One-of-a-kind travel privileges and extraordinary service

This offer is good for new Cardmembers and Additional Cardmembers on their accounts who have one or more of the following consumer American Express (R) Card products: the American Express Card, the American Express Rewards Green Card, the American Express Preferred Rewards Green Card, the American Express Gold Card, the American Express Rewards Gold Card, the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card, the American Express Rewards Plus Gold Card, the Platinum Card (R), the Centurion (R) Card. Offer is valid for eligible purchases charged to an eligible enrolled Card account during the 12 month period commencing on the date the new Card account is issued. To be eligible for this promotion, you must have been solicited for it and your new Card account must be issued by July 31, 2009. New Cardmembers will be automatically enrolled this promotion. To earn double points (one point plus one bonus point for every dollar of eligible charges), you must be enrolled in the Membership Rewards� program at the time of purchase and must charge your purchase on an eligible, enrolled American Express Card. Your Card account must be active and not in default at the time of bonus point fulfillment. Bonus points will be credited to your Membership Rewards account 8-10 weeks after charges appear on your billing statement. The terms and conditions for the Membership Rewards program apply. Visit membershiprewards.com/terms or call 1-800-AXP-EARN (297-3276) for more information. Participating merchants and available rewards are subject to change without notice. You can earn double points in U.S. stand alone gas stations and supermarkets only if the merchant submits the charge for your purchase under the appropriate merchant code, industry code, or required service or product identifier established by us and the merchant. Charges at departments of superstores or warehouse clubs are not eligible for this promotion. This offer is valid on up to $1000 of eligible gas and grocery spend each month. Cash and cash equivalent transactions and purchases (including balance transfers, convenience checks and cash advances), finance charges, fees and purchase credit adjustments do not earn points. This promotion can not be combined with any other promotional offers. Bonus Point ID 2795.

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Rewards Program

Membership Rewards First^® program

Spending Limit

No Pre-Set Spending Limit ^†    

Annual Fee

$450

APR on Purchases

Pay no interest charges - you pay your balance in full each month ^†    

How you earn rewards:
Earn one point for virtually every dollar you spend. Earn 4x points when you shop at BonusPointsMall.com and double points at American Express Travel.

How you can redeem for rewards:
Redeem for extraordinary rewards in travel, shopping, dining & entertainment. Access First Collection(R), an exclusive set of rewards featuring world-class travel, luxury lifestyle goods, jewelry and fashion. Redeem Membership Rewards^® points for a premium collection of air, hotel, vacation packages, and more, and rest assured with unique travel benefits and protection exclusive to the Platinum Card. No pre-set spending limit does not mean unlimited spending. Purchasing power adjusts with your use of the Card, your payment history, credit record and financial resources known to us, and other factors You can maintain financial control over your account and avoid finance charges by paying your balance in full each month. If you become eligible, you may be given the option to extend payment over time on certain charges using our Flexible Payment Features. If you use these Features, you may accrue interest on any charges you choose to pay over time.

• Rewards
• Travel Privileges
• Premium Access
• Preferred Shopping
• Account Management

 

The American Express Platinum Credit Card

Experience a level of Card membership that complements and enhances your lifestyle. The Membership Rewards First^® program boasts an extraordinary collection of some of the finest names in travel, shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Excellent ways to earn points

• Earn one point for virtually every dollar you spend on your Charge Card
• Earn 4X points every day when you shop online with select retailers at the Bonus Points Mall^®5
• Earn double points just for booking your next trip online
• Enjoy rewards when you want them by purchasing extra points or advancing points at checkout

To be eligible to earn bonus points in the Bonus Points Mall^® website, you must be a U.S. Card member and enrolled in the Membership Rewards^® program at the time of purchase and you must charge your qualifying purchase through the Bonus Points Mall website (bonuspointsmall.com) on an eligible, enrolled American Express^® Card. Bonus points are awarded for all qualifying transactions at participating merchants through the Bonus Points Mall website. Participating merchants are subject to change without notice. Additional terms and conditions apply and appear on the Bonus Points Mall website (bonuspointsmall.com). Bonus points will be credited to your Program account within 6–8 weeks after charges appear on your billing statement. Bonus ID: 8445.

Exemplary redemption opportunities

• Use points whenever you're ready — they have no expiration date
• Save up for amazing rewards — there's no limit to the number of points you can earn
• Use points to pay for fashion and accessories, the latest technology from Apple, and more at shopAmex.com
• Pay with points for travel, and fly anytime, anywhere — there are no blackout dates or restrictions⁶

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