Cover American Express' Platinum Card seeks to ease and elevate your daily experiences, one trip or transaction at a time
American Express' Platinum Card seeks to ease and elevate your daily experiences, one trip or transaction at a time
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From exceptional travel perks to unparalleled shopping, wellness and dining benefits, experience the best things in life with The Platinum Card by American Express
Imagine these scenarios: You're addressed by your last name as a poised, kebaya-clad flight attendants ushers you to your plush window seat, before handing you a flute of champagne. At the hotel, the front desk upgrades you to a suite, then suggests a few dining options around the vicinity for you to savour over your stay. You pick a Michelin-starred restaurant, delighting in the world's finest flavours and service, and a fine wine pairing curated just for you.
Little inimitable luxuries that turn ordinary experiences into unforgettable ones, these are just some of the many privileges the American Express' Platinum Card unlocks. This card offers benefits for every type of tastemaker. Beyond benefits that help elevate the way you shop, eat, travel and take care of yourself, American Express prides itself in extending touches of extraordinary experience for its discerning clientele.
Here are some of the ways the Platinum Card rewards diverse lifestyles, elevating the daily experiences of jetsetters, self-care seekers, epicureans and luxury shoppers the world over.
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For the frequent flyers
No matter short or long haul, easing into your flight before you even step onto the plane is essential to the amount of rest—or focus time—you are going to get on board.
This is where the Platinum Card comes in key. It grants travellers unlimited, complimentary access to The American Express Global Lounge Collection of more than 1,400 lounges across 650 cities including the Centurion and Priority Pass lounges. Here, card members, and one supplementary cardmember, can invite one guest each—so a total of four can enjoy the rewards of this pre-flight experience that frequent flyers are sure to appreciate. With American Express' Centurion lounges, card members can enjoy locale-inspired cocktails and artisanal treats, curated spirits and wine tastings, as well as spa services and family rooms, catering to both travellers’ needs and wants.
Additionally, card members will also be rewarded with a S$200 statement credit on Singapore Airlines or Scoot flights with a minimum spend of S$600 in one or more transactions, all while getting a boost on Membership Rewards points (five Membership Rewards points for every full S$1.60 spent) on these same carriers.
For the jetsetters
From relaxing pre-flight concoctions in comfortable lounges, to enjoying priority access at one’s hotel group of choice, jetsetters know that every perk counts.
When it comes to hotel stays, card members can unlock special access to the higher tiers of leading hotel loyal programmes, such as the Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status and Hilton Honors Gold Status. These programmes include complimentary room upgrades, priority check-ins and more—subject to availability, varying according to different properties.
This level of access also extends to American Express’ collection of Fine Hotels + Resorts, where a host of accommodation benefits of approximately S$800* await at over 1,300 properties worldwide—from Andaz 5th Avenue in New York, United States, and Hotel Café Royal in London, United Kingdom for city slickers, to the Myconian Ambassador Relais & Chateaux Hotel in Mykonos, Greece and Casa Angelina in Praiano, Italy for those seeking an escapade with a panoramic backdrop of the Mediterranean.
Above Epicureans canenjoy S$400 of global dining credits at over 1,400 restaurants across 20 countries
Above Self-care seekers can indulge in special discounts and statement credits at some of Singapore's most luxurious, award-winning spas
Epicureans canenjoy S$400 of global dining credits at over 1,400 restaurants across 20 countries
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For the epicureans
There are people who eat to live, and there are those who live to eat...and seek out dining experiences that satiate both palates and appetites for fresh, gastronomical experiences. Curated for the latter who want to savour the best of life, the Platinum Card comes with S$400 in statement credits per calendar year—S$200 in Singapore and S$200 abroad—to experience 1,400 of some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants across 20 countries. From Michelin-starred hot spots to hidden gems, this list includes three Michelin-starred JAAN by Kirk Westaway, Amber as well as Reale.
Additionally, through the Love Dining programme, the card also offers an extensive array of dining privileges at up to 50 per cent off at F&B establishments and leading hotels across Singapore. Top picks from this curation include Peach Garden that’s perfect for family gatherings, date-appropriate SKAI Restaurant, and the Astor Bar at St. Regis Singapore for more laid back nights with friends and bespoke cocktails.
For the self-care seekers
In pursuit of a state of inner peace and calm confidence, wellness seekers look out for ways to destress and detox from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind.
To help self-care seekers bring out their best self, the Platinum Card has lined up a series of wellbeing benefits—be it the perfect day of hole-in-ones or a soothing afternoon at the spa. Card members can enjoy up to 30 per cent off à la carte services at some of Singapore’s most luxurious spas. They also enjoy up to S$400 in statement credits per calendar year at selected partners, including award-winning Spa Rael, Adeva Spa and The Ultimate with a minimum spending of S$600 in a single transaction.
Golf enthusiasts will also be happy to know that the card offers privileged complimentary green fees at over 40 of the region's premier golf and country clubs with paying companions. With this, it has never been more effortless to tee off.
For the luxury shoppers
Those who love spending the day on retail therapy will appreciate a jumpstart to the Marina Bay Sands' Sands LifeStyle–Prestige Status without the usual prerequisite yearly spend of S$5,000, while those who prefer adding to cart will enjoy a complimentary S$150 fashion credit with Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter.
On top of this, there is access to a suite of peripheral benefits crafted just for shoppers, including all-day complimentary parking at Great World all weekend long. Plus, smart spenders will be rewarded for every dollar spent through the 10Xcelerator by Membership Rewards programme (10 Membership Rewards points for full S$1.60 spent) at over 50 participating partners. These benefits will come in handy for when you plan to shop till you drop in comfort and style.
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*Average value based on Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings in 2021 for stays of two nights. Actual value will vary based on property, room rate, upgrade availability, and use of benefits.
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