A bunch rideshare and food delivery benefits, bonus points earnings promotions, some statement credit offers, and much more are all some of the features and promotions that expire tomorrow, June 30.
The more I chat with people, the more I realize they’re unaware of all the statement credit opportunities available to them. With summer traveling and cookout season coming, many of these can be particularly helpful.
Remember: all of these credits are available on an if-used basis and don’t roll over to the next month, quarter, or year. Plus, some require manual activation or enrollment.
So, before you forget to use yours (I almost forgot to use my Saks benefit!), take a quick look and see if you can squeeze out some value during the next two days.
This isn’t an exhaustive list — but it’s still pretty detailed. Let’s take a look at what’s out there!
(Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.)
The Platinum Card® from American Express
The Platinum Card® from American Express is loaded with statement credit offers. The $50 Saks Fifth Avenue feature is the biggie to be aware of. Card members can earn up to $100 statement credits each year for purchases made in-store at Saks Fifth Avenue or online at saks.com. Available as $50 from January through June, then $50 in statement credits from July through December. (Enrollment through your Amex account is required.) Not sure what the heck you’d buy at Saks? Here are some ideas. Remember to start your shopping sesh through a cashback portal such as Rakuten or TopCashback and earn some extra money!
Keep in mind the card also offers these statement credits:
- $200 Hotel Credit: Earn up to $200 in annual statement credit for prepaid bookings at Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection properties. (The Hotel Collection properties require a minimum two-night stay. Eligible charges vary by property.) Reservations must be booked through American Express Travel. So if you haven’t yet booked a stay, do it now. Here’s how I used my credit to enjoy a significantly discounted stay at Bellagio Las Vegas. Once you book your eligible stay, make sure it posts to your account — and isn’t accidentally clawed back. And remember that you can’t change FHR reservations without some kind of penalty.
- $200 Airline Fee Credit: Earn up to $200 in statement credits each calendar year on incidental fees spent with one participating airline selected through Amex.
- $200 Uber Cash: Amex Platinum Card members can receive up to $200 each calendar year in monthly Uber Cash deposits valid for Uber rides or Uber Eats purchases in the United States. The deposits are dispensed as $15 each month from January through November and $35 in December. Effective November 8, 2024, an Amex Card must be selected as the payment method for your Uber or Uber Eats transaction to redeem the Amex Uber Cash benefit. (Enrollment is required. Terms apply. Uber Cash deposits are made monthly and expire if not used. To receive this benefit, you must have downloaded the latest version of the Uber App and your eligible Amex Platinum Card must be a method of payment in your Uber account. The Amex Benefit may only be used in the United States.)
- $199 CLEAR Credit: Earn up to $199 in annual statement credit for a CLEAR membership. (Enrollment required.)
- $20 Monthly Digital Entertainment Credit: Earn up to $20 in statement credits each month (up to $240 annually) for eligible purchases on Disney+, a Disney Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Peacock, and The Wall Street Journal. (Enrollment required.) The purchases must be made through the respective providers’ websites — and not their apps or other services.
- $300 Equinox Credit: Earn up to $300 in statement credits each year when you choose between an Equinox+ subscription with live and on-demand classes or an Equinox club membership and pay with your card.
- $12.95 Walmart+ Subscription: Charge a Walmart+ subscription to your Platinum Card and receive the monthly fee plus applicable taxes for one membership credited back to your account. Worth up to $155 annually. Subject to auto-renewal.
The Platinum Card® from American Express‘ annual fee is $695. (Rates and Fees.) But we’ve shown how it’s easy to actually come out ahead.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express also features several statement credit opportunities. One is semiannual and expires at the end of June. It’s the $200 Dell Credit: Cardholders may earn up to $400 per year ($200 semi-annually) in statement credits for Dell Technologies purchases charged to their Amex Business Platinum card. (Enrollment required.) Once again, start your shopping sessions through a cashback portal (i.e., Rakuten or TopCashback) and earn some extra money.
