American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits

Above Image: American Express Platinum Charge Card (Source: American Express Singapore Website)

Over the past years, there’s been modifications here and there to the card’s benefits, and my last update was in late 2021. Since then, there have been some REALLY MAJOR changes, so a new update is warranted.

This blog entry will focus SOLEY on the benefits of the American Express Platinum Charge Card benefits, as of February 2023.

~NEW IN: S$1204 STATEMENT CREDITS~

In early 2023, American Express announced a new benefit: S$1204 worth of statement credits, spread out across four categories:

• S$400 dining credits: to be comprised of S$200 local and S$200 for overseas participating dining establishments.
• S$400 lifestyle credits: for Spa treatments and Alcohol.
• S$204 entertainment credits: for monthly news or music streaming services.
• S$200 airline credits: applicable for flight purchases with Singapore Airlines and Scoot.

I’ve written in detail about that here – so do check that post out. 

In addition, the American Express Platinum Charge card has more dining, travel and hotel, and other lifestyle benefits, as document below.

~DINING BENEFITS~

(1) Extensive Dining Vouchers

Upon annual fee Amex Platinum Charge Card holders would receive the following vouchers, also on an annual basis.

SGD 50 dining voucher for Basque Kitchen Singapore (x2 pieces)

• S$100 vouchers at Jaan by Kirk Westaway (S$50 each, x2) – limited to one voucher per visit, no minimum spend required. Minimum of two diners required.
• S$100 at Basque Kitchen by Aitor (S$50 each, x2) – limited to one voucher per visit, no minimum spend required. Minimum of two diners required.
• S$100 voucher for Tower Club Singapore
• 50% off 8-10 Adults at either Asian Market Cafe (Fairmont), Clove (Swissotel the Stamford), or Ellenborough Market Cafe (Paradox Singapore Merchant Court)
• Complimentary cake / bottle of wine at participating restaurants at Fairmont, Swissotel the Stamford, or Swissotel Merchant Court (x2) – I’ve personally redeemed cake from Prego and Mikuni
• S$100 dine-in voucher at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse Singapore (minimum spend of S$250 required). Applies to a la carte menu only.
• $50 off at participating restaurants at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (minimum spend of $100 required).
• Complimentary bottle of house wine with S$200 spend at Wan Hao Chinese restaurant at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. Valid on Platinum member’s birthday month and the following month. Voucher can be used in conjunction with Love Dining benefits. 
• 30% savings on a la carte dine-in or takeaway at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. No minimum spend required, but voucher CANNOT be combined with Love Dining benefits. 

SGD 50 dining voucher for JAAN by Kirk Westaway (x2 pieces)

(2) Chillax! By American Express

Chillax features perks such as complimentary drinks or 1-for-1 Drinks. For those who love to wind down with a good drink after work, Chillax is great for trying out bespoke bars,  especially if you’re in the Orchard or Central Business District areas.

See full list of participating drinking places here.

(3) Love Dining

American Express Platinum Charge Card holders get to enjoy huge discounts (Up to 50% off!) when dining in participating restaurants and hotels. Places include: St. Regis Singapore, Fairmont Singapore, Swissotel the stamford, Regent Singapore, and other distinguished dining venues.

Check out my Hotel Dining Guide and Restaurant Dining Guide.

American Express Platinum Charge Card (Image source: American Express)

Want to apply for an American Express credit card? Apply through one of my referral links and receive either bonus Membership Rewards points, vouchers and / or Krisflyer miles:

• The Platinum Charge Card: Use this referral link and receive up to S$900 statement credits and Samsonite Choca Spinner 68/25 (worth S$700) when you apply and minimum spend criteria is met.
• The American Express Platinum Card: Use this referral link and receive up to S$350 statement credits when you apply and minimum spend criteria is met.
• American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card: Use this referral link and receive up to 38, 000 Krisflyer miles and S$50 statement credits when you apply and minimum spend criteria is met. 

