The Platinum Card® from American Express
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The Platinum Card® from American Express
American Express - Credit card
4.7
4.7 out of 5
9.4/10
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The Platinum Card® from American Express vs NHL® Discover it®
Compare The Platinum Card® from American Express and NHL® Discover it® side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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NHL® Discover it®
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NHL® Discover it®
Discover - Credit card
5.0
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10.0/10
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Compared side by side
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| Feature | The Platinum Card® from American Express | NHL® Discover it® |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | $895 USD/yr | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 19.49% | 18.24% |
| Interest-free period | - | 25 days |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 0% |
| Rewards | 5x points on flights booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel (up to $500,000/year); 5x on prepaid hotels via Amex Travel; 1x on all other purchases | 5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories (up to $1,500 per quarter, activation required); 1% on all other purchases |
| Installments | - | - |
| No card fee | - | |
| No foreign transaction fee | ||
| Welcome bonus | ||
| Airport lounge access | - | |
| Travel insurance | - | |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay |
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- Choose the The Platinum Card® from American Express if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the NHL® Discover it® if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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