You know it’s good when he grew hair compared to the thumbnail 😂
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I really want to get back to the super short
@ElJefe360
4 ай бұрын
All you need is to use the UBER, Streaming services, and one Hotel credit and the Card pays itself. Everyone travels once a year and uses the Uber and Streaming services. Not to mentioned the Centurion access which in my opinion is priceless . 😎💪
@IanMaschal
3 ай бұрын
And now you can get into your escape lounge with your venture x!
@LukesPointsandMiles
3 ай бұрын
@@IanMaschal yea this is true. That really devalues the platinum for me.
@Xavier_ID.
4 ай бұрын
Everyone is canceling their Amex cards 😂 I love it!
@newagain9964
4 ай бұрын
Plat is solid. For me. For now.
@jun.oshima
4 ай бұрын
I canceled it, the coupon system is a joke😎
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Hopefully the lounges get less crowded!
@TheCreditFrog
4 ай бұрын
End of an era Luke! But would you have done this had you not had the Business Platinum 🤔. For me, Amex Platty is staying as long as it offers the lounge access at my most frequented airports.
@SuperStaley
4 ай бұрын
Plus the extra 35% Airlines Bonus
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
That’s a big part. I still have access to the escape lounge! We shall see what happens next year.
@WhatsThePoints1
4 ай бұрын
Since I have both the CSR (I can use the Lyft bike benefit for insane value plus 10x UR) and the VX I’m pretty good on lounges. plus usually travel with P2 and don’t wanna pay for an AU just for centurion, I’ll likely downgrade my plat next year As if that’s not enough I’m cycling thru delta reserve biz AND Citi AA exec card so doing ok on lounges!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
@@WhatsThePoints1 I like your style!
@OSU2010
4 ай бұрын
Right😂
@CoryCooley
4 ай бұрын
My brother just got AMEX platinum and said he’s enjoying it using it for travel … I’m not going to send him this video yet lol 😂 let him feel good at least for awhile 😂
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
The platinum is a great card. Just not for me in this stage of life
@ItsMeCJ
4 ай бұрын
Paying for two Platinum cards is like deep pocket stuff. I don’t blame you for cancelling the personal one….just thinking about two Platinum annual fees makes my head spin 😂😂. I somehow thought that you weren’t able to be approved for the VX. 🤔
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
No I did a product change for the VX early on.
@elizabethr3982
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles I opened a Venture One (the no fee card) about 10 years ago. C1 keeps offering to upgrade me but I want the SUB on the Venture X, do you think I have a chance of getting the SUB if I apply for the VX while currently holding the fee free version?
@phoenixfats1190
4 ай бұрын
Luke, I was also thinking of canceling and going with a NO AF card. Are the amex offers on the Hilton Honors or Blue Cash cards comparable to the green/gold/platinum card?
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I don’t think they are the same offers but I do think they still have some good ones
@bethearl8686
4 ай бұрын
Their Trip Cancellation/Interruption insurance SCREWED ME!!! I charged a $14,000 Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage. We got covid halfway through. They denied our claim because the it was not a ROUND TRIP CRUISE. We made the mistake of not booking our airfare back to Vancouver on the same card.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
That’s awful.
@TheDjim49
4 ай бұрын
Cancelled mine last week. Got tired of talking myself into the “value” of all the coupons. I asked for a retention offer and they said there were none for me. Don’t think I’ll miss it. I have the everyday card for MR points. I’ve had it since 2005 when it was called the Blue card
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Nice I’ll always keep the BBP just to keep MR points and possibles
@ow5966
4 ай бұрын
I closed five last night and it feels great. Now just two cards. I have a clear head space!
@EXPRECDJ
4 ай бұрын
When was the American Express Business Platinumever called the Blue Card?
