What is the difference between companion platinum and platinum?

Formerly known as an Additional Green Card, the Companion Platinum card is another card option for those looking to add users to the Amex Platinum. This no-annual-fee option (Rates & Fees) has far fewer benefits than a standard authorized user, but it maintains two key features: Global Entry/ TSA PreCheck credit.



The primary difference between a Companion Platinum and a standard Platinum card (usually referring to Delta SkyMiles American Express cards) lies in the benefits and fee structures associated with "Additional Cardholders." A standard Platinum Card is the primary account held by the main user, which includes the Annual Companion Certificate (a "buy one, get one" domestic round-trip ticket) awarded each year upon renewal. A "Companion Platinum" card is an additional card issued to a family member or friend on that same account. In 2026, these additional cards often have a lower or $0 annual fee and allow the secondary user to earn miles for the primary account holder. However, the secondary "Companion" cardholder does not receive their own separate annual companion certificate or the full suite of status-boosting perks (like MQD boosts) that the primary holder gets. Essentially, the "Platinum" card is the source of the high-end travel perks, while the "Companion" version is a tool for shared spending and mileage accumulation.

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If you add a Companion Card, your authorized user won't enjoy perks but can help you earn points and spend some of your annual credits. If you add an additional Amex Platinum, there's a fee, but your cardholder will enjoy the perks discussed below. Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.

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Companion Card Members can get benefits like Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credits and access to The Hotel Collection. Remember: While Additional Card Members are not account owners, they are authorized to use the primary Card Member's account.

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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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As part of The American Express Global Lounge Collection®, Platinum Card® members can enjoy unlimited, complimentary access to Plaza Premium lounges around the world. Plaza Premium is a network of airport lounges around the world that are open to The Platinum Card® members, regardless of airline or ticket class.

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Enrollment required. Visit https://platinum.equinox.com/ to enroll. $189 CLEAR® Plus Credit: Breeze through security with CLEAR Plus at 100+ airports, stadiums, and entertainment venues nationwide and get up to $189 back per calendar year on your Membership (subject to auto-renewal) when you use your Platinum Card®.

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Just head over to Southwest's website and log in to your Southwest Airlines account. Navigate to the “My Account” button at the top right. Once to the page, scroll to the area labeled “My Rapid Rewards,” and your Companion Pass progress will be listed right there — along with a few other pieces of information.

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A platinum credit card is usually a bank's most expensive or the top-tier card, second only to a titanium, black or diamond card if offered by the bank.

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The Amex Business Platinum card can give you unlimited access to over 1,400 lounges worldwide for less than the cost of purchasing just 2-day passes per month or a single annual lounge membership. The additional benefits of the Amex Business Platinum card can also serve the business traveler well.

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Platinum cardholders have access to discounted flights through International Airline Program (IAP), which allows members to book first, business and premium economy at a discount on select airlines and routes.

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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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As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world.

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The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card doesn't give you a free pass, but lets you buy single-use Delta Sky Club passes at a reduced rate per visit. You can also bring up to two...

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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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