AMERICAN EXPRESS The Platinum Card®

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AMERICAN EXPRESS The Platinum Card®

Annual fee

HK$9,500

Reward rate

1x-3x

FX fee

2%

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Who's this card for?

Affluent UsersFrequent FlyersLifestyle Seekers

Features

Purchase APR35.96%
FX fee2%

Welcome rewards up to 117,222 miles or HK$7,033 in rebates

Welcome Bonus (New cardmembers, must complete minimum spend within first 3 months) Up to 2,110,000 Membership Rewards points, redeemable for 117,222 miles or HK$7,033 cashback. Miles are sufficient for 4 return Economy flights to Japan or 2 return Economy flights to Europe.

Referral Reward Earn 468,000 bonus points for each successful referral, redeemable for HK$1,560 Pay with Points or 26,000 miles. Each Platinum cardmember receives up to 10 referral slots per calendar year.

Accelerated Earn Offer (Limited period until 30 June 2026, registration required) Upon registration, earn bonus points on foreign currency, airline, selected travel platform and everyday merchant spend — as low as HK$2 = 1 mile.

Points Redemption Rates

Redemption

Rate

Miles (incl. Asia Miles etc.)

18 MR points = 1 mile

Pay with Points (statement credit)

3,000 MR points = HK$10

Amex Travel Online bookings

260 MR points = HK$1 (preferential rate)

Ineligible Transactions (No points earned) Annual fee, cash advances, Expresscash, Travellers Cheques, gift/travel voucher purchases, finance charges, late payment surcharges, tax payments, and the cash portion of points + cash redemptions.

About this card

Who Is This Card For?

The American Express Platinum Card is one of the highest-tier personal credit cards in Hong Kong (second only to the Centurion Black Card), best suited for:

  • High-frequency travellers: Unlimited complimentary access to 1,550 airport lounges worldwide including the exclusive Centurion Lounge — one of the most comprehensive travel benefit cards available

  • Advanced miles collectors: The "Up to 9X Points" Accelerator Programme allows overseas, airline and designated travel platform spending to earn as low as HK$2 = 1 mile; points transfer to Asia Miles, Avios, KrisFlyer, Emirates Skywards and more

  • Fine dining enthusiasts: Up to HK$2,000 in global dining rebates per year, buy-one-get-one dinner menus at designated Michelin-starred restaurants, and discounts at hotel and partner dining venues

  • Luxury hotel regulars: Access to Fine Hotels + Resorts privileges at over 1,300 top-tier properties (room upgrade, daily breakfast for two, 4pm late checkout), plus complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Hilton Honors Gold and Radisson Rewards Premium memberships

  • Aspiring Centurion cardmembers: A meaningful Platinum Card spending history is a prerequisite for Centurion Black Card invitation

Field

Details

Issuer

American Express International Inc.

Network

American Express

Card Tier

Platinum

Card Type

Credit Card (Lending Card)

Type

Miles / Points

Annual Fee

HK$9,500 (primary card + 2 supplementary cards; non-waivable)

Purchase APR

35.96%

Cash Advance

Not applicable

Interest-Free Period

Up to 56 days

Minimum Payment

Highest of: (i) 1.5% of outstanding principal + 100% of all finance charges and fees; (ii) 4% of outstanding balance; or (iii) HK$300, plus any overdue minimum payment and over-limit amount

Late Payment Fee

5% of overdue minimum payment (min. HK$300, max. HK$350)

Foreign Transaction Fee

2%

Over-limit Fee

HK$180 per billing cycle (waived)

Paper Statement Fee

HK$10/month (waived for cardmembers aged 65+)

Supplementary Cards

2 free supplementary cards (included in annual fee)

Applicant Age

18 or above

Minimum Annual Income

No stated requirement (subject to credit assessment)

Airport Lounge Access (Unlimited) Unlimited complimentary access to 1,550 airport lounges across 140 countries, including:

  • The Centurion® Lounge (including the newly opened Tokyo Haneda location)

  • Priority Pass™ lounges

  • Delta Air Lines Sky Club®

  • Plaza Premium, Airspace, Escape Lounges and more

At Hong Kong International Airport's Centurion Lounge, the primary cardmember may bring up to 2 guests per visit at no charge.

Global Dining Rewards (up to HK$2,000 rebate per year)

  • Local Dining Reward: HK$500 rebate per period (Jan–Jun and Jul–Dec 2026), totalling HK$1,000 at over 30 designated local restaurants

  • Overseas Dining Reward: HK$500 rebate per period, totalling HK$1,000 at over 1,400 restaurants across 20 global locations

  • Registration required separately via the Amex HK App for each period

Michelin-starred Restaurant Buy-1-Get-1 Dinner Menu Valid: 1 March – 31 August 2026. Book via the designated Dining City website to enjoy buy-one-get-one dinner menus at selected Michelin-starred restaurants and top dining venues, up to 4 bookings per month.