@VacaywithJA
4 ай бұрын
@@EXPRECDJ I was referring to the Amex Everyday card that I have had since 2006. I believe when I first got the Amex EveryDay card it was called the Blue card
@TheDjim49
4 ай бұрын
I was referring to my Amex EveryDay card. When I got it back in 2006 it was called the Amex Blue card. At least I'm pretty sure that's what it was called, it was a long time ago
@DaveMartinez-o1s
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. The beautiful thing about credit cards. Is there something for everybody? Or shall I say multiple some things. I got the 4 card Amex set up. I believe it's a setup you had at 1 time. Because I got the idea from you. And I have to say that setup has been working very well for me.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
It absolutely works and Amex cards generate tons of points. Each system has benefits and drawbacks and I’m just trying to get experience with all of them
@paulstein9258
2 ай бұрын
My wife got a targeted 175,000 offer with $ 8,000 spend in six months. Evaluated the offer and passed. Uber credit $ 200. Would max that for Uber Eats. Digital entertainment $ 240. Zero benefit. I pay for Audible, Sirius, You Tube Premium. No savings if Isigned up for other services I’m not interested in. Flight credit $ 200. I could use that. Retired, travel only once a year now. Luggage plus seat upgrades would let me max that credit. Hotel. I’m lifetime Marriott Platinum. We stay at the Wynn Las Vegas most of the time. Lounge access. Pass. I had the green card which reimbursed me for about $ 150 for lounge access. No value. I’d rather make tight reservations and not wait around. Travel insurance. A lot of gotchas. My Amex Gold is much more valuable to me, even after the fee increase. The new RESY credit of $ 50 every six months is a big plus.
@abelardocadet3876
4 ай бұрын
Well , I’m going to say something about this card , first I been watching almost all your videos Luke , and a lot of the other who are commenting here , thank you for all of you, that take the hit for people like , new to the credit card game , so after seen the video I just came to the conclusion, platinum cards both aren’t for everyone. Big spenders fit well in their agenda , but for those trying to maximize return from benefits, offers , etc, no think so , it’s no the case they (Amex ) are in the game for win ! Remember we already paid for whatever they give us a chance to use , airline credit , Uber credit etc, we start behind the line , trying to level the ground during the year ! Hope you can find what it work for you!! Blessings to everyone!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@Ryan-iq2zd
4 ай бұрын
Getting the green card, will you still have access to the travel portal if you don't have the platinum or gold?
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I have the blue business plus so I’ll still have Mr points and travel through Amex
@volkswagen4866
4 ай бұрын
My last Amex card I have left is the Platinum Optima issued in the 1980's. Haven't used it in 7 years but Amex keeps renewing it every few years like clockwork. Lol
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
That sounds cool!!
@tooeasy4217
4 ай бұрын
We will see next month if we get another plat video! 😂
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Ha!
@nubianpwr
4 ай бұрын
I'm on the fence Luke. I have had 3 flavors of Plat (vanilla, CS, Bus), and he who remains is the CS version due to its flexibility. To my own surprise, I'm building out the Cap1 Duo (VX, Savor) for simplicity's sake. I will either cancel the CSR or the Amex Plat later this yr without a significant retention or change in reward structure. I'm sick of credits/coupons and "forced" spending to get value man😎 Great stuff as usual👍🏾
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Me too man. I really to limit prepaying for things
@nubianpwr
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles 😄
@thejokerspeaks
4 ай бұрын
I was just given a 15k retention offer, which I declined. With a Capital One lounge coming to my home airport, and the Altitude Reserve having some PP restaurant access, I am good on lounges with my limited flight schedule.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I can understand that. I’m dropping travel down to around 5 trips in 2025
@jimmyjames6492
4 ай бұрын
We're deciding on whether to keep it or not as well. Probably downgrade to the Green though if we end up not keeping it. Thanks for the info + video!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
In hindsight I think I should’ve downgraded to the green
@caribdude8151
4 ай бұрын
Have a safe and blessed Memorial Day Uncle Luke! 👍😊🇺🇲
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Dude
@adamsoraiz3638
2 ай бұрын
Did it lower your credit score for closing the account?
@LukesPointsandMiles
2 ай бұрын
@@adamsoraiz3638 no. I’m old with a huge credit profile. Closing one account won’t do anything to my credit score
@krs1905
4 ай бұрын
I’m moving away from Amex consumer cards too. I’ll just keep Business Amex Cards. I’m tired of the AFs, Coupons/credits, and rule changes. Maybe I’ll be back to churn a SUB or five.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Same. I can’t do the coupons.
@IanMaschal
4 ай бұрын
I finally canceled my business gold card today got a 35,000 point retention offer but declined it the credits on this card just don’t work for me
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I can understand. 35k might’ve had me using it for another year on food and gas!
