AMEX Platinum Charge Benefits - Q&A

[tmdl]

Has anyone heard of any new perks coming to AMEX platinum (personal) charge cards?

 

[Spacetravel]

Has anyone heard of any new perks coming to AMEX platinum (personal) charge cards?

These days Amex only seem to be interested in the removal of benefits

 

[knagelli]

Has anyone heard of any new perks coming to AMEX platinum (personal) charge cards?

Any reference to the new perks that you are referring to ?

Post automatically merged: Oct 12, 2023

Where are people using the Amex $200 Dining benefit in Melbourne? What are the good restaurants that are under $100 pp?

We mainly used them at Crown restaurants but I am sure there are quite a few other options in CBD/surrounds.

 

[tmdl]

These days Amex only seem to be interested in the removal of benefits

Or devaluating the point transfer to airlines

 

[muppet]

I noticed this at the bottom of my statement this month:

Update on your NET-A-PORTER& MR PORTER Platinum Fashion Credit
Please be advised that your NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER Platinum Fashion Credit is ending.
Primary Platinum Card Members have until 31 December 2023 to redeem their last credit of up to $75. Enrolment required.

Was this already known or is it a new devaluation.

 

[knagelli]

I noticed this at the bottom of my statement this month:



Was this already known or is it a new devaluation.

Devaluation of platinum to platinum -

 

[wsthong]

Any reference to the new perks that you are referring to ?

Post automatically merged: Oct 12, 2023

We mainly used them at Crown restaurants but I am sure there are quite a few other options in CBD/surrounds.

Any recommendation for restaurants at the Crown?

Post automatically merged: Oct 12, 2023

I noticed this at the bottom of my statement this month:



Was this already known or is it a new devaluation.

Had this for 3 years. Full of socks from Mr Porter

 

[zig]

I noticed this at the bottom of my statement this month:



Was this already known or is it a new devaluation.

I wasn’t aware of it. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[levelnine]

UK Amex Plat annual fee rising by 13%: American Express UK to sharply raise annual card fees

 

[wsthong]

UK Amex Plat annual fee rising by 13%: American Express UK to sharply raise annual card fees

May hit us soon?

 

[muppet]

May hit us soon?

Honestly I can’t see how I could stomach $1,690 (assuming a 13% increase).

Amex Lounges in Australia are lame and overcrowded outside Aus. At that price it is just getting too fare from reality.

 

[Daver6]

These days Amex only seem to be interested in the removal of benefits

I hear there will be some more shoe offerings....

 

[tmdl]

Honestly I can’t see how I could stomach $1,690 (assuming a 13% increase).

Amex Lounges in Australia are lame and overcrowded outside Aus. At that price it is just getting too fare from reality.

They could at least serve actual champagne in the AMEX lounges

 

[Mr_Orange]

There is also a further disconnect when the exchange rate is taken into account. For example, for the PC, GBP650 is $1250 which is $200 less than the current annual fee but with lesser benefits!

 

[knagelli]

Any recommendation for restaurants at the Crown?

We liked Rosetta and Ging Thai but depends on your cuisine preference. Overall you would not be disappointed as they are serve decent food however each one will have different experience

 

[wsthong]

We liked Rosetta and Ging Thai but depends on your cuisine preference. Overall you would not be disappointed as they are serve decent food however each one will have different experience

Looks like both have been removed from the Dining List.

 

[bits]

I noticed this at the bottom of my statement this month:



Was this already known or is it a new devaluation.

Yes, fixed 2 year promo from its introduction on 4 Jan 2022.
"The redemption periods are between 04 January 2022 - 30 June 2022, 1 July 2022 - 31 December 2022, 1 January 2023 - 30 June 2023 and between 1 July 2023 - 31 December 2023."

The Amazon Prime subscription coverage is also a fixed term promo (to 31 Dec 2025).

 

[NoName]

Any recommendation for restaurants at the Crown?

You’ll be hard pressed to find anything that isn’t way overpriced at Crown. Not a knock on the food which is often excellent but if you’re looking for value go elsewhere.

 

[Mr_Orange]

Any recommendation for restaurants at the Crown?

Yes, Bistro Guillaume: Visit Crown's French Restaurant, Bistro Guillaume - Crown Melbourne

 

[daft009]

I noticed this at the bottom of my statement this month:



Was this already known or is it a new devaluation.

$30 of the $75 net-a-porter credit gone in just freight now... pfft hardly seems worth it now.
freight used to be $10 from memory