Platinum is designed to enrich your global lifestyle, wherever you are in the world. It is your invitation to yet another world of luxuries, combining unique benefits with world-class service. Platinum offers you exclusive travel and lifestyle privileges, elite Platinum Services and No Pre-Set Spending Limit*. You’ll find Platinum opening doors to a wealth of experiences.
Highlights
Receive a US$ 300 Annual Travel Credit
Complimentary Priority PassTM enrolment to over 1,200 Airport Lounges globally for Basic and Supplementary Cardmember
Dedicated Platinum Travel and Concierge Services 24/7
Complimentary enrolment to Membership Rewards®
Comprehensive Travel Insurance. Your policy number is 'AMEX20'
Enrolment to leading hotel loyalty programmes
KEY FINANCIAL TERMS
Charge Card:
No Pre-set Spending Limit*
No interest charges
Just pay off your balance in full each month
Annual Fee: $750
Travel
Tell us where you want to go and we will do our best to make it a memorable trip for you. From a US$ 300 Travel Credit to take your travel further or to special ticket fares with partner airlines, warm welcomes at Airport lounges and Wi-Fi access globally, travelling with Platinum is an unrivalled experience.
Benefits
US$ 300 Annual Travel Credit
Complimentary Airport Lounge Access globally and regionally with Priority PassTM region, for you and your Platinum Supplementary Cardmember
Exclusive savings with Airline Partners
For assistance with any travel requirement, Platinum Travel Service is only a call away
Annual Travel Credit
Each time you renew with Platinum we will reward you with a travel credit worth US$ 300 which you can redeem through Platinum Travel Service. Why not use it to make your getaway that extra bit special, on your next airline booking or hotel reservation with The Vacation Collection?
As soon as you renew with Platinum, you'll receive one US$ 300 credit every year if you prepay your travel booking for at least US$ 3,000.
To make a booking and to request for your Travel Credit, call Platinum Travel Service on (+961) 1 977800
Airport Lounge Access
As a Platinum Cardmember, you can make sure every journey begins in comfort and style with access to more than 1,000 airport lounges in over 130 countries around the world. This means you can sit back, relax and escape the airport crowds in the following lounges:
How to access the lounges?
Lounge Programme
Platinum Card
Priority Pass Card/Mobile App
Boarding Pass
Available For
Priority PassTM
✓
✓
Basic and Supplementary Cardmembers* including one accompanying guest.
View lounges
Centurion Lounge Collection
2
✓
✓
Available to the Basic
and Supplementary
Cardmember. Guest
policy varies by location View lounges
Delta Sky Club®
✓
✓
Basic and Supplementary
Cardmember travelling
on a Delta operated flight
*Gold Supplementary Cardmembers are entitled to 8 complimentary visits per annum.
For more information or to enrol to Priority PassTM go to the Amex mobile application or log in to the online services. You can also call Platinum Services on the number on the back of your card.
International Airline Programme
The International Airline Program offers a range of deals with some of the world's leading airlines. Offers vary by airline/routing.
Enjoy up to 10% off on First and Business Class
Enjoy 15% off First Class, Club World and World Traveler Plus.
15% off Pearl Business Class and Diamond First Class
The ideal choice for family holidays, couples or a group of friends – where the emphasis is on a wide range of experiences and destinations to suit all tastes at a great price.
Your Platinum benefits include room upgrades when available, early check-in and late check-out, additional amenity at each property, such as dining experiences or spa treatments and special offers.
Over 975 of the most breathtaking, iconic hotels around the world are committed to offering you exclusive privileges. So whether it's complimentary spa treatments, hotel room upgrades when available or 4pm late check-out, with Platinum every benefit is designed to make your stay even more memorable.
The Hotel Collection offers exceptional value at carefully selected properties from trusted brands like Hilton Hotels and Hyatt. With over 500 hotels to choose from, you can expect quality, comfort, convenience and outstanding value for money.
Book and stay two nights or more through Platinum Travel Service, and you’ll enjoy a room upgrade and a US$ 100 hotel credit to spend on hotel amenities.
We fast track you to enhanced benefits with leading hotel loyalty programmes. As a Platinum Cardmember you can enjoy complimentary access to the higher tiers of leading loyalty programmes around the world without having to fulfill the usual qualifying criteria, such as numerous nights per stay.
Simply enrol with the following loyalty programmes through Platinum Services to enjoy your privileges.
