American Express Platinum Card

The must-have card for Canadian travellers who use Air Canada or need transferrable points or miles. The lounge benefits are incredible and the insurance is the best in Canada.

• Earn up to 140,000 Membership Rewards points , or a maximum of $1,400, toward your next getaway. Offer ends January 28, 2025.
• Earn a welcome bonus of 100,000 points when you spend $10,000 in net purchases on your Card in your first 3 months of membership. Offer ends January 28, 2025. Plus, earn 40,000 points if you make a purchase within 14-17 months of joining. Offer ends January 28, 2025.
• With the Platinum Card® from American Express, you earn 2 points per dollar spent on dining and a $200 annual dining credit to use at select restaurants in Canada.
• Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible meals and delivery services in Canada, 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible travel purchases charged to the Card and 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases charged to the Card
• $200 Annual Travel Credit through American Express Online Travel Services or ^Platinum Card® Travel Services
• Get an additional $200 or more in value with the Cardmember Extras program. You can earn account credits on eligible purchases from participating brands
• Make the most of the American Express Worldwide Lounge Collection ^™  , which gives you access to more than 1,400 airport lounges around the world. The Worldwide Lounge Collection includes the Centurion Lounge network ^, Plaza Premium Lounges and hundreds of other international and domestic lounges that will enhance your travel experience.
• Enjoy a variety of ways to use your points, including redeeming them for statement credits toward eligible purchases charged to your Card, new travel booked through American Express Online Travel Services under the Flexible Points Travel Program, and eligible flights booked under the Fixed Points Travel Program
• Transfer your points one-for-one to various frequent flyer and loyalty programs
• Enjoy complimentary benefits averaging $600 USD at over 1,500 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book with the Fine Hotels + Resorts program
• Platinum Cardholders can enjoy access to various special events and unique opportunities.
• $100 NEXUS credit provided every four years.
• You can be insured for eligible items charged to your Platinum Card for 120 days from the date of purchase in the event of accidental physical damage or theft for up to $1,000 per occurrence (for all purchased items combined).
• Enjoy superior benefits at Toronto Pearson Airport:
• Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane
• Complimentary valet service at Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal 1
• 15% discount on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park. You will receive a statement credit after the charge has been posted to your account
• You’ll also have access to loyalty programs from many major hotel and car rental companies. The partners include Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hertz and Avis.

• Out-of-province Emergency Medical Insurance: Up to $5,000,000 per insured person for up to 15 days if you’re 64 years old or younger.
• Trip Cancellation Insurance: Up to $2,500 of coverage per insured person per trip, with a maximum of $5,000 for all insured persons.
• Trip Interruption Insurance: Up to $2,500 of coverage per insured person per trip, with a maximum of $6,000 for all insured persons on the same covered trip.
• Lost Baggage Insurance: Up to $1,000 of coverage total for lost or stolen baggage.
• Baggage Delay Insurance: Up to $1,000 (aggregate total with Flight Delay insurance), for items purchased within four days when your baggage is delayed by more than six hours.
• Flight Delay Insurance: Up to $1,000 in coverage (aggregate maximum with Baggage Delay Insurance) for necessary and reasonable accommodations, restaurant expenses, and sundry items purchased within 48 hours when delayed or denied boarding for 4 hours or more.
• Travel Accident Insurance: Up to $500,000 in case of accidental death or dismemberment.
• Hotel Burglary Insurance: Up to $1,000 in coverage against the loss of most personal items (excluding cash) if your accommodation is burglarized.
• Car Rental Theft and Damage Insurance: Covered for theft, loss, and damage of your rental car with an MSRP of up to $85,000 for rentals of 48 days or less.