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There’s little doubt that The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the most impressive travel rewards cards available. The card is known for its generous welcome bonus, earning and redemption options for valuable Membership Rewards points, and a long list of premium travel benefits.
While we could go on and on about the travel attributes and value-added benefits of the card, today we’re focused on some of the Amex Platinum card’s entertainment benefits.
These benefits may not be in your highest priorities when choosing a card, but a closer look at the entertainment benefits offered on the Amex Platinum card unveils some interesting and unique perks for cardmembers.
Join us as we dig deep into the event and entertainment perks you can expect to find on your Amex Platinum card.
Note that some benefits of the Amex Platinum card require enrollment through your American Express account.
These perks grant VIP access to unique experiences and allow the cardholder to receive priority seating, concierge assistance, and access to ticket presales and invitation-only events.
Let’s take a look at some of the proprietary entertainment and event perks you can expect as a cardholder.
Amex Invitation-only Events
With Amex’s “By Invitation Only” benefit, cardmembers enjoy unique access to one-of-a-kind experiences. Past events have included celebrity chef dinners and cooking classes, VIP access at the Monaco Grand Prix, a U.S. Open Tennis Championship experience, and backstage meet-and-greets with performers at top concerts. VIP access to sporting events, fashion events, and theater performances are also examples of invitation-only event offerings.
The events are not free, but offer access you’re not likely to experience on your own accord. You may also be able to share the experience with a guest.
Platinum Houses, Amex Lounges, and Centurion Suites
These pop-up lounges are temporary retreats for the Amex cardholder to grab a drink, a gourmet bite to eat, listen to music, get shopping advice, and even access an on-site concierge.
Platinum Houses, Amex Lounges, and Centurion Suites are set up at events that Amex Platinum cardholders might attend, such as Coachella, or high-profile sporting events such as the U.S. Open. Lounges may also be used to encourage Amex Platinum cardholders to attend cultural events.
You could even find a Platinum House set up in a major airport.
Log in to your Amex Platinum card account to access your benefits and find out where the next Platinum House is scheduled to pop up.
The Centurion Suite — Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
The Centurion Suite at Crypto.com Arena (formerly the STAPLES Center) in Los Angeles is a VIP benefit option open during most Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Kings home games. The space offers a premium view of the game and can be accessed with an Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, and Centurion cards. Up to 3 additional guests per cardmember can also enter.
The suite opens 90 minutes before game time and is first come, first served. Once the allotted capacity is reached, access is closed. Drinks and food are not complimentary, but the view is spectacular.
If you’re attending a game at the Crypto.com Arena and have an Amex Platinum card, be sure to take advantage of this perk, as well as the American Express Card Member Entrance.
Amex Global Dining Collection Partners
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With a collection of hundreds of the top restaurants throughout the world to choose from, you’ll always dine in style as an Amex Platinum cardmember.
For access to priority reservations, you can utilize the Amex app on your phone, call the number on the back of your card, or contact your Amex Concierge. There is no cost for the service.
Additionally, you’ll be invited to Amex Global Dining Collection events where you can meet some of your favorite chefs and receive access to special dining experiences. You may even find Amex Global Dining Collection chefs at a Platinum House pop-up event.
If you’ve never utilized a concierge, you may wonder why you would need one. A concierge can save you time, provide exclusive access, and assist you in emergencies. Concierges can help you with a wide variety of services including, but not limited to:
Arranging transportation
Assistance finding medical care and medicines
Helping you find senior, child, or pet care
Pre-trip planning and assistance during travel
Recommendations
Secure difficult-to-obtain dining reservations, theater, and event tickets
Services such as gift shopping, grocery shopping and delivery, and laundry service
Your Personal Platinum concierge is available 24/7 and will attempt to assist you with just about any request. It’s as simple as calling the number on the back of your card, your direct access line (800-525-3355 domestic, 617-622-6756 internationally).
Bottom Line: “By Invitation Only” events, Platinum House access, the Centurion Suite access, Global Dining Collection events, and the Platinum Concierge are proprietary benefits exclusive to Amex Platinum and Centurion cardmembers.
