{"id":201782,"date":"2025-10-28T18:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/28\/8-ways-to-get-the-most-from-the-amex-business-platinum-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:00:44","slug":"8-ways-to-get-the-most-from-the-amex-business-platinum-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/28\/8-ways-to-get-the-most-from-the-amex-business-platinum-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"8 ways to get the most from the Amex Business Platinum &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve gotten<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> in the mail, your work to unlock its lucrative benefits has just begun.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s because you&#8217;ll need to enroll for many of the Amex Business Platinum&#8217;s benefits and make important selections to ensure you&#8217;re getting the most out of its card&#8217;s $895 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/7758?pid=7758&amp;name=The%20Business%20Platinum%20Card%C2%AE%20from%20American%20Express&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in this card, now is a great time to apply. New cardmembers can earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership. This is the highest public offer we&#8217;ve ever seen.<\/p>\n<p>Amex Membership Rewards points are worth 2 cents apiece, per TPG&#8217;s October 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a>, which makes this bonus worth $4,000.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have the Amex Business Platinum in your wallet, complete these eight tasks to receive maximum value.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"select-your-airline-for-the-200-fee-statement-credit-and-35-bonus\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Select your airline for the $200 fee statement credit and 35% bonus<\/h2>\n<p>One of the top <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span> perks is its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/choosing-your-amex-platinum-200-airline-fee-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airline fee statement credit<\/a> of up to $200 for charges by the qualifying airline you select each calendar year (enrollment required). You can use this credit on anything from checked bag fees to airline lounge passes.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that you must select your airline to receive the credit. To do this, simply go to <a href=\"https:\/\/global.americanexpress.com\/card-benefits\/detail\/airline-fee-credit\/platinum#detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex&#8217;s website<\/a> and choose from the list of eligible airlines.<\/p>\n<p>After making your selection, you&#8217;ll also receive a 35% airline bonus when you use Pay with Points. This is when you choose to redeem your Membership Rewards points to pay for all \u2014 or a portion of \u2014 an eligible flight through <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/amex-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Express Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"tw-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-881693933 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-881693933 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"United Airlines Airbus A321neo.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-99.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You&#8217;re only eligible to receive points back when you book with your preselected qualifying airline, and you&#8217;re limited to a maximum of 1 million points back per calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>While you&#8217;re technically limited to the airline you select for the entire calendar year, you may be able to change your selection by contacting customer service. Usually, you&#8217;ll only be able to change your airline if you haven&#8217;t used these benefits yet this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/favorite-perk-amex-business-platinums-pay-with-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why I love the Amex Business Platinum\u2019s Pay with Points perk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"enroll-in-business-related-statement-credits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Enroll in business-related statement credits<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span> features multiple statement credits <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/amex-business-platinum-enhances-adobe-dell-statement-credits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">directed toward business owners<\/a>. You&#8217;ll want to enroll in these to start earning statement credits back for your purchases.<\/p>\n<p>To enroll for these statement credits, log in to your American Express account and select &#8220;enroll&#8221; for each perk.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adobe: <\/strong>Up to $250 in statement credits after spending $600 or more on U.S. purchases made directly at Adobe (from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2025, and for each calendar year after; subject to auto-renewal)*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dell: <\/strong>Up to $1,150 in total statement credits \u2014 up to $150 in statement credits each calendar year on U.S. purchases made directly at Dell, plus up to $1,000 in statement credits after spending $5,000 or more at Dell (from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2025, and for each calendar year thereafter)*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indeed:<\/strong> Up to $360 in statement credits per calendar year; allocated up to $90 per calendar quarter*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless telephone services: <\/strong>Up to $120 in statement credits per calendar year for U.S. services, allocated up to $10 per month*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Enrollment required.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Travelers at an airport\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Two-business-travellers-on-a-walking-conveyor-at-the-airport_Hinterhaus-Productions.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">HINTERHAUS PRODUCTIONS\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Plus, it&#8217;s worth noting that if your business spends $250,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year, you&#8217;ll unlock these credits to use in the following calendar year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to $1,200 in statement credits for flights booked through Amex Travel<\/li>\n<li>Up to $2,400 in statement credits for American Express One AP payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are potentially lucrative and worth keeping in the back of your mind if you run a high-spending business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/maximizing-amex-business-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to maximize your earning with the Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"apply-for-global-entry-or-tsa-pre-check\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Apply for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<\/h2>\n<p>Frequent business travelers will appreciate that the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span> provides a statement credit to cover your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/things-to-know-global-entry\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Global Entry<\/a> or TSA PreCheck application.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll receive up to $120 toward a Global Entry application every four years, or up to $85 toward PreCheck every 4\u00bd years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"global entry kiosks\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/06\/20250606_DFW-CBP-Global-Entry-and-Plane-Spotting_SCudahy-34.