Activate Your American Express Platinum Card Benefits for Travel, Lifestyle, and More: A 2024 Guide

Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us and terms apply to offers listed (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate credit cards to write unbiased product reviews. The Platinum Card® from American Express offers a ton of value from its welcome bonus and benefits. The annual fee is high, but the card pays for itself if you maximize its rewards and benefits. Some of these perks and credits require activation before you can use them — they aren't automatic. Read Business Insider's guide to the best travel rewards credit cards. Introduction to American Express premium benefitsThe Platinum Card® from American Express has one of the highest annual fees of any publicly available consumer card: $695. However, the card's perks can more than outweigh the annual cost for the right cardholder. Some benefits automatically come with the card, while other perks require enroll...