 TITLE: Is The Platinum Card<sup>®<\/sup> from American Express Worth the Annual Fee? CONTENT: Check Your Credit Before Applying for Your Next Card\n----------------------------------------------------\nIf you're thinking of getting a new card, make sure to check your credit score before you apply. Most of the top travel rewards cards require good or excellent credit. That typically means a credit score of 670 or above, though the higher it is, the better your odds of approval.\nIf your credit score needs some work, review your credit report for areas you can potentially address and take the time to improve your score before you apply. END