We are talking about credit cards that might offer $50, $100, $150 or even $200 bonus. But do you know that there is a credit card that can offer you (not everyone) up to 140,000 bonus points? Yes, 140,000 membership rewards points which are equal to $1,400! The name of this credit card is the Platinum Card from American Express which is designed exclusively for Goldman Sachs Clients.

If you apply for a new Platinum Card from American Express at American Express website, you can only get 25,000 bonus points which can be redeemed for a free round-trip ticket. And you have to spend $1000 in your first 3 months of membership to qualify for this 25,000 bonus points, otherwise you can’t get the bonus points.

Right now, American Express and Goldman sachs are running a promotion. If you apply for a Platinum Card from American Express through this website: http://gs.americanexpress.com/ and are a Goldman sachs client, you are eligible to get 100,000 sign up bonus after first purchase! If you spend more than 100,000 each year, you can get additional 40,000 bonus points.

Following are two important sentences from American Express and Goldman Sachs:

1. As a Goldman Sachs client, you can earn 100,000 Membership Rewards bonus points after your first purchase on your new Platinum Card.
2. Apply by January 31, 2009 and you can earn 100,000 Membership Rewards bonus points after your first purchase.¹ Receive an additional 40,000 bonus points when you spend a minimum of $100,000 on your Card for each year of membership.

Fine print about this promotion:

100,000 Membership Rewards bonus points will be credited to your Membership Rewards program account 6-8 weeks after your first purchase appears on your monthly billing statement. The bonus points will appear as two separate credits: one for 10,000 points (Bonus ID: 4338) and one for 90,000 points (Bonus ID: 1914). To be eligible to earn bonus points, your application must be received by January 31, 2009, you must be enrolled in the Membership rewards program at the time of spend, and you must make your first purchase on your new, enrolled Platinum Card designed for Goldman Sachs clients before February 28, 2009.

Other benefits about this card?

First, this card has an annual fee of $450 and $175 for every authorized user. (On very rare occasion you might have seen a fee waived offer.)

• Access to the following airport lounges: American Airlines Admiral Club, Continental Airlines Presidents Club, Delta Crown Room Club, and Northwest Airlines WorldClubs. Plus you can gain complimentary admittance for yourself, your family, or up to two guests at airport clubs around the globe.
• Up to 4 complementary companion airfare tickets a year.
• Access to book cruises, private jets, yachts, and villas and hotel upgrades. Plus you can get free Starwood Preferred Guest Gold Status.
• No pre-set spending limit.
• Access to invitation only events.
• Roadside Assistance program.

If you are going to get a Platinum Card from American Express, I would suggest you apply through http://gs.americanexpress.com/.