{"id":441609,"date":"2026-01-02T08:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=441609"},"modified":"2026-05-09T08:35:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T08:35:04","slug":"comparison-american-express-platinum-vs-scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/comparison-american-express-platinum-vs-scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>American Express Canada and Scotiabank offer two cards for frequent travellers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"\/go\/amex-platinum-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/a><\/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='compare-v'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='2'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare-v container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22616,434951\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-compare--offer-heading\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item-heading\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-compare--value-heading\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item-heading\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-compare--fee-heading\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item-heading\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Card Image \/ Title -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--card card-compare--card-1\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-circle\"><\/div>\n\n        \n<!-- Title -->\n        <div class=\"card-compare-v-title\">\n            <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n<!-- Card Image -->\n        <div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n        \n<!-- CTA -->\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Welcome offer -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--offer card-compare--offer-1\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Value -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--value card-compare--value-1\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Annual Fee -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--annual-fee card-compare--annual-fee-1\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- Card Image \/ Title -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--card card-compare--card-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-circle\"><\/div>\n\n        \n<!-- Title -->\n        <div class=\"card-compare-v-title\">\n            <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n<!-- Card Image -->\n        <div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n        \n<!-- CTA -->\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Welcome offer -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--offer card-compare--offer-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Value -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--value card-compare--value-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Annual Fee -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--annual-fee card-compare--annual-fee-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our comparison of two titans of Canada&#8217;s high-end credit card sector: the prestigious <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"\/go\/amex-platinum-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> and the brand-new <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege* Card<\/a>. Let&#8217;s see which one is the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-welcome-bonus\">Welcome Bonus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The welcome bonus offered by each of these cards varies according to the promotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the current offer is structured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With this welcome offer from the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"\/go\/amex-platinum-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>, you can earn up to <strong>100,000 Membership Rewards points<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>70,000 points after charging <span class=\"nowrap\">$10,000<\/span> to<\/strong> your Card in the first 3 months of Card membership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30,000 additional points<\/strong> when making a purchase within 14 to 17 months of membership<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on our Membership Rewards points <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/points-miles-value-canada\/\">valuation<\/a> (1.7 cents per point), this welcome bonus corresponds to a value of <strong><span class=\"nowrap\">$1,700<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With this welcome offer for the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/a>, you can earn up to <strong><span class=\"nowrap\">100,000<\/span> Scene+ points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"nowrap\">30&nbsp;000<\/span> Scene+ points<\/strong> after you have charged <span class=\"nowrap\">$3,000<\/span> to your Card in the first 3 months<br><u><\/u><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"nowrap\">45,000<\/span> Scene+ points<\/strong> after spending <span class=\"nowrap\">$20,000<\/span> on your Card within the first 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"nowrap\">25,000<\/span> additional Scene+ points<\/strong> by making an eligible purchase within the 14th month after account opening<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on our <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/points-miles-value-canada\/\">valuation<\/a> of Scene+ points (1 cent per point), this welcome bonus is worth<strong> <span class=\"nowrap\">$1,000<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-american-express-platinum-card\">Advantage: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> offer provides significantly more points and value than the Scotiabank offer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-minimum-income\">Minimum Income<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> requires no minimum income.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card requires at least $150,000 in annual income or $200,000 in family income.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-american-express-platinum-card\">Advantage: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the vast majority of American Express cards, American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> requires no minimum income and is therefore more accessible to all.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-annual-fee\">Annual Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> has an annual fee of $799.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card has an annual fee of $599.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\">Advantage: Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, it&#8217;s the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card that costs less in annual fees than the American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> comes with a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/american-express-annual-travel-credit\/\">$200 Annual Travel Credit <\/a>and a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/amex-platinum-card-annual-dining-credit\/\">$200 annual credit for certain restaurants<\/a>, bringing the net cost of the membership to $399.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege* Card<br><\/a>has an annual travel credit of $250, bringing the annual fee down to $349 net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If these credits are well used, the two cards have only a slight difference of $50 in this category. But the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card still wins!