American Express
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United TravelBank Not Triggering American Express Platinum Airline Incidental Credit
The American Express Platinum credit cards $200 airline incidental credit no longer working for United TravelBank purchases.
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What Works? Using Amex Airline Credits in 2026
Check out the full list of what works for the Amex airline credits this year so you can maximize the benefits provided by your credit cards.
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Amex Survey Hints at Business Gold $495 Annual Fee and More Credits
Based on the survey, the annual fee on the Amex Business Gold is jumping from $375 to $495. There are also new credits and the option to get a 24K Gold-Plated Card after spending $100,000 in a calendar year.
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Amex Delta Cards Now Showing “As High As” Offers
American Express recently started showing “as high as” welcome offers on its Green, Gold and Platinum cards. Now these types of offers are showing up in Delta credit cards as well.
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Amex Now Requires SSN to Add Authorized Users
American Express now requires you to enter a Social Security Number (SSN) or International Tax Identification Number (ITIN) right away in order to add an Additional Card Member to your account.Â
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Another Wave of Amex Shutdowns Over “Indicia of Misuse”
“We are writing to inform you that, after a recent review of your American Express® account(s) referenced above, we have cancelled the account(s) due to indicia of misuse.”
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Amex to Convert Blue Sky to Cash Magnet in January
American Express with transition Blue Sky® cards to the the American Express Cash Magnet® Card on January 21, 2025.
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How to Get Your Mirror Finish Platinum Card
New applicants can choose the design when applying, but existing cardholders also have the option of requesting a Mirror Finish card.
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New $600 FHR Credit Excludes “Pay with Points” Bookings
With this new benefit, there’s also a change in the terms. You no longer qualify for the credit if you use Pay with Points for your FHR or THC stay. Only the charges that are charged to your eligible Platinum Card qualify.
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Amex Business Platinum Card: Gift Cards Excluded from $200 Hilton Credit
“Effective January 31, 2026, Hilton gift card purchases will no longer be considered an eligible purchase, and you will not receive the statement credit for any Hilton gift card purchases.”
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New Platinum Nights by Resy for Top Restaurants in Select Cities
As a Platinum Card Member, you now have dedicated special access to reservations at participating top Resy restaurants in select cities. For now it’s just New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.
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American Express Launching New Amex Travel App, Adding Estimated Wait Times to Centurion Waitlist
American Express says that the Amex Travel Appâ„¢, Amex Passportâ„¢ and Estimated Wait Times within The Centurion Lounge Digital Waitlist Will Bring Card Members a More Seamless and Inspiring Travel Journey.
