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Universal studios has an AMEX lounge. I think any card gets you in. They have free bottled water, snacks, seating and AC to get a break from the crowds and heat.
🤫 I'd love more of the exclusive lounges at arenas. That feels like an awesome perk. Thanks for the video...I had no idea there was an exlusive entrance at Climate Pledge.
🤫 We stumbled upon the Amex lounge at UBS arena in NYC. We were attending Stars on Ice (US & Canadian Olympic Figure Skaters). The lounge was great, and we got 1 free drink each, but the lounge is along the outer wall of the arena, so no view of the action. Will definitely check out the lounge at the Javits Center during Comic Con next week. Also, as far as rental cars go, with Hertz, I have my Amex Platinum linked to my account, and the dicount code is automatically linked to my Hertz Rewards, so I seem to get special pricing for being a member, plus the 4 hour bonus. The catch is that I usually pay with my Sapphire Reserve for the 3x on travel and primary loss damage insurance. Thankfully Hertz hasn't caught on yet. I've brought my car back a couple hours late a few times now, and nothing extra gets charged. So double 🤫🤫
*Regret* (But it works out in the end) I cheaped out and got a low cost Airbnb in Philly. We walked in to wet towels on the couch, a bed that looks like someone just got out of and hairballs on the floor… and it was in the hood. Felt sketched out/unsafe with my girlfriend and immediately logged into the Amex portal. Ended up paying 3x as much to stay at The Loews in downtown. I used my $200 credit, got a free upgrade to a Club Level room (32nd floor) and received $100 experience credit to use at the luxury restaurant tonight. I am so glad I got the Amex Platinum. Tomorrow we’ll be going to the Centurion lounge for free dinner, cocktails and two massages … before we take our Frontier flight back 🤣
Agree on Sebby doing a CSR comparison. But from what I have seen in the past, lounges and other secret perks is where Chase falls far behind! But they are getting better.
Great info! Note I've been to the US Open the last 2 years and unable to get a reservation (or get in on stand by) in the Amex or Centurion Lounges.I've been an Amex member for 20 + years and have a Platinum card for the past 2 years.
The plaza premium lounges are one of my favorite secret things. I go to Mexico often but to visit family and the airport in Mexico I go to is small and only has one lounge which is a plaza premium lounge which always comes in handy to get something to eat or drink
I would like to see more Lounges at arenas. I'm a big sports fan it will be cool to have that kind of access for a game. Also baseball need to do this as well.
I debate the platinum so much. I don’t fly much maybe once or twice a year but I stay at hotels 2/3 days a month for staycations. I have a Hyatt card as part of my chase set up. But would branch out and use my status and still pay with Platn for other benefits . 🤫
🤫The lounge in Stockholm has a real restaurant ”Pontus in the air” (Platinum or higher) for you abd a guest. In Sweden there are more airports and train stations with this perk: Amex as you go for you and a guest.
Wow, didn’t know about the grace period with hertz. I returned a rental 2hours late a few ago and still got charged. It was only like 20bux, not sure I wanna call a csr for that.
Canada the best you’ll probably see intro offers wise is 100k points but ONLY if you spend $10,000 inside 3 months. Insanely steep compared to the US. Sigh.
I have tried to use that twice and both times was refused. Most recently in Alaska where the Hertz owner/franchisee said they didn't have to abide by it. 🤷🏻♀️
8:30 YYZ priority security is only for Canadian Amex cards. It’s buried in the FAQ and I’ve also checked in person to see if they could just let me by 😢
🤫 I got a letter from Priority Pass stating that there are now charges for entrance to a member lounge. I have access because of Chase Sapphire Reserve and AmEx Platinum. Not sure which membership caused it. Have you heard about this?
It's all of Priority Pass, regardless of how you're enrolled. However it only affects day passes you must pay for, which really only affects direct subscriptions that weren't part of a credit card benefit. In any case, free entrances are still free.
Correction EZE- is a big centurion lounge in buenos aires- I was there this past august . Was nice.. its a centurion lounge. Bigger what american airlines flagship in buenos . Not amex lounge .
