Our Card Picks
The cards we actually use and find worth keeping. Not every card is for everyone — be selective about what fits your spending and travel style.
American Express is where most serious travel-reward strategies begin — and for good reason. The transfer partner list is the strongest in the game: ANA, Singapore Airlines, Delta, Hilton, Marriott. The Platinum Card is the anchor, but the Gold Card may actually be the better daily driver for anyone who eats out regularly. Start here.
Platinum Card
The quintessential luxury travel card. Centurion lounge access, $200 airline fee credit, $200 hotel credit, and unmatched global acceptance for premium travel.
Gold Card
The ultimate dining card — 4x at restaurants worldwide and US supermarkets, plus $120 dining credit and $120 Uber Cash annually.
Business Platinum Card
Premium business card with 5x on flights and prepaid hotels booked through Amex Travel, Centurion lounge access, and Dell and Indeed statement credits.
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