Blog update: I will no longer write about Singapore-based American Express credit cards. My reasons are personal and have nothing to do with Amex itself. Moving forward, my posts will focus more on luxury bags and my partnership with Zoomoni. Thank you so much for your support over the years.
The S$1,204 statement credits for the American Express Platinum Charge Card was a benefit that card holders enjoyed in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, the perks remain similar – except that the benefits will be split into a bi-annual rather than an annual basis.
Bad news for American Express Platinum Charge Card holders: Tower Club voucher is downgraded from S$100 to S$50. Slight disappointment, but I still love Amex.
From July 2024, new love dining partners are added to the list – For a start, we see L’Angélus and Quenino by Victor Liong. In addition, the Capitol Kempinski Singapore joins and it comes with three participating restaurants: 15 Stamford Restaurant, Lobby Lounge, The Bar at 15 Stamford.
Surprise! One of my favourite restaurants, Brasserie Les Saveurs at St. Regis Singapore, has been renamed to The Astor Grill. The menu is revamped as well to include more grilled steak / meats, but thankfully, Sunday Champagne brunch remains. Love Dining benefits still apply.
As of 1st January 2024, the benefits of the Amex Platinum Reserve card are significantly lessened. The usual 3D2N stay at a participating Fraser’s property will be reduced to 2D1N, and the S$100 Tower Club voucher will be no more.
GST increase: From 1st January 2024, Singapore will increase its GST from 8% to 9%. Here’s how it will impact American Express cards: new (i.e. more expensive) annual fees in 2024.
The S$1728 annual fee for the American Express Platinum Charge card is a hefty one (and, it is slated to increase to S$1744 on 1 Jan 2024, to mirror Singapore’s GST increase from 8% to 9%). Was it worth it for me this year? Here’s my analysis.
From August 2023 onwards, enjoy American Express Love Dining privileges at two new restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa, CHIFA! (Peruvian-Chinese) and Soi Social (Thai). Reservations have to be made online (links in post) with the quote “AmexLD” in the promotional quote field.
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits: enjoy privileges in fine dining, travel, hotel stays, spa treatments, and more.
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