Who should (and shouldn’t) get the American Express Platinum?

Featured image by MIXMEDIA/GETTY IMAGESStephanie StevensStephanie Stevens is an associate writer with TPG's credit cards team. She focuses on creating timely credit cards content for TPG readers. Ethan SteinbergEthan's been a frequent flier for as long as he can remember, from studying abroad in Paris to moving to Shanghai after graduating college, where he served as TPG's eyes and ears for all things travel in the Asia-Pacific region. If you asked him where he wants to travel next he'd quote Anthony Bourdain and tell you "anytime I'm eating spicy noodles in a bowl, I'm happy." also contributed to this storyNovember 12, 2026 • 11 min readThe cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don't cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information.Editorial note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.