What are the benefits of the companion platinum card?

Companion Card Members can get benefits like Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credits and access to The Hotel Collection. Remember: While Additional Card Members are not account owners, they are authorized to use the primary Card Member's account.



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The Platinum Card® from American Express earns Membership Rewards points, which offer flexible redemption options that vary in value.
  • A jet-setting welcome offer.
  • Big travel rewards.
  • AmEx Offers.
  • Up to $200 in annual credit for airline incidental fees.
  • Up to $200 in Uber cash for rides.
  • Up to $200 in annual hotel credit.


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As part of The American Express Global Lounge Collection®, Platinum Card® members can enjoy unlimited, complimentary access to Plaza Premium lounges around the world. Plaza Premium is a network of airport lounges around the world that are open to The Platinum Card® members, regardless of airline or ticket class.

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You can add an authorized user to your Amex Platinum Card over the phone or online.

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Upcoming Changes to the American Express Platinum Card The card's annual fee is set to increase from $699 to $799 (all figures in CAD) per year. If you currently have a Platinum Card, this fee will come into effect on your next card anniversary date after September 26, 2023.

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As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world.

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American Express Platinum does not offer priority boarding. Priority boarding is a benefit that allows cardholders to get to their seat sooner than general boarding groups. The only American Express cards that offer priority boarding are Delta SkyMiles Platinum, SkyMiles Gold, and SkyMiles Reserve.

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Complimentary or discounted access Travelers with The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express or the Centurion® Card from American Express receive complimentary access to any outpost within the Centurion Lounge network.

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Flying with Southwest If you don't have a credit card and plan to earn the Companion Pass through flying in 2023, you'll need to earn the full 135,000 points or take 100 qualifying one-way flights. This translates to the following spending on base fares: $22,500 on Wanna Get Away.

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Just head over to Southwest's website and log in to your Southwest Airlines account. Navigate to the “My Account” button at the top right. Once to the page, scroll to the area labeled “My Rapid Rewards,” and your Companion Pass progress will be listed right there — along with a few other pieces of information.

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An Amex Platinum authorized user can get many of the same perks as the main cardholder, including exclusive access to The American Express Global Lounge Collection and The Hotel Collection.

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