@IanMaschal
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles yeah I had to really contemplate that one, but I’ve been in pop-up jail for over a year and desperately need the personal version of this card so I figure I’ll give this a try canceling it. I’m down to three cards with Amex now.
@qcman2000
4 ай бұрын
I remembered your Business Plat video recently, so I figured this was going to be the explanation. Will be interesting to see if you’ll get the Platty back once you cancel the Business Platty. I know you said you’re all booked up until next year, but if you do have trips to book before then assume it’ll be on the CSR? An underrated annoying thing about the Business Plat is the 5x on flights is only in the portal, not direct like the personal.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Yeah that 5x probably won’t be used but I will book with points until they 35% bonus goes away
@Joshua045
4 ай бұрын
Great video! I just use this card as a lounge access card, but in my airport, lounges can be accessed by priority pass or a united club membership. Flew into Vegas recently and there was a 45 minute plus line to get in. Funny enough there's an add for the Chase Sapphire reserve right beside the Centurion lounge. Ha ha. Flew into Newark last year and the new United Club was great and there was no lineup like a theme park ride to get in. So thinking long term, if I only visit a centurion lounge once a year, then I don't think it's worth the annual fee since other cards get Priority Pass access anyways.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Yeah I looked at my schedule and I won’t need contrition access for almost a year.
@jgmedium
4 ай бұрын
I’m happy with my Sapphire Reserve. Platinum card is too complicated.
@newagain9964
4 ай бұрын
I could only see getting/keeping CSR if I have no other travel cards (save USBAR, which works better as everyday than travel card tho).
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I’m running the car now and so far so good
@jro669
4 ай бұрын
I think the only thing I would miss is the 5x multiplier on flights booked directly with the airline. Although, you could still get good value if you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve or a Chase Ink Preferred as those cards have a 3x multiplier on travel which can eventually be used for Hyatt redemptions.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Very true
@xzygy
4 ай бұрын
I just picked up the Schwab version, primarily to liquidate points. It simplifies the trifecta significantly
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
It sure does. Very expensive trifecta though
@KevinGonzalez33470
4 ай бұрын
You finally “threw in the towel” on this one and I can’t say that I blame You. I have mine until March 2025 and of course I’ll evaluate its future then. Of course Me being solo and You having a Family means we both have different paths to consider when it comes to the Platinum Card. Much respect and Thanks for the content!!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin!!
@CesarJoel
4 ай бұрын
Difficult to justify 2 Platinums hermano! Thanks for the info!💪
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Well the biz was supposed to just be a bonus hunt
@SolidLiquidFox
4 ай бұрын
This economy will force all of us to evaluate our card portfolios. The days of faking the funk some folks had in regards to Amex Platinum are about to get harder. Most people don't need a high end traveler card.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Very true!!
@theclown888
4 ай бұрын
I think you really canceled the Amex Platinum the second you got the Business version of the same card. God speed!!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Well that wasn’t originally the plan but….
@MichaelWilliams-pi7yy
4 ай бұрын
My Platinum Card is staying, along with the Gold, Green, and BBP. Chase just doesn't have the value for me, although I do have the CSP. And, I'm am not a fam of Capital One, so I will probably never apply for the VX. I do understand your reasoning but for me, Amex is where I will stay.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Amex provides a ton. Nothing wrong with keeping all their cards.
@WhatsThePoints1
4 ай бұрын
I just took an upgrade offer from the gold that I was just about to cancel which is nice since I’ve never had any flavor of plat, but since I’m not sure I’m stoked to use LHR and don’t need centurion I’m likely to downgrade or cancel in a year
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Yeah if you’re not using centurion I can’t see the card long term
@Dial_J_for_Josh
4 ай бұрын
Congrats on deciding to consolidate and become even more optimal. The Platinum definitely requires a lot of attention in order to optimize its benefits and isn't worth it for most people. Also I know you're still new with the CSR, so I can't wait to hear what you think about it several months or a year down the line.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I’m giving the CSR a fair shot. Can’t say much about it just yet
@JacobsPointsAndProfit
4 ай бұрын
Amex points are valuable but earning them has higher annual fees than other issuers. I’ve been wanting the Business Platinum lately and that might mean canceling my own Platinum card if it comes to that
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I really like both but I mean there’s real value and there is prepaying for things.