Here are the rest of the card’s statement credit opportunities.
- $10 Monthly Wireless Service Credit: Cardmembers can earn up to $10 per month in statement credit ($120 annually) for purchases made directly from any eligible US wireless telephone provider. (Enrollment required.)
- $200 Airline Fee Credit: Earn up to $200 back in statement credits each calendar year on incidental fees spent with one participating airline selected through Amex. (Enrollment required.)
- $199 CLEAR Credit: Earn up to $199 in annual statement credit for a CLEAR membership. (Enrollment required.)
- $150 Adobe Credit: Cardholders can earn up to $150 in statement credit each year on purchases of annual prepaid subscriptions for Creative Cloud All Apps or Single Apps for Teams or Acrobat Pro DC with E-Sign or advanced E-Sign for Teams. (Enrollment required.) Monthly subscriptions are excluded.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express‘ annual fee is $695. (Rates and Fees.)
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Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card overhauled some of its benefits. Here are some of the annual credits expiring at the end of this month. Terms apply to each.
- $400 Hilton Resort Credit: Earn back up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually (up to $400 back per year) on eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts.
- $200 Flight Credit: Earn back up to $50 per quarter for flight purchases made directly with an airline or amextravel.com.
- $199 CLEAR Credit: Earn up to $199 in annual statement credit for a CLEAR membership. Enrollment required.
All information related to the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card was collected independently by Eye of the Flyer and was neither reviewed nor provided by the card issuer.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card also tinkered with its benefits this year.
- $200 Hilton Resort Credit: Earn back up to $50 in statement credits each quarter (up to $200 back per year) on eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts.
5X at Restaurants and on Amazon Purchases with the Chase Freedom Flex®
I suggest people hold the Chase Freedom Flex® for a couple of reasons (actually many more than that): first, there’s no annual fee. Secondly, there are quarterly 5% bonus categories. (Awarded as 5X Chase Ultimate Rewards® that can be redeemed as cashback, statement credit, applied towards travel purchases made through Chase, gift cards, etc.) Card members earn 5%/5X on up to $1500 in eligible purchases each quarter. (Manual activation is required no later than June 14.)
- This quarter, the bonus cashback categories are purchases made with Amazon, restaurants (which is actually 7X), hotels book through Chase Travel℠ (again, 7X) and Whole Foods (hey, 5% cashback at Whole Foods can save you a ton of money! IYKYK.)
- The Flex also features Instacart perks:
- a $10 quarterly Instacart credit (Enroll here.)
- a three-month Instacart+ trial membership. (Enroll here.)
Hey, all of that isn’t back for a no-annual-fee card. (Learn here how to apply.) The promotion also applies to the legacy Chase Freedom, which is no longer available for applications.
(All information about the Chase Freedom Flex® was collected independently by Eye of the Flyer and was not reviewed by its issuing bank.)
American Express® Gold Card
The American Express® Gold Card doesn’t offer as many statement credit promotions as its Platinum cousins. But its $325 annual fee is also much lower than the other two — and not difficult to earn back. (See Rates and Fees.)
- $10 Restaurant and Delivery Service Credit: Cardholders receive up to $10 in monthly statement credit when using their Gold Card to pay for purchases at these select restaurants and delivery services (Terms apply and enrollment is required):
- $10 Uber Cash: American Express® Gold Card members who add their card to the Uber account may each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year. (Enrollment is required. Terms apply. Uber Cash deposits are made monthly and expire if not used. To receive this benefit, you must have downloaded the latest version of the Uber App. Effective 11/8/2024, an Amex Card must be selected as the payment method for your Uber or Uber Eats transaction to redeem the Amex Uber Cash benefit. The Amex Benefit may only be used in the United States.)
- $100 The Hotel Collection Credit: Earn an experience credit with a minimum two-night stay when you book The Hotel Collection through American Express Travel. (Terms apply. Eligible charges vary by property.)
