Reason to have both AMEX PRG and Platinum

[Anonymous]

I currently have the AMEX PRG. I have seen a few people on here have both cards. What are the advantages to having both? Should I apply for the AMEX Platinum or should I wait and just upgrade my PRG to the platinum once my year is up?

[redpat]

If you travel a lot then it may be worth having platinum, if you don't there is no reason to have it.  Annual fee is really $250 after your $200 airline credit.  

I like my Plat card because I do travel domestic and international, and use many of their benefits.

I'm considering either PRG or EDP to go along Plat card for better MR.  

[Anonymous]

Plat is a perks card. The point earning sucks besides the signup bonus so a lot of holders don't even swipe it, except for hotel or flight upgrade opportunities.

PRG is a points card with an emphasis on travel. EDP is a points card with an emphasis on gas/groceries/nonbons spend. Generally only one is recommended because they both have AF and overlap. 

Platinum+prg or platinum+edp are good combos then for points and perks.

[redpat]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I currently have the AMEX PRG. I have seen a few people on here have both cards. What are the advantages to having both? Should I apply for the AMEX Platinum or should I wait and just upgrade my PRG to the platinum once my year is up?

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OP it looks like you have Citi Prestige in your sig which overlaps Platinum card.  Probally not worth another AF.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the help and advice. I believe I will just stick with the combos that I currently have. 

[Anonymous]

I'd have to agree. You're packing some heat in that sig, I'd not change a thing, unless I was never going back to a specific hotel chain or something.

[kdm31091]

Yea OP with already having a Prestige you may have a hard time justifying another (high) AF