Is the American Express Platinum Welcome Bonus Offer Still 125K or 150K? [Currently, It's Upgraded to an Offer of 175K]
American Express Platinum Card Offers Soar to 175,000 Points
Exciting news for prospective American Express Platinum cardholders! The welcome bonus offers for The Platinum Card from American Express have reached new heights, with some lucky applicants receiving as many as 175,000 Membership Rewards points.
The current public welcome bonus offer stands at "Apply and find out if you're eligible for as high as 175,000 points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases in the first 6 months." However, these offers are subject to individual eligibility, and not everyone may qualify for the highest bonus.
Typical offers can range from 100,000 to 150,000 points, with a spend requirement often around $6,000 to $8,000 within 6 months. In June 2025, examples of such offers were found, including a 175,000-point offer and a 150,000-point offer.
It's important to note that American Express enforces a once-per-lifetime welcome bonus rule, meaning you can only earn the welcome bonus on this card once ever. If you previously had the card or its variants, you likely won’t be eligible for a new welcome bonus.
To check your eligibility and specific offer, you can apply online or consult an Amex representative. If you're approved and accept the Amex Platinum card, your credit score may be impacted. However, if you're not satisfied with your offer, you can exit the application without affecting your credit score.
The Amex Platinum card offers a host of benefits, including access to 1,400 Lounges Worldwide, hotel and rental car elite status and benefits, a $199 CLEAR Plus Credit, up to $300 Equinox Credit, up to $240 Digital Entertainment Credit, up to $200 Hotel Credit, up to $155 Walmart+ Credit, Global Dining Access by Resy, statement credits for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck enrollment fees, up to $200 for airline incidentals, up to $200 in Uber Cash, and up to $100 for Saks Fifth Avenue (enrollment required).
With 150,000 Amex points, you could transfer them to Hilton hotels, providing enough points for 30 full nights from one welcome bonus offer. Alternatively, these points could be used to book 11 one-way or 5 round-trip flights to Dublin on Aer Lingus. The exact number of points will be disclosed after application and approval.
If you're keen to find these targeted offers, you can opt-in to receive New Card and Credit Offers in the Amex account's General Marketing Email Preferences. Alternatively, you can check the CardMatch tool, which also completes a soft credit check to determine eligibility for elevated offers.
Lastly, it's worth mentioning that an American Express card does not have a Preset Spending Limit, meaning your spending limit is flexible, adapting based on factors such as your purchase, payment, and credit history. The annual fee for the Amex Platinum card is $695.
[1] Source: American Express website [2] Source: June 2025 research [3] Source: CardMatch tool [4] Source: American Express terms and conditions
- The exceptional points offer on the Amex Platinum card can also be used for travel, with 175,000 points enough for 5 round-trip flights to Dublin on Aer Lingus.
- In addition to travel, these Membership Rewards points can be utilized for entertainment, such as up to $240 in digital entertainment credits available with the card.
- For those interested in personal-finance management, the Amex Platinum card offers business benefits like up to $300 Equinox Credit and up to $155 Walmart+ Credit.
