Do Amex Platinum authorized users get all the benefits?

Bottom Line. Authorized users under your Amex Platinum get many of the same benefits the primary cardholder gets, but for a portion of the normal hefty annual fee. From Global Entry or TSA Precheck membership waivers to lounge access and even some elite status to take advantage of when traveling and more.



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An Amex Platinum authorized user can get many of the same perks as the main cardholder, including exclusive access to The American Express Global Lounge Collection and The Hotel Collection.

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An Amex Platinum authorized user can get many of the same perks as the main cardholder, including exclusive access to The American Express Global Lounge Collection and The Hotel Collection.

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If your goal is to get or maintain a good credit score, two to three credit card accounts, in addition to other types of credit, are generally recommended. This combination may help you improve your credit mix. Lenders and creditors like to see a wide variety of credit types on your credit report.

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While AmEx services over 100 million cardholders, there are estimates that AmEx only has 100,000 Centurion cardholders worldwide.

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Beginning September 26, 2023, the Platinum Card's already steep annual fee will go from $699 to $799 per year on your next card anniversary. It will also cost more to add a supplementary Platinum Card to an account with the fee rising from $175 to $250 at the same time.

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You can add an authorized user to your Amex Platinum Card over the phone or online.

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Platinum Card Members can enjoy access to more than 1,400+ airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, including flagship locations through The Centurion® Network which includes Centurion Lounges and Escape Lounges- The Centurion® Studio Partner.

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Starting in February 2023, The Platinum Card® from American Express guests will be charged a $50 guest fee. To qualify for free guests in the Centurion Lounge, card members will need to spend $75,000 on their cards within a calendar year.

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Yup, everything is free at Amex lounges. But be sure to factor in the annual fees of the American Express cards required to enter: $550 for Delta SkyMiles Reserve, $695 for Platinum, and for the by-invitation-only Centurion card, $5,000—plus a $7,500 initiation fee.

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No. The only person who can access the lounge is the person named on the eligible Mastercard payment card. For security reasons, the lounge will verify the name of the cardholder against their boarding pass and their identification card / passport.

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