{"id":194206,"date":"2025-09-19T14:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/hurry-up-and-apply-to-take-advantage-of-amex-platinum-benefits-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T14:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:00:44","slug":"hurry-up-and-apply-to-take-advantage-of-amex-platinum-benefits-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/hurry-up-and-apply-to-take-advantage-of-amex-platinum-benefits-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurry up and apply to take advantage of Amex Platinum benefits – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you already have one of American Express’ top-tier cards<\/a> \u2014 or are considering applying \u2014 act now to maximize the new credits recently added to these cards.<\/p>\n

The The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> just underwent a major refresh<\/a>, adding credits for up to $75 in purchases at U.S. Lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and online per quarter and up to $100 at U.S. Resy-affiliated restaurants per quarter (enrollment required).<\/p>\n

(The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> has also been refreshed<\/a> and hasn’t added any new quarterly credits, but it’s still a good reminder to make sure you’re getting value out of the existing ones.)<\/p>\n

And they’re both offering high welcome bonuses to new cardmembers, who can apply and immediately start using their card online, unlocking value from the very beginning.<\/p>\n

Here’s why applying now can help you capture extra value before the end of September.<\/p>\n

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New cardmember? Get an instant card number<\/h2>\n

Good news: If you want to pick up the Amex Platinum<\/a><\/span>, you can apply online and get an instant card number<\/a> to use for online purchases and add to your digital wallet like Apple Pay (while you wait up to seven business days for your physical card to arrive in the mail).<\/p>\n

That means that you can find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 175,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/p>\n

Then, you can immediately enroll in the statement credits that you can maximize before the end of September.<\/p>\n

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Similarly, new Amex Business Platinum Card<\/a><\/span> members can earn the highest-ever publicly available bonus<\/a> on this card: 200,000 bonus points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership.<\/p>\n

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And they can get an instant card number upon approval and start maximizing their monthly and quarterly credits straight away.<\/p>\n

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Advice for Platinum Card members<\/h2>\n

With the addition of the up to $75 quarterly Lululemon, up to $100 Resy statement credits and up to $120 annually ($9.99 monthly) for a Uber One membership (subject to auto renewal), Platinum Card<\/a><\/span> members can extract up to $185 in value from their card between now and the end of September.<\/p>\n

That almost completely offsets the $200 increase in the card’s annual fee (see rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n

It’s essential that both new and existing cardmembers activate<\/a> the new Lululemon, Resy and Uber One benefits in their Amex account before making any purchases so the credits trigger correctly. New cardmembers should also enroll in all other relevant benefits, especially the three other monthly statement credits mentioned below.<\/p>\n

Then, use your card to spend at least:<\/p>\n