{"id":435152,"date":"2025-03-10T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=435152"},"modified":"2026-05-09T08:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T08:33:49","slug":"how-to-activate-use-scotiabank-american-express-platinum-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/how-to-activate-use-scotiabank-american-express-platinum-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"scotiabank_platinum_american_express_card\">Scotiabank&reg;* Platinum American Express&reg; Card<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p>For a limited time, by subscribing to Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card, you can earn up to <strong>80,000 points<\/strong>. That&rsquo;s <strong>a value of $800<\/strong> for trips including Airbnb.<\/p>\n<p>With Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card, you earn <strong>2 points per dollar spent on all your purchases<\/strong>. You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). And you can also use them for other rewards in the Scene+ program, such as cash back.<\/p>\n<p>What&rsquo;s more, with this card you pay <strong>no fees for foreign currency transactions<\/strong>, and you get 10 free accesses to airport VIP lounges like Priority Pass and Premium Plaza.<\/p>\n<p>And you get excellent insurance for your travels or purchases, concierge service, and exclusive American Express Offers (American Express Invites Program).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22641\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"215866\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discover-your-scotiabank-platinum-american-express-card\">Discover Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-approval\">Approval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To take advantage of the card, you&#8217;ll need to meet the following eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Annual income of at least $12,000;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be of legal age in your province of residence and a Canadian resident;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have not declared bankruptcy in the last 7 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/start-amex-platinum-scotia-ENG.png\" alt=\"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card - debut platine amex scotia\" class=\"wp-image-435542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/start-amex-platinum-scotia-ENG.png 861w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/start-amex-platinum-scotia-ENG-450x405.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/start-amex-platinum-scotia-ENG-200x180.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/start-amex-platinum-scotia-ENG-768x691.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your request is approved, you will receive your <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> by standard mail, within 7 to 10 business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also ask Customer Service to send it to your nearest Scotiabank branch. As I was leaving on a trip in the next few days, I opted for this option and received it within 5 working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delivery-and-card-activation\">Delivery and Card Activation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I picked up my card at the branch, after receiving an email from Scotiabank to confirm that it had arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The card comes in an elegant black envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carte-platine-scotia-platinum.jpg\" alt=\"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card - carte platine scotia platinum\" class=\"wp-image-435554\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The card must then be activated by calling 1-800-806-8600 or on the dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/activate.scotiabank.com\/triage?language=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotiabank<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first step to unlocking the full potential of your new card!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-browse-your-insurance-coverage-guide\">Browse Your Insurance Coverage Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In your welcome envelope, take the time to read the large black booklet. It contains a wealth of important insurance information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Trip Cancellation Insurance<\/td><td>Up to <strong>$2,500 <\/strong>per person, maximum $10,000 per trip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trip interruption insurance<\/td><td>Up to <strong>$5,000 <\/strong>per person, maximum $25,000 per trip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Out-of-Province\/Country Emergency Medical Insurance<\/td><td>Up to <strong>$2,000,000<\/strong><br \/>\nUp to 31 days to age 64Up to 10 days to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/travel-insurance-65-and-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">age 65 and over<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flight Delay Insurance<\/td><td>Up to <strong>$1,000<\/strong> after 4 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Baggage Insurance &#8211; Delayed or lost baggage<\/td><td>Up to <strong>$1,000<\/strong> after 4 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hotel burglary insurance<\/td><td>up to <strong>$1,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rental car theft and damage insurance<\/td><td>For vehicles up to <strong>$65,000<\/strong> in value, for 48 consecutive days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Travel Accident Insurance<\/td><td><strong>500,000<\/strong> per person, $1 million maximum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Purchase Protection<\/td><td><strong>2 additional years<\/strong>, up to $60,000 lifetime<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Purchase Protection<\/td><td>Up to <strong>$60,000<\/strong> lifetime<br \/><strong>120 days<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile Device Insurance<\/td><td>up to <strong>$1,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The coverage guide for these insurances is also available in electronic format on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotiabank.com\/content\/dam\/scotiabank\/canada\/common\/documents\/pdf\/credit_card\/Platinum-American-Express-Insurance-Certificate-EN.pdf#page=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotiabank page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enrolling-in-benefits\">Enrolling in Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-priority-pass\">Priority Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you have to sign up for Priority Pass, which gives you 10 free admissions per year of membership at a lounge airport affiliated to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-priority-pass-program-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priority Pass<\/a> network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One entry is equal to one person entering lounge. From the 11th entry onwards, each additional visit costs USD 35 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The membership year begins on the day you register for Priority Pass. For example, if you register on April 1, 2025, you will be able to use your 10 free tickets until March 31, 2026. If you do not use them, they will be lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 1, 2026, the counter will reset to 10 free admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1805\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Priority-Pass-.jpg\" alt=\"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card - Priority Pass\" class=\"wp-image-435367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Priority-Pass-.jpg 1805w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Priority-Pass--450x349.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Priority-Pass--1024x794.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Priority-Pass--200x155.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Priority-Pass--768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1805px) 100vw, 1805px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary cardholder registers on the <a href=\"https:\/\/prioritypass.com\/scotiabankplatinum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">special Priority Pass page<\/a>, using the code included in their welcome kit. If there is a secondary cardholder (the cost is $99 in annual fees), he or she will receive four free admissions per membership year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create your profile to activate your 10 free admissions. Your physical Priority Pass card will arrive in the mail approximately two weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I advise you to download the Priority Pass application, to get your virtual card immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"226819\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-five-star-status-at-hertz\">Five Star Status at Hertz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, each year between January 1 and December 31, Five Star status is acquired through at least one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 car rentals;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or $2,000 in car rental expenses (excluding taxes and other charges).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas with the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> you get it for free! It&#8217;s the second of three levels in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"Hertz rental\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/hertz\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Hertz<\/a> Five Star status gives you the gift of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25% more reward points for future days of free car rental;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 15% off the rental price;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A free car upgrade, depending on participating branches;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrades to a higher car category, subject to availability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option of simply handing over the keys and driving off, with the <em>Hertz e-return<\/em> express service, at selected branches;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More choice of vehicles thanks to the Hertz Five Star section, at branches with the <em>Hertz Ultimate Choice<\/em> option;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your spouse can be added free of charge as an <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/car-rental-second-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">additional driver<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gold-plus-rewards-five-star-hertz-ENG.png\" alt=\"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card - gold plus rewards five star\" class=\"wp-image-435370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gold-plus-rewards-five-star-hertz-ENG.png 924w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gold-plus-rewards-five-star-hertz-ENG-450x319.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gold-plus-rewards-five-star-hertz-ENG-200x142.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gold-plus-rewards-five-star-hertz-ENG-768x545.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hertz.com\/rentacar\/hertzlink\/index.jsp?targetPage=Amex_GNS_prem_enrol.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hertz website dedicated to<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> to create your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-american-express-benefits\">American Express Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-concierge-for-securing-the-best-seats\">Concierge for Securing the Best Seats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a dream trip, a memorable gourmet evening or an enriching cultural getaway, the complimentary concierge service will be happy to orchestrate everything for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Priority access to the best restaurants, securing last-minute or nearly impossible reservations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the best tickets for concerts, shows and sports;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Hotel Collection: Book your stay through the concierge to enjoy a room upgrade, complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast, flexible check-in and check-out times and up to $100 to redeem at the restaurant or spa during your stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The service is provided by Ten Concierge and they are available 24 hours a day at 1-866-800-5160.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1335\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/platinum-amex-concierge-ENG.png\" alt=\"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card - platine amex concierge\" class=\"wp-image-435455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/platinum-amex-concierge-ENG.png 1335w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/platinum-amex-concierge-ENG-450x330.