{"id":40217,"date":"2023-09-21T20:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T20:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/21\/check-to-see-if-youre-targeted-for-150k-amex-platinum-offer-75k-amex-gold-offer-via-cardmatch-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T20:00:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T20:00:50","slug":"check-to-see-if-youre-targeted-for-150k-amex-platinum-offer-75k-amex-gold-offer-via-cardmatch-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/21\/check-to-see-if-youre-targeted-for-150k-amex-platinum-offer-75k-amex-gold-offer-via-cardmatch-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Check to see if you\u2019re targeted for 150k Amex Platinum offer, 75k Amex Gold offer via CardMatch &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>While some truly <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/limited-time-card-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">excellent credit card bonuses<\/a> are available right now, sometimes the most lucrative offers are reserved for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/targeted-bonus-selection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">targeted individuals<\/a>. One of the best places to look for these elevated targeted offers is by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CardMatch tool<\/a>, where you might find introductory bonuses that are much higher than those posted elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Here are two to look out for right now.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check the CardMatch tool<\/a> to see if you&#8217;re targeted for up to a 150,000-point welcome offer on The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express offer or a 75,000-point American Express\u00ae Gold Card offer. These offers are subject to change at any time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"top-card-match-offers\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Top CardMatch offers<\/h2>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t visited the CardMatch site recently, now&#8217;s an excellent time to check your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CardMatch<\/a> offers. Great offers are available on two of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amex&#8217;s top cards<\/a>, including <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> and the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-american-express-gold-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Amex Platinum 150,000-point offer<\/h3>\n<p>For the Platinum Card, you could be pre-qualified for an offer of 150,000 points after you spend $8,000 on purchases within your first six months of card membership. The card has an annual fee of $695 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ISABELLE RAPHAEL\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TPG point valuations<\/a>, the 150,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-american-express-membership-rewards-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amex Membership Rewards points<\/a> bonus is worth a staggering $3,000.<\/p>\n<p>This astronomical bonus number is worth grabbing if you&#8217;re eligible, as the highest publicly available welcome offer for the card is 80,000 points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/is-amex-platinum-worth-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Is the Amex Platinum worth the annual fee?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Amex Gold 75,000-point offer<\/h3>\n<p>We also see possibilities for a 75,000-point targeted welcome offer on the American Express Gold Card available for some through the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CardMatch tool<\/a>. This offer is pre-qualified, and the card has a $250 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/american-express-gold-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6796875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/DSC_5378-Edit-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">RYAN PATTERSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Targeted cardmembers can earn 75,000 points after spending $4,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, if you&#8217;re targeted for either offer, you&#8217;ll have the option of the traditional Gold option or the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/back-limited-edition-amex-rose-gold\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">swanky Rose Gold version<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG values<\/a> 75,000 Membership Rewards points at an impressive $1,500. Others may see a pre-qualified 60,000-point offer, which matches the current publicly available offer on the Amex Gold card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/who-should-get-amex-gold-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Who should (and who shouldn&#8217;t) get the Amex Gold?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"cardmatch-offers-vs-public-offers\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Cardmatch offers vs. public offers<\/h2>\n<p>All of these offers through CardMatch are significantly better than those publicly available for these cards. Here&#8217;s a snapshot for comparison:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express-platinum\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amex Platinum Card<\/a>&#8216;s public offer is 80,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in your first six months of card membership. That means you can get an additional 70,000 bonus points if you&#8217;re targeted for one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CardMatch<\/a> offers.<\/li>\n<li>The public offer on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-american-express-gold-card\/?issuer=American+Express&amp;name=American+Express%26reg%3B+Gold+Card&amp;pid=6343&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amex Gold Card<\/a> is 60,000 bonus points for making $4,000 in purchases in the first six months of account opening. So you can get up to 15,000 extra bonus points if you&#8217;re targeted for an elevated welcome offer via <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CardMatch<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that all offers are subject to change at any time, and not everyone will be targeted for an elevated offer.