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Is the AMEX Platinum (UK) worth the fee in 2024?

Charles On Travels
Charles On Travels
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👁️ 14K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 13:42
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think about 20 per person is pretty reasonable for that over the course of 2023 I visited 13 priority pass lounges

we were actually able to qualify for their loyalty program virgin voyages offers a status match with the cruise lines

the current sign up bonus is 40,000 points um the referral bonus thing that still does come into effect

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider the value of airport lounge access if you travel frequently
Use the dining credits and Harvey Nichols credits to maximize benefits
Check if a retention bonus is offered when cancelling to decide whether to keep the card

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the AMEX Platinum (UK) worth the £650 fee in 2024?
QWhat are the main benefits of the AMEX Platinum card?
QHow much value can you get from the card's benefits?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program3½ Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description

Is the AMEX Platinum worth the £650 fee in 2024? In this video I’ll be breaking down the benefits and all the pros and cons of the card including airport lounge access, sign up bonuses, points earning, travel insurance, hotel loyalty status and dining and Harvey Nichols credits. This is NOT financial advice, just sharing my own experiences of using this card. Please consider your own personal and financial circumstances before deciding whether or not the card is right for you. You can apply for the card with my referral link for an additional 5k points added to the sign up bonus. If you’d like my link, please contact charlesontravels@gmail.com Subscribe for weekly travel videos featuring flights, cruises and hotel reviews, plus travel tips and guides to UK points and frequent flyer schemes. Timestamps 00:00 intro 00:25 lounge access 04:00 hotel status 06:29 travel insurance 07:42 dining credits and Harvey Nichols 10:06 points and sign up bonus 11:42 conclusion