📌 Key Perks for Service Members
The American Express Platinum Card is one of the best travel cards available—and military personnel can get it for free thanks to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) & Military Lending Act (MLA). Here’s why you need it:
✅ $695 Annual Fee Waived – No cost for active-duty military
✅ Lounge Access – Free entry to Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass, and Delta Sky Clubs
✅ 5X Points on Flights & Hotels – Maximize rewards on travel
✅ $200 Airline Fee Credit – Get reimbursed for checked bags, seat upgrades
✅ Hilton Gold & Marriott Gold Elite Status – Free room upgrades and perks
✅ $200 Uber Credit + $240 Digital Entertainment Credit – Free rides and streaming
💳 Best Strategy: Use this as your primary travel card to maximize rewards, then transfer points to airline and hotel partners for huge value on free flights and stays.
➡️ How to Apply & Get the Fee Waived:
1️⃣ Apply for the Amex Platinum
2️⃣ Call Amex (1-800-528-4800) after approval & request SCRA/MLA benefits
3️⃣ Enjoy luxury travel without paying a dime