<\/p>\n<p>American Express welcome offers are also &#8220;not available to applicants who have or have had this product,&#8221; and that limitation is also found on CardMatch offers. So, if you have had either of these cards in the past (including the Premier Rewards Gold card, the previous version of the Amex Gold), you might be out of luck, even if you are targeted for these offers through CardMatch.<\/p>\n<p>While there are some reports of being able to get a welcome offer for the same card many years after closing the account, this <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-express-bonus-lifetime-restrictions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;once-per-lifetime&#8221; welcome offer limitation<\/a> is an important restriction to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, be sure to check your offer closely. Some potential cardholders have reported seeing different offers through the CardMatch tool than those reported here.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-use-card-match\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">How to use CardMatch<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CardMatch<\/a><strong> <\/strong>is straightforward to use, but you may wonder how it works if you haven&#8217;t used it before. Here are the simple steps to check your offers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CardMatch<\/a> tool<\/li>\n<li>Enter your first name, last name, home address, last four digits of your social security number and email address<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Get matches&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Check the box to accept the terms and conditions and click &#8220;Submit&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>After a 60-second or less search, your preapproved offers will appear<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Note that this process generates a &#8220;soft&#8221; credit inquiry on your credit report. This means that the inquiry will show up on your credit report but won&#8217;t impact your credit score \u2014 similar to if you <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/check-credit-score-for-free\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">checked your credit report<\/a> through a free annual check or a paid service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/check-credit-score-for-free\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to check your credit score for free<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"other-ways-to-get-targeted-offers\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Other ways to get targeted offers<\/h2>\n<p>No one knows the exact criteria that banks, airlines and hotels use to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/targeted-bonus-selection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">target certain customers for elevated bonus offers<\/a>, but many people may not realize their accounts are eligible.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to go into your account settings for all of your cards and loyalty programs and opt in for marketing communications and emails, as this is often how targeted offers are communicated.<\/p>\n<p>Opting in is just the first step, though. While no one likes wasting time reading through junk mail, it&#8217;s important to at least skim emails or snail mail sent from banks, airlines and hotels to see if they contain any elevated offers. Some targeted offers require you to apply with a unique invitation code or a specific link. If you throw away the letter containing that code, you might never be able to get it again.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"is-the-american-express-platinum-card-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Is the American Express Platinum Card worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>The Amex Platinum&#8217;s 150,000-point welcome bonus through CardMatch is quite spectacular.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.69811320754717%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Man-using-computer-at-home-office_Morsa-Images.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">MORSA IMAGES\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Based on TPG&#8217;s valuation of Membership Rewards points at 2 cents apiece, the 150,000-point welcome bonus alone is worth $3,000. Once you learn to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-american-express-membership-rewards-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">maximize the value of your Membership Rewards points<\/a>, you can potentially get even more value than that.<\/p>\n<p>Even without the sky-high welcome offer, the Platinum Card is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/amex-platinum-review\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">best cards available for frequent travelers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On the spending side, you&#8217;ll earn 5 points per dollar on airfare purchased directly through the airline or through <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/amex-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Express Travel<\/a> (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year) and 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotel bookings made with American Express Travel.<\/p>\n<p>The card rewards frequent Uber users with up to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/uber-amex-cardholder-benefits-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$200 per calendar year in Uber credits<\/a> (only in the U.S.). You&#8217;ll get up to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/choosing-your-amex-platinum-200-airline-fee-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$200 in statement credits for airline fees<\/a> on your selected airline and up to another $200 in annual statement credits toward <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/amex-platinum-hotel-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">prepaid hotel bookings<\/a> made through Amex Travel at Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection properties (the latter requires a minimum stay of two nights). Enrollment required for select benefits.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, there are more than $1,500 in annual credits that you can unlock with this card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/amex-platinum-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amex Platinum card review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/American-Express-Amex-Centurion-Lounge-Denver-Zach-Griff-5.