{"id":435152,"date":"2025-03-10T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=435152"},"modified":"2025-10-08T10:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:58:32","slug":"how-to-activate-use-scotiabank-american-express-platinum-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/how-to-activate-use-scotiabank-american-express-platinum-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Welcome Offer&#8221; el_id=&#8221;welcome_offer&#8221;]<p>For a limited time, by subscribing to Scotiabank Platinum American Express\u00ae Card, you can earn up to <strong>80,000 points<\/strong>. That&rsquo;s <strong>a value of $800<\/strong> for trips including Airbnb.<\/p>\n<p>With Scotiabank Platinum American Express\u00ae Card, you earn <strong>2 points per dollar spent on all your purchases<\/strong>. You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). And you can also use them for other rewards in the Scene+ program, such as cash back.<\/p>\n<p>What&rsquo;s more, with this card you pay <strong>no fees for foreign currency transactions<\/strong>, and you get 10 free accesses to airport VIP lounges like Priority Pass and Premium Plaza.<\/p>\n<p>And you get excellent insurance for your travels or purchases, concierge service, and exclusive American Express Offers (American Express Invites Program).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22641\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"215866\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Discover Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;discover_your_scotiabank_platinum_american_express_card&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Approval&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;approval&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of the card, you&#8217;ll need to meet the following eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual income of at least $12,000;<\/li>\n<li>Be of legal age in your province of residence and a Canadian resident;<\/li>\n<li>Have not declared bankruptcy in the last 7 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;435542&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If your request is approved, you will receive your <a title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> by standard mail, within 7 to 10 business days.<\/p>\n<p>You can also ask Customer Service to send it to your nearest Scotiabank branch. As I was leaving on a trip in the next few days, I opted for this option and received it within 5 working days.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Delivery and Card Activation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;delivery_and_card_activation&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I picked up my card at the branch, after receiving an email from Scotiabank to confirm that it had arrived.<\/p>\n<p>The card comes in an elegant black envelope.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;435554&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The card must then be activated by calling 1-800-806-8600 or on the dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/activate.scotiabank.com\/triage?language=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotiabank<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first step to unlocking the full potential of your new card!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Browse Your Insurance Coverage Guide&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;browse_your_insurance_coverage_guide&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In your welcome envelope, take the time to read the large black booklet. It contains a wealth of important insurance information:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Trip Cancellation Insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">Up to <strong>$2,500 <\/strong>per person, maximum $10,000 per trip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Trip interruption insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">Up to <strong>$5,000 <\/strong>per person, maximum $25,000 per trip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Out-of-Province\/Country Emergency Medical Insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">Up to <strong>$2,000,000<\/strong><br \/>\nUp to 31 days to age 64Up to 10 days to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/travel-insurance-65-and-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">age 65 and over<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Flight Delay Insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">Up to <strong>$1,000<\/strong> after 4 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Baggage Insurance &#8211; Delayed or lost baggage<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">Up to <strong>$1,000<\/strong> after 4 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Hotel burglary insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">up to <strong>$1,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Rental car theft and damage insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">For vehicles up to <strong>$65,000<\/strong> in value, for 48 consecutive days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Travel Accident Insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\"><strong>500,000<\/strong> per person, $1 million maximum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Purchase Protection<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\"><strong>2 additional years<\/strong>, up to $60,000 lifetime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Purchase Protection<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">Up to <strong>$60,000<\/strong> lifetime<br \/>\n<strong>120 days<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6622%;\">Mobile Device Insurance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1824%;\">up to <strong>$1,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The coverage guide for these insurances is also available in electronic format on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotiabank.com\/content\/dam\/scotiabank\/canada\/common\/documents\/pdf\/credit_card\/Platinum-American-Express-Insurance-Certificate-EN.pdf#page=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotiabank page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Enrolling in Benefits&#8221; el_id=&#8221;enrolling_in_benefits&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Priority Pass&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;priority_pass&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Then you have to sign up for Priority Pass, which gives you 10 free admissions per year of membership at a lounge airport affiliated to the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-priority-pass-program-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priority Pass<\/a> network.<\/p>\n<p>One entry is equal to one person entering lounge. From the 11th entry onwards, each additional visit costs USD 35 per person.<\/p>\n<p>The membership year begins on the day you register for Priority Pass. For example, if you register on April 1, 2025, you will be able to use your 10 free tickets until March 31, 2026. If you do not use them, they will be lost.<\/p>\n<p>On April 1, 2026, the counter will reset to 10 free admissions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;435367&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The primary cardholder registers on the <a href=\"https:\/\/prioritypass.com\/scotiabankplatinum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">special Priority Pass page<\/a>, using the code included in their welcome kit. If there is a secondary cardholder (the cost is $99 in annual fees), he or she will receive four free admissions per membership year.