New 2023 update!
Hello Everyone! The current article here describes the Amex Platinum Charge Card’s benefits in 2020. For the most updated version (February 2023), please check out this link instead!
PLATINUM CHARGE CARD BENEFITS: A SUMMARY
In a previous post, I wrote in great detail about the American Express Platinum Charge card benefits and described it as a card unrivalled in terms of lifestyle perks offered.
That post was informative, but very lengthy. So here’s the quick and dirty point-form summary of all the card’s benefits.
BENEFITS: FOOD AND DRINK
1) Extensive Dining Vouchers
Upon annual fee Amex Platinum Charge Card holders would receive the following vouchers, also on an annual basis.
- $200 worth of dining vouchers at St. Regis Singapore
- 50% off 8-10 Adults dining at either Asian Market Cafe (Fairmont), Clove (Swissotel the Stamford), or Ellenborough Market Cafe (Swissotel Merchant Court)
- Complimentary cake or bottle of wine at participating restaurants at Fairmont, Swissotel the Stamford, or Swissotel Merchant Court (x2 vouchers)
- 50% off on high tea buffet for 2-6 persons at Marriott Cafe (Monday to Friday)
- $50 off at participating restaurants at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (with minimum spend $100)
- Complimentary bottle of house wine with 4 paying adults for buffet lunch or dinner at Marriott Cafe.
2) Love Dining Benefits
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, and other distinguished dining venues.
Check out my Hotel Dining Guide and Restaurant Dining Guide below:
3) Chillax! By American Express
Chillax features perks such as huge discounts or 1-for-1 Drinks – And yes, I’m talking about alcohol here.
See here for the full list of participating drinking places here.
My family and I have gone on a staycation at St. Regis Singapore, and it’s honestly the best staycation I’ve had in Singapore to date. Read more about our experience here.
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- 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.
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2) Complimentary 3D2N stay at Mandarin Oriental or overseas Banyan Treen properties OR 2D1N stay at Capella Singapore
3) Vouchers: Discounts / Room upgrades at Fairmont, Swissotel the Stamford, Swissotel Merchant Court
4) Elite Hotel Statuses
- Shangri La Golden Circle – Jade Membership
- Marriott Bonvoy – Gold Elite Status
- Radisson Rewards: Gold Status
- Hilton Honors – Gold Status
5) Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR)
Booking at participating hotels comes with these benefits:
- Complimentary breakfast for two daily
- Room upgrades at check-in, subject to availability
- 12pm check-in, subject to availability
- 4pm late check-out – this is promised
- Hotel credits – USD 100, for use during stay at either spa or dining.
- Bonus: FHR benefits can be combined with benefits of hotel loyalty programmes.
I’ve used these benefits for a stay at Shangri-la Singapore – check out the details of the staycation over here
6) IAP: International Airline Programme
Special/Discounted airfares on Business and First class flights. Participating airlines include: Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates.
7) $800 worth of Travel Credits
- $400 Air Travel Credits – Can be used on IAP (International Airline Programme) rates
- $400 Lodging Credits – cannot be combined with FHR Benefits. Bookings can be made either on the Amex Travel website or by calling the Platinum/Travel concierge.
(Note: I’ve used my $400 Lodging Credits on a staycation at Fullerton Singapore – read hotel reviews here)
8) Unlimited visits to Airport Lounge
For both cardholder and 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:
- The Centurion Lounge
- International American Express Lounges
- Priority Pass
- Delta SkyClub
- Plaza Premium Airport Lounge
OTHER LIFESTYLE BENEFITS
1) Spa Vouchers and Discounts
Adeva Spa
- One voucher for complimentary triple de-stress massage, and
- 25% off for other a la carte services
The Ultimate
- One voucher for complimentary facial (hyaluronic firming face spa)
- 50% off other a la carte services
Spa Rael
- One voucher for complimentary facial (Collagen face spa)
- 30% off other a la carte services
2) Exclusive Club Access
- $100 voucher for dining at Tower Club
- Complimentary Gym Access to Tower Club
- Complimentary usage of Tower Club meeting room
- One complimentary drink for member
- 50% off other a la carte services
- Access an exclusive food menu designed by three Michelin-starred Chef Alvin Leung, along with a newly curated list of Robert Parker rated wines at attractive prices by Park 90.
3) Fee Wavier of other Amex credit cards
Platinum charge card holders do NOT have to pay the annual fees of other American Express cards that they own.
Personally, I also hold the American Express Platinum Reserve card (not to be confused with the Platinum Charge card), and the Krisflyer Ascend Credit card – and both annual fees of $535 and $337.05 respectively are waived.
The Platinum Reserve card is worth keeping for one reason – it , comes with a complimentary 3D2N stay at a participating Fraser property. With no annual fee payment required, this complimentary stay is pretty much a sweet add-on to my other American Express benefits.
Read more about my staycation at Capri by Fraser Changi City here.
Update: After using this card for over a year, I’ve also written a REVIEW of the Platinum Charge Card – do check out my post-one year usage review right here!
Final Notes
The Amex Platinum Charge Card benefits listed here – are really just a quick point-form summary. To read the more detailed, fine-print, in-depth version of all benefits, read my other (warning: lengthy) post here!
Also, there is an updated version of the summary of benefits (As of November 2021) – Please check out this link to read more!
New 2023 update!
Hello Everyone! The current article here describes the Amex Platinum Charge Card’s benefits in 2020. For the most updated version (February 2023), please check out this link instead!
Apply for an American Express credit card and get bonus points!
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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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