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Then there are the lounges. Cardmembers are granted access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-express-platinum-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Express Global Lounge Collection<\/a>, including Amex&#8217;s own fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/the-ultimate-guide-to-amex-centurion-lounges\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Centurion Lounges<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/all-about-priority-pass-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Priority Pass<\/a> lounges, Airspace lounges, Escape lounges and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-delta-sky-club-access\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Delta Sky Clubs<\/a> (when traveling on same-day Delta flights).<\/p>\n<p>The card has a $695 annual fee, but <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/is-amex-platinum-worth-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">it can be well worth it<\/a> if you utilize these perks to their full extent. Enrollment is required for select benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-express-platinum-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guide to lounge access with the Amex Platinum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"is-the-american-express-gold-card-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Is the American Express Gold Card worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>The Amex Gold&#8217;s 75,000-point welcome bonus through CardMatch is also much better than the current public offer of just 60,000 points and is worth around $1,500 based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s valuations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Online-Shopping_RgStudio.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">RGSTUDIO\/GETTY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With a lower annual fee and more varied bonus-earning categories, the Amex Gold is more versatile than the Amex Platinum for everyday spending.<\/p>\n<p>With the Gold card, you&#8217;ll earn 4 points per dollar at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 spent in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar) and on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/amex-gold-4x-points-dining-worldwide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dining at restaurants<\/a>, plus 3 points per dollar on flights booked directly with an airline or through American Express Travel. You&#8217;ll earn 1 point per dollar on other purchases.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also get a solid lineup of perks, including up to $120 in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/amex-gold-dining-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">annual dining credits<\/a> (available as up to $10 in monthly statement credits for eligible dining partners), <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/using-amex-golds-uber-credits\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$10 per month in Uber Cash credit<\/a> (up to $120 Uber Cash annually) that you can use for U.S. Uber rides and Uber Eats orders in the U.S. and access to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hotel-collection-amex-gold\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Hotel Collection booking benefits<\/a>. Just make sure you add the card to your Uber app to receive the Uber Cash benefit. Enrollment is required for select benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The card does charge a $250 annual fee, but that is easily offset when you take full advantage of the card&#8217;s built-in perks. Terms apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/who-should-get-amex-gold-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Who should (and shouldn&#8217;t) get the Amex Gold card?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"other-card-match-offers\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Other CardMatch offers<\/h2>\n<p>While the Platinum and Gold offers are likely the most appealing, you may see other appealing offers through <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CardMatch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Previous cards have included <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/american-express-cash-magnet-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Express Cash Magnet\u00ae Card<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/american-express-green-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Express\u00ae Green Card<\/a>. Compare any offers you see to the publicly available offers to make sure that the targeted offers through CardMatch are better.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Amex Cash Magnet and Amex Green cards has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"other-ways-to-find-good-welcome-offers\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Other ways to find good welcome offers<\/h2>\n<p>Targeted offers can be a great way to get extra bonus points on a card you already planned to apply for, but they aren&#8217;t the only way to find a good deal. Banks often extend limited-time, elevated bonuses that are publicly available to anyone who wants to apply for them, and you can check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/limited-time-card-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the best elevated bonuses available right now<\/a> \u2014 which is updated regularly.<\/p>\n<p>You can also always check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">top cards page<\/a> to see the best credit card offers that are currently available. If you&#8217;re looking to fill a specific hole in your points and miles strategy, you may want to consider the following curated lists:<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check the CardMatch tool today<\/a> to see what offers are available for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em><em>For rates and fees on the Amex Gold Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/american-express-gold-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/amex-platinum-cardmatch-targeted-bonus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While some truly excellent credit card bonuses are available right now, sometimes the most lucrative offers are reserved for targeted individuals. One of the best places to look for these elevated targeted offers is by using the CardMatch tool, where you might find introductory bonuses that are much higher than those posted elsewhere. 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