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Every month certain Amex cards have credits that expire. October is no exception; however, don’t forget that we are past the half way point of the year back in July. Why is that a big deal? Well, certain Amex cards have semi-annual credits that refresh on July 1st, and since 2020 has been a hectic year, you may have forgotten. Let’s take a look at how you can recoup large portions of your annual fee by doing this every month/6 months.
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 just refreshed ). Additionally, Amex Platinum is offering a $20 monthly mobile phone credit and streaming credit through the end of the year.
- $15 Uber Credit expiring at the end of the month
- $50 Saks 5th Credit refreshed and will expire at the end of December
- $20 Mobile Phone Credit
- $20 Streaming Credit
American Express Business Platinum
Amex Business Platinum is offering two, $200 Dell credits this year. One expired at the end of June, the other at the end of December which means you hav a fresh $200 Dell credit. Make sure you’re utilizing these credits, and if you’re unsure on what to buy – check out how we use it. Amex Business Platinum is also offering a $20 per month mobile phone credit, and $20 per month shipping credit through December.
- $200 Dell credit has refreshed an can be used until the end of December
- $20 Mobile Phone credit
- $20 shipping credit
American Express Green
American Express Green joined in on the monthly mobile credits until year end by giving cardmembers $10 a month through December.
- $10 mobile phone credit
American Express Aspire
This is one heavy hitting co-brand 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 can now be used at restaurants through August
Amex 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
Don’t forget about our Amex referrals
The following posts are dedicated to Amex referrals. I’d highly recommend reading them so you understand how our program works so you have the best shot at maxing out. Additionally, you’re welcome to leave links on this post, but honestly you’ll get a lot more traffic on the ones listed below – also correlate your links to the featured card.
- American Express Platinum
- American Express Gold
- American Express Green
- American Express Business Platinum
- American Express Blue Business
- American Express Blue Business Plus
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Isn’t Amex Platinum Saks credit $100 every 6 months?
typed too fast, should be $50 every 6 months?
Ahhhhhhh good catch
This a little off topic, but related to the Amex Aspire Resort Credit. In late March my first full AF came due (first 4 months was pro-rated). I had seen a lot about Amex not liking you to keep a card less than a year. For that and other reason I paid the AF.
I called Amex and explained I could not use prior Resort Credit (RC) after cancelling some plans due to COVID-10 (and mentioned being 65). They said would extend the RC, I confirmed they were saying I would now have $500 RC available and they said yes,
Over the weekend I chatted with Amex and asked for my RC balance available. Their answer indicated they had not followed through. So I called customer service, That said they were now handling that type of situation with a $250 statement credit instead (no activity required). They said it would hit in about 5 days. They also mentioned I could use the NEW RC for restaurants. We’ll see if they follow through this time. I figure I should know by Friday.
Assuming they do follow through it will be only because I called, Others may be in a situation to try it, having had their card anniversaries earlier his year, and unused RC,
Will advise..
Personal Gold card: http://refer.amex.us/ERICBPPXm?XL=MIACP
Platinum card: http://refer.amex.us/ERICBPPXm?XL=MIACP
Business Platinum: http://refer.amex.us/ERICBPPXm?XL=MIACP
Does buying e-gift cards online with AMEX Gold at the above listed restaurant websites trigger the credit?
Does anyone know of a workaround with the cell phone credits if you use Verizon and have automatic drafting coming from your bank account? I have 5 lines and would lose $50 in credits/mo just to take advantage of paying the bill with my Amex Plat.
I tried buying accessories and a gift card, neither coded as needed to trigger the benefit.
Thank you in advance.
I bought some shirts at SAKS on June 28 and July 2nd since they were having a sale. i got my credit for $50 for the different dates i purchased my shirts. total for the 2 shirts were $145, with the $100 credit and the sale of about %50 off and i only paid $45 bucks for 2 designer shirts…great deal!!