Head to head
Chase Sapphire Reserve vs American Express Platinum
Updated July 2026 · Decided by net annual value (rewards minus the effective fee), not by who pays us.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$795/yr · $495 after credits
American Express Platinum
$895/yr · $495 after credits
The verdict
Chase Sapphire Reserve wins 5 of 6 sample spending profiles — by about $146/yr on average where it leads. American Express Platinum pulls ahead only for the frequent traveler profile.
Below: net annual value for each card across six representative spending profiles. Your real numbers will differ — run them here.
Who wins, by how you spend
Net annual value (after the effective fee). The higher number wins each row.
Everyday balanced
A typical mix — some groceries and dining, a little travel, and a big catch-all bucket.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$319/yr
American Express Platinum
$211/yr
Grocery-heavy family
A household cooking mostly at home — supermarkets are the top line.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$261/yr
American Express Platinum
$165/yr
Dining-out foodie
Restaurants and delivery dominate the month.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$419/yr
American Express Platinum
$131/yr
Frequent traveler
Flights, hotels, and rideshare are the biggest category.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$767/yr
American Express Platinum
$791/yr
Heavy commuter
A long daily drive — gas is the standout category.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$136/yr
American Express Platinum
$40/yr
Big spender
High spend across every category.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$1,384/yr
American Express Platinum
$1,240/yr
The fine print, side by side
These are six sample profiles. Yours is one.
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Figures are estimates from our net-value model on fixed sample profiles, using the point valuations on our methodology page. Rates and fees change — verify on the issuer's site before applying.