American Express Travel Online Rebate (up to HK$1,100) Valid: 6 January – 30 June 2026. Book and prepay eligible hotel or car rental orders via American Express Travel Online to earn up to HK$1,100 in spending rebates.

Up to 9X Points Accelerator Programme (as low as HK$2 = 1 mile) Valid until 30 June 2026. Register to earn bonus points on:

  • Overseas and foreign currency spending

  • Airline transactions

  • Designated travel platforms: Agoda, Trip, Expedia,Booking, and more

  • Designated everyday merchants: Wellcome, ParknShop, Mannings, Watsons, YATA Department Store and more

Points Earning Structure

Spending

Points

Miles Redemption Rate (at 18 pts = 1 mile)

First HK$120,000 per year

HK$1 = 3 points

HK$6 = 1 mile (≈1.67%)

Beyond HK$120,000

HK$1 = 1 point

HK$18 = 1 mile (≈0.56%)

Points can be redeemed for Asia Miles, Avios (British Airways), KrisFlyer (Singapore Airlines), Emirates Skywards, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and more, or used via Pay with Points to offset purchases (300 points = HK$1).

Hotel Membership Benefits

  • Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite membership

  • Hilton Honors Gold membership

  • Radisson Rewards Premium membership

Fine Hotels + Resorts Book via the Platinum Card travel portal at over 1,300 top-tier properties worldwide to enjoy room upgrades, complimentary breakfast for two, 4pm late checkout and more (average total value approx. HK$4,680).

The Hotel Collection Stay 2 consecutive nights or more at over 600 participating hotels worldwide to enjoy a US$100 hotel credit and room upgrade.

Complimentary Travel Insurance Pay travel expenses in full with the card to enjoy family-wide multi-trip travel insurance:

  • Travel accident coverage: up to HK$3,000,000

  • Hospital and medical expenses: up to HK$1,000,000

  • Also covers baggage loss, trip cancellation/curtailment, and flight delay

24/7 Global Concierge Service Round-the-clock personal concierge for travel, dining, shopping and lifestyle requests.

Purchase Protections

  • Return protection: return eligible purchases to Amex within 30 days of purchase for a refund

  • Extended warranty: automatic 1-year extension after manufacturer's warranty expires

  • Price protection: if a lower local price is found within 14 days, Amex refunds the difference

  • 45-day purchase protection: coverage for theft or accidental damage within 45 days of purchase

1. This is a Lending Card (Credit Card), not a Charge Card This application is for the Platinum Credit Card (Lending Card), which has a preset credit limit, allows minimum payment, and accrues interest on unpaid balances. A separate Platinum Charge Card version also exists (requires full monthly repayment, no preset spending limit). Benefits are similar but the repayment structure differs — confirm the version before applying.

2. Annual Fee is Non-Waivable The HK$9,500 annual fee is charged immediately upon card approval with no spending waiver condition and is non-refundable. To assess value, add up the benefits you will actually use — dining rebates (HK$2,000) + travel rebates (HK$1,100) + lounge value + insurance + hotel perks — against the annual fee.

3. Foreign Transaction Fee is 2% Slightly higher than most Hong Kong banks (1.95%), but the enhanced earn rate through the 9X Accelerator Programme can more than offset this for qualifying transactions.

4. Points Must Be Actively Redeemed; Note Expiry Membership Rewards® points expire after 2 years and must be manually redeemed via the American Express website or app — they do not auto-convert to miles.

5. Supplementary Card Benefits The annual fee includes 2 supplementary cards. Supplementary cardmembers enjoy most dining and shopping privileges, but lounge access is primarily for the primary cardmember — guests or supplementary cardmembers typically need to be accompanied by the primary cardmember, subject to individual lounge policies.

This Card May Not Be Ideal If:

  • The annual fee is a stretch: HK$9,500 is a fixed, non-waivable cost. If you cannot make full use of lounge access, dining rebates and travel benefits, the card's value will not justify the fee

  • Your spending is primarily local and everyday: The standard earn rate (HK$6 = 1 mile) is unremarkable for general local spending outside the 9X programme — a dedicated cashback or miles card may offer better returns

  • You travel infrequently: Lounge access is a cornerstone benefit — if you fly rarely, this core value proposition goes largely unrealised

  • You prefer simple cash rebates: The Membership Rewards® points system requires active management and redemption planning — not suited to those who want automatic, no-fuss cashback

  • Your everyday spending doesn't align with Amex partner merchants: Several high-earn categories are limited to designated Amex partners; spending outside these merchants earns at the lower base rate

  • You're looking for a low-cost entry point: This is one of the highest-fee personal credit cards in Hong Kong — those with budget constraints may prefer a no-fee or lower-fee miles card to start

More to know

WHEN EXTRAORDINARY BECOMES EVERYDAY.

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE PLATINUM

Unlock a world of premium travel and lifestyle benefits, including access to over 1,550 airport lounges, complimentary access to the Hong Kong Football Club, and "Two-For-One" dining offers at selected Michelin-starred restaurants.

Sign up now as a New Cardmember to enjoy up to 2 round-trip tickets to Japan. 

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