Hidden American Express Platinum Benefits?

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

Hey everyone,

I just got my Amex Plat in the mail yesterday and I wanted to know if there were any hidden benefits most people aren't aware of that they don't advertise when you apply for the card.

Also are there any benefits that don't become active until you specifically request them? and how do you go about doing that?

Thanks in advanced

wasCB14 · ‎08-16-2016

I remember I had to request SPG and Hilton Gold. Those weren't automatic.

Both links are available through the Platinum Benefits page.

Personal spend: Amex Gold, Amex Schwab Plat., BofA PR+CCR(x2), Costco
Business use: Amex Bus. Plat., BBP, Lowes Amex AU, CFU AU
Perks: Delta Plat., United Explorer, IHG49, Hyatt, "Old SPG"
Mostly SD: Freedom Flex, Freedom, Arrival
Upgrade/Downgrade games: ED, BCE
SUB chasing: AA Platinum Select

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

You need to call to enroll in the $200 airline fee credit, Hilton Hhoners gold status, SPG gold status, and Priority Pass select. Also dont forget to pay with it when doing global entry with TSA as they reimburse that expense as well.

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
You need to call to enroll in the $200 airline fee credit, Hilton Hhoners gold status, SPG gold status, and Priority Pass select. Also dont forget to pay with it when doing global entry with TSA as they reimburse that expense as well.

Great information. I just activated my Platinum last night . Congrats btw OP 👍

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

I would suggest signing in on your MYCA account and clicking the benefits tab to read about everything it comes with as well.. There are a lot if benefits, some may be more relevant to you then others.. also check out AMEX offers to see if theres anywhere you shop at anyway

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
You need to call to enroll in the $200 airline fee credit, Hilton Hhoners gold status, SPG gold status, and Priority Pass select. Also dont forget to pay with it when doing global entry with TSA as they reimburse that expense as well.

Good info but you don't need to call for the airline credit. Just select your airline here:

https://rewards.americanexpress.com/olet/splash?campaignId=airline1&offerType=airlinechoice

Same with Hilton:

https://rewards.americanexpress.com/olet/enroll?campaignId=bvdk1015&offerType=hiltonbvdk1015

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

No prob Dendom.. I'll also add that when calling in to see if theres any other offers on the account.. There may be APR reductions, EXPO offers, etc.. Sometimes the EXPO offer will give you 10k bonus points just for enrolling... Even if you never intend to use it..you can keep paying in full and still get that free 10k points.

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
You need to call to enroll in the $200 airline fee credit, Hilton Hhoners gold status, SPG gold status, and Priority Pass select. Also dont forget to pay with it when doing global entry with TSA as they reimburse that expense as well.
Good info but you don't need to call for the airline credit. Just select your airline here:

https://rewards.americanexpress.com/olet/splash?campaignId=airline1&offerType=airlinechoice

Same with Hilton:

https://rewards.americanexpress.com/olet/enroll?campaignId=bvdk1015&offerType=hiltonbvdk1015

Very good information Irish! 👍. I just signed up both online (Airline and Hilton). Now I just need to call Amex to sign up for the SPG Gold status and the Priority Pass .

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
You need to call to enroll in the $200 airline fee credit, Hilton Hhoners gold status, SPG gold status, and Priority Pass select. Also dont forget to pay with it when doing global entry with TSA as they reimburse that expense as well.
Good info but you don't need to call for the airline credit. Just select your airline here:

https://rewards.americanexpress.com/olet/splash?campaignId=airline1&offerType=airlinechoice

Same with Hilton:

https://rewards.americanexpress.com/olet/enroll?campaignId=bvdk1015&offerType=hiltonbvdk1015
Very good information Irish! 👍. I just signed up both online (Airline and Hilton). Now I just need to call Amex to sign up for the SPG Gold status and the Priority Pass .

I should have put this in my other post but you don't need to call for Priority Pass. They just send you the card. You do need to call for SPG though

Anonymous · ‎08-16-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
No prob Dendom.. I'll also add that when calling in to see if theres any other offers on the account.. There may be APR reductions, EXPO offers, etc.. Sometimes the EXPO offer will give you 10k bonus points just for enrolling... Even if you never intend to use it..you can keep paying in full and still get that free 10k points.

I'll definitely look into that EXPO offers 👍😊. Would be nice to get that extra 10k MR points!