{"id":158020,"date":"2025-03-25T15:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/this-page-does-not-exist-the-points-guy-49\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T15:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:00:36","slug":"this-page-does-not-exist-the-points-guy-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/this-page-does-not-exist-the-points-guy-49\/","title":{"rendered":"This page does not exist. – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.<\/em><\/p>\n

It seems almost every airline, hotel chain and credit card issuer has launched its own premium credit card<\/a>, enticing customers with luxury travel perks paired with hefty annual fees. Many of these cards offer solid value, especially if you\u2019re loyal to the underlying brand.<\/p>\n

There are two long-standing titans of the premium card market: The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a> and the Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/a>. The former built the market for premium rewards cards decades ago, while the latter is responsible for growing its mass appeal.<\/p>\n

Since the Sapphire Reserve debuted in 2016, competition between these two cards has been fierce. Today, we will examine how they compare and whether you should consider adding one (or both) to your wallet.<\/p>\n

Related: The best travel credit cards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Amex Platinum vs. Sapphire Reserve comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Card<\/strong><\/td>\nAmex Platinum<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nSapphire Reserve<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Welcome offer<\/strong><\/td>\nEarn 80,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\nEarn 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending\u00a0 $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$695 (see rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n$550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earning rates<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Earn 5 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or via American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).<\/li>\n
  • Earn 5 points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.<\/li>\n
  • Earn 1 point per dollar spent on other eligible purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Earn 10 points per dollar spent on hotels and car rentals purchased through Chase Travel\u2120.<\/li>\n
  • Earn 10 points per dollar spent on dining purchases through the Chase portal.<\/li>\n
  • Earn 10 points per dollar spent on Lyft rides (through March 31, 2025).<\/li>\n
  • Earn 10 points per dollar spent on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases (through March 2025) of $150 or more, with a maximum of 50,000 points.<\/li>\n
  • Earn 5 points per dollar spent on flights purchased through Chase Travel.<\/li>\n
  • Earn 3 points per dollar spent on all other travel (excluding the $300 travel credit) and dining purchases worldwide.<\/li>\n
  • Earn 1 point per dollar spent on everything else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notable benefits<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Airline<\/strong>: Up to $200 airline incidental statement credit*<\/li>\n
  • Uber<\/strong>: Up to $200 in annual Uber Cash for U.S. services: $15 monthly, with a $20 bonus in December* (Uber Cash will only be deposited into one Uber account when you add the Amex Platinum Card as a payment method and redeem with any Amex card)<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Saks<\/strong>: Up to $100 annual Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit (up to $50 biannually)*<\/li>\n
  • Hotel<\/strong>: Up to a $200 annual hotel statement credit, valid on prepaid Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings (of two nights or more) with Amex Travel when you pay with your Amex Platinum*<\/li>\n
  • Clear Plus<\/strong>: Up to $199 annual Clear Plus statement credit to cover your annual membership*<\/li>\n
  • Digital Streaming<\/strong>: Up to $240 annual digital entertainment statement credit (up to $20 per month)*<\/li>\n
  • Equinox<\/strong>: Up to $300 annual Equinox credit (subject to auto-renewal)*<\/li>\n
  • SoulCycle<\/strong>: Up to $300 in annual SoulCycle statement credits (must use the Platinum card to purchase a full-priced bike and must be enrolled in Equinox+)<\/li>\n
  • Walmart+<\/strong>: Up to $155 in statement credits that cover the cost of a monthly Walmart+ membership when paying with their Amex Platinum (up to $12.95 plus applicable taxes on one membership fee; subject to auto-renewal; Plus Up Benefits are excluded)*<\/li>\n
  • Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck application fee credit (up to $120)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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