Loyalty Program: Aeroplan

  • Access to VIP Lounges
    more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide
  • $200 Annual Travel Credit
    through American Express Travel Online or Platinum® Card Travel Service
  • $200 Annual Dining Credit
    for use in some of Canada's finest restaurants
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Access special experiences with The Platinum Card®.

Get up to 100,000 Membership Rewards® points, worth up to $1,000 toward your next getaway-

  • As a new The Platinum Card® Cardmember, get a welcome bonus of 70,000 points when you charge $10,000 in net purchases to your Card in the first 3 months of Cardmembership
  • Plus, get 30,000 points when you make a purchase between the 15th and 17th month after your Cardmembership begins

Card features

  • Earn 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible dining and food delivery in Canada, 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible travel, and 1 point for every $1 in all other Card purchases
  • Access a $200 Annual Travel Credit through American Express Travel Online or Platinum® Card Travel Service
  • Enjoy a $200 Annual Dining Credit at some of Canada’s best restaurants
  • Unlock $200 or more in additional value with Member extras. You can earn statement credits for qualifying purchases with participating brands
  • Make the most of the American Express Global Lounge Collection, which gives you access to more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide. The Global Lounge Collection includes the Centurion Lounge® network, Plaza Premium lounges, and hundreds of other international and domestic lounges that will enhance your travel experience. Terms and conditions apply
  • Enjoy flexible ways to use your points such as statement credits for any eligible purchase charged to your Card, new travel purchases booked on American Express Travel Online through the Flexible Points Travel Program, and eligible flights through the Fixed Points Travel Program
  • Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
  • Enjoy complimentary benefits that offer an average value of $550 USD at over 1,600 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts
  • Platinum Cardmembers can enjoy access to special events and unique opportunities
  • Enjoy premium benefits at the Toronto Pearson Airport
  • You will also have access to many leading hotel and car rental companies’ loyalty programs. Our partners include Marriott International, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Hertz and Avis
  • Interest applies in accordance with your Cardmember Agreement, Information Box, and Disclosure statement if the total New Balance is not paid by the Payment Due Date each month. All payments must be received by the Payment Due Date shown on the monthly statement

Apply with confidence!

  • See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
  • When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
  • Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
  • A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
  • Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

 

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American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of the information on this website. For full details and current product information, click the Apply Now link. If you apply and get approved for an American Express Card, we may receive compensation from American Express, which can be in the form of monetary payment.

Earning Rate
  • Dining and Food delivery2Membership Rewards
  • Travel2Membership Rewards
  • Air Canada2Membership Rewards
Value
  • Year 1 $2,170
  • Year 2+ $470
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • AeroplanAsia MilesBritish Airways ClubEtihad GuestFlying BlueHilton HonorsMarriott BonvoyAmerican Express Membership Rewards

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$2,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$2,500
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$1,000
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$1,000
  • 3X Points
    Earn 3 points for every $1 spend on Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations purchases*
  • Access to Maple Leaf Lounge™*
    Get complimentary access to some Maple Leaf Lounges in North America*
  • Preferred Pricing
    Redeem fewer Aeroplan points when booking flight rewards*
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New cardholders of the American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card can earn up to 85,000 Aeroplan points

    • Earn 60,000 points after spending $7,500 on your Card within your first 3 months of Cardmembership
    • Plus, earn an additional 25,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $2,500 in the 13th month
    • Earn up to $4,400 in value within your first 13 months. When you combine the welcome bonus offer of up to $1,700 in value with your earning potential from normal and accelerated spending categories offering approximately $1,760 and the $1,000 in value you get with exceptional benefits, you can earn up to $4,400 or more in value within your first 13 months. Terms and usage assumptions apply.

Card features

  • Cardmembers can now get an extra night free for every 3 hotel nights redeemed with Aeroplan points. Enjoy even more at over 300,000 hotel properties worldwide
  • Highest Air Canada earn rate on an Aeroplan payment card in Canada: Earn 3X the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®* and Air Canada Vacations®*
  • Standard Earn Rate: Earn 2X the points on eligible Dining and Food Delivery purchases in Canada and earn 1.25X the points on everything else
  • Get through the airport quicker with Air Canada Priority Check-In, Air Canada Priority Boarding and Air Canada Priority Baggage Handling
  • Enjoy access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges™* and Air Canada Café in North America for you and a guest, with a same day ticket on a departing Air Canada®* or Star Alliance®* flight
  • Enjoy your eligible first checked bag free for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada flights
  • Get a 10% Head Start. Starting in 2027, eligible Basic Cardmembers with Aeroplan EliteTM* Status will receive a 10% head start toward qualification, based on Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) accumulated the year before. Roll over any unallocated unused eUpgrade Credits to the following year to enjoy during your travels
  • Get access with your American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card to more than 1,200 Priority Pass airport lounges That means an oasis of comfort before your flight—regardless of your choice of airline or cabin class
  • Receive up to $100 CAD in statement credits every four years when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to your American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
  • Receive one Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases prior to your Card anniversary date; your Pass entitles you to buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of $599 CAD (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
  • Amex ExperiencesTM opens doors for you to access a number of special events, including special dining experiences, VIP parties, advance film screenings and more
  • Get more from your travel experience at Toronto Pearson International Airport with:
    • Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane
    • Complimentary valet service at the Express Park and Daily Park
    • 15% discount on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park
    • 15% discount on Auto Care services
  • American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card is made from precision cut and engraved 13 g metal – it’s the perfect companion on your next exceptional journey
  • Insurance Coverage: whether you’re shopping nearby or travelling abroad, you can feel confident knowing you can be taken care of

Apply with confidence!

  • See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
  • When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
  • Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
  • A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
  • Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

Legal

American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information, click the Apply Now link. If you apply and get approved for an American Express Card, we may receive compensation from American Express, which can be in the form of monetary payment.

Earning Rate
  • Air Canada3Aeroplan Points
  • Dining and Food delivery2Aeroplan Points
  • All Spending1.25Aeroplan Points
Value
  • Year 1 $2,130
  • Year 2+ $430
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Aeroplan

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$1,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$1,500
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$1,000
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$1,000

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