~TRAVEL BENEFITS: HOTELS AND FLIGHT~

(1) Complimentary 2D1N stay at a reputable hotel

Voucher: Complimentary One Night’s Stay at a list of selected properties

• The St. Regis Singapore (Executive Deluxe room, breakfast included)
• The Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore (Deluxe Kallang Room, no breakfast)
• Fullerton Hotel Singapore (Premier Courtyard Room, breakfast included)
• Mandarin Oriental Singapore (Deluxe Room, Ocean View, breakfast included)
• Other Overseas locations across  Mandarin Oriental Properties (e.g. Bangkok, Jakarta), Banyan Tree Properties (e.g. Yangshuo, Kuala Lumpur), Angsana hotels (e.g. Phuket, Vietnam, Laos)

(2) Vouchers: Discounts / Room upgrades at Fairmont, Swissotel, Paradox Singapore Merchant Court

Vouchers include the following:

• Complimentary Room Upgrade Vouchers for Fairmont Singapore, and Swissotel the Stamford, and Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay (x5).
• Special Weekend Rate voucher at Swissotel Merchant Court:  SGD 230 / night.
• Special Weekend Rate voucher at Swissotel the Stamford: SGD 250 / night.
• Special Weekend Rate voucher at Fairmont Singapore: SGD 270 / night.

Voucher: Complimentary Room Upgrade at Fairmont Singapore, Swissotel the Stamford, Swissotel Merchart Court (x5 pieces)

(3) Elite Hotel Statuses

Amex Platinum Charge Card holders receive Elite Hotel Statuses in the following hotel membership programmes:

• Marriott Bonvoy – Gold Elite Status
• Radisson Rewards: Gold Status
• Hilton Honors – Gold Status
• DISCOVERY – Platinum Status

Note: Shangri-La (Jade status) used to be part of the Elite Hotel Status benefits, but they have left as of March 2021. Since then, they have been replaced by DISCOVERY.

(4) Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR)

Booking at participating hotels includes these benefits:

• • Complimentary breakfast for two daily
  • Room upgrade at check-in, subject to availability
  • 12pm check-in, subject to availability
  • 4pm late check-out gauranteed
  • Hotel credits: USD 100, use during stay for spa / dining (varies by property – this could be other amounts or alternatively replaced with complimentary meal)
  • Bonus: FHR benefits can combine with benefits of hotel loyalty programmes.

To enjoy these benefits, book them online via the Amex Travel website.

I’ve used these benefits both locally and abroad. Within Singapore, I’ve done a staycation using FHR benefits at Shangri-la Singapore.

In Japan, I’ve used FHR benefits at Conrad Tokyo. 

https://www.happyhighlife.com/conrad-tokyo-review-king-room-bay-view/

(5) IAP: International Airline Programme

Platinum Charge Card holders receive:

Special/Discounted airfares on Business and First class flights. Participating airlines include: Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates.

To use this benefit, book online via the Amex Travel Portal (Image source: Amex Singapore Website)

(6) Unlimited Airport Lounge visitations

This benefits applies to:

• The Principal Cardholder + one guest,
• ONE supplementary card holderss + one guest

Amex Platinum Charge card holders receive a complimentary unlimited Priority Pass membership – for both the principal card holder and ONE supplmentary card holder.

Lounge programs and partners include:

• Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner
• Priority Pass Lounges
• Plaza Premium Airport Lounges
• Delta Sky Club Lounges
• Lufthansa (complimentary access to select Lufthansa Business Lounges regardless of ticket class, and Lufthansa Senator Lounges when flying business class).
• Airspace Lounges

Previously, Platinum Charge Card holders received S$400 Air Travel Credits and S$400 Lodging Credits. This benefit has ended as of 31st January 2023. Instead, it is replaced by S$1204 worth of statement credits (read more here). 

~LIFESTYLE AND OTHER BENEFITS~

Spa Rael Voucher

(1) Spa Vouchers and Discounts

Adeva Spa

• S$100 voucher, with minimum spend of S$180 on a la carte spa service
• 20% off for other a la carte services

Spa Rael

• S$100 voucher, with minimum spend of S$180 on a la carte spa service
• 25% off other a la carte services

The Ultimate

• S$130 voucher, with minimum spend of S$180 on a la carte spa service
• 30% off other a la carte services

The Spa by the Ultimate

• S$130 voucher, with minimum spend of S$180 on a la carte spa service
• ​Enjoy complimentary upgrade to any 90-minute Signature Body Massage with purchase of a 60-minute Signature Body Massage at The Spa by The Ultimate.

