Here Are 3 Amex Platinum Perks Yoga Moms Love
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A few months ago, the American Express Platinum Card® got a major glow-up -- boosting its total perk value to over $3,500 per year. Yes, the annual fee went up too: it now costs $895 (see rates and fees).
And while most of the upgraded benefits are geared toward VIP travel and dining, there are some sneaky fitness and wellness perks that shouldn't be overlooked.
My wife's a yoga mom to the core. She's got six different yoga mats, a water bottle for every mood, and a sixth sense for fitness and wellness perks. So when we looked at the new Platinum Card® benefits, she spotted these three right away.
1. Get up to $400 in activewear from lululemon & Saks
Let's start with the fitness gear. Because let's be honest, when you feel good in what you're wearing, you show up stronger.
The Platinum Card® has two separate credits that can help refresh your activewear:
- $300 lululemon Credit. Broken into $75 each quarter, usable in-store or online. Go grab some Align tanks, joggers, and backup leggings for sweaty reformer classes.
- $100 Saks Fifth Avenue Credit. Split into $50 from January to June, and $50 from July to December. A couple years back my wife scored three sports bras on sale for $15 each. And they're still in rotation years later!
- Terms apply; enrollment may be required
Together, that's up to $400 in wellness-forward gear every year. Whether it's yoga, pilates, or just chasing your toddler around the living room, the right gear makes a difference.
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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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Welcome Offer You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.
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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.
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2. A $200 credit towards the Oura ring everyone's talking about
The Platinum Card® now offers a $200 statement credit for purchasing a new Oura Ring.
The latest Gen 4 ring runs about $350-$500, so this credit is a hefty chunk towards that cost. It's also an annual benefit, which is huge if you're the type who wants the latest model each year as tech evolves.
Oura tracks way more than steps. You'll get insights on sleep quality, recovery, heart rate, temperature trends, SpO2, and even menstrual cycle patterns. It measures over 50 wellness metrics and personalizes feedback over time, kind of like a fitness coach.
Not gonna lie -- this Ring is on my Christmas list. And according to Oura, 88% of members say it helped improve their health. Not bad for something that fits on your finger and doesn't buzz or nag.
Terms apply and enrollment is required to activate the benefit. Then just use your Platinum Card® for the purchase and it'll show up on your statement automatically. Note: Oura requires a subscription to unlock all of the ring features.
3. Get $300 back on Equinox membership
We're not Equinox members (yet), but my wife just found out our closest location has a kids club -- meaning they'll watch our 15-month-old while she gets in a workout. That alone moved it a few notches up our "maybe" list.
The Platinum Card® offers up to $300 in statement credits each year when you pay for an Equinox+ digital subscription or an in-person Equinox club membership (terms apply; enrollment may be required).
Some locations even have spa services, eucalyptus towels, and yes -- childcare for kids. Services vary by location, but it's easy to see why this perk gets a lot of love from busy moms.
To activate, enroll at platinum.equinox.com, then use your Platinum Card® to pay. Credits apply automatically, up to $300/year.
Is the Platinum Card® worth it?
The $895 annual fee is a serious commitment. But for the right person, the benefits can easily outweigh the cost (and way more.)
In fact, there's over $3,500 in annual value with all the perks added up. Here's just a sampling of what's included:
- $600 Hotel Credit -- Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings (two-night minimum on THC).
- $400 Resy Credit -- Up to $100 back quarterly on eligible Resy dining purchases (enrollment required).
- $300 Digital Entertainment Credit -- More than before, covering services like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times (enrollment required).
- $200 Airline Fee Credit for checked bags and in-flight expenses
- $209 CLEAR® Plus credit for airport fast-lane access
- Global Lounge Collection® access to 1,550+ airport lounges worldwide
- $200 in Uber Cash each year -- doled out as $15/month plus a $20 bonus in December (U.S. rides and Uber Eats only)
- Terms apply; enrollment may be required
If you can fully use just a few of these perks -- especially the ones that naturally align with your lifestyle -- the card is pretty lucrative.
It's not for everyone. But if premium brands, peace of mind, and a little pampering make you feel more you, then the Platinum Card® might just be your new best friend.
Curious what other cards pair well with your lifestyle? Compare all the top premium and luxury cards here.
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Joel O’Leary is a full-time Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, covering credit cards, bank accounts, investing, mortgages, and other personal finance topics. Joel has been writing about personal finance since 2018, previously leading editorial content for the How To Money podcast and serving as a resident writer at Budgets Are Sexy. He bought his first rental property at age 18, funding the down payment with savings from his high school job at McDonald’s -- a testament to his lifelong passion for smart money decisions. His work aims to make personal finance accessible and actionable for everyday readers. When he’s not writing, Joel enjoys surfing and spending time with his family.
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