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American Express Platinum Card

Name: American Express Platinum Card
Brand: American Express
Price: 799 CAD
Availability: InStock

American Express · Amex MR

A super-premium American Express Rewards card earning 2x on travel, dining, and food delivery. Targets frequent travellers at $799/yr.

$799/yr

Annual Fee

Best Earn

2.5%

FX Fee

None

Min. Income

Current Offer

Total of up to 100,000 Membership Rewards points

Spend requirement: $1 in 2 months

30,000 Amex MR

Apply for the American Express Platinum Card

You'll be taken to the issuer's secure application page.

Earn Rates

Dining & restaurants

2xpoints

2×

Everything Else

1xpoints

1×

Food Delivery

2xpoints

2×

Travel

2xpoints

2×

Airport Lounge Access

Priority Pass

Unlimited Priority Pass lounge access worldwide, American Express Centurion Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges in Canada

Transfer Partners

Aeroplan

Ratio 1:1Time instant

British Airways Avios

Ratio 1:1Time 1-2 days

Air France KLM Flying Blue

Ratio 1:1Time instant

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

Ratio 4:3Time few days to 1 week

Delta Skymiles

Ratio 4:3Time instant

Etihad Guest

Ratio 4:3Time instant

Marriott Bonvoy

Ratio 5:6Time instant

Hilton Honors

Ratio 1:1Time few days

Rates and availability subject to change.

Insurance & Protection

Trip cancellation — $10,000/trip · charge required · Only Amex MR bookings through Amex Travel. Does NOT cover partner transfer bookings (e.g., Aeroplan). Medical coverage still applies.

Trip interruption — $25,000/trip · charge required

Baggage delay/loss

Rental car collision — CDW/LDW — decline rental agency's coverage · MSRP ≤ $85,000 · up to 48 days

Pros

Airport lounge access worldwide
Annual travel credits
Hotel elite status
Comprehensive travel insurance

Cons

High annual fee
Limited earning on everyday purchases
Not Visa network

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