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The Platinum Card

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Welcome value
$1700
est. first-year value
Annual fee
$799
per year
Purchase interest
21.99%
on carried balances
Rewards type
points
Membership Rewards
🍽️
2% value on dining
Your top earn category
🎁
$1700 welcome bonus
Estimated first-year value
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Travel perks
Lounge access & trip coverage
🛡️
6 insurance coverages
Built-in protection

Rewards

Base earn rate1 point per $1 on all other card purchases
ProgramMembership Rewards
Welcome bonusEarn up to 170,000 Membership Rewards points that's up to $1,700 in value
Rewards typepoints

Fees & rates

Annual fee$799
Additional card$250
Purchase interest rate21.99%
Foreign transaction fee2.5% (typical)

Standout perks

💳
Annual Travel Credit
🛂
NEXUS Card Statement Credit
✈️
Lounge Access
Hotel Benefits
Global Dining Collection
🎩
Concierge Services
Dining & Entertainment Benefits
Shopping Benefits

Everyday features

📱 Apple Pay & Google Pay
🔒 Zero-liability fraud protection
📶 Tap to pay
🛒 Purchase security
✈️ Airport lounge access
🛂 NEXUS fee rebate

Insurance coverage

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travel medical

Included — see issuer for details.

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trip interruption

Included — see issuer for details.

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trip cancellation

Included — see issuer for details.

🛡️

flight delay

Included — see issuer for details.

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baggage delay

Included — see issuer for details.

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baggage loss

Included — see issuer for details.

Eligibility

Minimum personal income$150,000
Credit score guidanceExcellent (760+)
ResidencyCanadian resident