Amex Platinum credit card

Amex Platinum

American Express · Amex

Amex Platinum is the ultimate luxury card with metal design, Centurion lounges, hotel elite status, and global dining credits.

Annual Fee

₹60,000

Joining Fee

₹60,000

Base Reward Rate

1.25X

₹2.5/pt

Min CIBIL

750

₹30L+ income

Key Features

Unlimited Centurion Lounge access worldwide
Unlimited Priority Pass lounge access at 1,300+ airports globally
Unlimited domestic Indian airport lounge access
Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status
Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status
Fine Hotels + Resorts programme — upgrades, breakfast, late checkout
Birthday ₹10,000 Taj Hotels stay voucher every year
Transfer MR points to 10+ airline and hotel loyalty programmes
No pre-set spending limit (charge card)
Amex Global Assist — 24/7 worldwide concierge and emergency support
Comprehensive travel insurance including ₹1 Crore air accident cover
Dedicated relationship manager for premium cardholders

Welcome Benefits

Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status

Automatic Gold Elite status with room upgrades, late checkout and bonus points at 8,000+ Marriott properties worldwide

Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status

Automatic Gold status with room upgrades, complimentary breakfast and 80% bonus points at 7,000+ Hilton properties

Fine Hotels + Resorts Access

Access to 1,600+ luxury properties with guaranteed room upgrades, daily breakfast for two, late 4pm checkout and a unique amenity worth ₹10,000+

Unlimited Centurion Lounge Access

Complimentary access to Amex Centurion Lounges worldwide including guest access — premium dining, spa and business facilities

₹10,000 Annual Birthday Taj Voucher

Receive a ₹10,000 Taj Hotels room-stay voucher every year around your birthday — combinable with other vouchers for a single stay

Reward Rates by Category

Dining

5X

Travel

5X

Online

1.25X

Shopping

1.25X

Grocery

1.25X

Fuel

1X

Utilities

1X

Other

1.25X

Milestone Benefits

₹15.0 L

10,000 Bonus MR Points

Earn 10,000 additional Membership Rewards points on reaching ₹15 lakhs in annual spends

Annual

₹40.0 L

25,000 Bonus MR Points

Earn an additional 25,000 MR points on reaching ₹40 lakhs in annual spends

Annual

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic

Unlimited

International

Unlimited

Insurance & Protection

Air Accident Cover

Comprehensive air accident insurance when tickets are purchased on the Amex Platinum card

₹1 Crore

Emergency Medical Expenses (Overseas)

Covers hospitalisation and emergency treatment costs while travelling internationally

Up to ₹50 Lakhs

Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Reimburses non-refundable costs if your trip is cancelled due to illness, injury or other covered reasons

Up to ₹30,000

Baggage Loss & Delay

Covers checked baggage loss, theft or delay beyond 8 hours on international travel

Up to ₹50,000

Purchase Protection

Covers theft or accidental damage of eligible purchases within 90 days

Up to ₹1 Lakh

Zero Liability on Lost Card

Full protection against unauthorised transactions — report within 3 days of discovering card loss

100% of fraudulent charges

Pros

  • Centurion lounge access worldwide
  • Marriott Gold / Hilton Gold status
  • Rs 10K Taj/ITC credit annually
  • Global dining credits
  • Metal card design
  • Uber credits

Cons

  • Rs 60,000 annual fee
  • Very high income requirement
  • Limited acceptance in India

Redemption Options

Hotel stays

Best Value2.5/pt

Flight tickets

Best Value2/pt

Statement credit

Good1/pt

Transfer Partners

Marriott Bonvoy

1:1

Hilton Honors

1:2

Singapore Airlines

2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the annual fee for the Amex Platinum card?+
The annual membership fee is ₹60,000 plus applicable taxes. Amex Platinum is a charge card — you must pay the full balance each month.
What is a charge card and how does it differ from a credit card?+
A charge card has no pre-set spending limit but requires full payment every month — no revolving credit, no interest charges. It rewards disciplined, high spenders.
Do Membership Rewards points expire?+
No — Amex MR points never expire while your account is active. Accumulate and redeem anytime for flights, hotels, vouchers, or transfer to airline and hotel loyalty programmes.
Which lounges can I access with Amex Platinum?+
You get unlimited Centurion Lounge access worldwide, unlimited Priority Pass access at 1,300+ lounges, and unlimited domestic Indian airport lounge access.
Which airline programmes can I transfer points to?+
Transfer partners include Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, British Airways Executive Club, Emirates Skywards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, and hotel partners Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors.
What hotel status comes with Amex Platinum?+
Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite and Hilton Honors Gold status — with room upgrades, late checkout and breakfast benefits at participating properties.

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Amex Platinum

₹60,000/yr · 1.25X rewards