— The American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card still reigns as the world’s most exclusive card. Enjoy the flexibility of paying in full each month and never paying finance charges or selecting certain charges to pay over time.
- Membership Rewards® bonus: 15K points, redeemable for select gift cards valued at $150, when you spend $1,000 in your first three months of card membership
- Membership Rewards® points multiply fast! Earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, 1X points on everything else
- Exclusive access to Gold Card Destinations and events — Enjoy special travel packages and amenities at hotels worldwide, as well as select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more, nationwide
- Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $175
- Get approved in 60-seconds.
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— The Platinum Card has it all: access to airport lounges, a 24-hour concierge, and world-class rewards.
- 25,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend $1,000 during your first three months of Card membership
- GLOBAL Travel benefits: Priority Pass select airport club access, No Foreign Transaction Fees, Global Entry expedited U.S. immigration pass
- Up to $200 in Airline Fee Credits annually to cover incidental charges on your airline of choice, including checked-baggage fees
- Complimentary Companion Airfare with purchase of qualifying First- or Business-Class international ticket
- 24/7 Platinum Card® Concierge service for assistance with reservations, travel, gifts, and more
- FINE HOTELS & RESORTS Program: exclusive upgrades and amenities at over 700 boutique, resort, and luxury hotels worldwide
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— Perenially rated one of the best travel/hotel rewards credit cards.
- Starpoints(R) BONUS: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $15k within 6 months – enough for up to 6 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel.
- Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines through SPG Flights and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates
- 2011 SmarterTravel® Award for “Best Travel Rewards Card”
- Enjoy the first year with no annual fee – a savings of $65.
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