John! One of your best videos to date. Clear and precise! Thanks for the education

@johnsfinancetips

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!

Just got my platinum in the mail the other day. Never called to ask, but they overnighted the card for me!

Thank you for such an integrated informational video. So helpful. Just wanted to say that the equinox is super useful for me even though I haven’t got the card yet. 😅

Thanks John for providing this information! I just got my card & I will be taking full advantage of all the perks 😀

7:04 My dad was a early adopter of clear, and I used it when traveling with him, It’s an awesome system and to hear theres credits for it is a plus

Great Video Brother❤ Plz create a video about credit cards and offers in Canada

Clear can give You Access to Entry into some Sporting Events bypassing long lines, also it holds your Covid information for Countries that still ask for it and it can also be used and some Concert events just a FYI

I think the Amex Green card is valuable as well. Not a lot of people talk about it but I think its a hidden gem.

Such an important list! Glad to say my Amex Plat is probably my most valuable card by a wide margin (and that's with only getting a 75k bonus years back). With credits making up more than the annual fee already, all the other perks like status and protections are just icing on the cake.

@johnsfinancetips

8 ай бұрын

lol let us know if you apply again once you're at the 7 or 10 year mark hahaha I think in 2025 or 2026 I'm gonna try anf give it another go for the SUB

@KevinYang

8 ай бұрын

@@johnsfinancetips Yeah definitely looking forward to that! Already blocked out of the Amex Gold bonus, gotta get my Amex somewhere

@bermudezeg

7 ай бұрын

Just curious how many miles is it for airline tickets. I got an offer 120k. Miles. It’s temping but I’m also new to all this cc

It's absolutely crazy how unintuitive and difficult all of these individual benefits are. It's damn near a part time job to figure out how to optimize so that you can edge out a 200-400 dollar net gain on the year vs the 695 yearly fee. Absolutely wild that something percieved to be this nice would be such a coupon grind lol.

@PaulProsperInvestments

5 ай бұрын

Amex is gambling that you will complain, not pursue the perks, and send them your annual fee paid in full each year. Don't be that guy.

@sjwadvocate

5 ай бұрын

I just got this card for the clout and a few of the heavy hitter perks. Too much work to keep up with all perks imo

@cabraonropes5622

4 ай бұрын

@@sjwadvocateit’s not worth it, in reality Amex make money from this card, a lot of money, an APR OF 704% is unheard of anywhere in the world, it’s so dangerous that anyone who doesn’t make 5 figures shouldn’t even get this as that could ruin you’re life if things go wrong.

@ryanfraley7113

Ай бұрын

Either take as many of the perks as humanly possible, or just go for the Gold which has better multiples for everyday purchases as well as a much lower $250 annual fee. Who cares about the clout?

ohmy ,you speak really fast, English is not my native language ,but i take listening to you as training to help me improve my English :P Ill soon have my first AMEX card, and its a Platinum, so ill have plenty to read up on ! So long!

You can pair tsa pre check and clear. Having clear while having pre check will allow you to skip the pre check line

The Platinum card should upgrade hilton and Marriott status to Platinum

@kenhay557

8 ай бұрын

Untrue

@manutd9899

8 ай бұрын

Hilton doesn't have a member's level called that...

@Optimus-Prime-Rib

8 ай бұрын

Marriott website literally says it has a “Platinum Elite” tier. But as he says, it only gets you Gold status

@Elkycreates

8 ай бұрын

@@Optimus-Prime-Ribwhat does that actually mean?

@islesofmets

4 ай бұрын

As a Platinum Marriott Member who earned through Marriott and Starwoods stays, I feel Gold is enough, giving both Marriott Platinum and Hilton Diamond to cardholders may need a card with a $850+ minimum annual fee and still require a couple nights stayed or it would be the same problem as many airlines who have packed lounges and less quality/quiet.

Cant wait to use mine! Just arrived in the mail

the only thing I’ll say about the return protection is the Chase Sapphire Reserve is at $500 coverage vs the Amex Platinum at $300. Not too many cards offer it these days but it’s an important distinction none the less.

@GungHoSourdough

9 ай бұрын

Is the Chase Sapphire a good card?

@johnsfinancetips

8 ай бұрын

Yup good call out, I haven't gone through the process with Chase but I know it's with whoever Visa contracts out to vs. Amex is the Amex Assurance Company.

@newagain9964

8 ай бұрын

Amex plat is $695

@sinashirazi1074

7 ай бұрын

@@newagain9964what is that mean ?

The airline credit won't work for most WiFi purchases since the WiFi provider is a 3rd party servicer (go-go, T-Mobile, etc) You're paying money to that company, NOT the airline.

It works with JetBlue also if u book $99 or under

Delta reserve, hilton aspire and amex platinum gets automatic overnight delivery.

Active duty military gets the yearly fee waived :)

@isaiahnieves

22 күн бұрын

Yessir I’m joining the service in a few months from this comment and can’t wait til I can apply for this card 👌😎

@raphoton7582

4 күн бұрын

$700 a year ?