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s your best option to go ahead and apply for Global Entry, since TSA PreCheck is included in that program.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to enroll with Amex to receive this statement credit. Instead, you&#8217;ll simply apply for whichever program you choose and pay with your Amex Business Platinum. Then, you can expect to see the statement credit automatically post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/global-entry-vs-tsa-precheck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Which is better?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"enroll-in-clear-plus\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Enroll in Clear Plus<\/h2>\n<p>Another solid perk for business travelers to maximize with their <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span> is the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/clear-expedited-airport-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clear Plus statement credit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll have to enroll for this benefit on Amex&#8217;s website. Then, you&#8217;ll receive up to $209 in statement credits toward Clear Plus each calendar year, which translates to a completely complimentary membership (subject to auto-renewal).<\/p>\n<p>Clear Plus members receive entry to a dedicated lane at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints with Clear. Then, you simply input your biometric data into a kiosk and move forward. This can be a huge time-saver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/tsa-precheck-or-clear\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Why you should get TSA PreCheck and Clear \u2014 and how you can save on both<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"plan-a-stay-with-fine-hotels-resorts-or-the-hotel-collection\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Plan a stay with Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span> added a hotel statement credit with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/amex-business-platinum-2025-refresh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">its 2025 refresh<\/a>, so new cardmembers will want to start planning a trip to ensure they maximize it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"The Langham Chicago\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/20240326_Langham-Chicago_CLascom-85.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">CAROLINE LASCOM\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cardmembers receive up to $600 in statement credits per calendar year (earned as up to $300 semiannually) on prepaid <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-amex-fine-hotels-and-resorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts<\/a> or The Hotel Collection bookings with Amex Travel when you pay with your Amex Business Platinum (Hotel Collection stays require a two-night minimum).<\/p>\n<p>FHR and THC stays include multiple elitelike perks, such as complimentary breakfast, room upgrades (when available) and more.<\/p>\n<p>This perk models the benefit on the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22504813?name=American Express Platinum Card\u00ae&amp;pid=22504813?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/a><\/span> and is potentially lucrative for business owners who frequently travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-amex-fhr-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our favorite American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts properties where you can get elite perks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"register-for-elite-status-with-hilton-leading-hotels-of-the-world-and-marriott\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Register for elite status with Hilton, Leading Hotels of the World and Marriott<\/h2>\n<p>You will receive elite status with three hotel chains when you become an <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span> cardmember.<\/p>\n<p>You must enroll with each chain to receive benefits. Here&#8217;s what you can expect to receive:<\/p>\n<p><em>*Enrollment required.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Inside the Lisbon Marriott Hotel.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/20230607_Chat-GPT-Travel-Itinerary_JWaller_75.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">JORDAN WALLER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Each status comes with unique perks such as room upgrades, complimentary breakfast and more. Some benefits are subject to availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/amex-platinum-hotel-elite-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get instant Hilton, Marriott and LHW hotel elite status with the Amex Platinum Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"enroll-for-complimentary-car-rental-elite-status\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Enroll for complimentary car rental elite status<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also receive complimentary status and perks with multiple car rental programs with the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>As we&#8217;ve mentioned with many of the benefits above, you have to enroll with each of these programs to receive status:<\/p>\n<p>The perks depend on the program, but you could get upgrades, priority service and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ways-to-save-on-rental-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use these tips to never pay full price for a rental car<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"keep-an-eye-out-for-your-priority-pass-card\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Keep an eye out for your Priority Pass card<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, new <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span> cardmembers can expect to receive a card for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/all-about-priority-pass-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Priority Pass\u2122 Select<\/a> airline lounge membership (enrollment required).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"The Club SFO\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Priority-Pass_Facebook_The-Club-SFO.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">PRIORITY PASS\/FACEBOOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Priority Pass grants the cardmember and two guests access to more than 1,800 airport lounges worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enroll through Amex&#8217;s website, you can expect to receive your Priority Pass card in the mail within 4-6 weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-priority-pass-lounges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 10 best Priority Pass lounges around the world<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>With the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Business Platinum<\/a><\/span>, you can receive various statement credits and elite benefits just by enrolling in perks and mindfully spending.<\/p>\n<p>These eight tasks will help make card membership worthwhile. With such a high $895 annual fee, it&#8217;s worth making the extra effort to be sure you&#8217;re getting as much back in value as you can.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Business Platinum Card from American Express<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/7758?pid=7758&amp;name=The%20Business%20Platinum%20Card%C2%AE%20from%20American%20Express&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/things-to-do-amex-business-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you&#8217;ve gotten The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express in the mail, your work to unlock its lucrative benefits has just begun. 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