{"id":24526,"date":"2026-01-10T12:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T12:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=24526"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:31:35","slug":"amex-platinum-saks-credit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum-saks-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Platinum Card\u00ae Saks Credit Will Be Removed in July 2026 \u2014 Here\u2019s How to Maximize It Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"custom-blue\"><em><strong>Update: Starting July 1, 2026, the annual Saks credit on the Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> will be removed. The post below has been updated to reflect the latest.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"remark\"><em>Eligibility is limited for the Amex Offers discussed in this post. Enrollment is required in the Amex Offers section of your account before redeeming.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The American Express Saks credit is one of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">many benefits the American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> offers<\/a>. Every year, cardholders can receive up to $100 in annual statement credits at Saks Fifth Avenue or saks.com \u2014 split into $50 in the first half of the year (January\u2013June) and $50 in the second half (July\u2013December).<\/p>\n<p>However, with the benefit set to end (for good) on <strong>July 1, 2026<\/strong>, the current first-half credit will be the final opportunity to use it, and it won\u2019t reset for the second half of the year. If we had to guess, this is related to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/amex-membership-rewards\/saks-bankruptcy-filing-impact-on-gift-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Saks Fifth Avenue\u2019s ongoing financial woes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll walk through how to use the credit and ways to maximize it while it\u2019s still available.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028089\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/e6901d88-1a35-4373-b3e1-9a2a445490a0.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express Platinum Card\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$895<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Cardholders can access more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide, take advantage of up to $200 in annual airline fee credits, up to $209 in CLEAR+ credits, and TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> or Global Entry fee credits. The card also includes an annual hotel credit worth up to $600 on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> or The Hotel Collection bookings (The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay), Hilton Honors\u2122 and Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite status, and a suite of benefits with Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Additional perks include $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership credit (with applicable sales taxes and Plus Ups not include), up to $300 in annual digital entertainment credits, up to $300 Equinox credits, and up to $200 annual Uber Cash and $120 Uber One Credit. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; points after you spend $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Get more for your travels with 5X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on all flights and prepaid hotel bookings through American Express Travel&#xAE;, including Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; and The Hotel Collection bookings. You earn 5X points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel&#xAE; on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.<\/li><li>With over 1,550 airport lounges - more than any other credit card company on the market* - enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection&#xAE;, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 complimentary Delta Sky Club&#xAE; visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations), Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges.* As of 07\/2025.<\/li><li>$200 Uber Cash + $120 Uber One Credit: With the Platinum Card&#xAE; you can receive $15 in Uber Cash each month plus a bonus $20 in December when you add your Platinum Card&#xAE; to your Uber account to use on rides and orders in the U.S when you select an Amex Card for your transaction. Plus, when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One membership, you can get up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year. Terms apply.<\/li><li>$300 Digital Entertainment Credit: Experience the latest shows, news and recipes. Get up to $25 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card&#xAE; for eligible purchases on Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN streaming services, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV when you purchase directly from one or more of the providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$600 Hotel Credit: Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; or The Hotel Collection* bookings through American Express Travel&#xAE; using the Platinum Card&#xAE;. *The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.<\/li><li>$400 Resy Credit + Platinum Nights by Resy: Get up to $100 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to make eligible purchases with Resy, including dining purchases at U.S. Resy restaurants. Enrollment required. Plus, with Platinum Nights by Resy, you can get special access to reservations on select nights at participating in demand Resy restaurants with the Platinum Card&#xAE;. Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you.<\/li><li>$209 CLEAR+ Credit: CLEAR+ helps get you to your gate faster by using your face to verify you are you at 55+ airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR+ Membership* with up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for CLEAR+ with your Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Excluding any applicable taxes and fees. Subject to auto-renewal.<\/li><li>$200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to the Platinum Card&#xAE; Account. American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details.<\/li><li>Start your vacation sooner, and keep it going longer. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; through American Express Travel&#xAE;, enjoy noon check-in, when available, and guaranteed 4PM check-out.<\/li><li>$300 lululemon Credit: Enjoy up to $75 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; for eligible purchases at U.S. lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and lululemon.com. That's up to $300 in statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$155 Walmart+ Credit: Receive a statement credit* for one monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) after you pay for Walmart+ each month with the Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Up to $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups not eligible.<\/li><li>Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24\/7.<\/li><li>$895 annual fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn  5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and The Hotel Collection bookings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/PlatinumCard\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_the_American_Express_Saks_Credit_Works\">How the American Express Saks Credit Works<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Amex_Saks_credit_restrictions_and_limitations\">Amex Saks credit restrictions and limitations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ways_to_Use_the_American_Express_Saks_Credit\">Ways to Use the American Express Saks Credit<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Don8217t_forget_about_shipping_costs\">Don't forget about shipping costs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_the_American_Express_Saks_Credit_Works\">How the American Express Saks Credit Works<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To take advantage of this benefit while it's still around, you need to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/global.americanexpress.com\/card-benefits\/detail\/shop-saks\/platinum\" rel=\"noopener\">enroll in the offer<\/a> &#8212; a standard requirement for several <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> statement credit benefits. You won't receive the statement credit if you make a Saks purchase without enrolling.