Amex Platinum Card holders can redeem $20 in statement credits each month just by enrolling in the Digital Entertainment Credit Benefit in the ‘Rewards and Benefits Section’ of their American Express account on the Amex website: https://www.americanexpress.com/
Once enrolled in the Digital Entertainment Credit Benefit, you’ll automatically receive up to $240 in statement credits annually ($20/month) for purchases from the following service providers: Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Peacock, and The Wall Street Journal.
How to Enroll in AmEx Digital Entertainment Credit Benefit
- The easiest way to enroll in this benefit is to call the number listed on the back of your Platinum Credit Card.
- You can also enroll in this benefit by going to the Digital Entertainment Credit Page of the Amex website and then clicking on ‘Enroll Now.’
Where Can You Use Digital Entertainment Credit?
At the time of writing, your digital entertainment credits are applied to purchases* made directly through the following websites:
Note: Eligible purchases do not include advertising services, conferences, events, gift cards, purchases from company stores, subscriptions bundled with cable services, or promotional offers through third parties.
Why Isn’t SiriusXM Not on the List of Eligible Purchases?
SiriusXM will no longer be a participating partner of the Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Benefit on May 8, 2024.
How to Maximize Your Platinum Digital Entertainment Credits
Since you can only get up to $20 back on your digital entertainment purchases, you should aim for subscription costs that add up to $20 or as close to it as you can get without going over.
Disney Bundles are actually eligible for this benefit and the Disney Bundle Duo Premium costs 19.99 per month. This bundle gives you access to the ad-free versions of Disney+ and Hulu.
If you want to mix and match your own subscriptions, here are the prices for most of the eligible purchases that are under $20:
| Eligible Service | Monthly Cost |
| Disney+ Basic | $7.99 |
| Disney+ Premium | $13.99 |
| ESPN+ | $10.99 |
| Hulu | $7.99 |
| Hulu (No Ads) | $17.99 |
| ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu Bundle (With Ads) | $14.99 |
| Disney+, Hulu Bundle (With Ads) | $9.99 |
| New York Times All Access | $1.00 / $12.00* |
| Peacock Premium | $5.99 |
| Peacock Premium Plus | $11.99 |
| WSJ Digital | $2.00 / $9.99* |
Note: The New York Times All Access subscription has an introductory price of $1 per month for the first year and $12 per month after the introductory period. WSJ Digital also has an introductory price of $2 per month for the first year and $9.99 after the introductory period.
Summary
To use your Amex Digital Entertainment Credits, you must first enroll in this benefit by either calling the number on the back of your platinum card or going to this Amex Page and clicking on Enroll Now.
Once enrolled, you’ll automatically receive up to $20 in statement credits each month for eligible purchases from the following service providers: Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Peacock, and The Wall Street Journal.