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/platinum-amex-concierge-ENG-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/platinum-amex-concierge-ENG-200x147.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/platinum-amex-concierge-ENG-768x563.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1335px) 100vw, 1335px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amex-front-of-the-line-presale-tickets\">Amex Front Of The Line Presale Tickets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a member of this exclusive circle of American Express cardholders, you have the privilege of choosing the best seats for pre-sale <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/book-best-concerts-shows-credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concerts and shows<\/a>, before anyone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/oneforms.americanexpress.com\/iForms\/unsecure\/fotl_en_CA?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register on the American Express page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experiences-with-american-express\">Experiences with American Express<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Toronto, stop by the Budweiser Stage&#8217;s Amex Lounge for drinks and food before your show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"\/?p=322386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osheaga<\/a>, \u00eeleSoniq or LASSO from Montreal, American Express cardholders get on site faster thanks to the special entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amex-offers-for-statement-credits\">Amex Offers for Statement Credits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye on this <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/american-express-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex offers page<\/a> for credits on purchases. Simply enter our card on the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.americanexpress.com\/card-offers\/view-all?locale=en-CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex Offers<\/a> page for each offer you are interested in. Offers vary and change frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Norwegian Cruise Line: Spend at least $1,000 and get a $250 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avis Car Rental: Spend at least $300 and get a $50 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAXX Underwear: Spend at least $175 and get a $35 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VistaPrint: Spend at least $150 and get a $30 credit<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"70999\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zero-percent-foreign-transaction-fees-while-traveling\">Zero Percent Foreign Transaction Fees While Traveling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> has <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/forex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a 0% conversion fee on foreign currencies<\/a>. The vast majority of credit cards have a conversion fee of 2.5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the cost of my spending outside the country was only converted at the current exchange rate, with no additional fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1647\" height=\"891\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/releve-mensuel-scotia-platine.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card - releve mensuel scotia platine\" class=\"wp-image-435519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/releve-mensuel-scotia-platine.jpeg 1647w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/releve-mensuel-scotia-platine-450x243.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/releve-mensuel-scotia-platine-1024x554.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/releve-mensuel-scotia-platine-200x108.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/releve-mensuel-scotia-platine-768x415.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1647px) 100vw, 1647px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"88339\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-earning-your-welcome-offer-points\">Earning Your Welcome Offer Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I signed up for the card, the welcome offer was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60,000 Scene+ points paid after $3,000 in card purchases;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20,000 Scene+ points paid after $10,000 in card purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first instalment of Scene+ points was paid out promptly, the same day that the first $3,000 expenditure requirement was met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2111\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/prime-bienvenue-platine-scotia.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card - prime bienvenue platine scotia\" class=\"wp-image-435507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/prime-bienvenue-platine-scotia.jpeg 2111w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/prime-bienvenue-platine-scotia-450x77.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/prime-bienvenue-platine-scotia-1024x176.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/prime-bienvenue-platine-scotia-200x34.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/prime-bienvenue-platine-scotia-768x132.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2111px) 100vw, 2111px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22641\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-your-scene-points-to-pay-for-travel\">Using Your Scene+ Points to Pay for Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I took the opportunity to use them to reimburse my hotel for a weekend getaway at <a title=\"The Westin Ottawa\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/marriott-yowwi\/\" rel=\"noindex\">The Westin Ottawa<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scene+ points can be redeemed at the rate of 1,000 Scene+ points for a $10 discount on my travel expenses. As a result, my hotel bill of $328.93 was totally reimbursed thanks to 32,893 Scene+ points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I even have some Scene+ points left over for a future trip. Here&#8217;s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/save-travel-sceneplus-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use your Scene+ points on your trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2224\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/redeem-points-scene-travel-1.