Surrender the Amex Plat Travel? Potential replacements

The Amex Platinum Travel Card has recently been devalued, and many users are wondering what to do next. Should you still keep the card, or is it time to move to better alternatives? In this video, we break down what exactly changed with the Amex Platinum Travel, who it still makes sense for, and the best credit card alternatives you can use instead. We also discuss strategies for optimizing rewards across different categories like shopping, travel, utilities, and taxes. Along the way, we cover popular cards like HDFC Infinia, Diners Club Black, Axis Atlas, SBI Cashback, Regalia Gold, and HSBC Travel cards, and explain how you can build a smarter credit card setup after the devaluation. If you currently use the Amex Platinum Travel card or are looking to optimize your credit card rewards strategy in 2025, this video will help you make a better decision. In case you want to apply for the cards discussed in the video: HDFC DCB: https://applyonline.hdfcbank.com/card... HDFC Marriott with the Amazon Pay offer - https://tinyurl.com/yk7tz9kb HSBC T1: https://tinyurl.com/4fa6vxc4 HDFC Regalia Gold: https://tinyurl.com/47n92d6t HSBC Platinum Rupay Card: https://tinyurl.com/47cnfx6h HSBC Cashback Rupay Card: https://tinyurl.com/4mp25axr SBI Cashback card: https://tinyurl.com/34wxpu7z For our 3-hour Foundational Credit Card Course to build your own strategy, link here - https://tinyurl.com/ypvbd3xh 00:00 Intro 01:05 Amex Platinum Travel Card Devaluation Explained 02:30 Who Should Still Keep the Amex Platinum Travel Card 04:31 Strategy After the Devaluation 04:54 Best Credit Card Alternatives for Shopping 07:33 HDFC Regalia Gold – Easy Alternative Card 08:53 Best Credit Cards for Travel Rewards 11:39 Regalia Gold Travel Rewards Breakdown 13:48 Best Strategy for Utilities & Amazon Pay 16:03 Best Credit Cards for Paying Taxes 18:39 What to Do with EPM Card After Devaluation 20:30 Axis Magnus Burgundy - Why We Are NOT getting it 25:10 HDFC Marriott Card – Underrated Card Strategy 27:26 Final Thoughts & Credit Card Course