3,000 Membership Rewards points for Amex Plat holders if they take the Platinum Credit Card as well

Yesterday, a few people found a leaflet on their doormat from American Express entitled “Introducing The Perfect Companion To Your Platinum Card“.

Basically – and for reasons which are not fully clear to me – Amex would like Platinum charge card holders to apply for the Platinum credit card.  And they will give you 3,000 Membership Rewards points if you do.

The deal is very simple:

• You need to have an Amex Platinum charge card to apply
• You must apply for the Platinum credit card via this website
• You must spend £500 within three months to receive the 3,000 Membership Rewards points
• On-going spend on the card earns 1 Membership Rewards point per £1
• There is no annual fee for the Platinum credit card
• You cannot keep the card if you cancel your Platinum charge card – you must retain both

It is also interesting to note that this card remains a secret card.  It has not been featured on the Amex website for some years.  Interestingly, I know of someone who asked about this card recently when cancelling his Platinum charge card and was told that it no longer existed!

The obvious question is whether you can apply for this card even if, like me, you didn’t get the mailshot from American Express.  My gut feeling is yes, as long as you do have the Platinum charge card.  (They ask for the number on the first page of the application form.)

All in all, I find this another odd strategic move by the boys and girls in Brighton.  Let’s see if this card becomes offered to the general public again.

Want to earn more points from credit cards? – December 2021 update

If you are looking to apply for a new credit or charge card, here are our November 2021 recommendations based on the current sign-up bonus. 

You can see our full directory of all UK cards which earn airline or hotel points here. Here are the top current deals:

British Airways American Express

5,000 Avios for signing up, no annual fee and an Economy 2-4-1 voucher for spending ….. Read our full review

British Airways American Express Premium Plus

25,000 Avios and the UK’s most valuable credit card perk – the 2-4-1 companion voucher Read our full review

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

Your best beginner’s card – 20,000 points, FREE for a year & two airport lounge passes Read our full review

The Platinum Card from American Express

30,000 points and an unbeatable set of travel benefits – for a fee Read our full review

Earning miles and points from small business cards

If you are a sole trader or run a small company, you may also want to check out these offers.

American Express Business Gold

20,000 points sign-up bonus and free for a year Read our full review

American Express Business Platinum

40,000 points sign-up bonus and a long list of travel benefits Read our full review

British Airways Accelerating Business American Express

30,000 Avios sign-up bonus – plus annual bonuses of up to 30,000 Avios Read our full review

Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa

The most generous Avios Visa or Mastercard for a limited company Read our full review

For a non-American Express option, we also recommend the Barclaycard Select Cashback card for sole traders and small businesses. It is FREE and you receive 1% cashback on your spending:

Barclaycard Select Cashback Credit Card

1% cashback and no annual fee Read our full review