How to Actually Use the Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit in May 2026
Up to $25 a month, $300 a year, use it or lose it. Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, NYT, Paramount+, Peacock, WSJ and YouTube Premium all qualify — after you enroll.
Strategy · 7 min read · 2026-05-23
It's May 2026, and if you're an Amex Platinum cardholder, you have a $25 digital entertainment credit sitting there waiting to be used this month. Miss it, and it's gone forever—these credits don't roll over. The good news? Claiming your credit takes about five minutes once you know exactly what to do. Let's walk through the entire process so you can put that $25 to work before May 31st. Understanding Your Digital Entertainment Credit The Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit provides up to $25 in monthly statement credits , totaling $300 annually . The credit resets on the first of each month, which means your May 2026 credit became available on May 1st and will expire at 11:59 PM on May 31st. Here's the critical detail many cardholders miss: enrollment is required before you can receive the credit. If you haven't enrolled through your Amex account, your streaming charges won't trigger the statement credit—even if you're paying with your Platinum card. Eligible Services for May 2026 Your $25 monthly credit can be applied to any combination of these digital entertainment platforms: Disney+ – Streaming service with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars content ESPN+ – Sports streaming with live events and original programming Hulu – On-demand streaming with optional live TV packages The New York Times – Digital news subscription including Games, Cooking, and Wirecutter Paramount+ – Streaming service with CBS, Paramount movies, and originals Peacock – NBCUniversal's streaming platform with live sports and movies The Wall Street Journal – Digital news and financial journal