Best American Express credit cards for American Express

Doing all the maths, to work out which cards are best.

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1. The American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card

American Express points

$195 annual fee

Offer

0 American Express

1.00 per dollar spent

Spend $0 in 0 days

$0 first year annual fee, $195 thereafter

$200 Travel Credit extra bonus.

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2. American Express Explorer Credit Card Targeted Offer

American Express points

$395 annual fee

OfferTargeted

108,000 American Express

2.00 per dollar spent

Spend $4,000 in 90 days (~$1,333/mo)

$400 Travel Credit extra bonus.

Offer Expires 5 months ago (2025-12-02)

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3. The American Express Platinum Card Targeted Offer

American Express points

$1,450 annual fee

OfferTargeted

211,250 American Express

2.25 per dollar spent

Spend $5,000 in 90 days (~$1,667/mo)

$450 Travel Credit extra bonus.

Offer Expires in 4 months (2026-08-25)