Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which is right for you? - The Points Guy

It seems almost every airline, hotel chain and credit card issuer has launched its own premium credit card, enticing customers with luxury travel perks paired with hefty annual fees. Many of these cards offer solid value, especially if you're loyal to the underlying brand.There are two long-standing titans of the premium card market: The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. The former built the market for premium rewards cards decades ago, while the latter is responsible for growing its mass appeal.Since the Sapphire Reserve debuted in 2016, competition between these two cards has been fierce. Today, we will examine how they compare and whether you should consider adding one (or both) to your wallet.Related: The best travel credit cardsAmex Platinum vs. Sapphire Reserve comparisonCardAmex PlatinumSapphire ReserveWelcome offer80,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $8,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership60,000 points a...