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https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/e...platinum-card/
- Metal card
- 3 MR/$ on dining, 2 MR on travel & 1 MR on everything else
- Annual fee $699
- Additional Cards $175 annually for Platinum Cards, $50 annually for Gold Cards
Canadian personal Platinum card refresh (February 2019)
#76
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,575
why?
My box arrived this week c/w playing cards. My initial reaction was why is AE refreshing this card?
The only feature I truly value is PP lounge access. Is it worth $699? Probably not. What are my alternatives?
The only feature I truly value is PP lounge access. Is it worth $699? Probably not. What are my alternatives?
#77
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Programs: AC 75K, Hertz Presidents Circle, Accor Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
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Meh......getting rid of the forex fee would have made this card more attractive. Without Fairmont this card lacks value.
#78
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,690
Buy a Priority Pass Prestige annual membership for $429US if thats the only perk thats important for you, then pair it with a no-annual fee cash-back Visa or MasterCard of your choice. Priority Pass indeed the whole Airline lounge benefit it a really nice benefit, but I cant imagine Id have the Amex Platinum if thats the only thing I wanted from it.
#79
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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Priority Pass includes only a portion of the lounge access offered by American Express Platinum. Missing would be Airspace, Centurion, Delta, Escape.
#80
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,690
Agree entirely, which is a large reason I still keep the card. I was just responding to the comment from @Antonio8069 stating, the only feature I truly value is PP lounge access.
#81
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: YWG
Programs: AC SE100, SPG Plat, Visa Inf Priv
Posts: 509
Disappointing. I’ve been a member for nearly 25 years. I was really ticked when earring was reduced from 1.5 MR / $ and the fee increased from $399. The devaluation, loss of Fairmont, and subpar insurance are really pushing me away from AMEX. Trouble is that there is minimal competition in Canada. Wonder if the new metal card will set off the metal detectors in the airport.
#82
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
So you only get the AMEX Plat for the PP? Wouldn't it make sense for your to just buy the PP card? Since you don't care about the "other" benefits.
#84
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: I'm a nobody everywhere
Posts: 424
Disappointing. Ive been a member for nearly 25 years. I was really ticked when earring was reduced from 1.5 MR / $ and the fee increased from $399. The devaluation, loss of Fairmont, and subpar insurance are really pushing me away from AMEX. Trouble is that there is minimal competition in Canada. Wonder if the new metal card will set off the metal detectors in the airport.
#86
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
As exciting as the 3x on dining and 2x for travel, it sucks since that's only a fraction of most expenses. The 25% was much better on everything! Seems like the Cobalt is more attractive, though not great for travel.
#87
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Annual credit Issue resolved
Amex accepted my proposed resolution to the timing change of the $200 annual credit. Now the change in earnings to digest!
#88
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
#89
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 125
I'm finally getting around to digging into the changes. I haven't called for my metal card yet and will probably do that next week and also hopefully talk to retentions to see if they can provide any incentives as my renewal is either this month or April.
The point devaluation will cost me a little bit. By looking at my year end summary for 2018 I had just under $30000 spending which, by my calculation, should have generated just under 35000 MR points. Based on the spending categories of the year end summary my adjusted points under the new program would be just over 32000 so I'm taking about a 10% hit assuming my spending patterns don't change.
It is beginning to feel like the Platinum card is borderline beneficial for benefits at this point. If the retention folks can offer me a decent point bonus I'll keep the card.
The point devaluation will cost me a little bit. By looking at my year end summary for 2018 I had just under $30000 spending which, by my calculation, should have generated just under 35000 MR points. Based on the spending categories of the year end summary my adjusted points under the new program would be just over 32000 so I'm taking about a 10% hit assuming my spending patterns don't change.
It is beginning to feel like the Platinum card is borderline beneficial for benefits at this point. If the retention folks can offer me a decent point bonus I'll keep the card.
#90
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
I'm currently in Germany would try to see if I will get 3x, challenge is to find a restaurant that takes AMEX (not planning on fancy).