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Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 22.05.2025

Publisher: Alex Becher

Rights: Alex Becher for American Express Switzerland editorial use only

American Express®

Benefits

Experience more, travel better, live in style – with the benefits that make American Express stand out.

Ein Flugzeug steht im Sonnenuntergang auf einer Landebahn.

Swisscard Media Info

Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 29.07.2025

Publisher: Paul Sveda

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American Express®

Flight benefits

Discover Priority Pass and other benefits.

EuroAirport Skyview Lounge Basel

In the EuroAirport Skyview Lounge in Basel, you can relax on three floors before your flight.

Amex Lounge Sydney Airport: The Centurion

The American Express Lounge at Sydney Airport makes you feel at home during your flight.

4 airport lounges at Zurich Airport

The Platinum Card from American Express offers free access to these airport lounges.

Avios transfer with American Express: how it works

How to convert Membership Rewards points from American Express into Avios with British Airways.

Eine Frau und ein Mann sitzen in einer eleganten Hotel-Lobby an einem Tisch, vor ihnen steht ein schicker Rollkoffer.

Swisscard Media Info

Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 29.07.2025

Publisher: Alex Becher

Rights: Alex Becher for American Express Switzerland for editorial use

American Express®

Hotel benefits

Discover the most beautiful hotels worldwide.

5 top beach hotels in Italy

Enjoy the benefits of your Platinum Card at these five hotels on the Italian coast. 

Mandarin Oriental Zurich: Hotel with Amex benefits

As a Platinum Card member, enjoy many benefits at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich.

6 hotels with infinity pools in Switzerland

Float weightlessly between the sky and the mountains: these 6 hotels with infinity pools make it possible.

Benefits of the Amex Platinum Card at Radisson Hotels

The Platinum Card from American Express gives you special benefits at Radisson Group hotels. You receive Premium status for the Radisson Rewards loyalty program straight away and benefit from attractive discounts and upgrades, among other things. 

Eine Hand greift nach einer Tasse Cappuccino, die auf einer grauen Tischplatte steht, daneben liegt ein Smartphone mit einer Kreditkarte von American Express.

Swisscard Media Info

Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 29.07.2025

Publisher: Alex Becher

Rights: Alex Becher for American Express Switzerland for editorial use

American Express®

Credit card benefits

The right credit card for your lifestyle.

Everything at a glance with the Amex credit card statement

Dinner, travel or spa – the Amex credit card statement lists your expenses clearly and transparently.  

Avios transfer with American Express: how it works

How to convert Membership Rewards points from American Express into Avios with British Airways.

Secure online shopping with Amex SafeKey

Protect yourself against fraud and learn more about the Amex SafeKey authentication tool.

Your advantages with American Express

Extras when travelling, insurance packages and attractive shopping offers: Amex makes it possible.

Eine Frau sitzt auf dem Beifahrersitz in einem schicken Auto und schaut aus dem Fenster, vor ihr ein Display mit Navigation.

Swisscard Media Info

Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 29.07.2025

Publisher: Alex Becher

Rights: Alex Becher for American Express Switzerland for editorial use

American Express®

Car rental benefits

Secure exclusive extras for your next trip.

American Express car hire benefits

The Platinum Card offers special benefits: Amex customers save on car hire.

Amex Platinum Card and SIXT

With the American Express Platinum Card you will receive preferential treatment at SIXT car hire.

Avis with American Express

With the Platinum Card, you can rent a car from Avis at over 1,400 locations worldwide at special rates. You also receive preferential treatment at the counter or free registration for an additional driver.

Ein Paar spaziert Arm in Arm durch eine idyllische Strasse mit Schaufenstern in Zürich.

Swisscard Media Info

Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 29.07.2025

Publisher: Alex Becher

Rights: Alex Becher for American Express Switzerland for editorial use

American Express®

Shopping and lifestyle benefits

Discover exclusive benefits and experiences.

American Express: exclusive tickets

The Platinum Card from American Express gives you access to special events and experiences.

Gübelin: discount with the Platinum Card

Timeless elegance and Swiss craftsmanship: With Amex you enjoy shopping benefits at Gübelin.

Eine Frau sitzt auf einem eleganten Sofa in einer luxuriösen Wohnung und schaut auf ein Tablet.

Swisscard Media Info

Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 29.07.2025

Publisher: Alex Becher

Rights: Alex Becher for American Express Switzerland for editorial use

American Express®

Insurance benefits

Many insurance policies are included in your credit card.

Travel Cancellation Insurance from Amex

The unexpected often happens: American Express Travel Cancellation Insurance covers you if you have to cancel a trip at short notice. Find out how the insurance works and what benefits it offers here.

Insured for delayed luggage with credit card

One suitcase after another lands on the luggage carousel – just not yours. If your suitcase doesn’t arrive on time, it’s annoying. The American Express Gold or Platinum Card gives you peace of mind: The included insurance covers any additional costs.

Accident insurance from American Express

Transport Accident Insurance comes into effect if something happens to you on public transport. It is included with all American Express credit cards. Find out how the insurance works and why it makes sense here. 

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Everything at a glance with the Amex credit card statement

Dinner, travel or spa – the Amex credit card statement lists your expenses clearly and transparently.  

Avios transfer with American Express: how it works

How to convert Membership Rewards points from American Express into Avios with British Airways.

Secure online shopping with Amex SafeKey

Protect yourself against fraud and learn more about the Amex SafeKey authentication tool.

Your advantages with American Express

Extras when travelling, insurance packages and attractive shopping offers: Amex makes it possible.

American Express: exclusive tickets

The Platinum Card from American Express gives you access to special events and experiences.

Restaurant benefits with American Express

The Gold Card and Platinum Card from American Express offer various benefits at top restaurants.

Material of the Amex Platinum: the metal card

The American Express Platinum Card made of metal offers numerous advantages when travelling and in everyday life.

American Express car hire benefits

The Platinum Card offers special benefits: Amex customers save on car hire.

Amex Platinum Card and SIXT

With the American Express Platinum Card you will receive preferential treatment at SIXT car hire.

Colors of the American Express Cards

American Express credit cards come in different colors. We will give you an overview of which card has which color – and which benefits.

Annual fees with American Express

With American Express credit cards, you can pay easily and securely and receive attractive additional benefits. You can find out how high the annual fee is for the various Amex cards and what other costs may be incurred here.

Pay with American Express

Find out everything you need to know about paying with American Express credit cards.

Lounge access with the Amex Gold Card

Relax in an airport lounge and enjoy the waiting time instead of sitting in the crowd at the gate with the Gold Card from American Express. Lounge access at numerous airports worldwide is just one of your many benefits.

High acceptance of Amex in Switzerland

With American Express credit cards, Switzerland is open to you: You can pay with your card at more than 150,000 locations. For example in top restaurants, hotels and stores of all kinds. American Express offers several million acceptance points worldwide.

American Express and PayPal

Pay for your purchases in the online store with PayPal or simply send a sum of money to your loved ones – that’s no problem with American Express. You can easily add your credit card to your PayPal account.

Platinum Card partner cards

Shared happiness: with the American Express Platinum Card partner cards, cardholders benefit from attractive advantages together with their loved ones.

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Discover the world’s most beautiful destinations with American Express.