I am not sure what you mean by linking travel partner accounts. I understand creating Freq Flyer accounts but not linking in advance.

Hey y’all, my only credit card is the Cabela’s CLUB card. I’ve been wanting a better CC though, once I pay off the remaining $1000 or so on the Cabela’s, what card should I get?

Great tips John! I keep getting an invite to apply from Amex. I have the Hilton Aspire and thinking about getting the platinum, so this video was encouraging. I’m just confused if Priority Pass will let me take my spouse in the lounge with me along with the other lounges?

@michaelpham6894

9 ай бұрын

Priority pass through amex platinum allows up to 2 free guests (but note that individual lounges may restrict that) and then $35 per guest thereafter.

@nc8845

9 ай бұрын

@@michaelpham6894Thank you!😊💯

@newagain9964

8 ай бұрын

Amex provides priority pass SELECT. huge diff.

Question. Do you still get the $100 hotel experience credit if you book through Hotel Collection or FHR using Amex points? Or do you have to pay using the Platinum card to get this credit? Thank you so much 👍🏽

I used the cellphone protection for my daughter's iPhone. If you have a family it covers everyone on your cellphone bill, so it's well worth it and you don't need to buy AppleCare or other insurance and covers all phones on your bill. 👍

4:57 One data point, one of the reddit user had success swapping the selected airlines even after using $50 credits just by chatting with the Amex CS…

Can I use the cell phone protection plan if I pay for multiple lines (6 total) on one bill with Verizon?

I just got the gold card last month now I got a letter that I’m approved for the platinum which I did checked but withdrew my application 6kspend 125k points can’t do both rn probably going to do it after I reach my 4K on gold to get my 90k points

The priority pass app is very good.

@johnsfinancetips Very helpful info. I have several airline and hotel credit cards. Should I cancel them and just use the Platinum Amex card?

The hotel status works if you do it with a Hilton Hotel since they are connected

@manutd9899

8 ай бұрын

They also raise the level of the Marriott properties as well.

Don’t forget president circle with hertz 😊

What do you do if you got this card and realize its not as beneficial for you personally as you thought it would be ...would you close it out ? Keep it ? What can i do about this annual fee??

For $695 a year it should have better multiples for everyday purchases like fuel and groceries like the Gold card in addition to the elevated flight and hotel benefits.

The flight to Japan. Is that 1 or 2 tickets for 70k points?

Global Entry now has an app, I was through immigration in Miami in less then 10mins

@ladygadventures4144

8 ай бұрын

Thats cool, is the global entry will cover couple or just the main owner not the authorize users?

@ITME.1

7 ай бұрын

Are you thinking about the MPC app?

Ofcourse many of these benefits are specific to US Amex. Can I ask you to create one for the UK as benefits are different? That'll be super useful.

My priority pass app gave me immediate access to

Question if I get the Platinum i can only get 5x points per dollar if I use Cash correct so if I just use the card just to fly with points do I get 5x in points and if not is it still worth it

Small point, when you fly back to the US from Canada you enter the US at the Canadian airport. Would interviews still be available there?

@mattleathen445

9 ай бұрын

Possibly. My mom is doing here entry interview at Dubai in UAE.

I used my united card to refund my global entry fee and after getting conditional approval, there are no interviews at Dulles, and I am not driving anywhere far. So I will go to Qatar and get an appointment there as an excuse to visit.

How much minimum payment a month? Or you pay all your bill

does anyone have a link to the benefits tab he is talking about at number 2?

@4KMUSICINC

8 ай бұрын

I’m also looking for it 🥹

Hey yall my longest credit line was only 2 years and 1/2 and i had a score of 731 and just got approved yesterday for platinum! I will say i did open a savings account with $10 a year prior with amex i didn't add any more money just let it sit

@michaelpham6894

9 ай бұрын

Amex Platinum (and Amex in general) has a reputation of luxury products for wealthy individuals. But make no mistake: it's not hard to get any Amex card as long as you don't have subprime credit. You don't need an insanely high salary or credit score. Just a "good enough" FICO. It's much harder to get CSR than amex plat, despite the plat being more expensive and having more perks

@JazzyMarineVet

9 ай бұрын

It's a great feeling to see that screen that says you're approved. I've been working on my credit after acting like a fool for years. Great to open and activated and it's a start to a new credit journey. Like you I opened up a checking account with that special that had $250 to set up a direct deposit. I'll let that go until the 250 bonus posts, and that'll offset the annual fee

@DanielVazquez

7 ай бұрын

They approve user with fair to excellent so no surprise there

@cabraonropes5622

4 ай бұрын

@@JazzyMarineVet​​⁠it’s not worth it, in reality Amex make money from this card, a lot of money, an APR OF 704% is unheard of anywhere in the world, it’s so dangerous that anyone who doesn’t make 5 figures shouldn’t even get this as that could ruin you’re life if things go wrong.

@MeenPo786

Ай бұрын

@@michaelpham6894 I had CSR for 6 months and just got approved for Platinum!

also concierge service with Resy!

