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A lot of money is on the table

Every month certain Amex cards have credits that expire, and if you’re like me, a reminder is helpful so you don’t waste them. Each month I send out an update, but January has had an onslaught of new statement credits, bonus categories, and we’re here to drop you a little reminder.

This month also saw the refresh of all the semi-annual credits across multiple cards, and that means that those Amex statement credits add up to several hundred dollars. Here’s a quick little guide to make sure you are aware of all the Amex statement credits you can use.

American Express Platinum

Every month Amex has an Uber credit of $15 ( $35 in December ) and these can be used for Uber Eats as well. However…Amex Platinum also comes with an annual $100 Saks 5th Avenue credit that is broken into two $50 credits. One is from January to June, the other from July to December ( that’s expiring end of month ).

Earlier in the January we saw Amex add in some useful credits for cardmembers who have held their card prior to 11/1/2020 including PayPal as well as multiple Amex Offers.

• $15 Uber Credit expiring 01/31/21 and will refresh at $15 on 2/1/21
• $50 Saks 5th Credit is active for  1/1/21 to 6/30/21 period
• $30 PayPal monthly Credit is active through 6/30/21 ( For cardmembers who have had the card prior to 11/1/2020 )
• String of Amex Offers ( For cardmembers who have had the card prior to 11/1/2020 )
  • Avis Car Rental – Spend $250+ on eligible purchases, Get $75 back, up to 2x
  • BestBuy.com – Spend $50+ on eligible purchases, Get $50 back, up to 2x
  • Goldbelly – Spend $100+ on eligible purchases, Get $50 back, up to 3x
  • Home Chef – Spend $50+ on eligible purchases, Get $50 back, up to 3x
  • HomeDepot.com – Spend $50+ on eligible purchases, Get $50 back, up to 2x
  • Instacart – Spend $250+ on eligible purchases, Get $50 back, up to 2x
  • Samsung – Spend $1,000+ on eligible purchases, Get $200 back, 1x
  • Scribd – Spend $9.99+ on eligible purchases, Get $9.99 back, up to 5x
  • The Container Store – Spend $150+ on eligible purchases, Get $50 back, up to 2x
  • Virtual Personal Training by Equinox – Spend $780+ on eligible purchases, Get $130 back, up to 5x
  • Wine Insiders – Spend $30+ on eligible purchases, Get $30 back, up to 2x
• $200 Airline Incidental Credit Refreshed in January and is good through 2021
  • make sure you have chosen your airline by the end of the month

American Express Gold

Every single month Amex Gold has a dining credit of $10, this month is no different. I’ve had success in the past buying gift cards to use in the future, but the only catch is using them at valid places: Grubhub, Seamless, The Cheesecake Factory, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Boxed, and participating Shake Shack locations

• $10 at restaurants listed above
• $100 Airline incidental credit has refreshed
• Keep an eye out for $10 Uber credits coming soon

American Express Business Platinum

The American Express Business Platinum offers a $200 annual Dell credit which is split into 2 separate, semi-annual $100 credits.  The first is now active and expires at the end of June, 2021. Make sure you’re utilizing these credits, and if you’re unsure on what to buy – check out how we use it.

There is also an annual $200 Airline Incidental Credit which is active – if you’d like to change your airline you need to do so by the end of January. Also note that multiple 5x categories have been added for certain cardholders.

• $100 Dell credit refreshed and expires 6/30/21
  • Read how we stack Dell credits to extract the most value
• String of 5x categories ( For cardmembers who have had the card prior to 11/1/2020 )
  • Gas
  • Shipping
  • Wireless
  • Advertising
  • Office Supplies
• $200 Airline Incidental Credit has refreshed.

American Express Green

American Express Green is a Chase Sapphire Reserve killer in my opinion, and has 2 annual statement credits for Clear and Lounge Buddy that have both refreshed.

• $100 Clear credit has refreshed
• $100 Lounge Buddy credits have refreshed.

American Express Aspire

This is one heavy hitting hotel card from Amex and comes with a $250 resort credit. Since many aren’t able to travel to resorts, and many resorts are closed, Amex has improved the benefit. Starting this month, you can use this $250 credit for restaurant…so not ending, but rather started in June and ends at the end of August.

• $250 resort credit refreshes each cardmember year
  • Can be used at Hilton Resorts on incidentals, food, and even has been shown to offset room charges
• $250 Airline incidental credit has refreshed
• Keep an eye out for your Free Weekend Night to repopulate after you account renewal