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for every £1 spent
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for every £1 spent
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And earn at least 12,000 Membership Rewards Points if they are approved - up to 90,000 a year
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Membership Rewards Points
Membership Rewards is our way of saying ‘thank you’. Our customer loyalty programme rewards you every time you spend on your Card and you get to choose how to use your points. Visit our Membership Rewards page to find out more.
Earn Membership Rewards
You and your Supplementary Cardmember earn 1 point for every £1 spent and earn faster with 1 additional point for every £1 spent at American Express Travel Online.
Use Points the Way You Want
Unlike other loyalty programmes, Membership Rewards points never expire. Get shopping, travel and entertainment rewards or even offset any purchase made on your Card. Visit our Membership Rewards page to see more ways you can use your points.
Invite Friends, get Rewarded
Invite a friend and earn at least 12,000* bonus Membership Rewards points if they are approved – up to 90,000 points a year. You can put them towards Amazon purchases, flights or paying off your balance. Find out more here.
Global Dining Statement Credit
Discover your new favourite restaurant from our handpicked selection by enrolling in the Global Dining Credits. With this new benefit of your Platinum Cardmembership, you can receive up to £200 in statement credits to spend in the UK per year, and a further £200 to spend abroad at some of the best restaurants around the world, sharing great food with your loved ones. Offer valid until 31 December 2026. Enrolment required.
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Complimentary digital subscription to The Times
With your complimentary annual digital subscription to The Times and Sunday Times, you can keep on top of what's new.
American Express Experiences®
American Express Experiences gives you access to sought-after events, from music concerts to fashion to iconic sports events.
Complimentary Supplementary Card
Extend your benefits to those closest to you and earn points for their purchases on a complimentary Supplementary Card. The first Platinum Supplementary Card is provided at no additional charge. An annual fee of £285 applies to each additional Platinum Supplementary Card beyond this.
American Express Offers
Enjoy carefully selected offers from our range of retail partners. Simply choose the offers you like, save them to your Card and then spend in line with the offer requirements.
Purchase and Refund Protection
Purchase Protection and Refund Protection covers eligible items purchased using the Card.
Platinum Service via the Amex App
The new messaging feature in your Amex App puts Platinum Service in your pocket. Now you can take care of your Account details and enjoy fast, easy access to Platinum, even when you’re on the move.
Fraud Protection
We process transactions through secure systems with early fraud detection to help minimise risk, wherever you spend.
If you don’t recognise a purchase, we’ll remove it from your Account immediately and investigate it for you.
The Bicester Collection
The world’s best brands, at the world’s best prices. Platinum Cardmembers receive benefits at 9 destinations across The Bicester Collection Villages in the UK and Europe. Enjoy an extra 10% savings with a downloaded eVIP Pass, complimentary Hands-free Shopping, Personal Shopping appointments, Reserved Parking and access to the Private Sale.
Airport Lounges Access
Put your feet up before you take off with complimentary access to over 1,550 airport lounges across more than 140 countries worldwide including the American Express lounges.
Worldwide Travel Insurance
Enjoy comprehensive worldwide travel insurance for you, and your Supplementary Cardmembers including respective partners and dependent children (under the age of 25), for trips up to 90 days. Some insurance benefits are dependent on the use of your Card. The Medical Assistance and Expenses cover does not apply if 70 years of age or above and excludes all pre-existing medical conditions that are not included on the Accepted Conditions list. Terms and eligibility criteria apply.
Hotel Benefits
Enjoy complimentary benefits with an average total value of $600* with Fine Hotels & Resorts at over 1,500 luxury hotels worldwide including room upgrades when available**, complimentary breakfast and guaranteed 4pm late check-out.
Additionally, enjoy benefits at upscale hotels in desirable locations with The Hotel Collection. Receive a US$100 hotel credit, late checkout***, and more. Terms apply.
Lodging Benefits
Get elevated to the higher tiers of our leading hotel loyalty partner programmes, including Hilton HonorsTM Gold status, Marriot BonvoyTM Gold Elite Status, MeliáRewards Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium Status, and ALL AccorTM Gold Status. Enrolment required.
Car Rental Benefits
Enjoy car rental benefits such as upgrades and discounts, when available, with access to the higher tiers of our travel partners' loyalty programmes, including Avis Loyalty Programme and Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®. Enrolment required.
Airfare Benefit
As a Platinum Cardmember you and your Platinum Supplementary Cardmember can enjoy up to 20% off airfares on some of the world’s finest airlines, when booking through our Platinum Travel Services team or at American Express Travel Online.
24/7 Global Assist®
Global assist provides 24/7 help whenever you are travelling outside the UK.
Platinum Travel Services
The Platinum Travel Services team is here to support Platinum Cardmembers in arranging travel experiences. Cardmembers can get started online via Amex Travel Online by browsing our website here.
To save time before you apply for your Platinum Card®, it’s best to make sure you can say yes to the following.
If you can say yes, go ahead. The application usually takes less than 10 minutes and we may be able to give you a response in less than 60 seconds – so apply now.
Applicants must be 18 years old or over and approval is subject to status.
Please ensure that you have read and downloaded these important documents before starting your application.
Already have a Platinum Charge or Credit Card? If so, please read the information here before applying for the new Platinum Credit Card.
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American Express Services Europe Limited has its registered office at Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX, United Kingdom. It is registered in England and Wales with Company Number 1833139 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

