- Annual fee
- $799
- Our valuation
- $1,690
- Welcome offer
- Up to 100,000 points
- Features
- Issuer
- Amex
- Loyalty Program
- Amex Membership Rewards
- Fees and terms
- Annual Fee
- $799/yr
- Additional card
- $250
- Min. annual income
- —
- Household income
- $0+
- Interest rates
- Foreign transaction fee
- 2.5 %
Issuer terms
Access special experiences with The Platinum Card®.
Get up to 100,000 Membership Rewards® points, worth up to $1,000 toward your next getaway-
- As a new The Platinum Card® Cardmember, get a welcome bonus of 70,000 points when you charge $10,000 in net purchases to your Card in the first 3 months of Cardmembership
- Plus, get 30,000 points when you make a purchase between the 15th and 17th month after your Cardmembership begins
Card features
- Earn 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible dining and food delivery in Canada, 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible travel, and 1 point for every $1 in all other Card purchases
- Access a $200 Annual Travel Credit through American Express Travel Online or Platinum® Card Travel Service
- Enjoy a $200 Annual Dining Credit at some of Canada’s best restaurants
- Unlock $200 or more in additional value with Member extras. You can earn statement credits for qualifying purchases with participating brands
- Make the most of the American Express Global Lounge Collection™, which gives you access to more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide. The Global Lounge Collection includes the Centurion Lounge® network, Plaza Premium lounges, and hundreds of other international and domestic lounges that will enhance your travel experience. Terms and conditions apply
- Enjoy flexible ways to use your points such as statement credits for any eligible purchase charged to your Card, new travel purchases booked on American Express Travel Online through the Flexible Points Travel Program, and eligible flights through the Fixed Points Travel Program
- Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
- Enjoy complimentary benefits that offer an average value of $550 USD at over 1,600 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts
- Platinum Cardmembers can enjoy access to special events and unique opportunities
- Enjoy premium benefits at the Toronto Pearson Airport
- You will also have access to many leading hotel and car rental companies’ loyalty programs. Our partners include Marriott International, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Hertz and Avis
- Interest applies in accordance with your Cardmember Agreement, Information Box, and Disclosure statement if the total New Balance is not paid by the Payment Due Date each month. All payments must be received by the Payment Due Date shown on the monthly statement
Apply with confidence!
- See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
- When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
- Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
- A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
- Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*
*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.
- Rewards
- Rate
- Travel
- 2x
- Restaurants
- 2x
- Benefits
- Airport lounges
- $400
- Annual credit
- Included
- Concierge
- Included
- Travel insurance
- Coverage
- Travel medical (under 55)
- $5,000,000 · 15 days
- Travel medical (55-64)
- $5,000,000 · 15 days
- Trip Cancellation
- $2,500
- Trip Interruption
- $2,500
- Delayed Baggage
- $1,000
- Lost Baggage
- $1,000
- Flight Delay
- $1,000
- Hotel Burglary
- $1,000
- Travel Accident
- $500,000
- Purchase protection
- Coverage
- Purchase Protection
- 120 days
- Extended Warranty
- +1 year
- Auto Rental Collision (primary)
- $85,000 · 48 days
Awards won by this card
Pros
- Welcome bonus of up to 100,000 points
- 2x at restaurants
Cons
- High annual fee ($799)
The American Express Platinum Card® suits travellers who want airport lounge access, annual credits, and hotel benefits. With a $799 annual fee, it brings together several useful travel privileges:
- A $200 annual travel credit for eligible bookings through American Express Travel;
- A $200 annual dining credit at participating restaurants in Canada;
- Access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection, subject to each network’s rules;
- Hilton Honors Gold and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, plus access to the Fine Hotels + Resorts hotel program.
The welcome offer can reach 100,000 Membership Rewards points: earn 70,000 points after $10,000 in net purchases in the first 3 months, then 30,000 additional points after making a purchase between months 15 and 17 of Cardmembership.
Earn 2 points per dollar on eligible dining and food delivery in Canada and eligible travel purchases, and 1 point per dollar on other purchases. You can use points to reduce the cost of purchases or transfer them to partner programs such as Aeroplan, Avios, or Marriott Bonvoy…











