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Schwab Platinum

The Schwab Platinum is built for high-income travelers and investors who want the full American Express Platinum experience, with the added flexibility to cash out Membership Rewards into an eligible Charles Schwab account. It is strongest as a premium travel and lifestyle card, not an everyday spending card, since most non-travel purchases only earn 1x points.

Welcome Offer
80,000 Points
Annual Fee
$895
Rec. Credit Score
Excellent
Good For
Frequent travelers with Schwab
Schwab Platinum

All information about Schwab Platinum has been collected independently by MaxRewards. Schwab Platinum is no longer available through MaxRewards.

Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are MaxRewards' alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.

Overview

Is the Schwab Platinum worth it?

This card is great for...

Airport lounge access

Annual travel and lifestyle credits

Membership Rewards cash-outs

This card is worth it for someone who will actually use the Platinum ecosystem: lounge access, airline and Uber credits, hotel benefits, and occasional premium travel bookings. The Schwab tie-in makes it especially appealing for cardholders who value a straightforward way to turn Membership Rewards into cash through an eligible Charles Schwab account, rather than relying only on airline and hotel transfers.

For most people, the $895 annual fee is only reasonable if the benefits fit habits you already have. If you do not travel often, do not use several of the recurring credits, or want a card that earns well on everyday spending, this is a hard card to justify. It works best as a benefits-heavy travel card paired with another card for daily purchases.

MaxRewards

MaxRewards Verdict

The Schwab Platinum fits frequent travelers who can use Amex Platinum benefits consistently and want the Schwab redemption option on Membership Rewards. Its biggest limitation is simple: the annual fee is very high, and the everyday earn rate is weak.

Welcome Offer

80,000 Points

after you spend $8,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership.

Est. Value

$800

Required Spend

$8,000

Time Frame

6 Months

Est. Value

$800

Required Spend

$8,000

Time Frame

6 Months

Earning

Rewards

This card earns Membership Rewards, with the headline value centered on 5x points on flights and prepaid travel booked through Amex Travel, plus flights booked directly with airlines. Outside of travel, earnings drop to 1x, so the rewards story here is about premium travel purchases and flexible redemptions, not broad everyday spending.

CategoryRate

Air Travel (amextravel.com)

5%

Airline

5%

Car Rental (amextravel.com)

5%

Cruise (amextravel.com)

5%

Hotel (amextravel.com)

5%

Everywhere

1%

Rewards percent based on a valuation of 1¢ per Membership Rewards point

Annual Credits & Perks

Benefits

The real case for this card is in its travel access, hotel privileges, protections, and long list of annual credits. When those benefits line up with how you already travel and spend, they can do a lot of the work in offsetting the fee.

BenefitAnnual value
$1,000
$600
$400
$300
$300
$300
$300
$250
$219
$200
$200
$180
$155.40
$120
$30

Enrollment is required for select benefits.

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Benefits

Insurance

Cell Phone Protection

You can be reimbursed, the lesser of, your costs to repair or replace your damaged or Stolen cell phone for a maximum of up to $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim. Additional terms and conditions apply.¹ ¹Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.


Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance

Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance can provide coverage for Damage to or Theft of a Rental Vehicle in a Covered Territory when You use your Eligible Card to reserve and pay for the Entire Rental and decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) at the Rental Company counter. Please read important exclusions and restrictions. This product provides secondary coverage and does not include liability coverage. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered. Coverage is not available for vehicles rented in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand.


Return Protection

With Return Protection, you may return eligible purchases to American Express if the seller won’t take them back up to 90 days from the date of purchase. American Express may refund the full purchase price excluding shipping and handling, up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account, if you purchased it entirely with your eligible American Express Card. Purchases must be made in the U.S. or its territories.


Extended Warranty

When you use your Eligible Card to make a Covered Purchase, you can get up to one extra year added to the Original Manufacturer’s Warranty. Applies to warranties of 5 years or less on Covered Purchases in the United States or its territories or possessions. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.


Purchase Protection

Sometimes your favorite new purchase gets stolen, accidentally damaged, or lost. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, your Membership can help protect them for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date. Please read important exclusions and restrictions. Up to $10,000 per Covered Purchase, up to $50,000 per calendar year.

Benefits

Status & Access

The Global Lounge Collection

With the American Express Global Lounge Collection, eligible Card Members get access to 1,550+ airport lounges in over 500 airports around the world. Enrollment required in Priority Pass.


Fine Hotels + Resorts Program

Get guaranteed 4pm check-out and complimentary breakfast for two at 1,800+ properties, when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts through Amex Travel.


The Hotel Collection

The Hotel Collection is made up of over 1,300 high-quality, upscale hotels, handpicked for you in our favorite destinations.


Global Dining Access by Resy

Add your Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab to your Resy profile on the Resy app or website and unlock access to exclusive tables and events.


Centurion Lounge Complimentary Guest Access

Receive Complimentary Guest Access for up to two guests per visit to The Centurion Lounge after spending $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year.

Benefits

Other

Platinum Destinations Vacations

Get one (1) extra Membership Rewards point with Platinum Destinations Vacations and enjoy exclusive offers when you book through Amex Travel by calling the number on the back of your Card.


Platinum Nights by Resy

With Platinum Nights by Resy, you can get access to reservations on select nights in select cities at participating in-demand Resy restaurants with your Platinum Card.


Platinum Member Airfares

Enjoy savings¹ on select tickets with over 30 participating airlines on designated flights with Platinum Member Airfares booked through Amex Travel². ¹Platinum Card and Centurion Members receive reduced fares compared to fares available for other American Express Card Members through Amex Travel. ²Ticket cabin classes may vary for domestic and international flights.

Eligibility

Recommended Minimum Credit

Min: Excellent
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent

Excellent credit or higher is recommended for this card.

Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.

Pricing

Rates & Fees

Annual Fee

$895

Foreign Transaction Fee

None

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Schwab Platinum

Schwab Platinum

Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are MaxRewards' alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.

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The Business Platinum Card® from American ExpressThe Business Platinum Card® from American Express

You may be eligible for as high as 300,000 Membership Rewards® Points

Worth $3,000

After spending $20,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.

  • 5%5%Flights (amextravel.com), Prepaid Hotels (amextravel.com)
  • 5%2%U.S. Construction Material & Hardware Suppliers, Electronic Goods Retailers, Software & Cloud System Providers, Shipping Providers, Purchases Of $5,000+
  • 5%1%Other Eligible Purchases

Annual Fee

$895

Rec. Credit

Good

View card details

Terms Apply.

American Express® Business Gold CardAmerican Express® Business Gold Card

You may be eligible for as high as 200,000 Membership Rewards® Points

Worth $2,000

After spending $15,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.

  • 5%4%Top Two Eligible Categories
  • 5%3%Flights (AmexTravel.com or Amex Travel App), Prepaid Hotels (AmexTravel.com or Amex Travel App)
  • 5%1%Everywhere

Annual Fee

$375

Rec. Credit

Good

View card details

Terms Apply.

American Express Platinum Card®American Express Platinum Card®

You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® Points

Worth $1,750

After spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.

  • 5%5%Flights (American Express Travel), Prepaid Hotels (American Express Travel)
  • 5%5%Flights (Directly From Airlines), Flights (American Express Travel)
  • 5%1%Other Eligible Purchases

Annual Fee

$895

Rec. Credit

Good

View card details

Terms Apply.