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AmEx News: Platinum Card Upgrades & Earnings

By: Jasmin Espinas

Updated: September 18, 2025

Published: September 18, 2025

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American Express remains a strong player in the premium credit card segment, known for targeting high-income consumers and frequent travelers. In recent AmEx news, the firm has announced its upgrades for U.S. Platinum card users.

AmEx is also set to announce its third-quarter 2025 earnings.

AmEx News: Platinum Cardholders Get $3,500 in Benefits, Higher Annual Fee

American Express rolled out updated benefits for its U.S. Platinum cards on Thursday, September 18, increasing the annual fee from $695 to $895.

Updated U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Cards are here. With new and enhanced lifestyle and business benefits and world-class service powered by our award-winning digital capabilities, we’re delivering more value than ever for our Card Members. Available immediately, the… pic.twitter.com/dItgFByTkY

— American Express (@AmericanExpress) September 18, 2025

The new perks are estimated to deliver over $3,500 in value each year, based on AmEx’s own calculations.

These changes apply to both Consumer and Business Platinum Card® holders.

They also include expanded credits and access across travel, dining, entertainment, retail, wellness, and select business services.

The company seems to respond to how cardholders – particularly Millennials and Gen Z – approach premium credit cards.

Analysts note that these groups are more likely to view high-fee cards as bundled services, paying for ongoing access to travel and lifestyle-related benefits.

AmEx News: American Express to Report Q3 2025 Earnings on October

In other AmEx news, American Express will release its third-quarter 2025 earnings on Friday, October 17. A live audio webcast of the company’s earnings call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET.

The call will be open to the public and streamed on the American Express Investor Relations site.

In addition, the company plans to publish its full financial results and supporting presentation ahead of the call at around 7:00 a.m. ET.

Furthermore, a recorded replay will remain available on the same site after the webcast ends.

Conclusion

American Express has plans to grow by expanding value for premium customers while managing profitability through targeted fee increases.

The upcoming Q3 earnings will also offer a closer view of how spending trends, credit performance, and customer acquisition are tracking in that context.

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