points at Checkout.” How […]
Update: Since this post was initially published, the regular non-discounted CLEAR membership pricing has increased to $189 from the previous $179. Accordingly, this post’s phrasing surrounding cost/pricing is updated to reflect the fee change. And yes, Amex has also adjusted their statement credit to give back $189 (the new pricing). CLEAR is a revolutionary initiative that […]
Banking and finance institutions constantly face online threats where cybercriminals are on the hunt to trick into bypassing the defense & safety systems. Because of that, organizations develop, and in some cases, even share as to what their security measures are, so that they’re able to protect themselves and their customers from vulnerable circumstances — […]
Tantamount to an elevated societal status, securing an Amex Platinum Credit Card is perhaps the most coveted. And while it may feel this card is out of reach, it isn’t as hard as you may imagine — given a certain credit score, decent income level, and if you’re willing to spare $695 on an annual […]