One of the hidden benefits of the American Express Platinum card is access to some unadvertised lounges in non airport locations. Unfortunately according to reddit user barefootBam Platinum cardholders no longer get access to “Access” VIP Lounge at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA.
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American Express Platinum No Longer Providing Access To South Coast Plaza
One of the hidden benefits of the American Express Platinum card is access to some unadvertised lounges in non airport locations. Unfortunately according to reddit user barefootBam Platinum cardholders no longer get access to “Access” VIP Lounge at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA.
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American Express Fined $350 Million For Anti-Money Laundering & Bank Secrecy Act Deficiencies
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American Express To Open Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Centurion Lounge (Pushed To 2027, Largest Centurion Ever)
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[Targeted] Chase 75,000 Point Upgrade Offer (Chase Sapphire Preferred To Chase Sapphire Reserve)
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Chase Doing Automatic Product Change For Some Original Freedom Cardholders to Freedom Unlimited
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