<p><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/601c216201504a00197fb9f1-1667/Amex Platinum Card 4x3.png" border="0" alt="Amex Platinum Card 4x3" data-mce-source="Amex Platinum; Insider"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="disclaimer" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="pointsguy"> </bi-shortcode><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/american-express-platinum-credit-card-review">The Platinum Card from American Express</a> comes with <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/amex-platinum-paypal-credit-2021-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">up to $30 in monthly PayPal credit</a> through June.</strong></li><li><strong>PayPal is accepted at millions of online retailers in the US, making the credit easy to maximize.</strong></li><li><strong>This includes major retailers like Walmart and Target, charities, creators, and small businesses.</strong></li><li><strong>Eligibility for these offers is limited. Enrollment is required in the Amex Offers section of your account before redeeming.</strong></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/best-american-express-cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read Insider's guide to the best American Express cards</a>.</li></ul><p>In January, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/american-express-platinum-credit-card-review">The Platinum Card from</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/american-express-platinum-credit-card-review"> Americ</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/american-express-platinum-credit-card-review">an</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/american-express-platinum-credit-card-review"> Express</a> rolled out what may just be the most useful temporary <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/new-credit-card-benefits-rewards-covid-pandemic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">credit we've seen added to a travel rewards card</a> since the COVID-19 pandemic began. To kick off the new year, Amex said it would reimburse users up to $30 per month between January and June for <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/amex-platinum-paypal-credit-2021-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">purchases made through PayPal</a>.</p><p>While <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/amex-credit-card-benefits-offers-covid-2021-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amex's other temporary benefits</a> have been pretty easy to maximizeyou'd be hard-pressed to find someone who couldn't utilize the streaming credit Amex offered throughout much of 2020 (no longer available)this new PayPal credit takes the cake. PayPal is accepted by millions of US retailers, ranging from retail giants like Walmart and Target to small businesses, so finding something to spend it on should be a cinch.</p><p>If you do happen to find yourself lacking in the ideas department, thoughor, conversely, if you're paralyzed by choicewe've got you covered. Below are 19 ways to use the PayPal credit, whether you're looking to save money on everyday essentials or treat yourself to an item or experience that'll <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-card-benefits-pandemic-quarantine-boredom-2021-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">help liven things up in quarantine</a>.</p><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> To use your credit, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/can-you-use-a-credit-card-on-paypal" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-module="body_link" data-analytics-post-depth="40" data-uri="44b35484e18010bf8d6a722736b1ab46">add the Amex Platinum card to your PayPal account</a> and set it as your payment method, then select PayPal when you check out online. Eligible merchants will have a PayPal button on the payment page.</p></aside><h2><strong>Ways to use the Amex Platinum PayPal credit</strong></h2><h3>1. Get comfortable</h3><p>Ever heard of hygge' It's a Danish word that describes a feeling of cozinessa vibe well worth leaning into over the winter months at home. You can use your PayPal credit at <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Nordstrom</a> to pick up extra slippers, sweaters, or throw blankets. Looking to support a small business instead' Check out the candles from <a href="https://sydneyhaleco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sydney Hale Company</a>, which donates 10% of profits to animal rescue organizations across the country.</p><h3>2. Read the news</h3><p>$30 can go a long way toward keeping you informed on current events if you apply it toward a subscription <a href="https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Washington Post</a> or <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/subscription" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The New York Times</a>. You can also apply the credit toward an annual subscription to <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NYT Cooking</a>, which costs just $40 a year.<strong> </strong>(You can pay for <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insider subscriptions</a> with PayPal, too!)</p><h3>3. Learn a new skill</h3><p>If you're bored at home, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.masterclass.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">MasterClass</a> may just be the answer. The platform features online courses taught by the world's top experts (think violin with Itzhak Perlman, screenwriting with Aaron Sorkin, or fashion design with Marc Jacobs).</p><h3>4. Travel from your couch</h3><p>Through <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiences" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Airbnb Experiences</a>, you have the opportunity to connect with local guides around the world who can take you on a virtual city tour, conduct a cooking class featuring their country's cuisine, or teach you traditional crafts or dancing. It's a great way to go on an international adventure from the safety and comfort of your own home. </p><h3>5. Grocery shop</h3><p>While not all grocery stores accept PayPal, you can still put your credit toward non-perishables if you go through <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/https://thrivemarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Thrive Market</a>. Once becoming a member, you can have good-for-you foodstuffs shipped straight to your door for a fraction of what you'd pay at, say, Whole Foods.