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From: The Points Guy - Monday Feb 15, 2021 03:07 pm
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY
Feb 15, 2021

AMEX PLATINUM VS. GOLD
With elevated welcome offers available to new cardmembers right now, we've been getting our fair share of questions about The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card here at TPG.

Physically, both cards have a similar look and feel, but their benefits and annual fees vary dramatically, so you'll definitely want to take some time to see which perks match up best with your lifestyle. Learn more, with: Personally, I have both, and I'm planning to keep it that way — that's my yellow version of the Platinum Card above, which, sadly, is no longer available. At least for the time being, both cards offer me more than enough value to justify their annual fees.
Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large
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