If you have The Platinum Card® from American Express and are looking for new ways to earn rewards, it’s time to consider adding an authorized user to your account.
Authorized users on the Amex Platinum enjoy many of the same travel benefits as the primary user, including a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application reimbursement, the ability to register for hotel and rental car elite status, and access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection with the same entry privileges as the primary cardmember.* You get all of this for a $195 authorized user fee per year.
Adding an authorized user can also help you earn points faster, boost the secondary user’s credit and meet spending requirements toward a welcome offer.
According to TPG’s February 2025 valuations, those points are worth $1,600, but if you are both approved, you could earn 160,000 points worth $3,200. That’s more than enough for you and your loved one to redeem for a trip to Hawaii, Europe or beyond.
These stories will help you make the best decision for your credit card strategy:
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