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American Express® Business Gold Card
American Express® Business Gold Card features a pair of statement credit opportunities:
- $12.95 Walmart+ Subscription: Charge a Walmart+ subscription to your Platinum Card and receive the monthly fee plus applicable taxes for one membership credited back to your account. Worth up to $155 annually. Subject to auto-renewal.
- $20 Shipping Credit: Earn up to $20 in statement credits each month after you use the Amex Business Gold Card for eligible U.S. purchases at FedEx, Grubhub, and Office Supply Stores. Worth up to $240 annually.
American Express® Green Card
The classic American Express® Green Card offers two statement credits:
- $199 CLEAR Credit: Earn up to $199 in annual statement credit for a CLEAR membership. Enrollment required. Terms apply.
- $100 Lounge Buddy Credit: Earn up to $100 in annual statement credit purchases made through Lounge Buddy. Terms apply.
(All information about the American Express® Green Card was collected independently by Eye of the Flyer and was not reviewed by its issuing bank.)
To paraphrase the late, great, Casey Kasem: we’re not done yet! On with the countdown!
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card members can earn:
- up to $10 in statement credits each month (up to $120 annually) on U.S. rideshare purchases made with Uber, Lyft, Curb, Revel, and Alto. Enrollment is required and terms apply.
- up to $240 each year (up to $20 each month) in statement credits for purchases made with U.S. Resy restaurants.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
If you have the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, you can earn:
- up to $10 in statement credits each month (up to $120 annually) on U.S. rideshare purchases made with Uber, Lyft, Curb, Revel, and Alto. Enrollment is required and terms apply.
- up to $240 each year (up to $20 each month) in statement credits for purchases made with U.S. Resy restaurants.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card holders may earn:
- up to $10 in statement credits each month (up to $120 annually) on U.S. rideshare purchases made with Uber, Lyft, Curb, Revel, and Alto. Enrollment is required and terms apply.
- up to $120 each year (up to $10 each month) in statement credits for purchases made with U.S. Resy restaurants.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
If you have the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card, keep in mind you can earn:
- up to $10 in statement credits each month (up to $120 annually) on U.S. rideshare purchases made with Uber, Lyft, Curb, Revel, and Alto. Enrollment is required and terms apply.
- up to $120 each year (up to $10 each month) in statement credits for purchases made with with U.S. Resy restaurants.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card features this time-sensitive statement credit opportunity:
- $300 Brilliant Dining Credit: You can earn up to $25 in monthly statement credit when using your card to pay for purchases at restaurants worldwide, up to $300 each calendar year.
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express members may earn $7 back each month in statement credit when you spend $9.99 or more each month on an auto-renewing Disney Bundle subscription. Valid only at Disney Plus.com, Hulu.com or Plus.espn.com in the U.S.
Blue Cash Everyday Card® from American Express
The no-annual-fee Blue Cash Everyday Card® from American Express also comes with a Disney Bundle benefit! (Rates and Fees.) Cardmembers may earn up to $7 in monthly statement credit when spending $9.99 or more each month on a subscription to the Disney Bundle. Again, this benefit is valid only at Disneyplus.com, Hulu.com, or Plus.espn.com in the U.S. (Subject to auto-renewal. Terms apply. Enrollment required.)
Final Approach
I think that encompasses most of the major statement credit opportunities available and expiring soon. If there’s something I missed, please let me know in the below Comments section.
Statement credits are a great way to earn money back (especially for high-end annual fee cards!). But using them is the key — and remembering what they are is half the battle. I hope this post helps!
- To see rates and fees for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for The Platinum Card® from American Express, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for the American Express® Gold Card, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express Card, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for the American Express® Green Card, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for the Hilton Honors American Express Card, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express, please visit this link.
- To see rates and fees for the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express Card, please visit this link.
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