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Scotiabank®* Platinum American Express® Card

Scotiabank®* Platinum American Express® Card

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Travel
Welcome bonus – Earn up to $800 in first-year bonuses.

Card highlights

First year reward

$929

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $399 annual fee

Welcome bonus

$800

Anniversary bonus

$200

Annual fee

$399

Ratehub’s review

Natasha Macmillan

The Scotiabank Platinum American Express card offers a unique combination of benefits: rewards, travel perks like airport lounge access and a low purchase interest rate – but you pay for those benefits with the higher annual fee.

Pros

  • Low interest rates with added perks: Not only do you get a below-average interest rate but you also get Scene points, airport lounge access, travel insurance and other perks
  • Save on foreign transaction fees: You won’t be charged 2.5% in forex fees with this card on top of the exchange rate

Cons

  • Very high annual fee: The annual fee is very high compared to other low-interest cards, some of which have a $0 annual fee
  • Lower rewards earn rate: You’ll get a lower return on your spending with this card than with some other rewards credit cards, although for a low-interest card, earning rewards at all is rare


Rewards & bonuses

See what you could earn based on how you spend.

Welcome bonus

Earn up to $800.

earn up to $3,000 in value in the first 14 months, including up to 100,000 bonus Scene+ points.

Anniversary bonus

Earn up to 20,000 points (a $200 value).

Earn 20,000 Scene+ points once you make at least one eligible purchase in month 14.

Earn rates

2 points/$1
On groceries, restaurants (including fast food & drinks)*
2 points/$1
On gas*
2 points/$1
On bills, entertainment, other purchases, drug & pharmacy, travel (including flights, hotels, taxis, public transit)*

Caps apply where shown. Rewards are earned on eligible purchases only, see the card’s terms for full details. 100 points = $1.

Your earning potential

First year reward

$929

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $399 annual fee

Second year reward

$329

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $399 annual fee

These numbers are based on estimations and the calculation breakdown below.

Adjust your spending

First year reward

If you spend $2,200/month, you’ll earn
$528
Welcome bonus
+ $800
Annual fee
– $399
First year reward
$929

Second year reward

If you spend $2,200/month, you’ll earn
$528
Anniversary bonus
+ $200
Annual fee
– $399
Second year reward
$329

Estimate calculated by Ratehub.ca and is based on current offers and a monthly spend of $2,200. It is for illustrative purposes only.


Perks & insurance

Perks and insurance coverage included with the card.

PerksDetails
Lounge accessEnjoy complimentary lounge access with Priority Pass™ and Plaza Premium lounges with access to over 1200+ VIP lounges around the world. Enjoy up to 10 free visits per year from the date of enrolment.
No foreign exchange feesScotiabank Platinum American Express Cardmembers aren’t charged the usual 2.5% foreign currency conversion markup on foreign currency purchases.
Extended warrantyMost of the new items you buy with your Card are insured against theft, loss, or damage for 120 days from the purchase date.
Price protection Not included
InsuranceDetails
Travel accident insuranceWhen you charge at least 75% of your trip to your Card, you’re insured against accidental loss of life or dismemberment.
Travel emergency medicalReceive up to $2 million CAD in emergency medical coverage for you, your spouse, and your eligible dependent children.
Car rental insuranceCharge the full cost of your eligible rental car to your Card and you’re automatically insured if your rental is damaged or stolen.
Trip cancellationProtect your travel investment with trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance at no extra cost when you charge at least 75% of your trip costs to your Card.
Trip interruptionProtect your travel investment with trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance at no extra cost when you charge at least 75% of your trip costs to your Card.
Flight delay insuranceCharge at least 75% of the full ticket cost to your Scotiabank American Express Platinum Card and you’ll be eligible for reimbursement of necessary expenses such as hotel accommodations, meals and other emergency items.
Baggage loss insuranceCharge the full cost of your airplane, train, bus or cruise ship tickets to your Card. If your checked luggage is delayed or lost – you’re covered.
Baggage delay insuranceCharge the full cost of your airplane, train, bus or cruise ship tickets to your Card. If your checked luggage is delayed or lost – you’re covered.
Hotel/motel burglaryWhen you use your Card to pay for your stay at any hotel or motel in Canada or the US, you’re eligible for coverage against theft if your room is broken into.
Mobile insuranceYou may be covered for up to $1,000 in the event your cell phone, smartphone, or tablet is lost, stolen, accidentally damaged, or experiences mechanical failure.
Purchase assuranceMost of the new items you buy with your Card are insured against theft, loss, or damage for 120 days from the purchase date.

Details & eligibility

Fees

Annual fee
$399

Rates

Purchase interest
9.99%
Balance transfer rate
22.99%
Cash advance rate
9.99%

Type

Provider
Scotiabank
Card type
Travel
Payment network
American Express

Eligibility

Minimum personal income
$12,000
Minimum household income
N/A
Minimum credit score
760+
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Terms & conditions