July 9, 2025

Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points

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Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points

#236: Chris reviews and ranks the full American Express lineup of 30+ cards. He also breaks down Membership Rewards, transfer partners, approval rules, card-linked offers, unique perks, and more.

 

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Resources Mentioned

Best Cards Page

Amex Cards Tier List

Membership Rewards Cards

Cash Back Cards

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Hilton Cards

Marriott Cards

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:57) Quick Episode Overview

(04:34) The American Express® Green Card

(07:35) Chris' Primary Amex Card for Dining & Groceries

(11:37) The American Express® Business Gold Card

(15:06) The Amex Platinum Cards

(19:29) The Perks & Benefits on the Platinum Cards

(25:24) The Platinum Card Variations

(29:43) The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

(38:10) The Exclusive Centurion Cards

(42:10) The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express

(43:50) Amex’s Cash Back Cards

(49:24) Co-Branded Delta Cards

(1:03:15) The Four Co-Branded Hilton Cards

(1:11:42) Co-Branded Marriott Cards

(1:22:22) Amazon Cards

(1:23:44) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers

(1:25:52) Notable Benefits of Amex Cards

(1:29:53) General Business Card Perks & Benefits

(1:30:35) Rental Car Coverage

(1:31:51) Credit Limits on Amex Cards

(1:32:24) Membership Rewards as Transferable Points

(1:35:05) Amex Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners

(1:37:37) How to Move Membership Rewards Points

(1:38:26) Rules for Opening Amex Cards

(1:41:39) Quick Summary: Reasons to Love or Dislike Amex

(1:45:31) The Best Amex Two-Card Combo

 

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