Benefits and exclusive privileges

The world of Flying Blue Platinum

Your Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card is more than just a payment card. Enjoy valuable benefits, extensive insurance coverages and privileges within the world of Platinum. Here are some of the highlights:

Earn Miles with all your purchases

With every euro you spend, you earn at least 1.5 Miles. Redeem Miles for reward tickets, lounge access and more ways to travel comfortably.

Receive 60 XP annually

As a Flying Blue Platinum Cardmember you receive 60 XP annually. These XP increase your membership level and give you access to even more benefits within the Flying Blue programme.

Share your Platinum Flying Blue status

Once you have achieved Flying Blue Platinum level, you can share your status. For example, your partner will also enjoy the same Platinum benefits.

Comprehensive travel and purchase insurance

Travel and shop with peace of mind thanks to extensive purchase protection, comprehensive travel insurance and additional cancellation and car rental insurance.

Fly now Pay later

Pay for your KLM or Air France tickets in three equal monthly instalments with no interest or extra fees. Ideal if you book frequently.

World-class Service

We are here for you and your Supplementary Cardmembers: call our Customer Service, visit our Service pages or chat 24/7 via Ask Amex in the Amex App.

Temporarily 75,000 Miles and 40 XP on top of the annual 60 XP

Discover new worlds

Long-haul destinations are closer than ever with the Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card.

As a Card Member, you receive 60 XP every year. For a limited time, you’ll receive an additional 40 XP. Combined with the annual 60 XP via your Card, this adds up to a total of 100 XP — immediately qualifying you for Flying Blue Silver status. In addition, you will receive 75,000 Miles.

The more you travel, the more XP (Experience Points) you earn and the more benefits become available to you. Reaching a higher level truly pays off, allowing you to get even more value from your Miles.

The Flying Blue program has five different levels: Explorer, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate.

This offer is valid until 30 June 2026.
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Flying Blue benefits

  • Temporarily 75,000 Miles and 40 XP as a gift
  • 60 XP as a gift every year
  • Earn at least 1.5 Miles for every €1 spent
  • Share your Platinum Flying Blue status
  • Car rental insurance on top of comprehensive travel insurance
  • Share Miles with Share & Fly
  • Pay tickets in 3 instalments with Fly Now, Pay Later

View all Flying Blue benefits →

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Travel in Comfort

Well protected on your journey

With the Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card you, your family and your Supplementary Cardmembers always travel with comprehensive insurance coverage.

In addition to travel, cancellation and travel inconvenience insurance, the Platinum Card also offers car rental insurance and extra privileges with car rental. With worldwide emergency assistance, American Express is by your side wherever you are.

Learn more about insurance and travel assistance →

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Share & Fly

Share Miles with Supplementary Cardmembers linked to your American Express account through Share & Fly. Save faster for reward tickets together. Supplementary Cardmembers can transfer Miles to and from the Primary Cardmember free of charge.

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Amex Apps

Amex App: Easily manage your account and track your spending. Pay for purchases with Membership Rewards points, contact us via Ask Amex 24/7 and stay in control with push notifications.

Amex Experiences App: Discover exclusive events from dining experiences to concerts. Sign up with just one click and receive push notifications so you never miss out.

Learn more about the American Express Apps →

FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOO

Request one additional Platinum Card and up to four Supplementary Gold Cards free of charge

As the Primary Cardmember you can request one additional Platinum Card and up to four Supplementary Gold Cards at no extra cost for adult family members or friends. They enjoy the same convenience and service as you do and you earn Miles faster.

The Primary Cardmember remains responsible for all charges made with the Supplementary Cards.

Apply for an additional Platinum Card and supplementary Gold Cards
Discover the world of Platinum

The Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card

Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card

Temporarily 75,000 Miles and 40 XP on
top of the annual 60 XP as a gift

  • Earn at least 1.5 Mile per €1 spent
  • Receive 60 XP annually
  • Includes travel and cancellation insurance plus car rental insurance

 

€55 per month
Offer valid until June 30, 2026
Terms & Conditions apply →

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Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card

Flying Blue - American Express Platinum CardTemporarily 75,000 Miles and 40 XP

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Benefits of the Flying Blue membership

With the Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card you automatically become a member of Flying Blue, KLM’s frequent flyer programme. Earn Miles on flights with KLM, Air France and partner airlines. You also earn Miles on everyday spending, from refuelling to online shopping and purchasing flight tickets.

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Well protected on your journey

With the Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card you are covered by additional travel and cancellation insurance, travel accident insurance, travel inconvenience insurance and car rental insurance. And wherever you are, we are here for you with worldwide emergency assistance.

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Platinum for 2

Are you a Flying Blue Platinum member? Choose the Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card and request a free additional Platinum Card. Contact Customer Service to request Flying Blue Platinum status for your Supplementary Cardmember. Both of you will then enjoy the benefits of this elite status.

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World Class Service

Uw Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card is niet alleen een betaalkaart. Onze World Class Service staat garant voor alle gemakken en zekerheden die u van uw Platinum Card mag verwachten: Extra kaarten, veilig en verzekerd aankopen doen, en altijd op de hoogte zijn via onze apps: American Express heeft het allemaal.

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Stay up to date with the American Express App

We offer two apps for Cardmembers: the American Express® App for personal financial management and the Amex Experiences App for exclusive access to events and offers.

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Vraag uw Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card aan:

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Vraag uw Flying Blue - American Express Platinum Card aan:

1 iDIN is een initiatief van de Nederlandse banken. Een snelle, veilige en gemakkelijke manier voor online identificatie via de veilige en vertrouwde inlogmethode van uw eigen bank. Lees meer over online identificeren

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Move up and discover a world of privileges!

get benefits from day 1

Explorer:

  • Earn 4 Miles per euro spent
get a higher level of comfort, starting with 100 XP

Silver:

  • Earn 6 Miles per euro spent
  • Priority check-in, baggage drop-off and boarding
  • Some free seat options 24 hours before departure
  • Free selection of standard seats
  • One free extra checked baggage item on SkyTeam flights
enjoy more enriching rewards – just 180 XP away from Silver

Gold:

  • Earn 7 Miles per euro spent
  • Free access to SkyTeam lounges worldwide with a guest (conditions apply)
  • SkyPriority: priority access throughout the airport
  • Free seat options 72 hours before departure
  • Free selection of standard seats
  • One free extra checked baggage item on SkyTeam flights
experience more service – just 300 XP away from Gold

Platinum:

  • Earn 8 Miles per euro spent
  • Free access to SkyTeam lounges worldwide with a guest (conditions apply)
  • SkyPriority: priority access throughout the airport
  • Free access to seat options
  • One free extra checked baggage item on SkyTeam flights
  • Platinum Service Line for dedicated help
  • Stay Platinum for 10 years in a row by reaching the required threshold and you'll be Platinum for life, without the need to requalify for Platinum status again.
experience more service

Ultimate:

  • Earn 9 Miles for each euro spent
  • Dedicated Ultimate Assistant available 24/7 to help tailor your travel experience
  • Complimentary access to Air France and KLM lounges for you and up to eight guests (conditions apply)
  • Extra check-in baggage allowance on Air France, KLM, and SkyTeam flights
  • Ultimate and/or SkyPriority airport services for you and up to eight travel companions
  • Four one-cabin upgrade vouchers per membership year
  • One partner Flying Blue Platinum card