<\/p>\n<p>Once enrolled, you can earn up to $100 back annually at Saks, split into two parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to $50 from January 1 through June 30<\/li>\n<li>Up to $50 from July 1 through December 31<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, with the benefit set to end on <strong>July 1, 2026<\/strong>, only the first-half credit is available this year.<\/p>\n<p>This benefit is available to both current and new Card Members, provided you\u2019re able to enroll and make an eligible purchase in advance of the expiration date.<\/p>\n<p>To receive the statement credit, you must use your Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> to make your purchase at a Saks store in the U.S. or U.S. territories or at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saksfifthavenue.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">saksfifthavenue.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Maximize Your Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>: Which Benefits You Need to Enroll In<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_164487\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-164487 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saks-Toronto-Featured-1.png\" alt=\"Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saks-Toronto-Featured-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saks-Toronto-Featured-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saks-Toronto-Featured-1-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saks-Toronto-Featured-1-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s no minimum spending requirement to trigger the credit. So, a qualifying purchase of less than $50 will earn a credit equal to what you spent. If you make a purchase totaling more than $50, you\u2019ll only receive up to $50 in credit in the first half of this year.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Saks typically won\u2019t charge your card until after your order ships, so you\u2019ll want to give yourself a cushion and avoid ordering at the last minute. An order that ships on July 1 won\u2019t trigger the first-half credit since it falls in the second half of the year \u2014 and there will be no second-half credit with the benefit expiring.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming you follow the guidelines, Amex will post the credit to your account within eight weeks of the purchase date, though it generally posts much faster.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236781\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/531\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236781 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-10.18.25-900x531.png\" alt=\"Saks Credit reflected on Amex statement.\" width=\"900\" height=\"531\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-10.18.25-900x531.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-10.18.25-750x443.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-10.18.25-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-10.18.25-1536x907.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-10.18.25.png 2022w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Credit: American Express<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Maximize Your American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>: Which Benefits You Need to Enroll In<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Amex_Saks_credit_restrictions_and_limitations\">Amex Saks credit restrictions and limitations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You might be familiar with Saks' discount-oriented sister brand, Saks OFF 5th. Unfortunately, purchases made at brick-and-mortar Saks OFF 5th stores or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/saksoff5th.com\" rel=\"noopener\">saksoff5th.com<\/a> are ineligible for the $50 semi-annual Amex Saks credit.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if you're looking for a way to earn the credit without splurging on something expensive, you might consider purchasing a gift card to stack with a future Amex Saks credit. Gift cards purchased online won't qualify for the $50 credit, but that limitation doesn't always apply to in-store purchases. Several data points suggest you'll earn the credit by using your Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> to purchase a gift card at a physical Saks location.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Amex Saks credit is only available to consumer versions of the Platinum card (e.g., <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> and those issued with partners, such as American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> by Charles Schwab).<\/p>\n<p>The small business version of the card, <a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-platinum\/\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a>, is not eligible for this benefit. Conversely, it offers several credits that aren't available on the personal Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\" rel=\"noopener\">All About the American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ways_to_Use_the_American_Express_Saks_Credit\">Ways to Use the American Express Saks Credit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you shop at Saks regularly, using a semi-annual $50 credit will be a piece of cake. You won't need much guidance from us on what to buy or things to consider.<\/p>\n<p>But if you're new to Saks, here are some easy ways to use and maximize the credit on purchases made in the first half of 2026:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Look for items worth $50 or less.<\/strong> You can filter all the items by price on the Saks website. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saksfifthavenue.com\/sale?cgid=root&pmin=00.00&pmax=50.00\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to see hundreds of pieces of merchandise worth less than $50.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex Offers<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0Occasionally, you'll see a targeted Amex Offer featuring a statement credit after spending a certain amount at Saks or bonus <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Membership Rewards<\/a> per dollar spent. Stacking your credit with an Amex Offer is an easy way to make your purchase more rewarding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a shopping portal.<\/strong> Clicking through a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/shopping\/beginners-guide-to-shopping-portals\/\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping portal<\/a> is another easy way to earn extra rewards on your Saks purchase. Using an aggregator, such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cashbackmonitor.com\/cashback-store\/saks-fifth-avenue\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Cashback Monitor<\/a>, is a great way to get a bird's-eye view of all current offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_242000\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/518\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-242000 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saks50-750x518.png\" alt=\"Saks Fifth Avenue under $50 webpage.