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

Updated May 31, 2024
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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 a $200 Annual Dining Credit to American Express Platinum Cardmembers®.

Only this American Express Card is eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit. The Small Business version, the Business Platinum Card® from American Express, therefore, does not have this $200 Annual Dining Credit.

Amex Platinum Card Annual Dining Credit - Definition

The $200 Annual Dining Credit is a new benefit available since September 26, 2023, for American Express Platinum Cardmembers®.

Each calendar year, on January 1, American Express Platinum Cardmembers® will have a $200 Annual Dining Credit, which must be used at one of the participating restaurants in Canada. Sign up at the end of this article for a complete list of eligible restaurants by province in PDF format.

Exceptionally, in 2023, the $200 Annual Dining Credit will be available as of September 26, 2023, and can be used until December 31, 2023. After that, a new $200 Annual Dining Credit will be available in your American Express Platinum Card® account starting January 1, 2024.

The $200 Annual Dining Credit is available only to the primary American Express Platinum Cardmember®. Additional Cardmembers are not entitled to the $200 Annual Dining Credit.

Amex Platinum Card Annual Dining Credit - How to use it

To use the $200 Annual Dining Credit, you must log into your American Express Platinum Card® online account or via the American Express Canada mobile app.

Then register for the American Express “$200 Annual Dining Credit” online offer just like any other American Express online offer. In subsequent years, you won’t have to register again for the offer to benefit from the $200 Annual Dining Credit: registration will be automatic following this initial registration.

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Once registered to 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 for your restaurant meal (the American Express Platinum Card® being one of the best restaurant credit cards).

Please note that the bill must be $200 or more (including taxes and gratuities). 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.

Sign up at the end of this article for a complete list of eligible restaurants by province in PDF format.

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Amex Platinum Card Annual Dining Credit - Eligible Restaurants

At the time of writing, there are 171 restaurants eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit. Most of these restaurants are in major Canadian cities such as Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver.

Here are some examples within the main Canadian provinces. Sign up at the end of this article for a complete list of eligible restaurants by province in PDF format.

Quebec

There are 44 restaurants in Quebec eligible for the American Express Platinum Card® $200 Annual Dining Credit. Examples include:

Restaurant Type City
Au Pied de Cochon French cuisine Montreal
Beau Mont French cuisine Montreal
Bouillon Bilk French cuisine Montreal
Candide Canadian cuisine Montreal
Da Emma Italian cuisine Montreal
Damas Middle Eastern cuisine Montreal
Jérôme Ferrer – Europea French cuisine Montreal
Joe Beef Grills Montreal
Tanière 3 Canadian cuisine Quebec
Chez St-Pierre French cuisine Rimouski

Ontario

There are 52 restaurants in Ontario eligible for the American Express Platinum Card® $200 Annual Dining Credit. Examples include:

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

British Columbia

There are 34 restaurants in British Columbia eligible for the American Express Platinum Card® $200 Annual Dining Credit. Examples include:

Restaurant Type City
Pilgrimme Canadian cuisine Galiano Island
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine Thai cuisine Richmond
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 22 restaurants in Alberta eligible for the American Express Platinum Card® $200 Annual Dining Credit. Examples include:

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 provided by the Card. See the welcome offer currently available for this Card.

To receive the complete list of restaurants eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit in PDF format and sorted by province, register using the form below:

Amex Platinum Card Annual Dining Credit - Frequently asked questions

What dining benefits does the American Express Platinum Card offer?

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

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

The $200 Annual Dining Credit is available only to the primary American Express Platinum Cardmember®. Additional cardmembers do not have this credit.

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

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

Where can I use the $200 Annual Dining Credit on 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 171 restaurants eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit. Most of these restaurants are in major Canadian cities such as Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver.

How can I get a complete list of restaurants eligible for the $200 Annual Dining Credit on the American Express Platinum Card?

To get the complete list of eligible restaurants by province, in PDF format, please register at the end of the article on the Milesopedia website.

Does the purchase of gift cards at an eligible restaurant 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 Dining Credit.

However, if you ever think you won’t be able to use your Annual Dining 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. And then you can use the restaurant gift card whenever you like.

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Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine
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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