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American Express

A difference you can feel

This is the powerful backing of American Express. Discover the American Express Platinum Card®.

Ready for something special?

A whole world of advantages: Amex Platinum and Gold offer attractive additional services for travel and everyday life. And each1 use of the card brings Membership Rewards points. At the start, extra Membership Rewards points are also given as a gift.

Our welcome offer

  • 75 000 Membership Rewards points2 worth CHF 37511 for the Platinum Card® with an annual fee of CHF 900 
  • 30 000 Membership Rewards Punkte2 worth CHF 15011 (CHF 175 instead of CHF 350) for the Gold Card

Making each journey an experience

With the numerous Platinum and Gold Card travel advantages, you can travel around the globe carefree and in comfort. The only question is: Where to next?

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Airport Lounges

Just stroll into the lounge anywhere in the world – free of charge with the Platinum Card, two admissions per year included with the Gold Card.

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Hotel programs

Enjoy special extras at the best hotels worldwide with a Platinum Card, such as late check-out, a room upgrade and much more.

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Travel & Lifestyle Service

American Express Platinum Card members enjoy access to exclusive travel benefits with the Travel & Lifestyle Service.

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Travel insurance

Travel well covered with the Platinum and Gold Card, thanks to Transport Accident Insurance and more.

Extras for every day

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New with the Platinum Card

Bonus credit at Vergani

Credit of up to CHF 100 per year at the renowned wine shop Vergani

Italian wine culture in its most beautiful form: With the American Express Platinum Card®, there is a credit of CHF 25 on every wine purchase at the renowned wine shop Vergani12 over CHF 150.

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Platinum Card & Gold Card

Dining credit

Up to CHF 160 in annual meal credit

Every quarter, Platinum Card members receive a CHF 40 credit9 on bills of CHF 250 or more for a culinary experience of their choosing at one of 600+ GaultMillau restaurants in Switzerland.

For a restaurant visit or a delivery service order in Switzerland with the Gold Card, there is a quarterly credit of up to CHF 25 on bills from CHF 80.9

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Platinum Card

Discounted price at Gübelin

Timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship with a 10% discount

When paying with the Platinum Card, there is a 10 percent discount on purchases13 in Gübelin boutiques – up to CHF 1,500 annually.

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Platinum Card & Gold Card

Purchase Protection Insurance

Shopping with benefits

When you pay with the Platinum and Gold Card, your purchases are ideally protected – for example with return protection insurance8 or an extended guarantee.

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Platinum Card

Exclusive pre-sale tickets

Exclusive pre-sale tickets for attractive events and concerts

Don’t miss out on anything thanks to exclusive pre-sales of concert tickets,4 for example, for Coldplay, Ed Sheeran or Billie Eilish, as well as access to exclusive “Members only” events and concerts.

With every payment made with the Platinum Card, Ticket Insurance8 is also included.

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Platinum Card & Gold Card

Collect Membership Rewards points

Collect points when paying and convert them into valuable rewards

Every use of the American Express card – whether Platinum or Gold – earns valuable Membership Rewards points. For every Swiss franc spent, one point is credited. The collected points do not expire1 and can be used for flight, hotel or rental bookings, the weekly purchase and the gift itself.13

 

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Platinum Card & Gold Card

Attractive rental car conditions

Attractive offers with rental car loyalty programs

With the Platinum Card, there are special conditions at Hertz, Avis and SIXT, while the Gold Card offers a 10% discount on car hire at Rentalcars.com.5

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Platinum Card

Discounts at Holmes Place

Advantages at Holmes Place Premium Fitness Clubs and seasonal offers 

Discounted membership at Holmes Place Premium Fitness Clubs as well as a complimentary hour with a personal trainer.4 Access to seasonal offers at leading Swiss spas or golf courses.4

Good reasons. Clear choice.

With the American Express Platinum credit card, you’re in the best of company: In 2025, American Express Platinum was rated among the winners in the categories of Annual Fees and Loyalty Programs by Handelszeitung and PME. And in the review of credit cards by Moneyland.ch, American Express Platinum came first in the categories of Concierge, Insurance and Lounge.

Sources: handelszeitung.ch, Top Kreditkarten (top credit cards) 2025, article dated November 14, 2024

Moneyland.ch review of credit cards of June 16, 2025

American Express bonus program

Every time you use your American Express Card – Platinum or Gold – you receive valuable Membership Rewards points1. One point is credited for every Swiss franc spent. The points do not expire and can be exchanged for attractive rewards.11

  • Pay with Points: Pay in selected shops and restaurants using the points you have collected1
  • Convert points to miles and use them to book your next flight1
  • Redeem points in the Membership Rewards shop for valuable product awards1

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10 000 Membership Rewards Punkte

Disney+ voucher worth CHF 50

With Disney+ you can stream thousands of films and shows ad-free in high-quality picture and audio.