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Activate and Use Your Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card - E\u0301changez points scene voyages\" class=\"wp-image-435548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/redeem-points-scene-travel-1.jpeg 2224w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/redeem-points-scene-travel-1-450x263.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/redeem-points-scene-travel-1-1024x599.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/redeem-points-scene-travel-1-200x117.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/redeem-points-scene-travel-1-768x449.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2224px) 100vw, 2224px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"248186\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, I could have used my Scene+ points for a discount at the grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My 60,000 Scene+ points would have given me $600 worth of free groceries at IGA, Les March\u00e9s Tradition, Rachelle B\u00e9ry, Safeway, Sobey, Foodland, Freshco, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantages-scotiabank-platinum-american-express-card\">Advantages &#8211; Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> is a good choice for frequent travellers who want a little something extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its attractive travel benefits, you&#8217;ll enjoy personalized service and great experiences. The <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> is certainly an option to consider for optimizing your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22641\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"413985,0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"does_the_scotiabank_amex_platinum_card_give_me_access_to_airport_lounges_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDoes the Scotiabank Amex Platinum Card give me access to airport lounges?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes! With Priority Pass, Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card provides 10 free admissions to airport lounges worldwide. Thereafter, the cost is USD 35 for each additional entry.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"does_the_scotiabank_american_express_platinum_card_offer_presale_tickets_with_amex_front_of_the_line_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDoes the Scotiabank American Express Platinum Card offer presale tickets with Amex Front Of The Line?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes! You have the privilege of choosing the best seats for pre-sale <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/book-best-concerts-shows-credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concerts and shows<\/a>, before anyone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/oneforms.americanexpress.com\/iForms\/unsecure\/fotl_en_CA?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here on the American Express page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"is_scotiabank_platinum_american_express_card_worth_it_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tIs Scotiabank Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card worth it?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>It&#8217;s designed for travellers who make several trips during the year, to enjoy free airport access and no foreign currency conversion fees for purchases outside Canada.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_is_the_welcome_bonus_on_the_scotiabank_platinum_american_express_card_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat is the welcome bonus on the Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The <strong>Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card<\/strong> currently offers up to <strong>80,000 Scene+ points<\/strong> (worth ~$800 in travel through the Scene+ portal):<\/p><ul><li><strong>60,000 Scene+ points<\/strong> after $3,000 in net purchases in the first 3 months<\/li><li><strong>20,000 Scene+ points<\/strong> after $10,000 in total purchases within the first year<\/li><\/ul><p>Combined with the card&rsquo;s <strong>2 Scene+ points per dollar everywhere<\/strong>, a typical first-year spender hitting both milestones will earn over <strong>100,000 Scene+ points<\/strong> &mdash; enough for a transatlantic flight when redeemed strategically.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_does_priority_pass_lounge_access_work_on_the_scotiabank_platinum_american_express_card_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow does Priority Pass lounge access work on the Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The <strong>Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card<\/strong> includes <strong>10 complimentary Priority Pass visits per year<\/strong> for the primary cardholder, plus 4 visits annually for each authorized user (each at $99 annual fee). Activation steps:<\/p><ul><li>Locate your Priority Pass code in the welcome kit<\/li><li>Register on the dedicated Scotia Priority Pass landing page<\/li><li>Download the Priority Pass mobile app for immediate digital access<\/li><li>Physical card arrives in approximately 2 weeks<\/li><\/ul><p>After exhausting your free visits, additional lounge entries cost <strong>USD 35 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_insurance_is_included_on_the_scotiabank_platinum_american_express_card_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat insurance is included on the Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The card carries comprehensive premium-tier insurance:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Emergency medical<\/strong>: up to $2,000,000 (15 days under-65, 3 days 65+)<\/li><li><strong>Trip cancellation<\/strong>: up to $2,500 per insured<\/li><li><strong>Trip interruption<\/strong>: up to $2,000 per insured<\/li><li><strong>Flight delay<\/strong>: up to $1,000 after a 4-hour delay<\/li><li><strong>Car rental theft and damage<\/strong>: up to $65,000 in vehicle MSRP<\/li><li><strong>Mobile device insurance<\/strong>: up to $1,000<\/li><li><strong>Purchase protection<\/strong>: 2 years extended warranty up to $60,000 lifetime<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"does_the_scotiabank_platinum_american_express_card_charge_foreign_transaction_fees_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDoes the Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card charge foreign transaction fees?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>No. The <strong>Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card<\/strong> is one of the few American Express cards in Canada with <strong>zero foreign transaction fees<\/strong> (0% FX). 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