Card Comparison · United Kingdom
AE Platinum CardvsB Avios Plus
Platinum Card and Avios Plus compared side by side — annual fee, lounge-access program, visit limits, eligibility, and value. All figures from Loungely's verified card data, in GBP.
| AEPlatinum Card | BAvios Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | £650/year | £20/month (£240/year) |
| Network | American Express | Visa |
| Access program | Centurion Lounge + Priority Pass — unlimited | DragonPass — discounted access (~£24/visit) |
| Intl lounge visits | — | — |
| Domestic lounge visits | — | — |
| Guest policy | — | — |
| Eligibility | Open application, good credit score required | Open application, UK resident |
| Value score | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Best for | Heavy international travellers based in UK | Avios collectors who want discounted rather than free lounge access |
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Platinum Card vs Avios Plus — frequently asked
Is Platinum Card or Avios Plus cheaper?
Avios Plus is cheaper at £20/month (£240/year) vs £650/year — a difference of 410 GBP/yr. A lower fee only wins if the lounge access still covers the airports you fly through.
Which gives better lounge access, Platinum Card or Avios Plus?
Platinum Card: Centurion Lounge + Priority Pass — unlimited. Avios Plus: DragonPass — discounted access (~£24/visit). Network reach matters more than raw visit count — a card with unlimited visits on a program that isn't present at your home airport is worth less than a capped card that is.
What are the eligibility differences between Platinum Card and Avios Plus?
Platinum Card — Open application, good credit score required. Avios Plus — Open application, UK resident. Eligibility (income floor, invite-only status, existing-relationship requirements) is often the real deciding factor, not the headline lounge perk.
Is Platinum Card or Avios Plus better value?
Loungely value score — Platinum Card: 5/5 (best for heavy international travellers based in uk). Avios Plus: 3/5 (best for avios collectors who want discounted rather than free lounge access). Both are United Kingdom cards, so the fee and access figures are directly comparable in GBP.
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