Discover more rewards 

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20,000 Membership Rewards points

Tefal Party crepe maker PY55E8

Ideal for up to six people: perfect for sharing sweet and savory treats with family and friends.

Discover more rewards

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30,000 Membership Rewards points

Samsonite Guardit Classy notebook backpack 15.6

Lightweight, sustainable design made from recycled materials and with a great interior layout – with this backpack you’ve got space for everything you need.

Discover more rewards

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40,000 Membership Rewards points

Two PKZ vouchers worth CHF 100 each

Redeem for a special shopping experience in an inspiring world of fashion – from accessories to casual wear through to business looks.

Discover more rewards

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50,000 Membership Rewards points

Apple Airpods 4 with active noise cancelation

Personalized 3D audio, longer battery life, water and sweat resistance and active noise cancelation for a magical music experience.

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60,000 Membership Rewards points

Pack Easy Genius Trolley M

Whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment weekend trip or a business flight, this lightweight and durable trolley is a reliable companion.

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70,000 Membership Rewards points

A handmade Sophienwald Phoenix glass

The Sophienwald range combines exceptional individuality with optimum aroma development, an elegant, lightweight design, and dishwasher-safe everyday usability.

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80,000 Membership Rewards points

Le Creuset tajine skillet 27 cm

With this traditional skillet you can create wonderfully aromatic, gently cooked dishes – and not just from North African cuisine.

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100,000 Membership Rewards points

SWISS flight voucher worth CHF 500

Whether it’s a surf camp in Ericeira, an adventure trip in Southeast Asia or a wellness break in Tyrol: SWISS flies to over 100 destinations worldwide.

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120,000 Membership Rewards points

Apple Watch Series 10 GPS aluminum

The compact, lightweight Apple Watch (46 mm) with sport strap has precise fitness tracking, innovative sleep and health monitoring, and smart reminder features – right on your wrist.

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Where service comes first

With the Platinum and Gold Card, you can be accompanied round the clock anywhere in the world. Whether it’s on an adventure trip, a family holiday, or in everyday life: We call it the powerful backing of American Express.

  • Digital services with the Swisscard app (e.g. blocking cards)
  • Secure online payments with 3-D Secure
  • Free replacement card
  • Card replacement within 48 hours
  • Cash withdrawal worldwide
  • Customer service 24/7
  • Mobile payment with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay
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Experience the powerful backing of American Express

1 As long as you are the holder of a valid American Express® Card that participates in the Membership Rewards program. These eligibility requirements apply to your participation in Pay with Points (additional cardholders do not benefit from Pay with Points). Excluded are fees, interest, back-charges, cash withdrawals, payments for bank transfers and currency exchanges (also into monetary surrogates such as cryptocurrencies, Travelers Cheques, topping up cashless payment methods etc.) as well as payments to securities brokers, payments for services associated with the card (e.g. optional insurance) and any gaming or similar gambling transactions. These eligibility requirements apply to your participation in Pay with Points (additional cardholders do not benefit from Pay with Points).

2 The welcome bonus of Membership Rewards (MR) points and the reduced annual fee for the first year is available to any applicant who has not been the (principal card) holder of an American Express Platinum Card® or Gold Card® issued by Swisscard within the last 18 months. MR points are only credited if the cards are issued after the card application has been checked, usually within eight weeks. If the applicant cancels the card contract within 13 months of the card being issued, the welcome bonus is forfeited without replacement: the MR points are deducted or recalled and the regular Amex Gold annual fee of CHF 350 also applies to the first year. Swisscard will either debit the difference to the card account or invoice it separately.

3 The general contractual terms and conditions of Priority Pass Ltd. and the participating lounges apply. The services are provided by Priority Pass. Swisscard AECS GmbH accepts no liability for these services. The contractual conditions of Priority Pass are sent to the cardholder with the membership card. Access requirements for additional guests may vary by lounge. Find out more at https://www.americanexpress.ch/en/travel/private-travel/airport-lounges.

4 To benefit from the advantages, a booking via the Travel & Lifestyle Services is required. Platinum Service is provided by Swisscard AECS GmbH; in terms of the Travel & Lifestyle Services, Swisscard AECS GmbH is represented by Ten Lifestyle Management Switzerland GmbH. The Terms and Conditions as well as any fees for the Travel & Lifestyle Services listed at https://www.swisscard.ch/en/legal-conditions-and-information and specified in the table of fees on the last page of the summary of benefits apply.

