How to Use Your American Express Platinum Card to Get Best Western Diamond Status

The American Express Platinum cards are some of the most valuable cards in travel-hacking, in no small part due to the exceptional benefits that come with them. While most people know about many of the “standard benefits” of the American Express Platinum card (and the American Express Business Platinum card), there are also some great “hidden benefits” to these cards including Diamond Status with Best Western Rewards.

About The Membership Levels:

Best Western Rewards has five Membership Levels. The starter Blue level will earn you 10 points per dollar spent. Each subsequent level will earn you more points per stay, up to 50% bonus points per stay. Redemptions for free stays can be had for 10,000 points (or less).

How to Use Your American Express Platinum Card to Get Best Western Diamond Status:

There are 4 easy steps to follow to gain Diamond Status with Best Western Rewards.

Step 1: You must have an American Express Platinum Card

The American Express Platinum card or the American Express Business Platinum card will work.

Step 2: Activate the Hilton Gold Status Benefit of the American Express Platinum Card

The American Express Platinum Card gives you Gold Status to both the Hilton and SPG programs, however,  only the Hilton Honors Gold Status will match to higher Best Western Diamond Status (SPG Gold status matches to the lesser Best Western Platinum status).

Step 3: Join Best Western Rewards

You’ll have to have a membership with Best Western Rewards. Joining is free and easy, and comes with some great benefits. Although Best Western may not be on most people’s “sexiest hotels” list, Best Western arguably has one of the best loyalty programs out there. Even better – most Best Western hotels come with free breakfast!

 Step 4: Submit the Best Western Status Match Form

The official Best Western Status Match website has the form and the instructions for submission. You will need to submit the Best Western Status Match form via Email, Mail, or Fax.

Use your Hilton Honors Gold Status to match to Best Western Diamond.

The Bottom Line: How to Use Your American Express Platinum Card to Get Best Western Diamond Status

As you can see, the American Express Platinum cards have some incredible benefits – and this is a great “hidden benefit”. Best Western hotels have great “bang for the buck” (including free breakfast!) and have some great properties worldwide.

Best Western Rewards is definitely a lesser talked about loyalty program, but it is nonetheless one of the best. Best Western Diamond Status can provide some great benefits including room upgrades and a 30% bonus on points earned per stay.

Cheers!