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-earning-points\">Earning Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">ScotiaBank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege cards<\/a> offer different point accumulation options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>, you earn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2 points<\/strong> per dollar on restaurant and bar purchases, food delivery, travel (plane, train, hotel, travel agency, cruise, etc.) and Amex Travel Services purchases (accommodation and car rental);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 point<\/strong> per dollar for the rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Membership Rewards point is valued at 1.7 cents. This value can be even higher if you transfer them to another loyalty program to make an advantageous redemption, such as for a business class flight ticket or an expensive hotel room.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card <\/a>earns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3 Scene+ points<\/strong> for every $1 in travel purchases;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 Scene+ points<\/strong> for every $1 in travel purchases booked through Scene+ Travel, administered by Expedia, such as hotel stays, car rentals and activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 Scene+ points<\/strong> for every $1 spent at food and beverage establishments;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 Scene+ point<\/strong> for every dollar spent on any other eligible purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Scene+ point has a maximum value of 1 cent.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-american-express-platinum-card\">Advantage: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For its value, American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> wins this battle. Additionally, its points have another type of value, as Membership Rewards points are flexible and can be transferred to other programs, as we explain below.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-redeeming-points\">Redeeming Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both cards are made for travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, their loyalty programs are completely different:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards points<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/sceneplus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scene+<\/a> points for the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the way points are used is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-travel\">For Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>, you can apply its Membership Rewards points to reimburse any travel purchase charged to the card (airline tickets, hotels, Airbnb, car rentals, etc.), where <strong>1,000 points = $10 <\/strong>in reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/american-express-fixed-points-travel-program\/\">American Express fixed rate chart<\/a> for specific flights.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Scene+ points and travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply them to travel purchases in two ways, thanks to the <strong>fixed<\/strong> redemption rate where <strong>1,000 points = $10 credit<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Redeem points directly when booking travel with <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/tutorial-scene-plus-expedia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scene+ Travel, powered by<\/a> Expedia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your own travel purchase as you wish and use your points to pay off the card balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-draw\">Advantage: Draw<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The two ways of using points for travel are relatively similar for the 2 cards.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-everyday-shopping\">For Everyday Shopping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>, you can apply Membership Rewards points to everyday purchases charged to the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usage rate is <strong>1,000 points = $10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A minimum of 1,000 points<\/strong> (minimum $10) must be applied.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can redeem <strong>1,000 Scene+ points for a $10 discount<\/strong> at the IGA\/Sobeys checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Points can also be used to purchase gift cards on the Scotiabank\/Sc\u00e8ne+ website, starting from 1,000 to 1,400 points for a $10 card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scene+ points can also be redeemed for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 points for a $5 discount at selected restaurants (Harvey&#8217;s, Swiss Chalet, etc.);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 points for $1 off movie tickets at Cineplex;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 points for $5 off food and beverages at Cineplex, Rec Room and tokens for Playdium&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 14,500 points for a $100 statement credit on any card expense.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-american-express-platinum-card\">Advantage: American Express Platinum Card<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>With the American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>, whether you want to use your points for travel or everyday purchases, you&#8217;ll get the same value: 1,000 points = $10 less to pay out of pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not the case if you want to use Scene+ points for a statement credit on anything, where using your Scene+ points is not advantageous at all.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transfers-to-other-programs\">Transfers to Other Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> <\/a>you can transfer your points to other rewards programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/flying-blue\/\">Air France KLM Flying Blue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/british-airways-club\/\">British Airways Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delta Skymiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asia Miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Etihad Guest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/hilton-honors\/\">Hilton Honors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You cannot transfer your Scene+ points to other programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your Scene+ points are in your Scene+ account, they are permanently linked to this program. You cannot transfer them or use them elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-american-express-platinum-card\">Advantage: American Express Platinum Card<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership Rewards points from the American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> are highly flexible and can be transferred elsewhere at a great advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flexibility is not available with the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card.<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-benefits\">The Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-access-to-airport-lounges\">Access to Airport Lounges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> <\/a>you and a guest have unlimited free access to many airport lounges around the world:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prioritypass.com\/\">Priority Pass Lounges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.executivelounges.com\/airport-lounges\/montreal-airport-swissport-lounge\">National Bank Lounge Montreal-Trudeau<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aeroportdequebec.com\/fr\/pages\/salon-vip\">V.I.P Lounge at Jean Lesage International Airport Quebec<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.executivelounges.com\/\">Executive Lounges by Swissport<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plazapremiumlounge.com\/en-uk\">Plaza Premium Lounge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/us\/en\/delta-sky-club\/overview\">Delta Sky Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.airspacelounge.com\/\">Airspace Lounges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.escapelounges.com\/\">Escape Lounges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thecenturionlounge.com\/\">Centurion