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The Metal Platinum Card®

Apply now and receive up to 75,000 Membership Rewards® points as a new Cardmember.

Your friend has especially invited you to apply for the metal Platinum Card. With its exclusive advantages, Platinum is the perfect companion when traveling and in your daily life.

YOUR REFFERAL OFFER: As a new Cardmember you will receive 45,000 points as a welcome bonus from us. You will also receive an additional 30,000 points when you enter your friend’s promotional code in your online application. That’s a total of 75,000 Membership Rewards points – which means your next flight could be on us1.

Here's how it works:

Your Platinum Card advantages

  • 75,000 Membership Rewards points
  • SWISS voucher worth CHF 100
  • CHF 200 annual SIXT ride travel credit
  • Up to CHF 160 Dining Credit at GaultMillau restaurants
  • Complimentary access to 1,400 airport lounges worldwide
  • Comprehensive insurance package

All advantages of the American Express Platinum Card®

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Platinum Card Made of Metal

Precision, Durability, Timeless Design

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American Express Platinum Card® – where every moment feels like a first-class experience

The American Express Platinum Card® metal credit card in Switzerland combines timeless design with an extensive package of premium travel and lifestyle benefits. From worldwide airport lounge access (Zurich, Geneva, Basel), hotel partner programs with elite status upgrades, and fine dining benefits at Swiss GaultMillau restaurants, to priority ticket presales, cultural events, and exclusive partner offers – every Platinum membership is a symbol of prestige and luxury.

With comprehensive Swiss travel insurance, worldwide acceptance, and the 24/7 Swisscard Platinum Service, luxury begins the moment you pay.

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Exclusive design, unparalleled benefits

Platinum Card Made of Metal

Apply for the American Express Platinum Card® made of metal and enjoy exclusive hotel and dining privileges.

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Travel Benefits

Turn Every Journey into an Experience

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Turning every journey into an experience

The American Express Platinum Card® combines comfort with exclusive services for frequent travelers. These include unlimited access to airport lounges, attractive hotel and rental car programs, flight vouchers, and the International Airline Program.

We are available to assist you with the Platinum Travel & Lifestyle Service, which helps you organize flights, hotels, transfers and events.1

American Express Platinum Card® travel benefits

Airport lounges

With the American Express Global Lounge Collection® you have access to more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide. Whether you’re looking for a place to rest and recharge or a place to work, our growing lounge network welcomes you.

Hotel programs

The global American Express network allows you to discover the most beautiful hotels all over the world. Enjoy unique benefits with the American Express hotel programs as well as a special status with leading hotel chains around the world.

Rental car programs and limousine services

As a member of the American Express rental car partner programs and limousine services, you drive at special rates and enjoy other extensive privileges.

International Airline Program

Get preferential rates when you buy tickets from our partner airlines. As an American Express member, you can take advantage of the International Airline Program, which offers up to 20% off on some of the world’s most prestigious and comfortable airlines.

Platinum Travel & Lifestyle Service

As an American Express Platinum Card member, you enjoy access to exclusive travel benefits and unique experiences with Travel & Lifestyle Service.

Travel Insurance

With the American Express Platinum Card®, you can travel with peace of mind. The package is complemented by comprehensive assistance services that support you worldwide in case of emergency.

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Experience the Platinum Card made of metal

Turning every journey into an experience

Apply for the American Express Platinum Card® and make every journey unforgettable

1 Platinum Service is provided by Swisscard AECS GmbH, as part of the Travel & Lifestyle Service represented by Ten Lifestyle Management Switzerland GmbH. The terms and conditions and any fees for the Travel & Lifestyle Service apply. You can find an overview of the fees in the summary of benefits.

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Lifestyle Benefits

Everyday Extras that Make a Difference

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Daily privileges with the American Express Platinum Card®

The Platinum Card is your key to unforgettable moments. Whether at concerts, exclusive events, fine restaurants, or at home – the American Express Platinum Card is the ideal companion for everyday life.

American Express Platinum Card® Lifestyle Benefits

American Express Platinum Card® Dining benefits

The American Express Platinum Card is the perfect card for gourmets – and offers several dining advantages to warm the heart of every connoisseur. Discover your advantages now.

American Express Platinum Card® Shopping Benefits

With your American Express Platinum Card®, you can make secure and cashless payments anywhere in the world. In addition, when you shop, you benefit from extensive extras such as purchase protection insurance and seasonal special offers on selected lifestyle brands 

American Express Platinum Card® Nightlife Benefits

Whether you want to party with friends on the dance floor in clubs or prefer to treat yourself to a table for more privacy, your American Express Platinum Card gives you access to exclusive offers in clubs. 

American Express Platinum Card® Sport & Wellbeing Benefits

Want to achieve your personal sporting goals with professional support? With the Platinum Card, you benefit from attractive fitness offerings and seasonal offers at leading spas and golf courses in Switzerland.

American Express Platinum Card® Dining Credit

Enjoy unforgettable moments at a GaultMillau restaurant in Switzerland of your choice with your American Express Platinum Card®. Benefit from an annual Dining Credit of up to CHF 160. 

American Express Platinum Card® Experiences & Events benefits

Thanks to your American Express Platinum Card you get access to unique experiences. Tickets to sold-out concerts, attending selected events for American Express members, and even exclusive VIP invitations.