@JuanGarcia-hr1wf
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Luke for sharing your Amex Platinum journey and your service 🫡 I just finished SUB on the Business Platinum and finishing up 175K SUB on Personal Platinum but will need to decide which one I will keep come Feb 2025
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Yes not very many folks will need both!
@basnetgl
4 ай бұрын
Interesting video. I am surprised that you are moving away from American Express. Best of luck. I have had better luck with the Amex offers on my gold card, but many of the offers are at shops in the Orlando area. They are useful when it comes time to buy Christmas presents.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Alex has great cards. I think is more of a budget issue.
@basnetgl
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles I get it. That is cool. Thanks for the response. I have 3 Amex cards. That is all I ever use. Mainly just use 2. 1 I use to build miles on occasion if I need to take a trip somewhere one day. Budgets are important. It would be crazy for me to have 10 different cards with annual fees.
@vickiarnold7300
4 ай бұрын
Great job on KZitem ❤
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Vicki!!
@mistuhxsleepie45
4 ай бұрын
Im going to cancel green this month then downgrade plat to green or cancel the plat also. I'll keep bbp and use cip/csp or upgrade back to vx overseas. Still waiting for the new citi prestige version to come out tho.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
It sounds bad but in my opinion the most sensible high AF travel card is by far the Cap1 VX. All the rest come with questions.
@mistuhxsleepie45
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles yeah but ever since they changed the 300 statement to credit, it was not as attractive as before. And that was the reason why i downgraded it two years ago
@Mack7561
3 ай бұрын
Cancelled mine yesterday, they offered 25000 bonus if I spent 3000.00 . But a lot of places are refusing the Amex due to their fees.
@LukesPointsandMiles
3 ай бұрын
Totally understand.
@ZeusAdvocate
4 ай бұрын
I couldn’t justify the platinum AF but I can accept the Charles Schwab version of it got approved yesterday for looking forward to use my points towards investing
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
????? It’s the same AF?
@tbark87
4 ай бұрын
AmEx taught me to have no loyalties. This time last year if they took AmEx I was using AmEx. Now I run everything between US Bank, Bilt, Chase, and Citi. Between the Hilton shakeup and British Airways devaluation the value of AmEx collapsed for me. 🤷🏼♂️
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I can understand
@fogrunr5075
Ай бұрын
Thought I was doing pretty good with my Platinum Card booking Turkish Airlines direct for $900 round trip Dulles to Cebu for Christmas. And then they canceled my second leg from Istanbul to Cebu. I already had a 15-hour layover and they were adding 24 hours on to that for the next flight. And then they wouldn't let me pick a seat. My response: CANX. Rebooked with Korean Airlines via Chase Travel. I'll be there in 22 hours from Dulles. As for my lodging, a 23 day booking via Citi Travel, + 7 days via Delta Stays, Two $100 dollar Hotel credits ✅ 10X ThankYou pts on the major one ✅ $798 all together, beautiful one-bedroom studios with ocean-mountain and ocean views. Sorry AMX Platinum.
@LukesPointsandMiles
Ай бұрын
@@fogrunr5075 wow. Sounds like a great trip!!
@TheIrvdoggg
4 ай бұрын
I’ve tried to get rid of it over 7 times in the past 5-6 years 😂 I get mad at it, then reopen it. Now they have these pretty designs and I’m into art so I’m stuck. It’s my only annual fee card though. But it also is like a mobile game/part time job keeping with the credits and Amex offers. It’s a love hate relationship for sure.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I could 100% see a set up featuring the platinum card and a bunch of no AF 5% cash back cards!!
@TheIrvdoggg
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles lol that’s me bro!! But 2%-3% range!!!
@electricrancid
4 ай бұрын
I cancelled mine 2 weeks ago. For me right now, it does not make sense. Saved me $799 CAD
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Those fees are always keeping up.
@jpknowledge8852
4 ай бұрын
I just declined a poor retention offer from amex for my Platinum card 😖. I don't see myself canceling, but it stung when I saw that $700 annual fee hit.