Hello, what is the difference between AAdvantage citi black card and American Express Platinum. Can AAdvantage black card can go any lounge in America and International. Or even go centriono American Express lounge. Thank
Awww man, I completely forgot about the Centurion Suite at Crypto Arena. I had three playoff games there in April (would've really helped the experience in the Lakers game too) 🤫
🤫 I knew about the United Center perks. Just waiting for the Blackhawks season to start so I can take advantage of them. The Jersey assurance perk though is clutch.
🤫 We stumbled upon the Amex lounge at UBS arena in NYC. We were attending Stars on Ice (US & Canadian Olympic Figure Skaters). The lounge was great, and we got 1 free drink each, but the lounge is along the outer wall of the arena, so no view of the action. Will definitely check out the lounge at the Javits Center during Comic Con next week. Also, as far as rental cars go, with Hertz, I have my Amex Platinum linked to my account, and the dicount code is automatically linked to my Hertz Rewards, so I seem to get special pricing for being a member, plus the 4 hour bonus. The catch is that I usually pay with my Sapphire Reserve for the 3x on travel and primary loss damage insurance. Thankfully Hertz hasn't caught on yet. I've brought my car back a couple hours late a few times now, and nothing extra gets charged. So double 🤫🤫
🤫 I really like their lounges and access-as-a-perk at events and arenas, feels like a really easy way to make me feel like I have some sort of exclusive perk (that a billion other people do, too) so I wish they had more! Quick note about the YYZ Priority Lane, it appears to be only for Canadian Amex Platinum holders. I only know because I was excited to skip a line last time, flying out of Toronto, and instead the website said that my non-Canadian Platinum was not valid. 😅
🤫 I will be an expat soon and i have the Amex brilliant card and the chase sapphire reserve card. Is there different pairing of cards you would recommend
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Universal studios has an AMEX lounge. I think any card gets you in. They have free bottled water, snacks, seating and AC to get a break from the crowds and heat.
Secret Amex lounge 👀 We saw one in Studio City, but they wouldn't let us in. I think they were trying to get new signups. lol.
I thought that closed the lounge at Universal
Wow I never knew that
Universal Orlando no longer offers an Amex lounge. They terminated their contract with Amex. The former lounge is now a store in Minions Land.
@@yeahright890 awww that sucks
I just got $800 cash benefit by canceling Platinum and AU card.
🤫 I'd love more of the exclusive lounges at arenas. That feels like an awesome perk. Thanks for the video...I had no idea there was an exlusive entrance at Climate Pledge.
One of my favorite perks! :)
🤫 I really thought you were going to tell me a ton of stuff I knew already! You really are a gem 💎 Thanks for this.
Glad it was helpful! :)
🤫 We stumbled upon the Amex lounge at UBS arena in NYC. We were attending Stars on Ice (US & Canadian Olympic Figure Skaters). The lounge was great, and we got 1 free drink each, but the lounge is along the outer wall of the arena, so no view of the action. Will definitely check out the lounge at the Javits Center during Comic Con next week. Also, as far as rental cars go, with Hertz, I have my Amex Platinum linked to my account, and the dicount code is automatically linked to my Hertz Rewards, so I seem to get special pricing for being a member, plus the 4 hour bonus. The catch is that I usually pay with my Sapphire Reserve for the 3x on travel and primary loss damage insurance. Thankfully Hertz hasn't caught on yet. I've brought my car back a couple hours late a few times now, and nothing extra gets charged. So double 🤫🤫
Never knew about United Center benefits and Ive definitely gone to see the Bulls. Thanks for that
*Regret* (But it works out in the end) I cheaped out and got a low cost Airbnb in Philly. We walked in to wet towels on the couch, a bed that looks like someone just got out of and hairballs on the floor… and it was in the hood.
Felt sketched out/unsafe with my girlfriend and immediately logged into the Amex portal. Ended up paying 3x as much to stay at The Loews in downtown. I used my $200 credit, got a free upgrade to a Club Level room (32nd floor) and received $100 experience credit to use at the luxury restaurant tonight.