Hi John! Did you use your Saks credit before end of 2023? I just tried to use it but they said that this perk is not always available to everyone? It's a "rotating perk" that you need to find from time to time. The heck! I'm so confused-wondering if you've experienced this?

@richierich8814

5 ай бұрын

It’s not a rotating perk. You can use Jan -June and July - Dec. Did you enroll for Saks credit?

Is it me or this video is the opposite vs yesterday?….john did you get a call and a $$ offer from Amex??? This vid felt more like all the other cc influencers, not the real deal in the game.

What about dell?

Perfect

Does global entry take your fingerprints or is it just face?

@mattleathen445

9 ай бұрын

Iirc, fingerprints at the interview.

WiFi is NOT included in the airline incidental fee promotion

@newagain9964

8 ай бұрын

Are seat upgrades?

And Walmart+ comes with paramount+

@newagain9964

8 ай бұрын

Walmart. On a platinum card. Ugh.

John, Does this apply to AE Platinum Delta?

@maurice.fuentes

2 ай бұрын

No

Does the United Travel Bank still qualify for the airline credit?

@LK_EBM

9 ай бұрын

Yes, it does.

@crcline89

8 ай бұрын

Yes, can confirm.

Question if i have the platinum card and my wife doesn’t have one are we allowed access to the airport lounge with my kids?

@alanjoseph8275

2 күн бұрын

Either you can have her as an authorized user for $195 a year and get in free, or pay $50 a guest to come in with you.

How can I see a link for all the transfer partners

@diamondshard2

9 ай бұрын

google it

@johnsfinancetips

8 ай бұрын

also in the amex website once you log in

is amex Platinum card better than SavorOne capital one and amex express gold?

@ThoolooExpress

8 ай бұрын

SaverOne is a very different card, given that it's a cash back card not a points card. The usual tradeoffs between cashback and points apply, generally cash back gives more reliable awards if you don't want to think about how you use points, but points can deliver more value if you use them right. Amex Gold is just a slightly lower-end version of the Platinum card. It has basically the same benefits, but fewer of them, and a lower annual fee. So which one you pick just depends on if you'll use enough of the Platinum benefits to get your annual fee back.

Explain the disney + thing again pls

They overnighted my primary card without me asking, but my AU card was sent regular mail

Do you have to apply on tsa or you can go there and show your card and they will help you on application? Because before i know this i did an application and its been 3 months

@manutd9899

8 ай бұрын

You have to apply just like any other person and go through the process. Once you pay the fee you will then get the credit on your bill afterwards. Nothing special or faster processing of the application.

@ladygadventures4144

8 ай бұрын

ok i see because i apply online and it says 6 months for the global. I thought i was reading here that once they are at the airport international they can then go to tsa and the interview will just happen right there right away then waiting 6 months if you apply online. @@manutd9899

what if you have hulu with disney +

@xxthehuskycaboosexx

Ай бұрын

Covered

Just to let you know about priority pass: you don't actually need to have the priority pass card altogether. You only need your amex platinum to enter the lounges

@ladygadventures4144

8 ай бұрын

Is that only for platinum card holder? Can gold card go in too?

@newagain9964

8 ай бұрын

Theres also a priority pass app.

@DJ_Schnitzel3692

8 ай бұрын

@@ladygadventures4144 Platinum only

@DJ_Schnitzel3692

8 ай бұрын

@newagain9964 Yeah but it's easier to not deal with that in my opinion

What about Walmart+

@johnsfinancetips

8 ай бұрын

Yup that's a solid one!

@manutd9899

8 ай бұрын

Don't forget that with Walmart+ $12.95 membership (that Platinum gets credited) will also give Paramount+ streaming for free as well.@@johnsfinancetips

Anyone that takes out one of these cards has more money than sense. Over 700% interest. 🤯

Their Trip Cancellation/Interruption insurance SCREWED ME!!! I charged a $14,000 Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage. We got covid halfway through. They denied our claim because the it was not a ROUND TRIP CRUISE. We made the mistake of not booking our airfare back to Vancouver on the same card.

Best you can do is destroy the card. Credit cards are about the most expensive ways to borrow money. If you really need a loan go talk to your bank manager.

@ryanfraley7113

Ай бұрын

The Platinum AmEx is a charge card where the balance is paid off every month, but yeah; the benefits are pointless on any card unless you pay the full balance every month.

First view and like lets go

@johnsfinancetips

9 ай бұрын

Let's go!!!

Are you telling me to lie but not telling me to lie? 😉

DO NOT USE CLEAR.... even if its free

@newagain9964

8 ай бұрын

Why

@Kauffman578

7 ай бұрын

Elaborate

@rusfenrison4370

3 ай бұрын

He probably worries about Big Brother

😊😊😊

350th view

@johnsfinancetips

8 ай бұрын

Let's go!!

The worst credit card ever in Italy majority of shops don't accept it guys honestly get a Visa or a Mastercard trust me they are the best.