@qcman2000
4 ай бұрын
That sucks. Was it the pay the AF w/MR points at 1cpp offer? That one is bad 👎🏾.
@jpknowledge8852
4 ай бұрын
Yep 😂@@qcman2000
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, now add an AU on top of that. It’s tough but at the end of the day I’m still in business class overseas. Haha
@jasonmccann257
4 ай бұрын
@qcman2000 You think that stings? Bro, Amex can play dirty! I canceled my Gold Card last month after my 1 year commitment b/c they wouldn't offer me a retention offer. A week before I officially canceled the card, I used my MR points to buy my parents rocking chairs for my Mom's birthday, and they had posted the MR credit to my account While waiting for the chairs to ship, Amex took back the MR points, so I had to use another card to pay for the chairs. Earlier this month, I got my billing statement for the card, and they want the entire final payment all at once, including my pay over time and plan it purchases. I called them to find out what was going on, and the customer service rep told me "You canceled your card, and we decided we want what you owe all at once." I always paid my monthly balance, was spending $6k to $8k a month and showing them I handled the card responsibly...very humbling experience and I will never get another Amex card if that is how they decide to treat people!
@Usmc031189
4 ай бұрын
Stan the credit frog cancel his Amex Gold card today. I guess cancelling day. I'm up for renewal on my gold this August,i haven't made up my mind yet
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
The decision of the gold card was pretty easy. Platinum was tough.
@AnthonyVenture
4 ай бұрын
People are going to think we coordinated this 😂😂😂
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Did you cancel?
@AnthonyVenture
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMilesNah, still testing out some other options first but thinking through some things, and on some things you’ve said. I have by August to decide but I’m interested to see how this goes! I might have recently found a better option for all the things I care about the Platinum for.
@ItsMeCJ
4 ай бұрын
Obviously got on a call and coordinated. Change my mind! 🤣🤣
@AnthonyVenture
4 ай бұрын
@@ItsMeCJ😂😂😂 📲🤙
@arnold6530
4 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyVenturewhat’s the better option you’ve found?
@TheAmazingDollarman
4 ай бұрын
Whoa, and of an era indeed 😱
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
She served me well.
@blakinsideandout
4 ай бұрын
Haven't started video yet. Lemme guess, u canceled one and kept another open??
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Bingo
@blakinsideandout
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles lol lucky guess
@MrMikebarry1
4 ай бұрын
I got a 25k retention offer for my platinum downgrade to gold. I received a 100k upgrade from my original gold to get my platinum. I have the business platinum.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Great bonuses!!
@druiz012
4 ай бұрын
With C1 and Chase stepping up their lounge game along with overall setups that earn well for less money its difficult to justify the Platinum now days. Just get the Green and skip all the credits.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I probably should’ve downgraded to green but o just cut out that whole fee.
@Creditcardnerd
4 ай бұрын
I love mine! Let me and my wife access to Chase Sapphire lounge once a year with PP Card! So so far love the credits and luxury travel!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
It’s definitely a great card.
@habeshafinance1710
4 ай бұрын
For me $700 is one RT economy flight from east coast to Europe in shoulder time I keep it ,because I got 100 k upgrade point from Amex . I using my CSR now !
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I just used the CSR as well!!
@yurig2530
4 ай бұрын
You did it!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Ha! Yeah. Saving that money felt good
@fogrunr5075
Ай бұрын
Do you have a referral bonus link for canceling? 😂😂
@LukesPointsandMiles
Ай бұрын
@@fogrunr5075 ha! No. I don’t think Amex would like this video
@fogrunr5075
Ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles 🤣🤣😎
@Th33Vultur3
4 ай бұрын
At some point, I will get tired of paying the personal Gold annual fee, tired of the 2 credits and will either downgrade to Green or just cancel it completely. The Blue Cash Preferred is different, that one I can downgrade to either the no annual fee Blue Cash Everyday or the Cash Magnet. I will go the BCE route. I have the Blue Business Plus and also the no fee Hilton, Amazon Prime Business and the Blue Business Cash.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I grew very tired of the credits on the gold and platinum
@Th33Vultur3
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles I don't blame you. I upgraded to Gold on August 11, 2023 so if I downgrade, I could wait till the end of August or about September 11 and then downgrade back to Green or cancel since it will 13 months by then.