I am so glad I got the Amex Platinum. Tomorrow we’ll be going to the Centurion lounge for free dinner, cocktails and two massages … before we take our Frontier flight back 🤣
Never knew about United Center benefits and Ive definitely gone to see the Bulls. Thanks for that
🤫 hope you do the same for the CSR. Was at a concert festival last weekend and they had a dedicated sapphire lounge. Pretty cool!
Agree on Sebby doing a CSR comparison. But from what I have seen in the past, lounges and other secret perks is where Chase falls far behind! But they are getting better.
I need to hire an intern or production assistant to keep track of these details.
Nice to learn something new , great content. I do wish we could get those Australian benefits in USA
Great info! Note I've been to the US Open the last 2 years and unable to get a reservation (or get in on stand by) in the Amex or Centurion Lounges.I've been an Amex member for 20 + years and have a Platinum card for the past 2 years.
Thanks Sebby for the content I had no idea about the convention center. Keep that content coming🤫
🤫 What no stadiums benefits in Texas? Not DFW, Houston, San Antonio or Austin? Come on AmEx, do more.
I gotta say I like the pacing on this video
The plaza premium lounges are one of my favorite secret things. I go to Mexico often but to visit family and the airport in Mexico I go to is small and only has one lounge which is a plaza premium lounge which always comes in handy to get something to eat or drink
I would like to see more Lounges at arenas. I'm a big sports fan it will be cool to have that kind of access for a game. Also baseball need to do this as well.
I debate the platinum so much. I don’t fly much maybe once or twice a year but I stay at hotels 2/3 days a month for staycations. I have a Hyatt card as part of my chase set up. But would branch out and use my status and still pay with Platn for other benefits . 🤫
🤫The lounge in Stockholm has a real restaurant ”Pontus in the air” (Platinum or higher) for you abd a guest. In Sweden there are more airports and train stations with this perk: Amex as you go for you and a guest.
Thanks for the insights! :)
Wow, didn’t know about the grace period with hertz. I returned a rental 2hours late a few ago and still got charged. It was only like 20bux, not sure I wanna call a csr for that.
Does anyone know if the United airline bank hack is currently working for Amex Platinum members?
🤫 Thank you for the great info
Canada the best you’ll probably see intro offers wise is 100k points but ONLY if you spend $10,000 inside 3 months. Insanely steep compared to the US. Sigh.
i dont know about lufthansa, they denied my entry at germany lufthansa lounge. i needed to have business ticket to get in?!!!
🤫The 4-hour Hertz return is new to me. I am always rushing trying to be within 30 minutes of my scheduled return time.
I have tried to use that twice and both times was refused. Most recently in Alaska where the Hertz owner/franchisee said they didn't have to abide by it. 🤷🏻♀️
@@CantankerousCrow Maybe file a complaint with your credit card, and let them deal with it.
My dog just freaked out at the knocking sound. 🤫
Great content as usual
Glad you enjoyed it
🤫Great tips. Thanks.
🤫 could you compare amex platinum benefits around the world?
That 4-hour return grace hertz bene was a surprise. Love it :)
8:30 YYZ priority security is only for Canadian Amex cards. It’s buried in the FAQ and I’ve also checked in person to see if they could just let me by 😢
Ah, good catch!
🤫 Great to see benefits in London since I live in the UK!
Nice!
🤫 I got a letter from Priority Pass stating that there are now charges for entrance to a member lounge. I have access because of Chase Sapphire Reserve and AmEx Platinum. Not sure which membership caused it. Have you heard about this?
It's all of Priority Pass, regardless of how you're enrolled. However it only affects day passes you must pay for, which really only affects direct subscriptions that weren't part of a credit card benefit. In any case, free entrances are still free.
Thanks for the tip about the Barclay's Center I used to do the nosebleed seat hack when they had a lounge
great to know🙂
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Nice to know about the Amex benefits!
Correction EZE- is a big centurion lounge in buenos aires- I was there this past august . Was nice.. its a centurion lounge. Bigger what american airlines flagship in buenos . Not amex lounge .
🤫 I hope that Amex lounge at the Javits Center is open during New York Comic Con!
