Low-Cost Alternatives to the Amex Platinum Card

The American Express Platinum Card offers various benefits for an annual fee of $895. However, alternative cards with similar benefits are available at a lower cost or no annual fee. For airport lounge access, the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card has no annual fee and four Priority Pass lounge visits per year. For primary rental car insurance, the Bilt Mastercard offers no annual fee and primary rental car insurance coverage. For trusted traveler program credits, the Citi Premier Card offers a $100 annual credit towards Global Entry or other trusted traveler programs. For transferable rewards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card offers 60,000 bonus points and a $95 annual fee. For reduced airline fees, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card offers a $100 credit towards airline fees and a $0 annual fee for the first year.