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The Platinum Card® by American Express

Cash Back Rebate from GCR:
$150.00★


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Unlock special experiences with the Platinum Card®


Earn up to 100,000 Membership Rewards® points - that’s up to $1,000 towards a weekend away.
  • New Platinum® Cardmembers, earn 70,000 Welcome Bonus points after you charge $10,000 in net purchases
    to your Card in your first 3 months of Cardmembership.

  • Plus, earn 30,000 points when you make a purchase between 14 and 17 months of Cardmembership.



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.

  • Take full advantage of The American Express Global Lounge CollectionTM which unlocks access to over 1400 airport lounges worldwide. This includes The Centurion® Lounge network, Plaza Premium Lounges, and hundreds of other domestic and international lounges designed to enhance your travel experience.

  • 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 $600 USD at over 1,500 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.




Annual Card Fee:$799 Credit Score:N/A
Extra Card Fee:$250 Purchase Interest Rate:N/A
Minimum Personal Income:N/A Balance Transfer Interest Rate:N/A
Minimum Household Income:N/A Cash Advance Interest Rate:N/A


Interest rate of 30% applies to each delinquent Due in Full charge. The Preferred rate of 21.99% applies to your Flexible Payment Option balance. If you have 2 separate Missed Payments in a 12 month period, the Flexible Payment Option rate for your account will be 25.99%. If you have 3 or more separate Missed Payments in a 12 month period, the Flexible Payment Option rate will be 28.99%. These rates are effective from the day the Flexible Payment Option is first available on your account.

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.

American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information, click the Apply Now link. If you apply and get approved for an American Express Card, we may receive compensation from American Express, which can be in the form of monetary payment.


VALUE CONVERSIONS


Part 1: Membership Rewards® Points Value per Canadian Dollar

  • Travel through Amex Travel: Approximately 1 to 2 cents per point, with potential for higher value based on promotions.
  • Transfer to Airline Partners: Can range from 1.5 to 2.5 cents per point or more, depending on the airline and the reward availability.
  • Hotel Rewards: Transferring to hotel loyalty programs like Marriott Bonvoy typically values points at around 1.2 cents per point.
  • Statement Credits: 1,000 Points = $ 10 CAD, so 1 cent per point.
  • Merchandise or Gift Cards: Often less than 1 cent per point, making these redemptions less valuable.

Part 2: Membership Rewards® Points Value per 100 Canadian Dollars

  • Travel through Amex Travel: 5,000 to 10,000 Points for $ 100 CAD in travel value.
  • Transfer to Airline Partners: 4,000 to 6,667 Points for $ 100 CAD in flight value, depending on the transfer partner.
  • Hotel Rewards: Approximately 8,333 Points for $ 100 CAD in hotel value when transferred to hotel partners.
  • Statement Credits: 10,000 Points for $ 100 CAD.
  • Merchandise or Gift Cards: Over 10,000 Points often required for $ 100 CAD in value.

Part 3: Summary for Best Value

To maximize the value from The Platinum Card® by American Express:
  • Transfer Points to Travel Partners: Aim for airlines or hotels where the points have a higher value, especially for business or first-class travel.
  • Use for Travel Bookings: Booking through Amex Travel can yield good value, especially with promotions or when using the annual travel credit.
  • Avoid Merchandise Redemptions: These usually offer the least value; steer towards travel or statement credits when possible.
  • Take Advantage of Benefits: Use the card's extensive travel benefits and credits to offset the annual fee, enhancing the effective value of each point.

Part 4: Membership Rewards® Points Earned per $ 1000 Spending by Category

  • Travel and Dining Purchases in Canada: 2,000 Points per $ 1,000 spent (2 points per dollar).
  • All Other Purchases: 1,000 Points per $ 1,000 spent (1 point per dollar).



NOTE : The value conversions may not be up to date. Please calculate your own conversion to Canadian dollars to ensure accuracy.


★ PLEASE READ TO MAKE SURE YOU GET A CASH BACK REBATE

• Do not browse or leave application page before it is completed.
• Please write down the reference (PCN) number American Express provides you after the application is completed. You need this number in case the rebate does not show up.
• Please click from GCR again if session expires.
• Must apply online.
• Cash Back Rebate will be paid upon card approval.
• Cash Back Rebate is for first time The Platinum Card by American Express Cardmembers

NOTE: You must contact GCR within 3 months of application date to report a missing rebate otherwise the rebate is void by the merchant.



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