To find out more about locations and see terms and conditions, navigate to the Amex website here.

Spa Rael Voucher

(2) Exclusive Club Access

Tower Club

• $100 voucher for dining at Tower Club (I’ve also indicated this in the dining benefits section above on this page)
• Complimentary Gym Access to Tower Club
• Complimentary usage of Tower Club meeting room

Platinum at Basque Kitchen [NEW]

• $100 voucher for dining at Basque Kitchen by Aitor (I’ve also indicated this in the dining benefits section above on this page)
• Platinum and Centurion Members can look forward to a dedicated space in Basque Kitchen by Aitor with best views of the Fullerton waterfront and dedicated seats at the Pintxos Bar.
• In addition, get access to priority reservations for the restaurant, and a suite of complimentary experiences including a glass of 2012 Boërl & Kroff Blanc de Noirs for Centurion Members, a glass of 2006 Piper-Heidsieck “Cuvée Rare” Brut Champagne for Platinum Charge Members and complimentary valet service. 

To use this benefit, book via the Amex Concierge (Image source: Amex Singapore Website)

(3) Shopping Mall Benefits [NEW]

• Paragon Club Prestige Membership (Request here)
• Marina Bay Sands – Sands Rewards Prestige Membership (Request here)
• Enjoy all-day complimentary parking at Great World on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

(4) Golf and Yacht benefits

Regional Gold Programme

• Platinum Members enjoy complimentary green fees when they bring along one (1) paying guests on weekdays and two (2) paying guests on weekends with the Regional Golf Programme.
• Navigate here for list of participating gold courses.

Enhanced Golf Programme

• Virtual Golf at Five Iron Golf Singapore, CityGolfer, and Alpha Indoor Golf: Enjoy a complimentary 2 hours session with 1 accompanying paying guest at Five Iron Golf Singapore, CityGolfer abd Alpha Indoor Golf. Additionally, get 10% savings on all à la carte food and beverage orders as you tee-off at Five Iron Golf Singapore.
• Driving Range Benefit at Warren Golf & Country Club. Get 100% more complimentary balls per visit, with minimum purchase of 100 range balls and maximum purchase of 200 range balls.

ONE15 Luxury Yachting

• 10% savings on regular rates or 10% service charge waiver on promotional rates
• See entire list here.

(5) Random offers for Amex Card Holders

Every now and then, I receive news that Amex has released new promotions (typically lasting a few weeks to months); these can be saved to the card by logging into the account via the amex app or online. 

A recent one would be this deal for online shopping and hotels.

(6) Welcome Gift (new card members only)

In 2020, when I signed up for the Platinum Charge Card, I received a complimentary 2D1N stay at Capella Singapore (Premier Garden view room)

However, as this is a welcome gift for a credit card sign up, the gift is subjected to change by American Express. Currently, as of February 2023, the welcome gift is a one night stay at the Ritz Carlton, Singapore (subject to change as time goes by).

In previous years, Platinum charge card holders did NOT have to pay the annual fees of other American Express cards that they own.

Unfortunately, that has changed as of November 2022.

https://www.happyhighlife.com/amex-platinum-reserve-wef-1-nov-2022-new-card-holders-pay-annual-fee-even-with-amex-platinum-charge-card/

Image Source: American Express

Inspired by this post and want to apply for an American Express credit card? Apply through one of my referral links and receive either bonus Membership Rewards points or statement credit:

• The Platinum Charge Card: Use this referral link and receive up to S$900 statement credits and Samsonite Choca Spinner 68/25 (worth S$700) when you apply and minimum spend criteria is met.
• The American Express Platinum Card: Use this referral link and receive up to S$350 statement credits when you apply and minimum spend criteria is met.
• American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card: Use this referral link and receive up to 38, 000 Krisflyer miles and S$50 statement credits when you apply and minimum spend criteria is met. 

Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed on this page are that of Happy High Life and may not necessarily reflect the position of American Express. Happy High Life is not responsible for any decisions made by readers. The terms and conditions for each credit card's application and usage may be subject to change by American Express. Therefore, readers are recommended to check any matters with American Express or its partners; the list of all benefits of the Platinum Charge Card can be found here.

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