Not exact matches
Then, I purchased two $ 100 Southwest
gift cards to get the $ 200 AMEX Business
Platinum airline credit.
It's possible that buying
airline gift cards could count towards the $ 100
airline incidental statement credit (like it has been in my experience with the American Express
Platinum card), but I haven't confirmed that yet!
If you purchase one $ 200
gift card, it might not trigger the AMEX Business
Platinum airline credit.
The usual approach is to point out that since
airline gift cards are reimbursed at face value, you're «actually» paying $ 200 (American Express
Platinum) or $ 300 (Chase Ritz Carlton) less per calendar year than the annual fee would suggest.
Remember, you can't buy $ 200 worth of
airline gift cards and then say the «effective» annual fee of the
Platinum is $ 250 if you wouldn't have normally spent that money on an
airline.
One of the best perks of the American Express
Platinum Card is the $ 200
airline fee reimbursement, which can be used to purchase
gift cards from various
airlines.
With Amex
Platinum, you have to designate one
airline and use it for incidentals (or
gift cards), and you're stuck with Uber and only Uber for your Uber credit.
While it comes along with a hefty $ 450annual fee, the Amex
Platinum card can be tremendously valuable for frequent travelers, thanks to its $ 200 annual
airline credit (which may possibly be used for Amazon
gift cards), lounge access (including Amex - branded Centurion Lounges), Hilton and Starwood Gold status, Global Entry credit and more.
Hopefully you'll be able to purchase
airline gift cards like you can with the Amex
Platinum, but that's TBD.
· 40,000 Miles after spending $ 3,000 USD in first 3 - months · Up to $ 200 USD
Airline Fee Credit Annually ·
Platinum Card Concierge helps secure last minute restaurant reservations and hard - to - find
gifts
Amex
Platinum: Numerous direct redemptions like
gift cards, Uber rides and travel; transfer points to one of 18
airline partners (like Etihad and Singapore) or three hotel partners Citi Prestige: Redeem points directly for airfare at a rate of 1.25 cents per point; transfer points to one of 15
airline partners Chase Sapphire Reserve: Redeem points directly for travel at a rate of 1.5 cents per point; transfer points to one of nine
airline partners (like British Airways and Southwest) or four hotel partners (like Hyatt) Hilton Amex Aspire: Redeem points for stays at hotels in the Hilton Honors portfolio of brands Ritz: Redeem points for stays at Ritz - Carlton or Marriott hotels AAdvantage Executive: Redeem miles for flights on American and its various partners (like Etihad and Cathay Pacific) United Club: Redeem miles for flights on United and its various partners (like Lufthansa)