@vectorhacker-r2
4 ай бұрын
I recently got the 80k miles wb on the Delta platinum. Planning for a trip to Japan for next year. Now I have over 118k delta miles.
@jun.oshima
4 ай бұрын
That card nothing to do with what this video is talking about. SMH
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I’m flying delta less and less every year even though they really do have then best hard product of the legacy carriers.
@vectorhacker-r2
4 ай бұрын
@@jun.oshima I know it’s not the same card. I was just mentioning that I recently got it and got the wb on it. ☺️
@jeffreywilliams9220
4 ай бұрын
That green card is a beast 🤝💳👍🏾
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
It really is but I don’t think it can win a spot in the lineup right now
@yurig2530
4 ай бұрын
Cancelled both personal and Business platinums few years ago. Getting business Gold every year to pay taxes, but this gonna be last year, since I won't pay that much taxes anymore. Keeping BBP only. Cancelled personal Gold too.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Nice moves!!
@al16899
4 ай бұрын
Yay! 🎉 Not everyone needs the AMEX platinum card.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Yeah I just need the escape lounge access!!
@KingGreen78
4 ай бұрын
Good job
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Thanks King!
@CycleGirl-77
4 ай бұрын
I cancelled Amex Plat a while back. Too expensive and too much trouble to use the monthly credits. Now considering a 200k welcome bonus on the Bus Plat. Whether I keep that one more than a year will depend on what the credits look like in 2025. I wish AMEX would quit with $10 and $20 per month credits. These days, that might cover a tip or sales tax.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
No kidding. I was going to go full nuclear on Amex in 2024 but I just got updated at the Hilton Malta so I think the aspire has to stay.
@derrickmd18
4 ай бұрын
i have the amex gold and BBP. only reson i have amex is for ana point transfer.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Great partner!!
@Anthony-zw1qb
2 ай бұрын
I feel like this card is only worth it if u fly every week .
@LukesPointsandMiles
2 ай бұрын
@@Anthony-zw1qb eh that’s understandable. I think it’s worth it if you flying at least 6-8 times a year. I really value the lounge access
@geeairmo
4 ай бұрын
I just dropped my Platinum Card also…
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
May she rest in peace.
@SpartanOfFinance
4 ай бұрын
It was a Shakespearean journey of should I keep it or should I let it go...It does feel like the end of an era.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Haha. Or the beginning of a most more spectacular adventure
@JesseMeacham-n6v
4 ай бұрын
Boring. In a months time, you've made a video explaining why you didn't cancel the platinum and then made this redundant video explaining why you did - meanwhile, you still hold a platinum card since you recently acquired the biz version. I guess your other viewers enjoy your video churning, but I'll tell you how it is.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I thought i was getting a hit repetitive. I appreciate the feedback. I hope you at least got something out of one of the videos! Thanks for watching.
@gibranespinoza6603
4 ай бұрын
Internal debate I'm having as well regarding the Gold and Platinum cards. They are both up for renewal early next year and will see what changes happen to them. If positive I'll keep and if negative, I'll cancel. As far as alternatives, I am thinking of PC'ing my VentureOne back to a VX and getting the SavorOne for the duo or seeing what Citi does with the Strata Elite and build that ecosystem out. Will look at the Bilt card when they finally add mortgages (if I can pay that way), Wyndham Earner Business and some Chase business cards as well. The Centurion Lounges are a joke as if you don't have the actual Centurion card, you will either have to wait a long time to get in or just resign yourself to never getting in. Definitely keeping the BBP and Hilton Aspire/Surpass cards as I get value from those. I think AMEX has the best overall airline transfer partners but who do you think is in 2nd or 3rd place for overall value on airline transfer partners?
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I’m definitely leaning towards keeping the aspire.
@bagelsquare
4 ай бұрын
Just canceled mine too. 35k/$4k retention offer. No thanks
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
That’s not a bad bonus but…..
@newagain9964
4 ай бұрын
Plat has to be reevaluated. For me, I’ll cancel should I ever get at least 2 hotel cc, a Hilton would be a must. But hotels are waaay at bottom of my roadmap… …Unless Marriott🤡 actually got act together. Odds of that are slim!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Marriott properties are great but I struggle to get value from their program.