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Platinum Card Lifestyle Benefits

Everyday luxury

Apply for the American Express Platinum Card® and enjoy daily lifestyle privileges

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Insurance Coverage

Peace of Mind Wherever You Go

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Peace of Mind Wherever You Go

With the American Express Platinum Card®, you can travel with peace of mind: from trip cancellation insurance to comprehensive rental car coverage and travel baggage protection, you are fully secured. Especially valuable are the overseas medical coverage and the protection for rental car bookings – benefits that can save you high costs in case of emergency1. The package is complemented by extensive assistance services that are available worldwide whenever you need them.1

  • Travel cancellation insurance
  • Medical expenses abroad
  • Comprehensive rental car insurance
  • Travel baggage insurance
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Your all-round coverage for no-worries traveling – worldwide

Discover the world without any worries

Apply for the American Express Platinum Card® and benefit from comprehensive insurance coverage.

Please refer to the General Terms and Conditions of Insurance for the American Express Platinum Card to obtain the exact provisions (including sums insured and exclusions of liability).

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Rewards Program

Earn Points on Every Purchase

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Membership Rewards® Program

Every time you use your American Express Platinum Card®, you receive valuable Membership Rewards points. One point is credited for every Swiss franc spent. The points do not expire and can be exchanged for attractive rewards such as flight vouchers and miles or can be used to pay for your shopping at selected stores.

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Pay with Points

Even more flexibility with Membership Rewards. Pay for your purchases in the Swisscard app with the Membership Rewards points you have collected.

Membership Rewards® Points Transfer

Redeem your collected Membership Rewards® points for airline miles and travel bonus programs such as Miles & More, Flying Blue, SkyMiles, and many more.

Membership Rewards® Points Calculator

In addition to earning 45,000 Membership Rewards® welcome points, you collect even more points every time you use your Card. Use the calculator to see how many points you can earn each month or year.

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Membership Rewards® Program

Apply now and enjoy 45,000 Membership Rewards points worth CHF 200

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Additional & Foreign Currency Cards

Pay Flexibly Worldwide

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More freedom. More flexibility.

With the American Express Platinum Card®, you can easily extend your advantages to family members, your partner, or close friends thanks to additional cards. Frequent travelers also benefit from the American Express Platinum Card in foreign currencies such as US dollars or euros, allowing them to pay directly in the respective currency.

 

Additional Cards for the American Express Platinum Card

  • One Platinum metal additional card included
  • Up to 4 additional cards as an American Express Card® or American Express® Gold Card

Foreign Currency Cards for More Flexibility Abroad

For frequent travelers, foreign currency cards are available in euros (EUR) or US dollars (USD). With these cards, you can pay directly in your preferred currency, avoid foreign exchange fees, and keep full control of your spending at all times. This makes them the perfect choice for international travel and longer stays abroad. 

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Share the benefits of your Platinum Card – worldwide and in every currency.

Experience more together

Apply for the American Express Platinum Card® and share extensive travel and lifestyle privileges.

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Premium Services

Where Service Truly Matters

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Exclusive Services with the American Express Platinum Card®

With the American Express Platinum Card®, you enjoy far more than an exclusive lifestyle. Members benefit from unique travel privileges and experiences with the Travel & Lifestyle Service.

The Swiss customer service team takes care of all your payment needs – and with the Swisscard App, you always have your Platinum Card under control.

 

  • Mobile payment – Pay conveniently by smartphone or smartwatch.
  • Swisscard app – Full transparency for all card transactions
  • Secure online shopping – Your payments have the optimum protection.
  • Contactless payments – Quick and easy by card or device
  • Cash withdrawal worldwide – Flexible at ATMs around the globe
  • Premium customer service – Always available, always there for you

Special Travel Experiences with the Platinum Travel Service

The Platinum Travel Service1 takes care of the organization and recommendation of premium travel services such as flights, hotels, rental cars, and transfers. In addition, it assists you with recommendations for restaurants, table reservations, and the arrangement of tickets for cultural events, sporting events, and exclusive experiences.
 

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Digital services

Mobile payment

Your American Express Card enables you to use various mobile payment solutions. So you can pay simply, quickly and securely worldwide with your smartphone or smartwatch.

Swisscard app

Thanks to the free Swisscard app for Android and iOS, you have all the information about your credit card and card payments to hand everywhere and in real time. The 3-D Secure service is integrated in the app and allows online payments to be checked and approved.

Platinum Travel & Lifestyle Portal

We’ve compiled the best advantages available to American Express Platinum Card members in a unique online space so you can find what you need, when you need it.

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Personal & Digital Services at the highest level

More Service. More Security.

Apply for the American Express Platinum Card® and benefit from premium customer service and travel services.

1 Platinum Service is provided by Swisscard AECS GmbH, as part of the Travel & Lifestyle Service represented by Ten Lifestyle Management Switzerland GmbH. The terms and conditions and any fees for the Travel & Lifestyle Service apply. You can find an overview of the fees in the summary of benefits.
 

Did you know? You can also apply and benefit from the following products with your promotion code.

American Express® Card

With the classic from American Express you are a welcome guest everywhere. Enjoy great security worldwide thanks to the insurance cover and benefit from exclusive advantages with the unique Membership Rewards bonus program.

Your American Express® Gold Card

The American Express® Gold Card combines travel, indulgence and security. Benefit from lounge access, dining and shopping advantages and comprehensive insurance packages.


1 The person making the recommendation is credited 50,000 Membership Rewards points and each recommended new Platinum Card client 30,000 Membership Rewards points, provided the personal promotion code is entered during the online application process for the Platinum Card (card issued). Credits cannot be issued for any rejected card applications, additional cards, secondary cards or cards that were applied for using a card application process other than the online card application process for the Platinum Card and without the personal promotion code being entered. The points are credited within 8 weeks at the latest after the recommended Platinum Card is issued. Credit will be granted no more than once per recommended person. It is possible for the person making the recommendation to draw conclusions about the card product issued or not issued from the credit or the absence of credit.

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Apply now and get up to 75,000 Membership Rewards points

Apply now and get up to 75,000 Membership Rewards points