{"id":95126,"date":"2025-09-18T10:48:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T05:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=95126"},"modified":"2025-09-18T10:57:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T05:27:44","slug":"amex-platinum-card-refresh-leaks-key-rumored-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/amex-platinum-card-refresh-leaks-key-rumored-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex Platinum Card Refresh Leaks | Key Rumored Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>According to recent leaks and rumors, American Express is refreshing its Platinum Card lineup, with an official announcement expected on <b>Thursday, September 18, 2025.<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Based on information circulating on credit card forums, Reddit, and financial news sites, here are the key rumored changes to the <b>U.S. Consumer Platinum Card<\/b>:<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>1. Increased Annual Fee<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The annual fee is expected to increase from its current <b>$695 to $895<\/b>. This is a significant jump and the primary concern for many current cardholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>2. Expanded and New Credits<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To justify the fee increase, Amex is rumored to be adding or enhancing several credits, essentially swapping the &#8220;coupon book&#8221; of benefits for more valuable ones.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Hotel Credit:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A major rumored change is an increase in the Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) and The Hotel Collection (THC) credit from $200 to <b>$600 per year<\/b>. This credit would be issued as two semi-annual credits of $300 each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Resy Credit:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b> A new <b>$400 Resy credit<\/b> is rumored, which would be split into $100 credits per quarter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Uber Credit:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The current <b>$200 Uber Cash<\/b> credit is expected to remain, with a new <b>$120 Uber One credit<\/b> added on top of it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Lululemon Credit:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b> There are rumors of a new <b>$300 Lululemon credit<\/b>, possibly issued as $75 per quarter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/xactimate-error-503-server-unavailable-common-fixes\/\">Xactimate Error 503 Server Unavailable<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>3. Existing Benefits<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many of the core benefits of the Platinum Card are expected to stay the same.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Earning Rate:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The card will likely continue to earn <b>5x points on flights<\/b> booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel, and on hotels booked through Amex Travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Lounge Access:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Amex Global Lounge Collection, including access to Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass lounges, and Delta Sky Clubs, will remain a key feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Other Credits:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b> It&#8217;s widely expected that existing credits like the airline fee credit, Saks Fifth Avenue credit, and digital entertainment credit will remain, although some may be adjusted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>4. Business Platinum Card Changes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Business Platinum card is also rumored to be undergoing a refresh, with a similar increase in its annual fee to <b>$895<\/b>. It&#8217;s expected to also receive the new <b>$600 FHR credit<\/b>. However, the Business Platinum card is also expected to lose its valuable 35% points rebate on premium cabin flights, a change that has already been announced.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>5. Card Design<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are rumors of a new &#8220;Mirror Finish&#8221; card design, which may be a limited-edition or permanent offering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to recent leaks and rumors, American Express is refreshing its Platinum Card lineup, with an official announcement expected on Thursday, September 18, 2025. 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