Green vs Platinum (Schwab)
Green
$150/yr
6.0/10
VS
Platinum (Schwab)
$895/yr
5.5/10
Quick Answer
Green charges $150/yr with 1X base rewards. Platinum (Schwab) charges $895/yr with 1X base rewards. Green offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Green
Lower annual fee ($150 vs $895)
Rewards Earning
Green
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Statement Credits
Platinum (Schwab)
$1439 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Green wins for most people
The $745 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Platinum (Schwab) wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for Platinum (Schwab)Rewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Green
| Travel (including transit) | 3.0X |
| Dining worldwide | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Platinum (Schwab)
| Flights (Amex Travel) | 5.0X |
| Hotels (Amex Travel) | 5.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |