Travel · Calculator

Annual fee break-even calculator

Is a premium travel card worth the annual fee? Enter your spending and travel habits to see the real value — and whether the perks outweigh the cost.

Unlimited Priority Pass lounge access. Comprehensive travel insurance. Hotel perks & statement credits.

Already have travel insurance?

If yes, we exclude the insurance value from benefits

Annual value breakdown

Lounge access
4 visits × £35
+£140.00
Travel insurance
Standalone equivalent
+£350.00
Home spending rewards
1.5p per £1 on £18,000
+£270.00
Overseas spending rewards
1.5p per £1 on £3,000
+£45.00
Other benefits
Hotel perks, statement credits, etc.
+£200.00
Total benefit value
+£1005.00
Annual fee
-£650.00
Forex fees on overseas spend
2.99% on £3,000
-£89.70

Net annual value

+£265.30

At your spending and travel levels, Amex Platinum (£650/yr) returns £265.30 more in value than it costs.