Yes, the American Express® Gold Card is considered a luxury card since it's a metal card with premium rewards on dining, groceries, and travel.
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The American Express Platinum card is a prestigious credit card because it's a metal card meant for big spenders with good credit or better who travel often and can take advantage of generous perks.
There is no exclusivity in having an AMEX card, unless you get invited for the Centurion. Most people with decent credit can get just about any AMEX card. Sure, platinum might be a little “luxurious” for those who don't bat an eye at $695 a year, but many people can get one nonetheless.
Having an American Express card means that you likely have good or excellent credit, and some people might assume that you have an above-average income and good employment. Owning an Amex card also means you can use your card at any merchant or financial institution that accepts cards on the American Express network.
The average household income at the time combined for Platinum and Centurion cardholders was reported to be $741,170. There's now new data making the rounds. A year ago American Express halted print publication of Departures moving online only.