Absolutely worth it if you fly often and can use the lounges. I typically get the annual fee back from the Dining Credit, Travel Credit, and Amex Offers on things we would have bought anyways.
The insurance is really really good on this card. Unfortunately, my father passed away days before our vacation and AMEX insurance program was nothing but incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. We got the entire $12,000 back with not too much questioning or hassle. The way they dealt with the whole process, made me loyal to American Express
I was wondering if the Canadian version of the Platinum card was worth it... And not at all... The credits offered in the Canadian version is so low and almost no variety whereas the US version has a long list of statement credits, from Walmart to Uber Eats... On top of that the multiplier points in the Canadian card... What a joke... The spending credit needed for the welcome bonus is so high too, the US version is $8,000 in 6 months! Honestly, it is not worth it. Thanks for the comparison tho, very informative! Thank you!
I guess those who can pay $800 for the annual fee can/will most likely spend $10K in 3 months. For most people, this is quite a stretch. RBC Avion VISA Infinite has a $5K in 6 months condition to get additional 25K Avion points...which seems like a reasonable time frame than this one.
Avion points are quite restrictive. You easily spend 10k if you pay utilities, groceries, renos, gas...things that u already spend...put it on the card instead of using cash. Pay the entire bill off each month.
Thanks for the fantastic content! I can tell you are in Winnipeg because of your dining credit. Wouldn't it be nice if Amex gave Winnipeggers more than one dining credit restaurant choice!?! I don't think I'm going to renew my Platinum card for many reasons, one of them being this limitation.....
Thanks for all the info! Super useful vid 👍
Thanks Aly! Love your videos - longtime follower of yours (on my personal youtube).
Absolutely worth it if you fly often and can use the lounges. I typically get the annual fee back from the Dining Credit, Travel Credit, and Amex Offers on things we would have bought anyways.
Thank you for someone to finally come out with a Canadian perspective
Great review Graeme, especially the rundown on lounge access.
Thanks Chris!
The insurance is really really good on this card. Unfortunately, my father passed away days before our vacation and AMEX insurance program was nothing but incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. We got the entire $12,000 back with not too much questioning or hassle.
The way they dealt with the whole process, made me loyal to American Express
Great breakdown on the platinum! I loved the cobalt review as well. Would love to see a break down on the gold!
I was wondering if the Canadian version of the Platinum card was worth it... And not at all... The credits offered in the Canadian version is so low and almost no variety whereas the US version has a long list of statement credits, from Walmart to Uber Eats... On top of that the multiplier points in the Canadian card... What a joke... The spending credit needed for the welcome bonus is so high too, the US version is $8,000 in 6 months! Honestly, it is not worth it. Thanks for the comparison tho, very informative! Thank you!
I guess those who can pay $800 for the annual fee can/will most likely spend $10K in 3 months. For most people, this is quite a stretch. RBC Avion VISA Infinite has a $5K in 6 months condition to get additional 25K Avion points...which seems like a reasonable time frame than this one.
Avion points are quite restrictive. You easily spend 10k if you pay utilities, groceries, renos, gas...things that u already spend...put it on the card instead of using cash. Pay the entire bill off each month.
This was a very informative review 👏
So good and straight forward!
Thanks for the fantastic content! I can tell you are in Winnipeg because of your dining credit. Wouldn't it be nice if Amex gave Winnipeggers more than one dining credit restaurant choice!?! I don't think I'm going to renew my Platinum card for many reasons, one of them being this limitation.....
Great video. Thanks.
Thanks Kate, appreciate it!
Are you able to get any retention offer for second year for the amex Canadian card?
Great video, I was just wondering if there’s any benefits to this card such as priority security? Specifically at YYZ
Yep, we get a priority security line at YYZ. Great for traveling in peak hours where the line is almost out the door
Can you also compare or make a video for business Amex platinum card?
Thank you
I just ordered platinum card . when am I supposed to pay annual fee? Right now or after a year?
the annual fee should be charged on your card within the first or second statement.
Ty!
Is there a better card in Canada other than the Amex Platinum?
Amex black (aka centurion) but you need 250k-500k + annual spending on Amex to be CONSIDERED for this super premium card…
Aspire lounges are really bad and OVERCROWEDED!!!