</p><h3>6. Get your morning joe</h3><p>Coffee fanatic' If you're willing to stray from your go-to purveyor, try putting the credit toward a bag of beans from a different roastery each month. You can keep it local or sample coffee from around the country; if you go with the latter, try starting with <a href="https://coavacoffee.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coava Coffee</a> from Portland, Oregon.</p><h3>7. Become a patron</h3><p>Writers, musicians, podcasters, and more are flocking to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patreon</a>, a site that allows fans to make monthly contributions to their favorite artists. For becoming patrons, they're often rewarded with exclusive content you can't find anywhere else.<strong> </strong></p><h3>8. Upgrade your home office</h3><p>After what's been, for many of us, nearly a year of working from home, you might be ready to make some improvements to the old home office. <a href="https://shop-links.co/1732495651312148010" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Best Buy</a> is a great place to start.</p><h3>9. Get takeout or delivery</h3><p>Food delivery services like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grubhub.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">GrubHub</a> and <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uber Eats</a> accept PayPal, meaning you've got hundreds of thousands of restaurant options across the US that are fair game for using your credit.</p><h3>10. Pay at the pump</h3><p>With gas apps including those from <a href="https://www.chevronwithtechron.com/MobileApp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chevron</a> and <a href="https://www.shell.us/motorist/shell-app.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shell</a>, you can pay for your gas from the comfort of your own carand trigger your PayPal credit in the process.</p><h3>11. Support creators</h3><p>On <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php'awinmid=6220&awinaffid=257137&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Etsy</a>, you'll find every art and craft you could possibly want, from hand-knit sweaters to ceramics to wall-ready art prints. Plus, if you buy through Etsy, you'll know your dollars are supporting a small business.</p><h3>12. Stream your heart out</h3><p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a>' <a href="https://www.spotify.com/us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a>' <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Disney+</a>' No matter what type of media you want, you should be able to get reimbursed for it if you use PayPal at checkout.</p><h3>13. Stock up on essentials</h3><p>Of course, there's no harm in simply using the credit on things you were going to buy anyway. With $30 per month, you can make sure your house is stocked with soap, toilet paper, and other household necessities.</p><h3>14. Make a donation</h3><p>Many charities accept PayPal, so if you're looking to donate the amount of your credit, you'll have no problem finding one to accept your contribution. One good cause that could use your support' <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Feeding America</a>, a non-profit nationwide network of food banks.</p><h3>15. Start a home project </h3><p>Whether you're ready to embark on your first-ever DIY, give your kitchen a makeover, or renovate a fixer-upper, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Home Depot</a> will probably be your go-to. Luckily, it accepts PayPal.</p><h3>16. Take your vitamins</h3><p>The pandemic has certainly driven home the importance of staying healthy, and one way to do that is by making sure to take your vitamins. PayPal-friendly retailers <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walgreens.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Walgreens</a>, <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/https://www.gnc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">GNC</a>, and <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">The Vitamin Shoppe</a> are all great places to start.</p><h3>17. Grow an herb garden</h3><p>Whether or not you have outdoor space, you can give your green thumb a workout by purchasing a hydroponic herb garden from <a href="https://go.skimresources.com'id=35871X943606&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aerogarden.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">AeroGarden</a>. Get ready for fresh herbs, flowers, and vegetablesyou can pick out your own lineup with the company's custom seed kits.<strong> </strong></p><h3>18. Splurge on a new kitchen gadget</h3><p>If your time at home has led to more time experimenting in the kitchen, you may want to take this as a sign to invest in a new gadget or two. Air Fryer' Waffle iron' KitchenAid' They're all available at <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/https://www.crateandbarrel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Crate & Barrel</a>.</p><h3>19. Order Domino's</h3><p>It's always a good idea.</p><p><em>Carly Helfand is a points and miles blogger and coach who's been using points to travel to 52 cities in every calendar year since 2011. She's also a full-time financial journalist who got her start in the business reporting world while earning her master's at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. </em></p><bi-shortcode id="related-product-module" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="related-products-credit-cards" data-sheetname="Related Product Credit Cards">Related Product Module: Related Product Credit Cards</bi-shortcode><bi-shortcode id="related-content-module" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="more-credit-card-coverage" data-sheetname="More Credit Card Coverage">Related Content Module: More Credit Card Coverage</bi-shortcode><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/how-to-use-amex-platinum-paypal-credit#comments">Join the conversation about this story »</a></p>
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