Hotel
programme
Properties
Benefits
Hilton Honors –
Gold status
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Conrad Hotels & Resorts
Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton
Space-available room upgrades to preferred rooms at select brands1
25% Bonus on all the Hilton Honors Base Points you earn
Complimentary standard in-room and lobby Wi-Fi when you book direct at Hilton.com or call Platinum Travel Service
Check-in, choose your room and order ahead prior to your stay with the Hilton Honors App
Late check-out, upon request and subject to availability
Express check-out
Complimentary access to fitness centers and health clubs2
Marriott BonvoyTM Gold Elite Status
Sheraton®, Westin®, W Hotels®
Le Méridien®, The Luxury Collection®
St. Regis®, Four Points® by Sheraton, AloftSM
Tribute PortfolioTM, Design HotelsTM, ElementSM
Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels® by Marriott, Courtyard®
Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®
Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®
Protea Hotels®, MoxySM Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton®
EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels
Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®
Delta Hotels by MarriottTM, Marriott Executive Apartments®
Marriott Vacation Club®
Enhanced Room Upgrade
25% bonus points
A Welcome Gift of Points and Complimentary In-room Internet Access
2pm Late Checkout
Complimentary enhanced in-room internet access/premium Wi-Fi
Welcome gift points included
MeliáRewards –
Gold Membership
ME by Melia, Paradisus by Melia, Melia Hotels & Resorts, Innside by Melia, Tryp by Wyndham, Sol Hotels & Resorts, Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts
4pm late check-out at city hotels and 2pm late check-out at resort hotels (except in the event of 100% occupancy)
Earn 13 points for every Euro or US$ on your booking
Complimentary Wi-Fi in all hotels
2,000 welcome points when enrolling
Free breakfast for one companion
3 discount vouchers for 20% off stays - redeemable in 1 calendar year
Radisson RewardsTM Premium Status
Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Inn by Radisson,
Park Plaza®, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM
27 points per US$ 1 spent on qualifying hotel stays
Complimentary room upgrades (Subject to Availability)
10% discount on food and drink
Early check-in and late check-out, as available upon request
Welcome gift
24h Exclusive Call Center
Priority Line
1. Only at select hotel brands: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Curio- A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts,
and Double Tree by Hilton. 2. Complimentary access is to hotel-owned-and-operated fitness centers/ health club facilities, only during stays. This benefit may not be complimentary at properties with a resort charge. 3.. Certain room categories are not eligible for the upgrade.
Access the higher tiers of our partners’ car rental loyalty programmes, Simply enrol with the following loyalty programmes through Platinum Services to enjoy your privileges.
Rental companies
Your membership
What you get with Platinum
Available for
Avis
Avis presidents club
Priority service at the counter
Priority rental car availability
Free additional driver
Single upgrade guaranteed at rail stations and airports, upon availability at downtown locations
Double upgrade for select car classes upon availability on weekends
Up to 25% off published rates
One car-class upgrade, subject to availability
Basic and
Supplementary
Cardmembers with
a Platinum Card
Hertz
Hertz Gold Plus
Rewards Five
Star® Tier
Priority service at the counter
Up to 15% discount off standard rates
One car-class upgrade, subject to availability
Up to 25% off Prestige Collection rentals
kept over a Saturday night
Up to 4 hours grace period when returning
the vehicle (0-4 hours, varies by location)
Plus other Five-star membership benefits,
including bonus points and free additional
driver (spouse or domestic partner)
Basic and
Supplementary
Cardmembers with
a Platinum Card
With the Cruise Privileges Programme, Platinum entitles you to a range of benefits such as onboard credits and shore excursion credits.
Here’s a selection of what our cruise partners offer you based on two people sharing a stateroom, and sailing for five nights or more:
Cruise partner
What you get with Platinum*
AmaWaterways
US$ 300 per stateroom shipboard credit
US$ 100 per stateroom spa voucher
Crystal Cruises
USD$ 300 per stateroom onboard credit
USD$ 200 Shore excursion credit per stateroom, based on double occupancy
Holland America Line
Up to USD$ 300 per stateroom onboard credit
Oceania Cruises
US$ 300 onboard credit
per stateroom
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
USD$ 300 onboard credit per stateroom
Silversea
US$300 per stateroom Onboard Credit based on double occupancy
An exclusive tour of the Vessel’s galley hosted by a Chef
The Membership Rewards® programme is our way of thanking you for using The Platinum Card®. Every time you make any purchase with your Card, from groceries at the supermarket or tickets for that much-needed holiday, you will always earn 1 Membership Rewards points on every US$ 1 spent. Moreover, your points never expire. So, you can accumulate them and redeem them for a variety of lifestyle and travel rewards from any of our 12 airline partners or hotel partners.
