Yearly reminder for all you newly minted 0-1's

+1
Best card for travel rewards and with the $550 annual fee waived for military personnel, it's a slam dunk. I pay the annual fee and it's still worth that many times over if you travel a decent amount.
 
DS is an O-1 and absolutely LOVES the perks of the platinum AMEX.
 
The same is true for the Chase Sapphire Reserve. It's also got a solid rewards program and a bunch of other travel perks. Some may prefer it over the AMEX, or for that matter, in addition to the AMEX.
 
wildblueyonder said:
The same is true for the Chase Sapphire Reserve. It's also got a solid rewards program and a bunch of other travel perks. Some may prefer it over the AMEX, or for that matter, in addition to the AMEX.
Click to expand...

I have the Sapphire Reserve card. I have to pay for it. DS tells me the AMEX lounges have much better food.
 
I think the Platinum does have it over the Sapphire when it comes to lounges. Having said that, it's a HUGE bummer that they dumped the Timberline Grille in DIA...they had a great subsidized food deal going on there for a while.
 
cb7893 said:
I forgot the most important part:

Military Passes | Epic Season Pass

Compare Passes offered at discounted rates for veterans, active and retired military and dependents.
www.epicpass.com www.epicpass.com
Click to expand...

This 100%. Made it out to whistler for a week last year. Cost of an epic pass would have covered a single day of skiing out there. They’re also pro-rating passes this year if you had one last season with slopes closing early.
 
UHBlackhawk said:
Remember, however, that it is a charge card and not a credit card.
Click to expand...
YES!

My advice is to pay the balance every week to avoid an end of month surprise. Very easy in the internet age. Just click a button and it's paid.
 
cb7893 said:
I forgot the most important part:

Military Passes | Epic Season Pass

Compare Passes offered at discounted rates for veterans, active and retired military and dependents.
www.epicpass.com www.epicpass.com
Click to expand...

Double bonus: The military pass goes on sale even further in September. It should drop from $169 to $129 In late August/early September!

As Casey mentioned, this is cheaper than a single day lift pass at (nearly) all of the big Vail resorts out west.
 
Fun fact - the monthly $15 Uber credit can also be used on Uber Eats. Found out about that a couple months ago.
 
DS loves the Amex lounges and is excited to see the new one in Denver ....if he ever returns from Poland🤨
 
Don't forget the current credits for streaming services & wireless service:

"From May 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 you can earn up to $20 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card® to pay for Select U.S. Streaming Subscriptions AND up to $20 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card® to pay for eligible Wireless Telephone Service charges."

Platinum Card® from American Express | American Express

Announcing something extra to support our Platinum Card® Members.
www.americanexpress.com
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top