Amex — United States
Live offers from Amex in United States, tracked daily by Giraffy.
Live offers
- American Express High-Yield Savings
- Amex EveryDay Card
- The Hotel Collection
- $120 Uber One Credit
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre
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.
| Products | Credit/charge cards, business cards, savings (Marcus), travel services |
|---|---|
| Best for | Frequent US flyers wanting premium lounge access and Membership Rewards |
| Alternatives | Chase 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.