Wireless and Streaming Credits
Today is May 31, so don’t forget about the wireless and streaming statement credits that AMEX is offering. If you haven’t used them up yet, you can refer to our guide articles:
- AMEX Wireless Telephone Services credit guide (all Green/Platinum versions) [Update: Google Fi/GV now works]
- AMEX Streaming Subscriptions credit guide (all Platinum versions) [2020.5 update: buying APPs and in-app purchases can trigger the credit]
One thing to note: some streaming subscriptions do not charge immediately. They may give you a trial first and charge only after the trial period ends, so keep an eye on that. Also, if you force the credit through channels not recognized by AMEX, there is a chance AMEX may claw it back in the future (for example, funding Apple ID, Google Play, and in-app purchases). While the author believes the chance of a claw back is relatively low, YMMV.
Dining Credit
From June through August, the hotel credits on these cards can be used for dining: AMEX Hilton Aspire [$250 credit], and AMEX Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant [$300 credit]. For readers who can’t travel right now, or who didn’t have much travel demand to begin with, grabbing a meal or ordering takeout should be easy, so hopefully you won’t miss out.
Both of these credits are calculated by cardmember year. The author’s way of telling is simple: as long as the annual fee has posted, you have the new credit available! (KUKU works every time—use the credit early for peace of mind!)