Major Changes to the Amex Platinum Card Arriving on September 18

American Express Restricts Eligibility for Bonuses for New Customers

American Express Updates for Platinum Cards Coming Soon American Express (AMEX) is rolling out significant updates for its Platinum Cards, mainly focusing on improved travel and lifestyle benefits through collaborations, including with Delta Air Lines. These updates will be effective from September 18, 2025, and include an increase in the annual fee to $895. New […]

Amex Nearly Confirms: Major Changes to the Platinum Card Coming Next Week

Amex Nearly Confirms: Major Changes to the Platinum Card Coming Next Week

Get ready, Platinum Card holder! American Express is hinting at a significant announcement coming on Thursday, September 18th, and it’s pretty easy to guess what might be on the horizon. Back in June, American Express revealed plans to refresh both the Platinum Card and Business Platinum Card this fall. However, details were scarce. They didn’t […]

Predictions on Platinum Card Changes, Restarting COVID Cruise Testing, Top Holiday Inn Express, Is Lounge Access Necessary, and Delta Will Not Alter Medallion Levels for 2027

Predictions on Platinum Card Changes, Restarting COVID Cruise Testing, Top Holiday Inn Express, Is Lounge Access Necessary, and Delta Will Not Alter Medallion Levels for 2027

Golf Outing and Travel Updates My annual golf trip to Northern Michigan is just around the corner, and I’m really hoping this weekend holds up— the weather looks fantastic. September’s forecast seems a bit iffy, but I’m determined to stay optimistic. August was quite hectic for me in terms of blogging, so let’s dive into […]

Predictions and Initial Thoughts on the Updated Platinum Card (What Do You Want?)

Predictions and Initial Thoughts on the Updated Platinum Card (What Do You Want?)

Insights on the Upcoming American Express Platinum Card Refresh In just a few weeks, we’ll have all the specifics on the much-anticipated updates to two major credit cards, particularly the American Express Platinum Card®. There’s been a fair bit of buzz surrounding what these changes might entail, with some alleged details already making the rounds. […]

Amex Reveals Big Hotel Credit Before Platinum Card Update Next Month

Amex Reveals Big Hotel Credit Before Platinum Card Update Next Month

Possible American Express Card Updates on the Horizon In June, American Express shared plans to refresh both the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards this fall. However, details were pretty sparse, with no specific benefits or timelines mentioned, just an indication that changes would be coming in the next few months. Recently, we learned about […]

Platinum shortage intensifies as the US and China buy up the metal

Platinum shortage intensifies as the US and China buy up the metal

A persistent supply shortage in platinum has been a topic of discussion lately. Banks have reduced stockpiles in London as demand from Chinese buyers and the U.S. has increased, pulling metals off the market. This surge in market activity has made platinum one of the standout performers this year, driving up prices of precious metals […]

Why I’m holding onto the Amex Platinum despite the changes to the Sapphire Reserve

Why I’m holding onto the Amex Platinum despite the changes to the Sapphire Reserve

Choosing Between Premium Cards It’s always a fun challenge to pick from my premium cards. I really enjoy both, but honestly, they each offer something unique. Right now, I’m referring to the American Express Platinum Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Recently, the Sapphire Reserve hiked its annual fee to $795, surpassing the Amex Platinum’s […]

AmEx Executives Discuss Changes to Platinum Card and Airport Lounge Overcrowding

AmEx Executives Discuss Changes to Platinum Card and Airport Lounge Overcrowding

Upcoming Changes to American Express Platinum Card As premium credit cards gain more popularity, there’s been talk about what American Express might introduce for its Platinum card. Questions surrounding potential fee increases have emerged, particularly during a recent revenue call with the company’s CEO and CFO on July 18th. The CEO noted that while there […]

Reasons Platinum May Reach $4,000 Before Gold

Reasons Platinum May Reach $4,000 Before Gold

On another note, Platinum ETFs and institutional investments have surged, with predictions for demand hitting 688,000 ounces by 2025. TD Securities analysts caution that this increase in ETFs is reducing the amount of freely available platinum. The platinum supply crisis is getting worse Even with optimistic market setups, demand isn’t slowing down. The issue on […]