American Express Canada Renews Partnership With Toronto Pearson Airport
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American Express Canada announced today the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).
This multi-year agreement offers enhanced services and exclusive benefits to premium American Express cardholders traveling through this airport.
- Annual fee
- $799
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,190Total$1,190$510 deferred bonus, excluded from the first-year estimate and not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,190
- Welcome offerAfter $10,000 in 3 months
- Up to 100,000 points
Apply Now
on American Express's website
Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
Amex cardholder benefits at Toronto-Pearson
Eligible American Express cardholders will continue to enjoy several exclusive benefits at Toronto Pearson Airport:
- Access to the priority security lane at Terminals 1 and 3 via single-use QR codes
- Free valet service at Terminal 1 for eligible cardholders
- 15% discount on parking at Express Park (Terminal 1) and Daily Park (Terminals 1 and 3).
- 15% discount on car maintenance services at Terminal 1
In addition, the following cards give you access to the airport’s Plaza Premium lounges:
Eligible American Express Cards
The following American Express Cards are eligible for exclusive benefits at Toronto-Pearson Airport (YYZ):
- American Express Platinum Card®
- Business Platinum Card® from American Express
- American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card
- American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card
- The Centurion Card®
- Corporate Platinum Card® from American Express
- American Express® Aeroplan®* Corporate Reserve Card
- American Express® Air Canada®* Card
How to Obtain a QR Code for the Priority Security Screening Service
Log in to the American Express Website
To obtain your QR code for access to the Toronto-Pearson YYZ priority security screening service, you must log in with your login and password at yyz.americanexpress.com.
Specify the Number of QR Codes You Need
Then enter the number of QR codes you would like to receive for access to the Toronto-Pearson YYZ priority security screening service. You can obtain up to 10 QR codes.
Please note that these QR codes have no expiry date and can only be used for one passenger each. So you can’t share a QR code you plan to use.
Print or Email Them
The next screen displays the desired number of QR codes (here 2).
You can then print or e-mail them to yourself for use at the Toronto-Pearson YYZ priority security screening kiosk.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $799 | |||
| $799 | |||
| $599 | |||
| $599 |
Bottom Line
If you’re a premium American Express cardholder, don’t forget to ask for your QR code before your next trip from Toronto-Pearson to take advantage of all these benefits.
And if you don’t have one yet, now’s the perfect time to consider one of the American Express Platinum Cards. Not only will it give you access to all those airport privileges, but you’ll also be eligible for an exceptional welcome bonus of up to 150,000 Membership Rewards points.
Hurry, this offer ends on January 28, 2025!
- Annual fee
- $799
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,190Total$1,190$510 deferred bonus, excluded from the first-year estimate and not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,190
- Welcome offerAfter $10,000 in 3 months
- Up to 100,000 points
Apply Now
on American Express's website
Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
- Annual fee
- $799
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,360Total$1,360$680 deferred bonus, excluded from the first-year estimate and not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,360
- Welcome offerAfter $15,000 in 3 months
- Up to 120,000 points
Apply Now
on American Express's website
Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
American Express QR Code at Toronto YYZ – Frequently Asked Questions
Where to scan the QR code?
Locate the security lane at Pearson airport and go to the priority security checkpoint to scan your QR code using the terminal next to the electronic gate.
How does the electronic door of the priority security lane work?
You can apply for a QR code before your flight by visiting go.amex/yyz. Once this is done, please go to the priority security checkpoint with your QR code in hand. You can scan your QR code from your mobile device. You can also e-mail your QR code to yourself, or print it out at home before you leave.
What do I do if I don’t have a smartphone?
You can always request a QR code on this website and print your code before your flight.
Which cards are eligible for this benefit?
Eligible Cards: American Express® Centurion® Card; American Express® Platinum® Card; American Express® Business Platinum® Card; American Express® Platinum Business Card®; American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card; American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card; American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Card; American Express® Air Canada®* Card; American Express® AIR MILES®** Reserve Credit Card.
Do QR codes expire?
Priority Security Lane QR codes do not expire, but can only be used once.
Can I give QR codes to my friends or family members who are not travelling with me?
Only travellers accompanying the eligible Cardmember may use these QR codes.
Do I need to present my American Express Card to access the priority security screening service?
You don’t need to show your Card to access the priority security screening service; all you need is your QR code.
