Platinum Card® from American Express vs. American Express® Gold Card: A choice between travel and food rewards

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The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card are two of our favorite cards because they both offer valuable rewards.

While one card offers more rewards for everyday purchases like restaurants and groceries, the other card features travel and lifestyle perks — potentially making them both great options to add to your wallet.

But which card is better? Let’s take a closer look to see if we can figure out which card is best for your needs.



About the author: Clint Proctor is a freelance writer and founder of WalletWiseGuy.com, where he writes about how students and millennials can win with money. When he’s away from his keyboard, he enjoys drinking coffee, traveling, obse… Read more.