The Platinum Card
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The Platinum Card

The Platinum Card is American Express’s most prestigious card after the Centurion Card. With an annual fee of HK$9,500, it offers a wide range of privileges such as unlimited airport lounge access, travel insurance, and hotel memberships. More exciting offers have been extended to 2026! Platinum Cardmembers can earn as low as HK$2 = 1 Mile for spending in foreign currencies, airlines, and at designated travel & everyday spend merchants. Enjoy up to HK$1,100 statement credit for bookings made through AMEX Travel Online and a year-round global dining credit of HK$2,000, plus buy‑one‑get‑one set dinners at selected Michelin‑starred restaurants. Also, experience 24/7 world‑class service that lets you travel worry-free.
HK$6 = 1 Mile
Miles Conversion (Overseas Spending)
40%
Discount at designated restaurants
HK$9 = 1 Mile
Miles Conversion (Local Spending)

Apply through MoneySmart and redeem for any of these:

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【May Limited Offer: The Platinum Card limited time offer and choose 1 of the rewards!】
Welcome offer A:  Earn a new notebook🍎
From now until 8 June 2026, New Cardmembers^ who successfully apply for The Platinum Card via MoneySmart (click apply now button on the right), settle the HK$9,500 annual fee and complete spending requirement of HK$60,000 in first 3 months (Local & foreign currency spending are included), can entitle to HK$5,000 Apple Store Gift Card (🛡️ Buy electronics with Platinum Card get 1 extra year warranty)
 
Welcome offer B: Earn up to 117,222 miles - enough to redeem a round‑trip for two to Europe ✈️
From now until 30 June 2026, New Cardmembers^ who successfully apply for The Platinum Card via MoneySmart through this link, settle the HK$9,500 annual fee and complete the designated spending requirements can earn a limited-time welcome offer of up to 2,110,000 points, which can be converted to 117,222 miles or HK$7,033 credits.
 
Terms & Conditions Apply.

Valid till 08 Jun 2026

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

  • Your credit card application is applied via the apply now button site (welcome offer A) / designated link (welcome offer B) and complete the spending requirement of HK$60,000 in the first 3 months and settle the HK$9,500 annual fee

  • ✨ Existing Cardmembers⁺ who successfully apply for The Platinum Card through this designated link and fulfill spending of HK$15,000 within the first 3 months can enjoy welcome offer of up to 810,000 Membership Rewards points – equivalent to 45,000 miles or HK$2,700 rebate. Earn an extra HK$50 statement credit upon a single Octopus top-up transaction of HK$600 on iPhone, Apple Watch or Android device in the first 3 months.
     
    ^Existing Cardmembers refer to Basic Cardmembers who are currently holding or applicants who have held or cancelled any approved Basic Credit Card or Charge Card issued by American Express Hong Kong, within the past 12 months from the date of this application.

  • "New Cardmember" refers to Principal Card applicants who are not holding currently and / or have not held in the preceding 12 months the Principal Card of any personal credit card / affinity card / co-branded card issued by American Express.

  • Once the application is submitted and approved, the paid annual fee of HK$9,500 will not be refunded. If the Basic Cardmember has transferred / redeemed the Membership Rewards points partially or in full from the Welcome Bonus and Online Bonus, and cancels The Platinum Card within 12 months of Card issuance, American Express reserves the right to debit the prevailing annual fee of HK$9,500 from such Cardmember’s account. Should any dispute arise, the decision of American Express shall be final. 

  • If the Basic Cardmember cancels The Platinum Card within 12 months of Card issuance, American Express reserves the right to claw back the exclusive Welcome Offer or debit the original price of the Welcome Offer from such Cardmember’s account without prior notice.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  1. Welcome offer B details: New Cardmembers’ Welcome Offer + Limited-Time FX Bonus:

    • Spend HK$15,000 to earn 400,000 points (22,222 miles), plus 600,000 points (33,333 miles) at HK$60,000 total spend
    • Accumulate HK$40,000 spend in foreign currencies to earn limited-time bonus of up to 1,110,000 points (61,667 miles)
  2. Customers must complete and submit the redemption form after logging in to MoneySmart on or before 31 July, 2026 to redeem welcome offer A

  3. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers. The Successful Applicant shall NOT be further entitled to receive welcome rewards in relation to the same application for the Eligible Card, if any.

  4. The welcome offer A will be fulfilled by MoneySmart, please check with MoneySmart directly

  5. For New Cardmembers: Click the “Apply Now” button on this page to be redirected to the designated MoneySmart link, and complete your credit card application as soon as possible.
    For Existing Cardmembers: Click this designated link to complete the application promptly, and please do not open other webpages or interrupt the process.

  6. Before the application through the MoneySmart, please first Turn off ad block; Clear the cookies; Don’t use incognito mode; Turn off the prevent cross-site tracking (Safari users) or Turn off do not track function (Chrome users)

Card Details

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American Express Platinum Card Benefits

AE Platinum Card holders can enjoy various travel discounts and enjoy free travel insurance.

HK$2,000 Global Dining Credit per Year

From now until December 31, 2026, Basic Cardmembers of The Platinum Card® who have successfully enrolled into the “Local Dining Credit” and “Abroad Dining Credit” offer via the Amex HK App can enjoy a total of up to HK$2,000 in dining credits annually at selected restaurants worldwide.

Complementary Travel Insurance

When traveling with an AE card, you and your family are covered by the comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellations, delays, and medical expenses.

Complimentary Elite Hotel Memberships

AE Platinum Card members can enroll for free in Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite status, enjoying exclusive benefits such as late checkout, room upgrades, and welcome gifts.

American Express Platinum Card Lounge Access


American Express Platinum Card members enjoy unlimited complimentary access to The Centurion LoungeÂŽ at Hong Kong International Airport, excluding the Centurion member-only area. Each visit allows the cardholder to bring up to two guests.

To enter, members must present the following at reception: a valid American Express Platinum Card, a same-day boarding pass, and a government-issued ID. Entry may be denied if the required documents are not provided.

AE Platinum Card Apply Eligibility

AE Platinum Card applicants must be residents or citizens of Hong Kong or Macau aged 18 years or above . While the official website does not specify a salary requirement, the market generally believes an annual income of HK$1,000,000 is needed for approval.

AE Platinum Card FAQ

How much is the annual fee of AE Platinum Card?

The annual fee of AE Platinum Card is HK$9,500.

Is it hard to get an American Express Platinum card?

Approval for AE card requires a strong credit score and solid financial standing.

Is American Express Platinum a luxury card?

Yes, it offers premium travel, dining, and lifestyle benefits.

Is American Express Platinum really worth it?

It’s worth it for frequent travelers who maximize its perks and rewards.