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American Express Platinum or Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
American Express Platinum returns $2,111 over its fee and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless returns $95, so the fee difference comes down to which categories you use.
American Express PlatinumAmerican Express · $895 fee · 12 credits
Marriott Bonvoy BoundlessChase · $95 fee · 0 credits
NET VALUE+$2,111$3,006 credits
NET VALUE-$95$0 credits
| CATEGORY | PLATINUM | MARRIOTT BONVOY BOUNDLESS |
|---|---|---|
| 🌎Travel | $1,009 | — |
| ✨Lifestyle | $967 | — |
| 🍽️Food & Dining | $580 | — |
| 🎭Entertainment & Media | $300 | — |
| 🚗Transportation | $300 |
BEST NET VALUE
AMERICAN EXPRESSAmerican Express Platinum
FEE$895
CREDITS$3,006
NET+$2,111
Category wins5 of 5
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
FEE$95
CREDITS$0
NET-$95
Category wins0 of 5
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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TAKE THE AMEX PLATINUM IF
You use travel, lifestyle, food & dining, or any of its 5 winning categories. Travel and Lifestyle and Food & Dining and Entertainment & Media and Transportation alone are worth $3,156 here and nothing on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless.
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Which is better, American Express Platinum or Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
The American Express Platinum is better with $2,111 net annual value compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless at -$95. The American Express Platinum wins by $2,206/year.
What's the difference between American Express Platinum and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
The key differences: American Express Platinum has a $895 annual fee and $3,006 in annual benefits, while Marriott Bonvoy Boundless has a $95 annual fee and $0 in annual benefits. The annual fee difference is $800.
Which has a lower annual fee, American Express Platinum or Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless has a lower annual fee at $95 compared to the American Express Platinum at $895. However, the American Express Platinum offers $3,006 in total annual benefits.
Is the American Express Platinum worth it compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
Yes, the American Express Platinum offers better value with $2,111 net annual value compared to -$95 for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless. Even though it has a higher annual fee ($895 vs $95), the American Express Platinum provides more total benefits.
Amex vs Chase: which issuer is better?
For these specific cards, Amex's American Express Platinum offers better value with $2,111 net annual value. Consider which issuer's broader ecosystem (transfer partners, redemption options) fits your needs.
Which card is better for travel?
The American Express Platinum is better for travel with $1,009 in annual travel benefits compared to $0 for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless.