2026 Edition

Amex Platinum Calculator

Calculate if the $895 annual fee is worth it based on your spending and credit utilization.

1. Enter Your Spending

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2. Credit & Perk Usage

Be honest about which credits you'll actually use. Over-optimism inflates your net value.

Statement Credits

$300 semi-annually on Fine Hotels + Resorts / Hotel Collection via Amex Travel

Max: $600

$100/quarter for eligible Resy purchases

Max: $400

$25/month on select streaming & subscriptions

Max: $300

$75/quarter at lululemon

Max: $300

Incidental fees on your selected airline

Max: $200

$15/month + $20 bonus in December

Max: $200
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$50 semi-annually

Max: $100

Up to $300/year toward Equinox membership

Max: $300

Up to ~$155/year for Walmart+ membership

Max: $155

Up to $209/year (excludes taxes)

Max: $209

Up to $120/year after paying for Uber One

Max: $120

Up to $200/year at ouraring.com

Max: $200

Global Entry / TSA PreCheck

$120 every 4 years (or $85 for TSA PreCheck)

Lounge Access

Other Value

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3. Point Valuation (cpp)

cpp = cents per point. This is how much each Membership Rewards point is worth when redeemed. 1.3 cpp means 10,000 points = $130.

0.6 cpp: Cash / statement credit redemption

1.0 cpp: Amex Travel portal baseline

1.3 cpp: Conservative transfer partner value

2.0 cpp: Strong business/first class redemptions (not guaranteed)

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This calculator provides estimates based on published Platinum Card terms as of January 2026. Benefits, credits, enrollment requirements, partners, and earning rules can change. Credits have specific activation requirements and restrictions. Not financial advice.