Got a preapproved amex platinum offer for 125k bonus. Hate the $695 annual fee. Should i do it?

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Unless you can get a 150k referral from someone, 125k is solid and is worth it at least for the first year.

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Go for 150K bonus. I’m considering this and then downgrading to the gold card.

Thanks for the tip

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