To view exhaustive list of rewards and to place your order, please visit our website at www.membershiprewards.com.bh
For example
SPEND US$ 2,200 Per Month
Earn 26,400 Membership Rewards points per annum/p>
Redeem for a one-way ticket to London*
SPEND US$ 4,500 Per Month
Earn 54,000 Membership Rewards points per annum
Redeem for a return trip ticket to London*
SPEND US$ 9,000 Per Month
Earn 108,000 Membership Rewards points per annum
Redeem for a return trip ticket to New York*
SPEND US$ 10,000 Per Month
Earn 120,400 Membership Rewards points per annum
Redeem for a return trip ticket to Los Angeles*
Examples shown are illustrations based on redeeming Membership Rewards points towards Avios, British Airways for flights departing from Dubai. The number of Avios points needed are off-peak day prices as of 31st January 2017 and are subject to change. Please visit partner websites for more details.
*Terms, taxes, fees and carrier charges apply.
Here are just a few of the ways you can let Membership Rewards indulge you
Complimentary Upgrades & Flights
Complimentary Hotel Stay
Indulgent gift cards & shopping vouchers
Shopping delights all year around from American Express
Thousands of local and global offers brought to you by American Express. Click here to explore the programme.
Protection
Wherever you are in the world, we’ll be there for you. Whether you’re travelling or shopping, if you sense things aren’t going to plan, call us, at any time of the day or night. We’re never far away. That’s because we protect you, your family, your children, your Supplementary Cardmember and their family with one of the most comprehensive worldwide insurance policies.
Travel Accident Insurance of up to US$ 1 million
Travel Car Rental Insurance of up to US$ 30,000
Purchase Protection Insurance of up to US$ 2,000.
Refund Protection Insurance of up to US$ 550
What’s more, you can submit and track your claims status online. Click here to raise your claim. Your policy number is 'AMEX20'.
From amazing restaurants or great nights out to cultural experiences or breathtaking sights, we can supply a little inspiration wherever you find yourself. Your Platinum Concierge is a great resource for all sorts of advice and recommendations on almost everything from flowers to fashionable places to eat. So from little favours to finishing touches, try Platinum, It’s what we’re here for.
Through American Express, you’ll enjoy access to uniquely crafted experiences in music, theatre, film, fashion or entertainment all around the world. As soon as we hear about an upcoming event, we’ll make sure you’re among the first to book with advance access to tickets and much more.
Transform shopping trips into memorable events with personal shoppers, and previews of new fashion collections or reserve a table on the day at some of the most in-demand restaurants around the world.
Extend the privileges of your American Express Cardmembership to the special people in your life. You can enroll any of your immediate family members, provided they're over 12 years of age for up to 5 complimentary Supplementary Cards. Additional Supplementary Cards can also be obtained at a fee.
Follow the steps below to apply for a Supplementary Card today:
Register now for convenient online access to your Platinum Card account. All you need to do is visit our website. With Online Services, you can also:
Activate your Card
Update your contact details
Set alert preferences for SMS and Email
Request a Supplementary Card
Refer a friend to take advantage of the American Express Card and earn bonus Membership Rewards points
American Express iPhone & Android App
As a Platinum Cardmember, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of accessing your accounts with a swipe of a finger with the new and improved American Express Middle East App.
Simply download the app to your Android™ or iOS device and manage your account details, stay on top of your benefits, and get updates on new offers anytime, anywhere, at your convenience.
Eligibility Criteria
Before registering your interest, make sure you can say 'Yes' to the following:
I am aged 21 or over
I have a Lebanon home address
I have an annual income of at least US$ 100,000 (or local currency equivalent)
I have no history of bad debt
And if self-employed, I have been working for more than five years
Terms and Conditions
Learn more about the use of your Platinum Card, read the terms and conditions and Cardmember agreement below:
* No Pre-set Spending Limit does not mean unlimited spending. Your purchases are approved based on factors such as spending patterns, credit history, and other financial resources known to us.