The American Express Platinum Card

The American Express Platinum Card is a highly prestigious card in a league of its own. You pay an annual fee of $1,250, but in return, you get a suite of benefits such as complimentary travel insurance, VIP lounge access, and more (see list of benefits below for more details).

With The American Express Platinum Card, you earn 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on your Card. Bonus offer: 100,000 bonus Membership Rewards points when you apply online, are approved and spend $1,500 on your new Card within the first 3 months. New Card Members only. T&Cs apply. There is also an annual Dining Credit of up to $300. And you will get $150 back when you spend $150 or more, in one transaction, on your American Express Platinum Card at a participating restaurant. Valid twice a year.

Each year you will also receive $200 to spend on travel each year which can be redeemed for pre-paid airfares, car hire or hotel bookings through American Express Travel.

Other benefits include:

• Receive a $200 Platinum Travel Credit each year, which can be redeemed for pre-paid airfares, car hire or hotel bookings
• Complimentary Travel Insurance for both international and domestic travel
• Complimentary VIP Lounges with Priority Pass access. You and a guest can enjoy complimentary access to 1,400 Airport lounges across 140 countries.
• Complimentary Accor Plus program membership
• Rental Vehicle Excess Cover
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Emergency Expenses Cover, including Repatriation
• Baggage, Money and Documents Cover
• Travel Cancellation Cover
• Personal Liability Cover
• Receive Global Assist Service
• Smartphone screen insurance

NOTE: Terms and conditions apply to each of these benefits. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before applying.