<\/p>\n<p>Create your profile to activate your 10 free admissions. Your physical Priority Pass card will arrive in the mail approximately two weeks later.<\/p>\n<p>However, I advise you to download the Priority Pass application, to get your virtual card immediately.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"226819\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Five Star Status at Hertz&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;five_star_status_at_hertz&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Normally, each year between January 1 and December 31, Five Star status is acquired through at least one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 car rentals;<\/li>\n<li>or $2,000 in car rental expenses (excluding taxes and other charges).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whereas with the <a title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> you get it for free! It&#8217;s the second of three levels in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Hertz rental\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/hertz\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Hertz<\/a> Five Star status gives you the gift of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25% more reward points for future days of free car rental;<\/li>\n<li>Up to 15% off the rental price;<\/li>\n<li>A free car upgrade, depending on participating branches;<\/li>\n<li>Upgrades to a higher car category, subject to availability;<\/li>\n<li>The option of simply handing over the keys and driving off, with the <em>Hertz e-return<\/em> express service, at selected branches;<\/li>\n<li>More choice of vehicles thanks to the Hertz Five Star section, at branches with the <em>Hertz Ultimate Choice<\/em> option;<\/li>\n<li>Your spouse can be added free of charge as an <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/car-rental-second-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">additional driver<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;435370&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hertz.com\/rentacar\/hertzlink\/index.jsp?targetPage=Amex_GNS_prem_enrol.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hertz website dedicated to<\/a> <a title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> to create your account.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;American Express Benefits&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;american_express_benefits&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Concierge for Securing the Best Seats&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;concierge_for_securing_the_best_seats&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a dream trip, a memorable gourmet evening or an enriching cultural getaway, the complimentary concierge service will be happy to orchestrate everything for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Priority access to the best restaurants, securing last-minute or nearly impossible reservations;<\/li>\n<li>Access to the best tickets for concerts, shows and sports;<\/li>\n<li>Global Hotel Collection: Book your stay through the concierge to enjoy a room upgrade, complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast, flexible check-in and check-out times and up to $100 to redeem at the restaurant or spa during your stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The service is provided by Ten Concierge and they are available 24 hours a day at 1-866-800-5160.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;435455&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Amex Front Of The Line Presale Tickets&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;amex_front_of_the_line_presale_tickets&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As a member of this exclusive circle of American Express cardholders, you have the privilege of choosing the best seats for pre-sale <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/book-best-concerts-shows-credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concerts and shows<\/a>, before anyone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/oneforms.americanexpress.com\/iForms\/unsecure\/fotl_en_CA?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register on the American Express page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Experiences with American Express&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;experiences_with_american_express&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In Toronto, stop by the Budweiser Stage&#8217;s Amex Lounge for drinks and food before your show.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"\/?p=322386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osheaga<\/a>, \u00eeleSoniq or LASSO from Montreal, American Express cardholders get on site faster thanks to the special entrance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Amex Offers for Statement Credits&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;amex_offers_for_statement_credits&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye on this <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/american-express-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex offers page<\/a> for credits on purchases. Simply enter our card on the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.americanexpress.com\/card-offers\/view-all?locale=en-CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex Offers<\/a> page for each offer you are interested in. Offers vary and change frequently.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Norwegian Cruise Line: Spend at least $1,000 and get a $250 credit<\/li>\n<li>Avis Car Rental: Spend at least $300 and get a $50 credit<\/li>\n<li>SAXX Underwear: Spend at least $175 and get a $35 credit<\/li>\n<li>VistaPrint: Spend at least $150 and get a $30 credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"70999\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Zero Percent Foreign Transaction Fees While Traveling&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;zero_percent_foreign_transaction_fees_while_traveling&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> has <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/forex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a 0% conversion fee on foreign currencies<\/a>. 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Here&#8217;s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/save-travel-sceneplus-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use your Scene+ points on your trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;435548&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"248186\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Also, I could have used my Scene+ points for a discount at the grocery store.<\/p>\n<p>My 60,000 Scene+ points would have given me $600 worth of free groceries at IGA, Les March\u00e9s Tradition, Rachelle B\u00e9ry, Safeway, Sobey, Foodland, Freshco, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Advantages &#8211; Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;advantages_-_scotiabank_platinum_american_express_card&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> is a good choice for frequent travellers who want a little something extra.<\/p>\n<p>With its attractive travel benefits, you&#8217;ll enjoy personalized service and great experiences. 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