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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.

Built-in Airport Club Access

Access airport lounges around the world, including American Airlines Admirals Club^®, Continental Airlines Presidents Club^®, Delta Crown Room Club^®,US Airways^® Clubs, and Northwest Airlines WorldClubs^®, compliments of the Airport Club Access Program.¹

Enjoy the privilege of personal assistance

From buying gifts to making reservations, the Platinum Card® Concierge is at your service so you can spend your energy doing what you want.²

FINE HOTELS & RESORTS

Receive special amenities and comforts when staying at more than 600 boutique, resort and luxury hotels around the world.³

The First Collection^®

Enjoy exclusive access to a private collection of rewards from our premium brands, featuring fashion, jewelry, watches, sports cars, luxury lifestyle goods, and world-class travel experiences.⁴

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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 ^†

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The Platinum Card^® from American Express

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

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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2The Platinum Card® member must be traveling. Name on ticket must match name on Platinum Card. The Platinum member must be 18 years of age to enter the Airport Club Lounge without a parent or guardian for American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges. For Delta Sky ClubTM lounges the member must be 18 where there is no self-service bar. The Platinum member must be 21 years of age to enter into all Airport Club Lounges where there is a self-service bar. Local age restrictions apply in non-U.S. locations. The Platinum member's spouse and children under the age of 21 or up to two companions may enter the club as complimentary guests. Code-share and affiliated lounge agreements may not apply. Employee travel-related benefit tickets are not eligible with American Airlines. The Platinum Card member must present his or her valid Card, government-issued I.D., and same day airline ticket to club agents. Complimentary access is specifically for the airport club that corresponds to the airline operating the flight (access pertains to the aircraft, not the flight number) except with respect to American Airlines marketed code share flights with an American Airlines flight number which are also eligible for complimentary access to the lounge. Meeting rooms may be reserved for a nominal fee. Card members must adhere to all house rules of participating clubs. For a list of participating airport club locations, call Platinum Member Services. Partners and locations subject to change.

3The Platinum Card® member must be traveling. Name on ticket must match name on Platinum Card. The Platinum member must be 18 years of age to enter the Airport Club Lounge without a parent or guardian for American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges. For Delta Sky ClubTM lounges the member must be 18 where there is no self-service bar. The Platinum member must be 21 years of age to enter into all Airport Club Lounges where there is a self-service bar. Local age restrictions apply in non-U.S. locations. The Platinum member's spouse and children under the age of 21 or up to two companions may enter the club as complimentary guests. Code-share and affiliated lounge agreements may not apply. Employee travel-related benefit tickets are not eligible with American Airlines. The Platinum Card member must present his or her valid Card, government-issued I.D., and same day airline ticket to club agents. Complimentary access is specifically for the airport club that corresponds to the airline operating the flight (access pertains to the aircraft, not the flight number) except with respect to American Airlines marketed code share flights with an American Airlines flight number which are also eligible for complimentary access to the lounge. Meeting rooms may be reserved for a nominal fee. Card members must adhere to all house rules of participating clubs. For a list of participating airport club locations, call Platinum Member Services. Partners and locations subject to change.

4The Platinum Card® member must be traveling. Name on ticket must match name on Platinum Card. The Platinum member must be 18 years of age to enter the Airport Club Lounge without a parent or guardian for American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges. For Delta Sky ClubTM lounges the member must be 18 where there is no self-service bar. The Platinum member must be 21 years of age to enter into all Airport Club Lounges where there is a self-service bar. Local age restrictions apply in non-U.S. locations. The Platinum member's spouse and children under the age of 21 or up to two companions may enter the club as complimentary guests. Code-share and affiliated lounge agreements may not apply. Employee travel-related benefit tickets are not eligible with American Airlines. The Platinum Card member must present his or her valid Card, government-issued I.D., and same day airline ticket to club agents. Complimentary access is specifically for the airport club that corresponds to the airline operating the flight (access pertains to the aircraft, not the flight number) except with respect to American Airlines marketed code share flights with an American Airlines flight number which are also eligible for complimentary access to the lounge. Meeting rooms may be reserved for a nominal fee. Card members must adhere to all house rules of participating clubs. For a list of participating airport club locations, call Platinum Member Services. Partners and locations subject to change.

5The Platinum Card® member must be traveling. Name on ticket must match name on Platinum Card. The Platinum member must be 18 years of age to enter the Airport Club Lounge without a parent or guardian for American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges. For Delta Sky ClubTM lounges the member must be 18 where there is no self-service bar. The Platinum member must be 21 years of age to enter into all Airport Club Lounges where there is a self-service bar. Local age restrictions apply in non-U.S. locations. The Platinum member's spouse and children under the age of 21 or up to two companions may enter the club as complimentary guests. Code-share and affiliated lounge agreements may not apply. Employee travel-related benefit tickets are not eligible with American Airlines. The Platinum Card member must present his or her valid Card, government-issued I.D., and same day airline ticket to club agents. Complimentary access is specifically for the airport club that corresponds to the airline operating the flight (access pertains to the aircraft, not the flight number) except with respect to American Airlines marketed code share flights with an American Airlines flight number which are also eligible for complimentary access to the lounge. Meeting rooms may be reserved for a nominal fee. Card members must adhere to all house rules of participating clubs. For a list of participating airport club locations, call Platinum Member Services. Partners and locations subject to change.

5To 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.

6To 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.