Amex — United States

Live offers from Amex in United States, tracked daily by Giraffy.

Live offers

  1. American Express High-Yield Savings · American Express · $0
  2. Amex EveryDay Card · American Express · $0 /year
  3. The Hotel Collection · American Express · $100 /month
  4. $120 Uber One Credit · American Express · $120 /month
  5. Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre · American Express · $120 /month

American Express is a premium US credit card issuer and charge card network known for Membership Rewards points, airport lounge access (Centurion), and strong cardholder protections. The Platinum Card and Gold Card are its flagship products.

American Express — quick facts
ProductsCredit/charge cards, business cards, savings (Marcus), travel services
Best forFrequent US flyers wanting premium lounge access and Membership Rewards
AlternativesChase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, Citi Premier

Best for

  • Frequent US flyers who value Centurion Lounge access and Amex Offers
  • Business owners maximising Membership Rewards through Amex Business Platinum/Gold

Not ideal for

  • Budget travelers — Amex Platinum's $695 fee requires heavy usage to justify
  • US merchants sometimes don't accept Amex — have a Visa/Mastercard backup

American Express vs alternatives

American Express vs Chase

Better points redemption flexibility. Chase Ultimate Rewards offers more airline transfer partners. Amex Membership Rewards has wider hotel partnerships.

American Express vs Capital One

Lower annual fee travel card. Venture X ($395) is cheaper than Amex Platinum ($695) — compare benefits vs cost on Giraffy.

American Express in United States — FAQ

Is the Amex Platinum card worth it?

Amex Platinum ($695/year) offers ~ ,500+ in credits and lounge access — but only if you use the Saks/Equinox/travel credits. Compare with Chase Sapphire Reserve on Giraffy.