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09.08.2024 - 09:33 / thepointsguy.com
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At first glance (and for the uninitiated), credit card annual fees can induce sticker shock. However, upon further inspection, some of the perks and benefits embedded within specific cards can more than makeup for the initial yearly investment.
Take The Platinum Card® from American Express, for instance. While it carries a sky-high $695 annual fee (see rates and fees), the card also has over $1,500 in benefits in the form of numerous travel and lifestyle statement credits. And that doesn't even include other great perks that don't have a specific dollar value, such as lounge access and hotel elite status.
Let's explore one of my favorite perks on two Amex cards: the Uber Cash benefit embedded on both The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card.
Here's how to use your Amex Uber credits for rides and meals.
One of the most straightforward benefits of both the Amex Platinum and Amex Gold is an Uber credit automatically deposited into your account each month. But there's a little nuance to exactly how this perk works, especially if you're a beginner to either of these cards.
First, for the Platinum card, you'll receive up to $200 in Uber Cash annually (for use in the U.S.). The credit is split into monthly increments of $15 each, plus a $20 bonus in December (for a total of $35 that month).
Meanwhile, the Gold card offers up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (also for use in the U.S.), which comes in the form of a $10 monthly credit. You must have downloaded the latest version of the Uber App, and your eligible American Express Gold Card must be a method of payment in your Uber account. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
To get your Uber Cash, you'll first need to link your card(s) to your Uber account. To do this, head to your wallet on the Uber app and add your Amex Gold and/or Amex Platinum as a payment method. If you have both of these cards (as I do), the two monthly credits will be combined into your total Uber Cash balance.
From there, the credits should automatically appear in the Uber Cash section of your wallet. As long as your card remains linked to your Uber account, your Uber Cash will be automatically deposited into your wallet every month.
Typically, I get an alert that my Uber Cash has been deposited into my account late in the evening before the first of each month. However, it's important to remember that your credits will expire at the end of each month. In other words, if you don't use your credits one month, they won't roll over into the next month.
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