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Annual Fees Blew Past $800 in 2025. Is a $1,000 Card Next?
Amex Platinum is $895. The Sapphire Reserve is $795. Citi just walked back into the high-end with a $595 card. The obvious question is how high this goes — and whether 2026 is the year cardholders finally say no.
SmartRates Editorial Team
June 19, 2026