Amex Platinum cardholders can now register for Hertz President's Circle status

American Express Premium cards can now get free top-tier elite rental car status thanks to the new partnership with Hertz.

The Platinum Card from American Express and The Business Platinum Card from American Express are the highest tier of the rental car program. When booking with their American Express Platinum cards, they did not get the top tier status benefits.

The ability to skip the counter and head straight to pick out your car in the U.S. is one of the perks that users can take advantage of.

The personal or business version of the Platinum cars can be used for online registration. You can register by logging into your Amex account and clicking on the link from your benefits page.

You should see your status within 72 hours after registration.

One point per dollar spent on rentals has been the only way to accumulate points for the Gold Plus rewards program.

Premium Amex users have an expedited avenue to elite status thanks to this tie-up, they no longer have to complete 15 rentals or spend $3000 on rental cars in a single year.

President's Circle members get guaranteed one-class car upgrades based on their car fleet, access to a wider range of cars in Ultimate Choice lots, and a dedicated customer service phone number, among other perks.

Other credit cards that offer complimentary Hertz status

Users with other credit cards can be offered elite status by the company.

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You can register for free President's Circle status if you have a Capital One Venture X rewards credit card.

The Capital One Venture rewards credit card has complimentary five star status. A $2,000 minimum spending threshold on rental cars is needed to earn this. You can register here.

If you are a Delta elite status holder, you can get a free status match for Five Star status for Medallion Gold members and President's Circle status for Platinum and Diamond members.

Bottom line

The tie-up is only for Amex's top two premium credit cards, but other credit cards can also fast-track you to top tier status.

Make sure to sign up for Avis Preferred Plus and National Emerald Club Executive Elite status if you have one of these Amex cards.

If you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of your card membership, you'll get a welcome offer of 150,000 Membership Reward points.

Andrew Kunesh reports additional reporting.