@endersgameover
4 ай бұрын
I get why people don’t like it and it is definitely on the bubble, but it’s just too easy to justify it for now. Emphasis on for now. They really need to look at the thing from top to bottom and rework some of it because some of the stuff like conveyed status has really lost meaning with the rise of both competitors and even other Amex offerings .
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
For me it’s just the fees. I don’t like prepaying for that many benefits. It makes it difficult to cut expenses. N
@jamesyu613
4 ай бұрын
the Plat seems to be a very expensive card to keep
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Yes and it’s tough to just keep paying that fee
@thomasjohnson2916
4 ай бұрын
$800 oh hell no!!! I will Cancel that card immediately.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Ha! I’ve had it for a few years and it’s served me well.
@alexrod550
4 ай бұрын
Dont make any promise you cant keep....I see you going back...I dont know why !!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Definitely a possibility.
@ItsMeCJ
4 ай бұрын
Say what?
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Ha!
@user-ko4pe9yd4e
4 ай бұрын
The coupon book isn’t worth for me.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
I can understand even when it is worth it, it’s not.
@superflee12
4 ай бұрын
If you declare your card lost and get a new card number, you get the ability to referral links and bonuses again.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Yeah I’ve read that. I’m no goodie two shoes but I’m not in the business of lying like that. I don’t judged it’s just not part of my game
@nubianpwr
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles respect🙏🏾
@MrIowahawks77
4 ай бұрын
Who told you it is going up to $800 very soon?
@MrIowahawks77
4 ай бұрын
Yikes. That just crazy $800. Good bye platinum card
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
It’s already $890 for an UA and we can look back at historical data to easily deduce the annual fee is going up again. Sooner than later by the words from their CEO recently.
@shoelady6457
4 ай бұрын
💳💳😁👍
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, lady!
@Leoprieto74
4 ай бұрын
Noooooooooo😢
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
We still have the biz Plat Leo, we’re ok 👌🏻
@Leoprieto74
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles 👍🥂
@Leoprieto74
4 ай бұрын
Luke, on a different subject (card), man, the Amex Delta Reserve card is amazing. I know you also cancelled yours before the new upgraded benefits. I actually have two of them since this card is sooo good now. Business & consumer versions. Also, by having both I get automatic Silver Medallion status. Plus 8 One-time guest passes at Delta Sky Club. I won’t mention the super power of this card.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
@@Leoprieto74 it is a big time card. My problem is I don’t take a lot of delta flights lately.
@Leoprieto74
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles I hope you’re not flying Spirit 😂
@vectorhacker-r2
4 ай бұрын
Noooo not on my birthday!
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Haha!! I still hold the biz version so it’s still all good.
@eduardazayev4230
4 ай бұрын
But you still have business platinum? If yes then this is not cancelation, but just downgrade. I will be cancelling both gold and platinum cards this year and this will be final. I'm just debating with myself about platinum card, but gold will bite the dust most definitely.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
Yes. I canceled the gold recently as well
@markc7274
4 ай бұрын
Way too many videos….stop
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
All videos? Or just platinum card?
@leroyleroni3020
4 ай бұрын
This is another "click bait" video with a very misleading title since you're keeping the business version of the Amex platinum card. Like many other so-called "credit card experts" on KZitem, you would gain a lot more credibility by cancelling all of your Amex Platinum cards. I guess the "FLEX" aspect of this glorified card is too hard to give up.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
What would I do with all that credibility and no biz platinum card?
@leroyleroni3020
4 ай бұрын
@@LukesPointsandMiles You should seriously ask yourself that question.
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
@@leroyleroni3020 Thanks for the feedback, Leroy!
@krs1905
4 ай бұрын
First
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
🥇
@azfox09
4 ай бұрын
1st
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
🥇
@warrenescalona3033
4 ай бұрын
OMG LUKE! I’m in shock 🫢 I never think that someone can cancel THE BIG DADDY!!! But I understand that you have the Platinum Business? The Business Platinum let you go with your family to the Centurion?
@LukesPointsandMiles
4 ай бұрын
No biz plat is just one person and employee cards are expensive but the biz plat gives me two guests in escape lounges
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