Fine dining to first class travel
Experiences with the American Express Platinum Card
Hand on heart - how often do we resolve to escape the daily grind, try something new, treat ourselves to something out of the ordinary? And how often is it just a thought? Yet it is precisely these moments that enrich our lives - be it a spontaneous visit to a new restaurant, access to an exclusive event or enjoying a special service.
This is exactly where the American Express® Platinum Card comes in. The high-quality metal card can do much more than just pay bills. It is the key to more glamor - in everyday life as well as when traveling. American Express stands for coveted benefits, extraordinary advantages and select experiences worldwide - and the Platinum Card is no exception. Those who have it are immersed in a world where comfort and exclusivity are paramount, from VIP access to relaxed waiting in luxurious airport lounges. The range of culinary highlights in top-class restaurants is also part of the card's repertoire.
On the occasion of a current promotion for new customers in Austria, we put the special features of the American Express Platinum Card to the test in the CC-Check - and discovered where it makes the difference between everyday life and the extraordinary.
These are the key facts: Anyone who signs up for the American Express Platinum Card in Austria by March 11, 2025 can look forward to these benefits:
- 30,000 Membership Rewards® points *
- 360 € annual gourmet credit
- 180 € annual entertainment credit
- Top rates and free benefits with selected hotel partners
- Access to over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide
- Fast Lane access at the security checkpoint at Vienna Airport
- Collect Membership Rewards® points on a joint account with additional cards
- Comprehensive insurance package for principal and additional cardholders:in
Register directly: If you would like to apply for the card straight away, you can find the link to register for Austrian customers here and at the end of this online article. What selected services and experiences can you expect as an American Express Platinum cardholder? Read more here:
Discover gourmet highlights worldwide
Fine dining at the highest level - even more attractive for users of the American Express Platinum Card in Austria. Because one of the obvious advantages of the card is the gourmet credit of 360 euros, which gives access to the best restaurants in the country and the world. The credit is divided as follows: 180 euros can be redeemed in Austria's top restaurants and a further 180 euros are available for culinary experiences worldwide. This is the perfect opportunity to try something new - be it in Vienna, in the top restaurants in the provinces or in the most beautiful places around the globe.
For a stylish aperitif in Vienna, you can choose from popular addresses such as the Zum Schwarzen Kameel restaurant, selected locations of Wein & Co or BAR CAMPARI. Afterwards, a variety of outstanding restaurants await: gourmets with the highest standards will get their money's worth at the two Michelin-starred Konstantin Filippou or the legendary Amador Restaurant by star chef Juan Amador. Steakhouse lovers will find what they are looking for in one of the participating El Gaucho restaurants, while the Michelin-starred TIAN is an absolute must for vegetarians. Austrian classics can be enjoyed at the traditional Figlmüller Wollzeile or the charming Café Landtmann. There are also exquisite options away from the capital: Taubenkobel, STEIRERECK AM POGUSCH or the renowned Gasthaus Gut Purbach beckon in picturesque surroundings.
Particularly interesting for travel-loving Kartne:inherinnen: the gourmet credit does not end at the national border, it can be redeemed in over 2,000 participating restaurants worldwide. From trendy top restaurants in New York, Paris and Tokyo to culinary insider tips in New Zealand or Mexico.
Experience travel in a new way
The American Express Platinum Card is the ideal travel companion for frequent flyers and globetrotters. It not only makes every trip more relaxed, but also a good deal more exclusive. One of the biggest advantages: Access to over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide. Instead of waiting at the gate, cardholders can enjoy snacks, drinks and quiet work areas - regardless of the flight class they have booked. Access to the Fast Lane at Vienna Airport is also particularly valuable for frequent travelers from Austria. While this form of security check is normally only reserved for Business and First Class passengers, Platinum cardholders also benefit from accelerated check-in. Simply show your card - and avoid long waiting times
Traveling with the American Express Platinum Card is not only convenient, but also rewarding. With every euro spent, you collect Membership Rewards points, which can be redeemed in a variety of ways. Particularly attractive is the possibility of transferring collected points to frequent flyer programs such as Miles & More or hotel loyalty programs such as Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy. Not only can you secure free nights and VIP benefits, but you can also enjoy exclusive extras such as free upgrades, breakfast for two, early check-in and late check-out. There are also welcome gifts, discounts on food and drink and additional bonus points for hotel bookings. For regular travelers, the American Express Platinum Card not only makes traveling more convenient, but also ensures that you get the most out of every stay - and makes every trip a special experience.
Our conclusion: The American Express Platinum Card is particularly worthwhile for all those who want to exploit the full potential of the card - be it through frequent travel, unique experiences or discovering new opportunities.
Now is the perfect time to try out the card and benefit from its many advantages. Thanks to the current promotion for new Austrian customers, there are particularly attractive conditions until March 11, 2025.
Click here to register for the American Express Platinum Card.
Curious about even more benefits? Find out what other exclusive options the card offers in the first part of our CC Check.
* Please note: Other conditions apply for Germany, Switzerland and possibly other countries.
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