Check Out These New Benefits For American Express Platinum Card Holders In UAE

American Express Middle East is marking 10 years of The American Express Platinum Credit Card in the UAE by introducing new and expanded benefits. These enhancements are available to both new and existing cardholders, offering a range of perks related to dining, travel, and daily life.

The updated benefits include 10% cashback on dining expenses locally and abroad, capped at Dh50 monthly. Additionally, cardholders can receive Dh75 back each month on grocery purchases. Enhanced access to over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide is also part of the new offerings. Each cardholder gets up to 12 visits per year, while one supplementary cardholder receives eight visits annually, including guest access.

Saud Swar, Chief Business Officer at American Express Middle East, stated: "The American Express® Platinum Credit Card is about enhancing everyday experiences and enabling our Card Members to enjoy the travel benefits they've always loved. As we celebrate a decade of the Platinum Credit Card in the UAE, we're excited to offer even more benefits to our Card Members in response to their ever-evolving preferences, allowing them to elevate their experiences, and exploring a greater variety of dining options worldwide and locally."

The new Platinum Credit Card benefits include:

• 10% cashback on dining spend locally and abroad (up to Dh50 back monthly) making dining out even more rewarding.
• Dh75 back monthly on grocery spend.
• Enhanced access to more than 1400 airport lounges worldwide (up to12 visits each year per Card Member and 8 visits each year for 1 Supplementary Card Member, including accompanying guests), making shared travel experiences even more enjoyable.

The new benefits are in addition to the existing benefits:

• 2 Membership Rewards® points for every Dh4 of eligible spend, with rewards that never expire. New Platinum Credit Card Members receive a welcome offer of 30,000 Membership Rewards points and can earn back their annual fee by spending 10,000 AED in the first three months.
• Platinum Credit Card Members can redeem points for miles with 14 Airlines, stay at thousands of hotels globally, merchandise from top brands, or pay for their everyday transactions using 'Select & Pay with points'.
• Protection coverage with insurance benefits such as Travel Insurance and Retail protection insurance, to protect purchases against unforeseen circumstances.
• The American Express Middle East Mobile App offers a seamless digital journey, starting from registration all the way to redeeming rewards. Users can easily save and monitor their benefits, refer friends, apply for supplementary cards, view the latest offers, pay with points, and efficiently manage their accounts.