American Express Platinum Card

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The American Express Platinum card is a premium card that offers benefits including a $200 travel credit, a $200 dining credit, airport lounge access, instant elite status with Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors, and more.

Check out our American Express Platinum card review for more details.




Offers

Welcome Bonus

Eligible new applicants for the American Express Platinum Card can receive a welcome bonus of up to 180,000 American Express Membership Rewards points:

  • Earn 100,000 Membership Rewards upon spending $10,000 in the first 3 months
  • Earn an additional 50,000 Membership Rewards upon spending $50,000 in the first 12 months
  • Plus, earn 30,000 Membership Rewards when you make a purchase between months 15 and 17 of cardmembership

Earning American Express Membership Rewards

The American Express Platinum card earns Membership Rewards points for all eligible purchases made on the card:

  • 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible dining, food delivery purchases, and American Express Travel Online purchases.
  • 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible travel purchases including air, water, rail, or road transport, lodging, and tour operator sales.
  • 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar spent on all other purchases.

Redeeming American Express Membership Rewards

American Express Membership Rewards points are a flexible and transferable points currency. The best use for them is to transfer them to an airline or hotel loyalty program partner for your next flight or hotel redemption if you want to maximize their value while saving on travel. 

Membership Rewards frequent flyer and hotel loyalty program transfer partners include:

Learn more about Membership Rewards transfer partners with our Ultimate Guide to American Express Canada Transfer Partners.

Membership Rewards can also be redeemed toward travel purchases at a rate of 1 cent per point, plus they can be used for gift cards and merchandise. It is highly recommended to not use your points for these redemption options, as you will receive much higher value from transferring to a frequent flyer or hotel loyalty program.

Benefits

$200 Travel Credit

American Express Platinum cardholders receive a $200 annual travel credit upon approval, and every anniversary year thereafter. This credit can be applied towards a single travel booking made through American Express Travel online and can be used for bookings that include flights, hotels, and more.

$200 Dining Credit

The American Express Platinum card also includes a $200 annual dining credit. Cardholders will need to enroll in this benefit and will need to spend at least $200 in one purchase at an eligible restaurant as outlined by American Express. Eligible restaurants can be seen here.

$100 NEXUS Credit

Cardholders are eligible to receive a $100 credit towards membership in the NEXUS program. This credit is available upon approval, and every four years thereafter. This credit will cover a large portion of a $120 USD NEXUS application or renewal fee.

Hotel Loyalty Program Elite Status

American Express Platinum cardholders receive instant complimentary hotel elite statuses including Hilton Honors Gold status and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. While Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status isn’t overly notable, Hilton Honors Gold members will receive complimentary breakfast for two at eligible Hilton hotels, which can result in significant cost savings on your next vacation.

Cardholders can apply these statuses to their respective hotel loyalty program account through the “Benefits” tab on the American Express website.

Airport Lounge Access

The American Express Platinum card grants the cardholder free access to many airport lounges through the American Express Global Lounge Collection which is comprised of over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide.

Cardholders are often able to bring guests into eligible airport lounges with them, but they should check the admission details of each lounge before visiting. This benefit also includes complimentary access to American Express Centurion lounges for the cardholder and two guests.

American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts

American Express Platinum cardholders gain access to the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts collection booking platform. When staying at a hotel that was booked through Fine Hotels & Resorts, guests will receive perks such as breakfast for two, early check-in (where possible), late check-out, room upgrades, and an additional benefit such as a property credit to be used on any purchase that can be charged to the room.

Toronto Pearson International Airport Benefits

If you are located in Toronto or tend to fly through Toronto Pearson International Airport often, the American Express Platinum card offers three benefits to cardholders which include priority security screening, complimentary valet service at terminal 1, and a 15% discount on Express Park and Daily Park parkades. Learn more about these benefits here.

Concierge Service

American Express Platinum cardholders have access to the American Express Platinum Concierge service. This complimentary service can assist the cardholder with various travel needs, such as booking restaurant reservations. When utilizing this service remember that while they will try to be helpful, they are not miracle workers.

Fees & Eligibility

Personal Income $0
Household Income $0
Annual Fee $799.00
Foreign Exchange Fee 2.50%

Insurance Coverage

The American Express Platinum card offers several different types of insurance coverage with a focus on travel-specific coverages:

  • Emergency medical insurance: $5,000,000 for an insured person under 65 for the first 15 consecutive days of out-of-province travel
  • Trip cancellation coverage: $2,500 per person, up to $5,000 for insured persons on the same trip
  • Trip interruption coverage: $2,500 per person, up to $6,000 for insured persons on the same trip
  • Travel accident insurance: $500,000 of accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Rental car theft and damage coverage: Comprehensive coverage for cars up to $85,000 MSRP
  • Lost or stolen baggage insurance: $1,000 total coverage for all insured persons
  • Flight delay insurance: $1,000 total coverage for reasonable purchases within 48 hours when delayed or denied boarding for 4 hours or more (combined maximum with baggage delay insurance)
  • Baggage delay insurance: $1,000 total coverage for essential purchases within four days of arrival when baggage is delayed for 6 hours or more (combined maximum with flight delay insurance)
  • Hotel burglary insurance: $1,000 total coverage for stolen items (excluding cash)
  • Purchase protection: $1,000 coverage for accidental physical damage or theft for 120 days from the date of purchase
  • Buyer’s assurance protection plan: Extend the manufacturer’s original warranty up to one additional year

Refer to the American Express Platinum insurance certificate for additional details, including terms and conditions for eligibility.

Card Awards

Each year, we review the Canadian credit card market and determine which cards are worthy of extra recognition in our Best Credit Card Awards. In 2025, we selected the American Express Platinum Card to receive the award Best Credit Card for Airport Lounge Access.

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