When I went to the NY International Auto Show they were not open which was unfortunate : (
Hello, what is the difference between AAdvantage citi black card and American Express Platinum. Can AAdvantage black card can go any lounge in America and International. Or even go centriono American Express lounge. Thank
My favorite hidden perk is the annual credit for also holding a Corporate Green card. $150 for the Platinum and $100 for the Gold. 🤫
YYZ Pearson Priority benefit is only for the Canadian Platinum. Can’t get it with the US Platinum. 😢
“With exception of UAE on that Hertz benefit”, makes sense. I’ve rented twice with Hertz at DXB and regret it every time. 😅
cant wait to use amex platinum for Austin City Limits Festival! side stage access plus amex lounges access
I had no idea about the free drinks at Barclays! Just in time too - can’t wait to get my free drinks at the WNBA final game next week!! 🤫
Awww man, I completely forgot about the Centurion Suite at Crypto Arena. I had three playoff games there in April (would've really helped the experience in the Lakers game too) 🤫
🤫 - I saw the Universal Lounge - would love to see that at like Disney World (big Disney fan)
YYZ Pearson Priority benefit is only for the Canadian Platinum. Can’t get it with the US Platinum. 😢
I utilize the Escape lounge at my home airport, they still allow you to bring guests. 🤫
I can finally 🤫 about you referencing the Bucks in your NBA examples now!!
Where can I find this Amex exclusive perks table you made?
Toronto airport requires the Canada issued Amex Platinum
🤫 Visited the Escape Lounge in Columbus back August. Small but pretty good. Great video!
🤫 I knew about the United Center perks. Just waiting for the Blackhawks season to start so I can take advantage of them. The Jersey assurance perk though is clutch.
I have an Escape lounge in my home airport and it's not the best ever, but way better than sitting at the gate
🤫 What is the best time of year to apply for a card?
December given the credits. YMMV on intro bonuses being elevated.
Shhh
🤫 ooo gonna use the javis centre one. Thanks so much
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🤫 We stumbled upon the Amex lounge at UBS arena in NYC. We were attending Stars on Ice (US & Canadian Olympic Figure Skaters). The lounge was great, and we got 1 free drink each, but the lounge is along the outer wall of the arena, so no view of the action. Will definitely check out the lounge at the Javits Center during Comic Con next week. Also, as far as rental cars go, with Hertz, I have my Amex Platinum linked to my account, and the dicount code is automatically linked to my Hertz Rewards, so I seem to get special pricing for being a member, plus the 4 hour bonus. The catch is that I usually pay with my Sapphire Reserve for the 3x on travel and primary loss damage insurance. Thankfully Hertz hasn't caught on yet. I've brought my car back a couple hours late a few times now, and nothing extra gets charged. So double 🤫🤫
Thanks for the data points! :)
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🤫 I really like their lounges and access-as-a-perk at events and arenas, feels like a really easy way to make me feel like I have some sort of exclusive perk (that a billion other people do, too) so I wish they had more!
Quick note about the YYZ Priority Lane, it appears to be only for Canadian Amex Platinum holders. I only know because I was excited to skip a line last time, flying out of Toronto, and instead the website said that my non-Canadian Platinum was not valid. 😅
The US Platinum card doesn’t give you the benefits at YYZ IIRC. I’ve tried to get through the priority lane and was refused.
Ah, good catch! Thanks for letting me know.
🤫 6th benefit you get a free room in pop-up jail!
Wonder if you can purchase a clearance jersey and then use the benefit to swap for the new team?
🤫 The Hertz 4 hr grace period was a nice surprise
Thanks! Much appreciated. 😊
🤫 Thank you for a great video
🤫 I will be an expat soon and i have the Amex brilliant card and the chase sapphire reserve card. Is there different pairing of cards you would recommend
Seems like a good combo if Marriott is your preferred hotel group.
🤫 There is a lot of information in this video that more consumers ought to be made aware of.
Greeting from Puerto Rico
Can you do a video for the Canadian amex plat
I’ve been to the Escape lounge in RI and it was by far the worst lounge I ever been to lol🤫
Bummer to hear. The one in Oakland is decent!
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