American Express AIR MILES Platinum Credit Card
Details
- Earn a Welcome Bonus of 500 AIR MILES®* reward miles the first time you use the approved Card
- Enjoy your first year free
- Earn 1 reward mile for every $10 in Card purchases at AIR MILES®* Sponsors
- Earn 1 reward mile for every $10 in Card purchases at other eligible gas, grocery and drugstores
- Plus, earn 1 reward mile for every $15 in Card purchases everywhere else you use the Card
- More than 1000 rewards to choose from! Redeem for a wide range of rewards - everything from movie tickets to electronics, travel and more
- Shop at participating AIR MILES Sponsors across Canada with your American Express® AIR MILES®* Platinum Credit Card and show your AIR MILES®* Collector Card, and you can earn reward miles twice
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Information - Rates - Fees

Intro APR:
N/A*
Intro Period:
N/A*
APR:
19.99%*
Annual Fee:
$65*
Issuer:
Amex Bank of Canada
Card Network:
American Express
Card Category:
Consumer (Premium)
Card Type:
Instant Decision
Reward Card
Credit Needed:
Good*
Grace Period:
See T&C**
Late Payment Fee:
N/A*
Over Limit Fee:
$20.00

Balance Transfers

Balance Transfer:
No

Cash Advances

APR on Cash Advances (%):
25.99%
Cash Advance Fee (%):
3.00%
Minimum Fee:
$10.00

Other Fees

Additional Fees
- Funds Advance Fee: $2.75 each
- Dishonoured Payment Fee: $25.00 each
- Statement Reprint Fee: $3.00
- Front Of The Line Fee: $3.50 per ticket
- Charges made in foreign currencies: The conversion commission is 2.5% for each charge

Comments

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Highly competitive rates, tidy rewards and well-deserved benefits are features to accompany this American Express AIR MILES Platinum card. It is a credit card designed for the trendy individual who is cautious to make use of reward benefits.

First time buyers receive 350 bonus Air Miles. Other purchases attract an Air Mile for every $15 spent but those with select Air Mile retailers earn an Air Mile on every $10 spent. Air Miles accumulated are used to redeem benefits including merchandise, gift cards and travel benefits with participating retailers.

Travel accident insurance covers those on air travel with up $100,000. Purchase Protection Plans and Buyer’s Assurance Protection Plan are designed to make retail purchasing as comfortable as possible.

Applicants must reside in Canada and be over 18 years of age.

Features

Most attractive:
- Free Rewards program
- Discounts on various retailers and brands
- Bonus miles
Least attractive:
- Annual Fee
- No introductory offer
- No Balance Transfer feature

Rewards & Benefits

Reward Types:
Airline Rewards
Travel Rewards
Universal Rewards
Reward Unit:
Miles
Rewards:
- Welcome Bonus of 500 AIR MILES®* reward miles the first time you use the approved Card
- 1 reward mile for every $10 in Card purchases at AIR MILES®* Sponsors
- 1 reward mile for every $10 in Card purchases at other eligible gas, grocery and drugstores
- 1 reward mile for every $15 in Card purchases everywhere else you use the Card
Expiration:
None*
Yearly Limit:
None*
Other Benefits:
- Front of the Line®
- Car Rental Theft and Damage Insurance
- 5% or more discount at participating Budget locations
- Purchase Protection Plan
- $100,000 Travel Accident Insurance
- Buyer's Assurance Protection Plan
- American Express Assured Reservations
- Travel Services
- Emergency Card Replacement
- 24/7 Customer Service
Online Access:
Yes!

*The information provided for American Express® AIR MILES® Platinum Credit Card is believed to be accurate at the time of evaluation (Aug 7, 2015). We strongly advise visitors to review the fees, terms and conditions to verify accuracy of the information posted prior to applying for the product.

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