Amex Platinum Upgraded Its $300 Entertainment Credit -- Here's What's New
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American Express Platinum Card® just made its digital entertainment credit even more valuable, and it's a perk almost anyone can use. The monthly credit went from $20 to $25, boosting the annual value to $300 (terms apply; enrollment may be required).
On top of that, Amex expanded the list of eligible services, making it easier than ever to apply the credit to subscriptions you already pay for.
Here's a closer look at what's changed.
What's new with the digital entertainment credit
The first upgrade is a higher credit value. The credit increased from $20 per month to $25 per month (terms apply; enrollment may be required), which bumps your total yearly savings from $240 to $300.
That extra $5 a month might seem small, but it could be enough to cover an ad-free plan instead of the basic, ad-supported tier.
The second upgrade is the expanded list of eligible subscriptions. You can now use the $25 monthly statement credit on:
- Disney+ or the Disney+ bundle
- ESPN+
- Hulu
- The New York Times
- Paramount+
- Peacock
- The Wall Street Journal
- YouTube Premium
- YouTube TV
- Terms apply; enrollment may be required
Probably the most exciting addition is the YouTube Premium and YouTube TV. If you already pay for one of these directly, this is a huge win.
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Rewards Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel® up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel®. 1X Membership Rewards® Points on other purchases. Terms apply.
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The American Express Platinum Card® isn’t just a credit card — it’s a status symbol. With over $3,500 in annual credits like $400 for dining with Resy, $600 in luxury hotel stays, and $300 in digital entertainment, plus VIP access to 1,550 airport lounges and automatic Hilton and Marriott Bonvoy elite status (enrollment required), it delivers prestige few cards can match. The fee is steep, but for those who want the best, the Platinum Card® can more than pay for itself — starting with a powerful welcome offer. Terms apply.
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- Big welcome offer
- Substantial spending credits
- Airport lounge access
- Hotel benefits
- Flexible travel points
- Annual fee
- Limited bonus categories
- Spending credits can be complicated to manage
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- You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Get more for your travels with 5X Membership Rewards® points on all flights and prepaid hotel bookings through American Express Travel®, including Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection bookings. You earn 5X points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel® on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.
- More Value! With over 1,550 airport lounges - more than any other credit card company on the market* - enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection®, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 complimentary Delta Sky Club® visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations), Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges. * As of 07/2025.
- More Value! $200 Uber Cash + $120 Uber One Credit: With the Platinum Card® you can receive $15 in Uber Cash each month plus a bonus $20 in December when you add your Platinum Card® to your Uber account to use on rides and orders in the U.S when you select an Amex Card for your transaction. Plus, when you use the Platinum Card® to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One membership, you can get up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year. Terms apply.
- More Value! $300 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $25 in statement credits each month after you pay for eligible purchases with the Platinum Card® at participating partners. Enrollment required.
- More Value! $600 Hotel Credit: Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection* bookings through American Express Travel® using the Platinum Card®. *The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
- New! $400 Resy Credit + Platinum Nights by Resy: When you use the Platinum Card® to pay at U.S. Resy restaurants and to make other eligible purchases through Resy, you can get up to $100 in statement credits each quarter with the $400 Resy Credit benefit. Plus, with Platinum Nights by Resy, you can get special access to reservations on select nights at participating in demand Resy restaurants with the Platinum Card®. Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you, enrollment required.
- More Value! $209 CLEAR® Plus Credit: CLEAR® Plus helps get you to your gate faster by using unique facial attributes to verify you are you at 50+ airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR Plus Membership* with up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for CLEAR Plus with the Platinum Card®. *Excluding any applicable taxes and fees. Subject to auto-renewal.
- $200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to the Platinum Card® Account*. American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details.
- Start your vacation sooner, and keep it going longer. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts® through American Express Travel®, enjoy noon check-in upon arrival, when available, and guaranteed 4PM check-out.
- New! $300 lululemon Credit: Enjoy up to $75 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card® for eligible purchases at U.S. lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and lululemon.com. That’s up to $300 in statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment required.
- $155 Walmart+ Credit: Receive a statement credit* for one monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) after you pay for Walmart+ each month with the Platinum Card®.*Up to $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups not eligible.
- $100 Saks Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits annually for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue or saks.com on the Platinum Card®. That’s up to $50 in statement credits from January through June and up to $50 in statement credits from July through December. No minimum purchase required. Enrollment required.
- Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
- $895 annual fee.
- Terms Apply.
How to use the credits
You'll need to "activate" this perk first. But once you do all the credits will roll in automatically.
Here's the quick step-by-step overview:
- First log into your Amex account and hit "Enroll Now" under card benefits.
- Make sure your subscriptions are billed through the actual provider's website, not a third party like Apple or Roku.
- You must pay the subscriptions with your Platinum Card®. These should be monthly billing, not annual payments.
- Statement credits will apply automatically after the services get billed. Credits usually appear in a few days, but can take up to eight weeks.
One important detail: your account gets up to $25 in credits per month, not $25 per subscription. So if you split the credit across multiple services, your total credit still caps at $25.
Other top Platinum Card® credits to know
The digital entertainment credit is just one piece of the Platinum Card® refresh.
Amex increased the annual fee to $895 (see rates and fees), but the entire benefits package is valued at over $3,500 annually. Here are a few perks worth highlighting:
- $600 Hotel credit: Up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection bookings (two-night minimum on THC).
- $400 Resy credit: Up to $100 back each quarter on eligible dining through Resy (enrollment required).
- $300 lululemon credit: Up to $75 in statement credits each quarter for eligible lululemon purchases (enrollment required).
- $200 Oura ring credit: Toward eligible purchases of the Oura Ring health wearable.
- $200 airline fee credit: Covers incidental fees like checked bags or seat selection.
- $209 CLEAR® Plus credit: For faster airport security.
- $200 Uber Cash: $15 per month, plus a $20 bonus in December, for U.S. rides and Eats.
- Terms apply; enrollment may be required
And there's so much more. Like access to 1,550+ airport lounges, Hilton and Marriott Gold status, and 5X points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel® up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year. Terms apply; enrollment may be required.
If you're eyeing a premium card with travel and lifestyle perks, the Platinum Card® leads the pack.
See how the Platinum Card® stacks up against other luxury cards here.
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