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The Platinum Card®

AMERICAN EXPRESS

Everyday rewards

The Platinum Card®

Welcome bonus

~$2600

Earn up to 130,000 Membership Rewards points

Annual fee $799Purchase APR 21.99%1st-year value +$1801
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Why get this card

  • Big welcome bonus worth ~$2600
  • Bonus covers 3× the annual fee
  • Earn 2x on dining & food delivery purchases in canada

Earn rates

  • Dining & food delivery purchases in Canada2x

    2X points per $1

  • Travel2x

    2X points per $1

  • Everything else1x

    1X points per $1

  • Amex Travel Online1x

    1 additional point per $1

Welcome offer

Earn up to 130,000 Membership Rewards points

Est. cash value
~$2600
Bonus points
130,000
Minimum spend
$10,000
Spend window
90 days
Offer ends

Earn 90,000 points after spending $10,000 in the first 3 months, plus an additional 40,000 points after spending a total of $45,000 in the first 12 months of Cardmembership.

Fees

Annual fee
$799
Additional card
$250
Foreign transaction fee

$250 annual fee for each Additional Platinum Card; $0 annual fee for first two Additional Gold Cards, $50 for any further Additional Gold Cards. Charge card with no pre-set spending limit.

Interest rates

Purchase APR
21.99%
Cash advance APR
Balance transfer APR
Grace period
21 days
Rate effective date

Benefits & insurance

Lounge access
Priority Pass
Insurance coverages
1
  • Travel insurance coverage

Redemption & eligibility

Reward currency
Membership Rewards points
Redemption options
Flexible Points Travel Program, Travel, Statement credits
Transfer partners
Min. personal income
Min. household income

Canadian resident with a Canadian credit file

Compare with similar cards

Frequently asked

Is the The Platinum Card® worth it?
It carries a $799 annual fee and a welcome offer worth about $2600, for an estimated first-year value of +$1801. Big welcome bonus worth ~$2600. Compare it against similar cards below before deciding.
What is the annual fee and interest rate on the The Platinum Card®?
The annual fee is $799. The purchase interest rate is 21.99% and the cash advance rate is —. These are sourced from American Express's official page.
What rewards does the The Platinum Card® earn?
It earns up to 2x on dining & food delivery purchases in canada, in Membership Rewards points. See the full earn-rate breakdown above.

Official sources

Every figure on this page comes from American Express's own pages. Last checked 2026-06-13.