- There are five designs: mirror finish, classic metal, Julie Mehretu edition, Kehinde Wiley edition, and 85% recycled plastic.
- The mirror card is the newest, a limited-edition chrome look launched with the September 2025 refresh.
- Four designs are metal (about 17.4 to 17.6 grams); the plastic option is lighter (about 5.3 grams).
- To switch: Amex account → Account Services → Change Card Design. It is free.
- Design has zero effect on fees, credits, or benefits. It is purely cosmetic.
The Amex Platinum comes in five looks in 2026, and the one everyone is searching for is the mirror card: a highly reflective, chrome-finish metal design introduced with the September 2025 Platinum refresh. It is limited-edition, it is free to request, and, like every other design, it changes nothing about the card’s fees or benefits. Below is the full lineup, the weight of each, and exactly how to get the one you want.
The mirror card, explained
The mirror Platinum is a metal card finished to be genuinely reflective, closer to a literal mirror than the brushed look of the classic design. Amex unveiled it as part of the September 2025 Platinum refresh and describes it as a limited-edition design, which means availability can change and it may not always be offered. If you want it, it is worth requesting while it is live.
Two honest caveats from cardholders who have carried it. First, a mirror finish shows fingerprints and light scratches more than a matte or brushed card, so it looks its best when it is clean. Second, it is the same weight and thickness as the other metal designs, so it feels identical in the hand: the difference is purely visual. None of that changes what the card does. The mirror card earns, credits, and costs exactly what any other Platinum does.
All five designs compared
Here is the full 2026 consumer lineup, with material and approximate weight. The four metal cards are nearly identical in heft; the recycled plastic option is the outlier for anyone who wants a lighter card.
| Design | Material | Approx. weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror finish (limited-edition) | Metal | ~17.4 g |
| Classic Platinum | Metal | ~17.5 g |
| Julie Mehretu artist edition | Metal | ~17.6 g |
| Kehinde Wiley artist edition | Metal | ~17.4 g |
| 85% recycled plastic | Recycled plastic | ~5.3 g |
A quick note on the two artist editions. American Express commissioned artists Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley to design Platinum cards: Mehretu’s card carries the colorful geometric marks of her abstract paintings, while Wiley’s features his signature botanical motifs partly obscuring the Amex centurion. Both are metal and have been available to new and existing cardholders alongside the classic design. They are a matter of taste, not function.
How to request a design
Existing cardholders
Log in to your Amex account online or in the app, open Account Services, and look for Change Card Design. Pick the design you want, including the mirror finish if it is offered, and Amex ships a replacement card at no charge. This counts as a card replacement, so the physical card gets a new number: update any autopay or stored-card details after it arrives.
New applicants
When you apply for the Platinum, you can usually choose your design during the application or shortly after approval from your account. If the design you want is not listed at signup, request it once the account is open using the same Change Card Design flow.
If the mirror card is not available
Because the mirror finish is limited-edition, it is not guaranteed to appear in your account. If it is missing, check back later or ask an Amex representative whether it can be added. Availability has moved around since launch, so absence today does not mean it is gone for good.
How to choose the right one
Since every design is functionally identical, this is entirely about preference. A few honest pointers. Want the newest, flashiest look and do not mind wiping off fingerprints? The mirror card is the one to grab, especially while it is still offered. Prefer something understated and timeless? The classic metal Platinum still looks the part. Care about a statement piece or supporting the artist collaboration? The Mehretu or Wiley editions are for you. Want the lightest card for a minimal wallet or a money clip? The recycled plastic version weighs roughly a third of the metal ones.
None of this should drive whether you carry the card in the first place. The design is a nice touch on top of a card that lives or dies on its $895 fee and its credits. If you are still deciding on the Platinum itself, read our full breakdown of whether the Amex Platinum is worth it in 2026 or see the current offer on our Amex Platinum card page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Amex Platinum mirror card?
How do I get the Amex Platinum mirror card?
How many Amex Platinum card designs are there?
Is the Amex Platinum a metal card?
Does changing my Amex Platinum design cost anything?
The Amex Platinum offers five designs in 2026: the new limited-edition mirror finish, the classic metal, two artist editions from Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley, and an 85% recycled plastic option. Switching is free through Account Services, and the choice is purely cosmetic: no design changes the $895 fee or any benefit. If you want the mirror card, request it while it is still offered.
Sources
- American Express, The Platinum Card and card design options: americanexpress.com
- American Express, artist edition Platinum cards by Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley (press release): businesswire.com
- Design list, materials, and approximate weights verified against Amex and cardholder reports as of August 2026. The mirror finish is limited-edition; confirm current availability in your Amex account.
Last updated August 2026. We update this article when Amex Platinum Card designs, benefits, or annual fee change. See our affiliate disclosure, terms, and privacy policy.