"Yep, as a thank you for dropping $895 on the ability to buy things and pay for them later with interest, Platinum cardholders won't have to endure the same navy blue app theme as the proletariat. They can join the elite by switching the app to a darker black theme, although, according to users on Reddit, the change is subtle and can be hard to discern when using iOS' Light mode."
"Other new perks for Platinum cardholders include a $300 credit for Lululemon, a $400 Resy restaurant credit, a $120 Uber One credit, a $200 Oura Ring credit, and the hotel credit was bumped from $200 to $400/year. If you regularly use those perks, or hate that the mobile app's standard navy blue theming makes you feel like a commoner, the card could still be worth it, even with the hefty price bump."
American Express raised the Platinum Card annual fee to $895, following a prior increase from $550 to $695 in 2021. New cardmembers are charged $895 immediately while existing cardholders will see the change on January 2, 2026. The card now offers expanded benefits including a $300 Lululemon credit, $400 Resy credit, $120 Uber One credit, $200 Oura Ring credit, and an increased $400 annual hotel credit. The American Express mobile app includes a "newly enhanced" premium black theme exclusive to Platinum cardholders. Some users report the darker theme is subtle and difficult to notice in iOS Light mode. Regular users of the listed credits may still find net value despite the higher fee.
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