5 The offers and services described (e.g. flights, hotels, car rentals) are provided by third parties; the terms and conditions of these third parties apply. Swisscard AECS GmbH is not responsible and assumes no liability for these offers and services provided by third parties. All the offers, benefits and prices stated are generally only available for a limited period and are subject to change at any time. The discount on rental cars is only valid when you pay with your American Express® Gold Card. It is cannot be transferred or accumulated and does not apply retroactively or to extras (e.g. child seats, navigation, additional drivers, deductible exclusions, young driver fees, etc.) and taxes. It cannot be paid out in cash. The person renting the car must be at least 21 years old.

6 The terms and conditions of the partner SWISS apply, which can be found at swiss.com. Swisscard AECS GmbH does not assume any liability for SWISS services.

7 Card members benefit from a combined discount of over 30%. This consists of a Hotels.com discount of up to 25% (in accordance with the terms and conditions of Hotels.com), plus an additional 10% on eligible accommodation upon payment with the American Express® Gold Card and entry of the voucher code "SWISSCHCOM10". To receive the discount, card members must pay with their American Express Gold Card and enter the "SWISSCHCOM10" voucher code at checkout. The discount is valid for hotel bookings in the period from October 1, 2025 to October 1, 2026 and for hotel stays until December 31, 2026. The advantage can be used an unlimited number of times during the course of the year. The offer is valid as long as availability lasts. The services are provided by Hotels.com L.P.; their General Terms and Conditions apply. Swisscard AECS GmbH does not assume any liability for these services, which are generally available on a restricted basis. In using this advantage, you enter into a contract with a third-party provider. The terms and conditions of the third-party provider apply. Swisscard AECS GmbH is not a party to the contract and assumes no liability for either the booking or the services provided.

8 For information on the insurance benefits and the precise terms of coverage (including sums insured and exclusions of liability), please refer to the General Terms and Conditions of Insurance (including the information for persons insured under collective insurance), which you can find at https://www.americanexpress.ch/en/insurance or request from Swisscard AECS GmbH.

9 The principal cardholder of an American Express® Gold Card issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH will receive a credit of CHF 25 to their card account once per quarter, provided they or the additional cardholder have paid for a meal of at least CHF 80 at a Swiss restaurant or delivery service participating in the promotion and paid with the American Express® Gold Card. The principal cardholder of an American Express Platinum Card issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH will receive CHF 40 credited to their card account once per quarter if they or the additional cardholder have paid for consumption worth at least CHF 250 in a Swiss GaultMillau restaurant participating in the promotion (and accepting American Express) with their American Express Platinum Card in one single transaction. Swisscard generally credits the card account of the principal cardholder within one week.

10 The principal cardholder of an American Express® Gold Card issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH will receive a credit of CHF 25 to their card account once per quarter, provided they or the additional cardholder have paid for a meal of at least CHF 80 at a Swiss restaurant or delivery service participating in the promotion and paid with the American Express® Gold Card. Swisscard generally credits the card account of the principal cardholder within one week.

11 Corresponds to the value of various vouchers available in the Swisscard rewards shop.Products and services may have different equivalent values in CHF, which may change at any time. Certain products may also no longer be available. The Swisscard rewards shop’s Terms of Use apply.

12 The principal cardholder of an American Express Platinum Card issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH will receive a quarterly credit of CHF 25 which is paid into their card account, as long as they or the additional cardholder have paid for a purchase and/or a meal with a value of at least CHF 150 at Vergani with their American Express Platinum Card in a single transaction. This Shopping Benefit can be used for transactions in the Vergani webshop or in-store, and also applies to the consumption of food or drinks at the Armando’s by Vergani wine bar. Swisscard generally pays the credit into the principal cardholder’s card account within one week. This advantage applies from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.

13 Principal cardholders of an American Express Platinum Card issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH receive a 10% discount on purchases made by Platinum Card at Gübelin boutiques in Switzerland and in the TimeVallée boutique in Lucerne. The discount is 5% for diamond jewelry. The maximum (annual) discount amount is CHF 1,500 (corresponding to a purchase of CHF 15,000 or CHF 30,000 for diamond jewelry). The cardholder must present their Platinum Card at the cash desk before paying with it. The discount will then be deducted directly from the purchase price in the shop. The discount does not apply to online transactions (e.g. in web shops), shop-in-shop purchases (e.g. in department stores), goods from the "Patek Philippe" brand, limited editions of other brands and the purchase of gift vouchers. The discount applies now for purchases up to and including December 31, 2025 and cannot be combined with other promotions. It cannot be used retroactively for past purchases. The partners’ General Terms and Conditions apply. Swisscard AECS GmbH does not accept any responsibility for these offers and services and disclaims any liability.