Additional Entertainment Benefits
Some of the entertainment perks and benefits found on the Amex Platinum card can also be found on additional American Express-issued cards. Here is a sampling of those benefits.
Virtual Events and Experiences
Log in to your Amex online account for a list of unique virtual experiences. Image Credit: American Express
Amex Platinum cardholders, as well as other Amex cardmembers, can access a curated collection of experiences from which to choose by logging in to their online card account.
The creative list of virtual entertainment options is compiled with cardholders in mind. Find free subscription offers, virtual classes, museum tours, theater performances, and so much more.
American Express Preferred Seating
The Amex Platinum card, as well as more than a dozen American Express-issued cards, comes with a preferred seating benefit that gives cardmembers access to priority seat selection for specific events. You’ll access this preferred seating when purchasing your tickets via Ticketmaster.
American Express Presales
Eligible cardmembers, including Amex Platinum card members, have access to ticket presales for a specified window of time before public access. Typical events include sports, theater performances, concerts, and cultural events. Presale tickets for cardholders are also offered via Ticketmaster.
Cardmember Performances
All American Express cardmembers can enjoy priority ticket access to special Cardmember Performances. You’ll find these events posted in the benefits section of your online card account or an announcement via email.
Tickets for these events must be purchased with an eligible American Express card. All sales are final and other terms and conditions may apply.
Bottom Line: Every Amex-issued card has some level of entertainment or event perks. Log in to your online card account and click on “benefits” to find out which perks are offered on your Amex card.
Additional Benefits of the Amex Platinum Card
We’ve written extensively on the benefits of the Amex Platinum card, but here’s a quick overview of several key value-added benefits that are offered on the card.
Worldwide Airport Lounge Access
The Amex Platinum card and Amex Business Platinum card offer second-to-none complimentary worldwide airport lounge access to more than 1,400 lounge properties.
Most lounges allow the cardholder to bring 2 additional guests at no charge. Authorized users added to the card ($195 per card, see rates and fees) also receive worldwide lounge access (upon enrollment).
The Amex Platinum offers several annual statement credits when you make qualifying purchases. Note that enrollment may be required, so be sure to explore your account benefits to get the most out of your card:
Cardholders also receive Emerald Club Executive membership with National, President’s Circle status with Hertz, and booking perks and discounts with Avis (upon enrollment).
Bottom Line: In addition to VIP entertainment perks and benefits, the Amex Platinum card offers value-added premium travel rewards benefits that can more than justify the card’s annual fee.
Amex Business Platinum Card
If you’re a business owner, you may find the Amex Business Platinum card a better fit for your situation.
Premium travel rewards cards come with higher fees than other types of cards, so you should expect a higher level of benefits.
The Amex Platinum card delivers by offering cardmember-only entertainment, one-of-a-kind experiences, events, and priority access that may be difficult, even impossible, to duplicate on your own.
The information regarding the Centurion® Card from American Express was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was not provided nor reviewed by the issuer. The information regarding the Business Centurion® Card from American Express was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
For rates and fees of The Platinum Card® from American Express, click here. For rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amex Platinum cardholders will receive periodic invitations to events that are not available to the public or have special amenities at a public event that elevate the experience. Dozens of these events are held each year.
You’ll also receive invitations to one-of-a-kind experiences such as meeting concert performers backstage or elusive box seats at a premier sporting event.
Yes, authorized users qualify to access entertainment benefits and event perks.
Yes, any services performed by the Amex Concierge are free. However, you are responsible for any subsequent purchases you make based on the referral. Charges incurred will be added to your Amex Platinum card or Centurion card.
Amex Presale event tickets are available via Ticketmaster. After accessing the Ticketmaster site, select “American Express Cardmember Presale” as the type of ticket. Select your tickets and checkout.
You must have a Ticketmaster account and pay with your American Express card or Membership Rewards points.
Christine ran her own business developing and managing insurance and financial services. This stoked a passion for points and miles and she now has over 2 dozen credit cards and creates in-depth, detailed content for UP.
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