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The Platinum Card®
The Platinum Card<sup>®</sup>
Designed to heighten your travels
Annual Fee: £575
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New Cardmember Offer

Earn 30,000 Membership Rewards® points

when you spend £4,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership

Key Information

Spending LimitNo pre-set spending limit
No Interest ChargesJust pay off your balance in full each month
Annual Fee£575
If you'd prefer a Card without any rewards, other features or a Cardmembership fee, an alternative option is available – The Basic Card.
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The Platinum Card®

  • Only takes a couple of minutes to complete
  • Will not impact your credit rating
  • Allows you to apply with confidence
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Featured Benefits

  • Membership Rewards Points
    • Get points for every pound you spend and redeem with a range of shopping, travel and lifestyle partners.
  • Airport Lounge Access
    • Complimentary access to over 1,200 airport lounges across more than 130 countries worldwide.
  • Worldwide Travel Insurance
    • Enjoy comprehensive worldwide protection for you, your family and your Supplementary Cardmembers.
  • Hotel Benefits
    • Access extra value and exclusive benefits all around the world including complimentary room upgrades upon arrival (when available) and a late check-out.

    All Benefits

    Reward Yourself
    Membership Rewards Points
    Welcome Bonus
    Earn Membership Rewards
    Use Points the Way You Want
    Invite Friends, get Rewarded
    Platinum Lifestyle
    Platinum Concierge
    American Express Experiences
    The Global Dining Collection
    Complimentary Supplementary Cards
    American Express Offers
    Purchase and Refund Protection
    Platinum Service via the Amex App
    Travel Benefits
    Airport Lounges Access
    Worldwide Travel Insurance
    Hotel Benefits
    Lodging Benefits
    Car Rental Benefits
    Private Taxi Hire
    24/7 Global Assist®

    Eligibility

    To save time before you apply for your Platinum Card®, it’s best to make sure you can say yes to the following.
    • I am aged 18 or over
    • I have a current UK bank or building society account
    • I have a permanent UK home address
    • I have no history of bad debt
    • I understand I will not be eligible for any Welcome Bonus award if I hold or have held any personal Membership Rewards-enrolled American Express Cards in the past 24 months.
    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.

    Important Information

    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.
    If you'd prefer a Card without any rewards, other features or a Cardmembership fee, an alternative Card is available - The Basic Card
    American Express adheres to The Standards of Lending Practice which are monitored and enforced by the Lending Standards Board

    Need help completing your application?     Click here for more information. If you are visually impaired, our online applications are accessibility software compatible.

    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.

    Apply today and get a decision in as little as 60 seconds.

    Apply today and get a decision in as little as 60 seconds.
    The Platinum Card® is offered by American Express Services Europe Limited.

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