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The Platinum Card from Amex for Tokyo

How The Platinum Card from Amex points fit a Tokyo trip. Transfer partners, saver pricing, and the math on whether this is the right card to chase for the destination.

Best points play for Tokyo
World-class hotel awards meet ANA The Room, the most-redeemed long-haul destination in points-and-miles.
Card sign-up bonus
175,000 points
Bonus value: $3,500
Saver business to Tokyo
47,500 pts
Each way (saver-level)

How to use The Platinum Card from Amex points for Tokyo

  • 175,000 points from the SUB covers a meaningful chunk of a round-trip business class redemption to Tokyo.
  • Best airlines to Tokyo: ana, jal, united. Transfer points to partners that book these carriers.
  • Hotel sweet spot: Park Hyatt Tokyo (World of Hyatt, ~30k pts/night cat 7).

Routes from US gateways

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