\" width=\"750\" height=\"518\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saks50-750x518.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saks50-900x622.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saks50-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saks50-1536x1061.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saks50-2048x1415.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Don8217t_forget_about_shipping_costs\">Don't forget about shipping costs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unless you're placing a large online order, keep in mind that Saks charges a $9.95 shipping fee on purchases under $300 before tax.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_213511\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/376\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-213511 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Amex-Saks-50-1024x428.png\" alt=\"Saks checkout process.\" width=\"900\" height=\"376\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Amex-Saks-50-1024x428.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Amex-Saks-50-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Amex-Saks-50-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Amex-Saks-50-1536x642.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Amex-Saks-50-2048x856.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>You might get more value by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saksfifthavenue.com\/locations\/?page=1&storesPerPage=5\" rel=\"noopener\">visiting a physical Saks store<\/a> to avoid the shipping cost. Just note that purchases made at in-store restaurants are ineligible for the Amex credit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/unheralded-credit-card-perks\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Favorite Unheralded Credit Card Perks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The $100 American Express Saks benefit has long been a useful perk of the <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, and it\u2019s unfortunate to see it disappear for good on <strong>July 1, 2026<\/strong>. That said, you can still use your credit in the first half of the year, and there\u2019s a good chance Amex will replace this outgoing benefit with something new.<\/p>\n<p><em>What's your favorite use of the Saks credits? Let us know in the comments below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028089\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/e6901d88-1a35-4373-b3e1-9a2a445490a0.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express Platinum Card\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$895<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Cardholders can access more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide, take advantage of up to $200 in annual airline fee credits, up to $209 in CLEAR+ credits, and TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> or Global Entry fee credits. The card also includes an annual hotel credit worth up to $600 on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> or The Hotel Collection bookings (The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay), Hilton Honors\u2122 and Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite status, and a suite of benefits with Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Additional perks include $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership credit (with applicable sales taxes and Plus Ups not include), up to $300 in annual digital entertainment credits, up to $300 Equinox credits, and up to $200 annual Uber Cash and $120 Uber One Credit. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; points after you spend $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Get more for your travels with 5X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on all flights and prepaid hotel bookings through American Express Travel&#xAE;, including Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; and The Hotel Collection bookings. You earn 5X points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel&#xAE; on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.<\/li><li>With over 1,550 airport lounges - more than any other credit card company on the market* - enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection&#xAE;, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 complimentary Delta Sky Club&#xAE; visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations), Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges.* As of 07\/2025.<\/li><li>$200 Uber Cash + $120 Uber One Credit: With the Platinum Card&#xAE; you can receive $15 in Uber Cash each month plus a bonus $20 in December when you add your Platinum Card&#xAE; to your Uber account to use on rides and orders in the U.S when you select an Amex Card for your transaction. Plus, when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One membership, you can get up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year. Terms apply.<\/li><li>$300 Digital Entertainment Credit: Experience the latest shows, news and recipes. Get up to $25 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card&#xAE; for eligible purchases on Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN streaming services, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV when you purchase directly from one or more of the providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$600 Hotel Credit: Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; or The Hotel Collection* bookings through American Express Travel&#xAE; using the Platinum Card&#xAE;. *The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.<\/li><li>$400 Resy Credit + Platinum Nights by Resy: Get up to $100 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to make eligible purchases with Resy, including dining purchases at U.S. Resy restaurants. Enrollment required. Plus, with Platinum Nights by Resy, you can get special access to reservations on select nights at participating in demand Resy restaurants with the Platinum Card&#xAE;. Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you.<\/li><li>$209 CLEAR+ Credit: CLEAR+ helps get you to your gate faster by using your face to verify you are you at 55+ airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR+ Membership* with up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for CLEAR+ with your Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Excluding any applicable taxes and fees. Subject to auto-renewal.<\/li><li>$200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to the Platinum Card&#xAE; Account. American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details.<\/li><li>Start your vacation sooner, and keep it going longer. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; through American Express Travel&#xAE;, enjoy noon check-in, when available, and guaranteed 4PM check-out.<\/li><li>$300 lululemon Credit: Enjoy up to $75 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; for eligible purchases at U.S. lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and lululemon.com. That's up to $300 in statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$155 Walmart+ Credit: Receive a statement credit* for one monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) after you pay for Walmart+ each month with the Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Up to $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups not eligible.<\/li><li>Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24\/7.<\/li><li>$895 annual fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn  5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and The Hotel Collection bookings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/PlatinumCard\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holders of the American Express Platinum Card\u00ae can receive $100 back in annual statement credits at Saks. 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