I got more than $2,000 worth of value from the American Express Platinum credit card in my first year — despite its $550 annual fee

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• The Platinum Card from American Express comes with a much higher annual fee ($550) than most credit or charge cards, which can scare off some people.
• After some back-and-forth, I finally decided this summer that the perks, benefits, and rewards far outweighed the cost of the fee for me.
• Airport-lounge access, up to $200 in Uber credits annually, a $200 annual airline-fee credit, and elite status at three massive hotel brands are just a few of the many benefits the card offers.

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I've been debating applying for a Platinum Card from American Express since I started learning about points, miles, and credit-card benefits, or "travel hacking," as some call it.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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