American Express Platinum Card®

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Rewards based on $0 average spending

Card Details

Annual Rewards

$570.43

AmericanExpress rewards

First Year Bonus

$0

AmericanExpress rewards

Annual Fee

$799

First Year Value

-$228.57

Interest Rates

Cash Advance: 21.99% - 30%*

Purchase: 21.99% - 30%*

Annual Fee

$799

Annual Income

Personal: N/A

Household: N/A

Credit Score

Good

Welcome Bonus

Earn 70,000 points after spending $10,000 on your Card within the first 3 months as a new Platinum® Cardmember. Earn an additional 30,000 points when you make a purchase between 14 and 17 months of Cardmembership. Current or former Cardmembers with this Card are not eligible for these offers. Other terms apply.

Card Type

Reward: Points

Our Rating

4/5

Institution

American Express

Rewards


  • 2x points per $1 spent on eligible dining & food delivery purchases (restaurant, fast food, coffee shop, food delivery)
  • 2x points per $1 spent on eligible travel purchases (flights, hotels, tours and more)
  • 1x point per $1 spent for all other purchases

AmericanExpress Platinum Card® Points Calculator

Based on average spending


Rewards Breakdown

Food and drinks

8,400 points


Travel

2,400 points


All other purchases

16,363 points


Annual Fee

- $799


Net Annual Rewards

27,163 points

Valued at $-228.57 (after fees)

Rewards Summary

Net Annual Rewards

27,163 points

Valued at -$228.57 (after fees)


First Year Bonus

0 points


First Year Value

27,163 points

Valued at -$228.57

Point Redemptions

Note: A negative redemption value indicates that redeeming your rewards using that method might lead to a situation where the value you get is less than what you pay for as the annual fee of the card based on your spending habits, however this does not take into account the value you get from extra benefits.

Redemptions Chart

Transfer to Airline Partners

-$228.57


Fixed Point Travel Program

-$348.09


Transfer to Hotel Partners

-$483.91


Statement Credits

-$527.37


Gift Cards

-$591.2


Amazon

-$608.86


Merchandise

-$627.87

Insurance & Benefits


Insurance

Coverage

  • travel accident medical

    Emergency Out of province Medical

    $5 Million per insured, 15 days
  • cancel airplane

    Trip Cancellation

    $2500 per person, $5000 combined
  • travel - plane

    Trip Interruption

    $2500 per person, $6000 combined
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $1000 after 4 hour delay
  • baggage on roller

    Baggage Delay

    $1000 after 6 hour delay
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance

    $1000
  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage

    $1000
  • heart lock

    Travel Accident

    $500,000
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    $85K, up to 48 days
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    120 days, Up to $1K
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    1 year

Benefits

Details

  • travel

    Travel Credit

    $200
  • food location

    Dining Credit

    $200 at Select Restaurants
  • border guard

    Nexus Application

    $100 statement credit every 4 years
  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - American Express Global Lounge

    Unlimited Access for you and a Guest!
  • hotel

    Complimentary Hotel Benefits

    Hotels booked American Express Travel
  • star fall

    Status lift

    Upgrade to Hilton Honors Gold Status
  • star fall

    Status lift

    Upgrade to Marriott BonvoyTM Gold Elite status
  • airport waiting room

    Airport Benefits

    At Toronto Pearson Airport get Priority Security lane, Complimentary valet and 15% discount at the Express Park and daily park
  • concierge

    Concierge Services

  • gavel

    Trip and legal Assistance

  • Amex logo

    American Express Experiences

  • reward cup

    Extra points

    Earn 2 points on Amex Travel Online purchases and extra points on American Express offers

Pros & Cons


Pros

  • Offers more perks than any other credit card in Canada, catering to premium users who value extensive benefits.
  • Enjoy $400 in annual travel and dining credits, which can offset some of the card's cost.
  • Gain unlimited access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide, enhancing your travel experience.
  • Multiple options for redeeming points for high value, giving you flexibility in how you use your rewards.
  • Includes 11 types of insurance coverage, offering comprehensive protection for cardholders.

Cons

  • As with other American Express cards, it may have lower acceptance in some locations compared to other networks.
  • The high annual fee of $799 may be a barrier for some users, especially those who do not fully utilize the card's benefits.
  • Some benefits are limited to specific airports and hotels.

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* This Charge Card requires full payment of the Due in Full balance each month, with a 30% interest rate on late payments. The Flexible Payment Option balance has a 21.99% interest rate, which increases to 25.99% after two missed payments and 28.99% after three or more within 12 months. A 21-day interest-free grace period applies to new transactions if the full balance is paid by the due date.

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