Amex Platinum Card: How To Use The $200 Annual Dining Credit? (+ list of eligible restaurants)

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To the point Let's look at how to use the $200 Annual Dining Credit, one of the American Express Platinum Card benefits.

Amex Platinum Card Annual Dining Credit - Eligible Card

American Express Canada offers an Annual Dining Credit of $200 to holders of the American Express Platinum Card®.

This Annual Dining Credit is only available with the personal version of the card. The business version, the Business Platinum Card® from American Express, offers a $120 credit for mobile services instead.

Amex Platinum Card Annual Dining Credit - Definition

The $200 Annual Dining Credit is a benefit available since September 26, 2023 for holders of the American Express Platinum Card®.

Each calendar year, on January 1st, holders of the American Express Platinum Card® will have an Annual Dining Credit of $200, which must be used at participating restaurants in Canada.

Only the primary American Express Platinum Card® cardmember has access to the $200 Annual Dining Credit. Additional Cardmembers are not entitled to the $200 Annual Dining Credit.

American Express Platinum Annual Dining Credit - How to Use It

To use the $200 Annual Dining Credit, you’ll need to log in to your online account for your American Express Platinum Card® or via the American Express Canada mobile application.

Then enroll in the American Express $200 Annual Dining Credit online offer in the same way as with other American Express online offers. In subsequent years, you won’t have to sign up for the offer again to benefit from the $200 Annual Dining Credit: enrolment will be automatic following this initial enrolment.

It’s American Express’ way of introducing you to the American Express online offers!

Once you’ve registered for the online offer, you can use your $200 Annual Dining Credit at any participating restaurant. Simply pay your bill with the American Express Platinum Card®.

In addition to the Annual Dining Credit, you’ll earn 2 points per dollar spent at the restaurant (the American Express Platinum Card® is one of the best credit cards for restaurants).

Please note that the bill must be $200 or more (including taxes and tip). The $200 Annual Dining Credit can only be used once (and not spread over several bills).

You should also know that if you don’t use your Annual Dining Credit by December 31, it will be lost. You’ll get a new one on January 1.

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American Express Platinum Annual Dining Credit - Eligible Restaurants

At the time of writing this article, there are 234 restaurants eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit. Most of these restaurants are located in major Canadian cities such as Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver.

Quebec

There are 59 restaurants in Quebec eligible for the $200 Annual Dinign Credit from the American Express Platinum Card®. For instance:

Restaurant Type City
Au Pied de Cochon French cuisine Montreal
1608 Bar Cocktail bar Quebec
Bouillon Bilk French cuisine Montreal
Candide Canadian cuisine Montreal
Chez St-Pierre French cuisine Rimouski
Da Emma Italian cuisine Montreal
Damas Middle Eastern cuisine Montreal
Jérôme Ferrer – Europea French cuisine Montreal
Joe Beef Grilled meats Montreal
Lair 3 Canadian cuisine Quebec

Ontario

There are 69 restaurants in Ontario eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit from the American Express Platinum Card®. For instance:

Restaurant Type City
Langdon Hall Canadian cuisine Cambridge
The Pine Canadian cuisine Collingwood
Pearl Morissette French cuisine Jordan Station
Hexagon French cuisine Oakville
Arlo Seafood Ottawa
Aburi Hana Japanese cuisine Toronto
Actinolite Canadian cuisine Toronto
Alma Chinese cuisine Toronto
Alo French cuisine Toronto

British Columbia

There are 44 restaurants in British Columbia eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit from the American Express Platinum Card®. For instance:

Restaurant Type City
Pilgrimme Canadian cuisine Galiano Island
Wolf In The Fog Seafood Tofino
PLUVIO Canadian cuisine Ucluelet
Ancora Ambleside Japanese cuisine Vancouver
AnnaLena Canadian cuisine Vancouver
Ask For Luigi Italian cuisine Vancouver
Bao Bei Taiwanese cuisine Vancouver
Blue Water Cafe Seafood Vancouver
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Seafood Vancouver

Alberta

There are 30 restaurants in Alberta eligible for the $200 annual meal credit from the American Express Platinum Card®. For instance:

Restaurant Type City
Pigeonhole European cuisine Calgary
River Café Canadian cuisine Calgary
Rouge Restaurant French cuisine Calgary
Shokunin Japanese cuisine Calgary
Ten Foot Henry Canadian cuisine Calgary
Bar Bricco Italian cuisine Edmonton
Biera European cuisine Edmonton
Bündok Canadian cuisine Edmonton
Clementine Canadian cuisine Edmonton
RGE RD Canadian cuisine Edmonton

Bottom Line

The $200 Annual Dining Credit offered by the American Express Platinum Card® is just one of the many benefits offered by the Card. Check out the welcome offer currently available to new cardholders.

American Express Platinum Card Annual Dining Credit - Frequently Asked Questions

What dining benefits does the American Express Platinum Card offer?

The American Express Platinum Card® offers an Annual Dining Credit of $200.

Who is eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit offered by the American Express Platinum Card?

Only the primary holder of the American Express Platinum Card® is entitled to the $200 Annual Dining Credit. Additional cardmembers do not have this credit.

How can I use the $200 Annual Dining Credit fom the American Express Platinum Card?

To use the $200 Annual Dining Credit, log in to your American Express Platinum Card® online account or via the American Express Canada mobile application and register for the “$200 Annual Dining Credit” online offer. After the initial enrolment, subsequent years’ enrolment will be automatic.

Where can I use the $200 Annual Dining Credit from the American Express Platinum Card?

Once registered for the online offer, the $200 Annual Dining Credit can be used at any participating restaurant. The bill must be greater than or equal to $200, including taxes and gratuities, and the credit can only be used once.

How many restaurants are eligible for the American Express Platinum Card's $200 Annual Dining Credit?

There are 234 restaurants eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit. Most of these restaurants are located in major Canadian cities such as Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver.

Does the purchase of eligible restaurant gift cards qualify for the Annual Dining Credit?

According to the terms and conditions, no. American Express states in its terms and conditions that the purchase of gift cards at eligible restaurants does not qualify for the annual meal credit.

However, if you ever think you won’t be able to use your annual meal credit during the year, you can always try to buy a gift card at an eligible restaurant. You may get the $200 credit on your account. You can then use the restaurant gift card whenever you like.

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Jean-Maximilien Voisine
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Jean-Maximilien, President and Founder of Milesopedia, is a recognized expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel in Canada and France. Approaching forty and a father of two, he has travelled to over 100 countries, half of them with his children and his wife, Audrey. Specializing in top loyalty programs like Aeroplan, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, he guides travellers to maximize their benefits across North America and Europe.
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