Anyone find value in having both the Amex platinum and gold card?

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Yes. Plat for travel perks and gold for everyday spending

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For frequent travelers, the plat is still a great option for all the perks (clear, lounges, TSA, points), but as I no longer travel much anymore I may just cancel my platinum and use my gold for most of my spending.

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Love my Gold! It’s my work horse. I use it everyday! Love it. Great perks. 4x food and groceries. Can’t bet that.

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Yes they serve completely different purposes

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