American Express Platinum Card®

The American Express Platinum Card® is ideal for frequent travelers, business professionals, and expats who regularly fly from Zurich, Geneva, or Basel, stay at premium hotels, and value lifestyle services. With benefits like a CHF 100 SWISS flight voucher, Priority Pass lounge access, and hotel status upgrades, members can unlock annual value exceeding CHF 1,500.

For an annual fee of CHF 900, you receive:

• Priority Pass membership (worth approx. CHF 459)
• SWISS flight voucher (CHF 100 per year)
• SIXT ride credit (CHF 200 per year)
• Dining credit (CHF 160 per year at Swiss GaultMillau restaurants)
• Hotel elite status upgrades (Hilton, Marriott, Radisson, Meliá)
• Comprehensive travel insurance (up to CHF 3 million in coverage)

With just a few uses per year, the annual fee can be fully offset.

Platinum members enjoy access to the Global Lounge Collection® with more than 1,700 lounges worldwide. In Switzerland, this includes lounges at:

• Zurich Airport (ZRH)
• Geneva Airport (GVA)
• Basel Airport (BSL)

Lounges include Priority Pass™, Centurion Lounges, American Express Lounges, and Plaza Premium Lounges. Guests may join for a small fee.

When booking via the Platinum Travel Service, members enjoy:

• Complimentary room upgrades (subject to availability)
• Daily breakfast for two
• Guaranteed late check-out
• Hotel credit (up to USD 100 per stay)

You also receive elite status: Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Radisson Rewards Premium, and MeliáRewards Gold.

The International Airline Program (IAP) gives Platinum members up to 20% discounts on Business and First-Class tickets with selected airlines. It is especially attractive for flights departing from Zurich, Geneva, or Basel, making it highly valuable for frequent flyers in Switzerland.

The American Express Platinum Card® includes a strong insurance package:

• Trip cancellation: up to CHF 30,000
• Overseas medical coverage: up to CHF 3 million
• Travel baggage insurance: up to CHF 6,000
• Rental car insurance: up to CHF 120,000
• Public transport accident insurance: up to CHF 1 million

Emergency assistance services are available worldwide.

For every Swiss franc spent, you earn 1 Membership Rewards point. Points never expire and can be redeemed for:

• Airline miles (Miles & More, British Airways, KLM, etc.)
• Vouchers for SWISS, SBB, or Zalando Switzerland
• Travel bookings via the Amex Travel & Lifestyle Service
• Purchases directly via the Swisscard app with “Pay with Points”

Exclusive Swiss lifestyle perks include:

• Platinum Dining: up to CHF 160 dining credit per year in GaultMillau restaurants
• Platinum Shopping: annual credits with Swiss partner brands
• Platinum Nightlife: access to top clubs in Zurich, Geneva, and Basel
• Platinum Events: invitations to cultural and culinary events across Switzerland

Yes. The American Express Platinum Card® features:

• 3-D Secure for safe online shopping
• Contactless payments worldwide
• Mobile payment compatibility (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay)

The Swisscard App provides full transaction control, and 24/7 Swiss customer service ensures premium support.