Amex Platinum Canada
- Annual fee
- $799
- Earns
- MR points
- Point value
- 2 CPP
- Credits a year
- Up to $740
Welcome offer
Earn 70,000 MR points after you spend $10,000 in 3 months
≈ $1,400 at 2 CPP
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Travel booked through Amex Travel Online | 3x | 6% |
| Travel | 2x | 4% |
| Dining | 2x | 4% |
| Groceries | 1x | 2% |
| Gas | 1x | 2% |
| Everything else | 1x | 2% |
Return is what each $1 of spend is worth with points valued at 2 CPP.
Credits and benefits
- Annual Travel Credit$200 a card member year
- Annual Dining Credit$200 a calendar year
- Instacart statement credit$20 a month
- NEXUS application/renewal credit$100 every 4 years
- Hilton Honors Gold StatusIncluded
- Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite StatusIncluded
Up to $740 a year if you use every credit. Track them in the benefits tracker
Lounge access
Global Lounge Collection (1,550+ lounges as of 06/2026). Until 2026-12-31: unlimited Priority Pass and Plaza Premium; under the Priority Pass terms, Basic and Supplementary Platinum Cardmembers may each bring 1 guest free. From 2027-01-01: Basic Cardmember gets 6 Plaza Premium + 6 Priority Pass visits per calendar year; Supplementary Platinum gets 2 + 2; Supplementary Gold cards get none. Unused visits do not roll over and extra visits are charged. Spending $20,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year unlocks unlimited Plaza Premium and Priority Pass for the rest of that year and all of the next; 2026 spend counts toward 2027. Centurion and the other Global Lounge Collection lounges stay unlimited.
Transfer partners for MR points
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Accor Live Limitless | 1:0.5 | Usually immediate, up to 48 hours |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant (up to 30 minutes) |
| British Airways | 1:1 | Up to 30 minutes |
| Cathay Pacific | 1:0.75 | 5 business days |
| Delta | 1:0.75 | Instant (up to 30 minutes) |
| Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM | 1:1 | Up to 5 business days |
| Hilton Honors | 1:1 | 5 business days |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1:1.2 | Up to 48 hours |
About the Amex Platinum Canada
The Amex Platinum Canada is a personal American Express card from Amex with a $799 annual fee that earns MR points. It earns 3x on travel booked through Amex Travel Online, 2x on travel, 2x on dining and 1x on everything else. The current welcome offer: earn 70,000 MR points after you spend $10,000 in 3 months. It comes with 4 statement credits worth up to $740 a year if you use them all. Cardholders get access to The Centurion Lounge (unlimited, up to 2 companions at U.S. and select international locations), Priority Pass (unlimited through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01, 6 complimentary visits per calendar year unless $20,000 spend unlocks unlimited) and Plaza Premium Lounges (unlimited through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01, 6 complimentary visits per calendar year unless $20,000 spend unlocks unlimited). Points transfer to 8 airline and hotel partners, including Accor Live Limitless, Air Canada Aeroplan and British Airways. AwardHack values MR points at 2 CPP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amex Platinum Canada annual fee?
The Amex Platinum Canada has a $799 annual fee. Its statement credits add up to $740 a year if you use all of them.
What is the Amex Platinum Canada welcome bonus?
Earn 70,000 MR points after you spend $10,000 in 3 months. AwardHack values that at about $1,400.
Does the Amex Platinum Canada include airport lounge access?
Yes: The Centurion Lounge (unlimited, up to 2 companions at U.S. and select international locations), Priority Pass (unlimited through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01, 6 complimentary visits per calendar year unless $20,000 spend unlocks unlimited), Plaza Premium Lounges (unlimited through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01, 6 complimentary visits per calendar year unless $20,000 spend unlocks unlimited) and Other American Express Global Lounge Collection partners, incl. Delta Sky Club when flying Delta and Escape Lounges (unlimited). Global Lounge Collection (1,550+ lounges as of 06/2026). Until 2026-12-31: unlimited Priority Pass and Plaza Premium; under the Priority Pass terms, Basic and Supplementary Platinum Cardmembers may each bring 1 guest free. From 2027-01-01: Basic Cardmember gets 6 Plaza Premium + 6 Priority Pass visits per calendar year; Supplementary Platinum gets 2 + 2; Supplementary Gold cards get none. Unused visits do not roll over and extra visits are charged. Spending $20,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year unlocks unlimited Plaza Premium and Priority Pass for the rest of that year and all of the next; 2026 spend counts toward 2027. Centurion and the other Global Lounge Collection lounges stay unlimited.
Where can I transfer MR points?
To 8 partners: Accor Live Limitless (1:0.5), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), British Airways (1:1), Cathay Pacific (1:0.75), Delta (1:0.75), Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM (1:1), Hilton Honors (1:1) and Marriott Bonvoy (1:1.2).
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