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The Platinum Card
Points card earning Amex Membership Rewards. Strongest on cinema at 2 pts.
Reward rates by category
| Category | Rate | Notes from the bank’s terms |
|---|---|---|
| Dining | 0.5 pts | 2x Membership Rewards on dining | Charge card — full balance required monthly | No pre-set spending limit |
| Groceries | 0.5 pts | |
| Fuel | 0.5 pts | 1x points fuel |
| Travel | 0.5 pts | |
| Online shopping | 0.5 pts | |
| Cinema | 2 pts | 2x points entertainment |
| International spend | 0.5 pts |
Cashback is a percentage of spend. Points and miles are shown the way each bank states them: as % back, or as points or miles per AED 1, with an approximate % value (≈) where the bank publishes what a point is worth. Miles and hotel points have no fixed cash value, so they are never converted. Cashback, points and miles are ranked separately.
Benefits
- AED 3,255 a year (incl. VAT)
From American Express’s website, checked October 2026. Welcome offers and perks change often.
Last checked against the bank’s terms on 28 Aug 2026. Rates, fees and eligibility change often. Always confirm on American Express’s own page before applying. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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