Lounges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/fr-ca\/travel\/lounges\/the-platinum-card\/#\">American Express International lounges<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/a> provides <strong>10 complimentary lounge visits<\/strong> per year, starting from the program enrollment date. The card is linked to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-dragonpass-works\/#dragonpass_et_les_cartes_de_cr_dit_visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DragonPass \/ Visa Airport Companion<\/a> networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all 10 accesses have been used, the cost is USD 32 per person for entering alounge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondary cardholders also benefit from 10 free accesses per year. This can be very advantageous, especially since the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-add-supplementary-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">additional card<\/a> only costs $199 per year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-american-express-platinum-card\">Advantage: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you travel regularly, it&#8217;s easy: the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> will open the doors of numerous lounges around the world for you and one guest (or up to two children, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/benefits-unique-platinum-american-express-card\/#Les_avantages_voyages_de_la_Carte_de_PlatineMD\">depending on the lounge<\/a>), as well as in Canada in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=141464\">Plaza Premium<\/a> lounges, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/airport-lounges\/air-france-lounge-montreal-trudeau-yul\/\">Air France Lounge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/airport-lounges\/national-bank-airport-lounge-montreal-trudeau\/\">National Bank Lounge<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/airport-lounges\/westjet-elevation-lounge-yyc\/\">WestJet Elevation Lounge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-benefits\">Other Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>, you enjoy the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$200 Annual Travel Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$200 Annual Dining Credit for certain restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$100 NEXUS membership credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pearson Priority Security Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to over 1,300 airport lounges (including American Express Centurion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free access to Priority Pass lounges for cardholder and one guest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hilton Honors Gold status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriott Bonvoy Elite Gold Status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine Hotels Resorts Program<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card offers you the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$250 annual travel credit;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No foreign currency conversion charges (0%);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 free airport lounge visits per year;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free and automatic President&#8217;s Club status with Avis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority queuing and other airport discounts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIP in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/advantages-visa-infinite-privilege-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visa Infinite<\/a> Luxury Hotel Collection;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diamond status at Sandman hotels and RSVP Rewards;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golf benefits, exclusive restaurant reservations, wine, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read all about it in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/travel-benefits-scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to maximize the travel benefits<\/a> of this card.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-american-express-platinum-card\">Advantage: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> offers greater value to frequent travelers, making their airport experience smoother, and benefiting those who stay in hotels and frequent top restaurants. High-tier statuses at popular hotels, obtained automatically and effortlessly, can be very useful when traveling.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-insurance\">Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Insurance<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card-200x127.png\" alt=\"New Platinum Card\" width=\"200\" height=\"127\"><\/a><\/td><td><img class=\"wp-image-435182 \" title=\"Scotiabank<sup>&reg;<\/sup>* Platinum American Express Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Carte-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Passeport-Banque-Scotia-450x284.png\" alt=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" width=\"190\" height=\"120\"><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Trip Cancellation Insurance<\/td><td><strong>up to $5,000<\/strong><\/td><td>up to $2,500<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Trip interruption insurance<\/td><td><strong>up to $6,000<\/strong><\/td><td>up to $5,000<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 48px;\"><td>Out-of-Province\/Country Emergency Medical Insurance<\/td><td>Up to $5,000,000\n15 days<\/td><br><td>Up to $5,000,000<br><strong>31 days<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Flight delay insurance<\/td><td>Up to $1,000 after 4 hours<\/td><br><td>Up to $1,000<br>after 4 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Delayed baggage insurance<\/td><td>Up to $1,000\nafter 6 hours<\/td><br><td><strong>up to $1,000<\/strong><br><strong>after 4 hours<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Baggage loss or theft insurance<\/td><td>up to $1,000<\/td><td><strong>up to $2,500<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Hotel burglary insurance<\/td><td>up to $1,000<\/td><td><strong>up to $2,500<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Rental car theft and damage insurance<\/td><td>up to $85,000<\/td><td>up to $85,000<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Travel accident insurance<\/td><td>$500,000<\/td><td>$500,000<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Purchase Protection<\/td><td>1 additional year<\/td><td><strong>2 additional years<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Purchase Guarantee<\/td><td>Up to $1,000\n120 days<\/td><br><td>Up to $1,000<br><strong>180 days<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td>Standby medical concierge service<\/td><td><strong>Included<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile device insurance<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td><strong>up to $1,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e1eaef;padding-right:1.5em;padding-left:1.5em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantage-scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\">Advantage: Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The insurance offered by the two cards is similar in many respects, but the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card has a slight advantage. Depending on your priorities, you may prefer one or the other. What&#8217;s more, the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/a> comes with practical mobile device insurance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So? Which Card is the winner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/new-platinum-card.png\" alt=\"Head-to-Head: AMEX Platinum Card vs AMEX Aeroplan Reserve Card - New Platinum Card\" class=\"wp-image-80221\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> is the best because it has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More attractive welcome offer;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its flexible points allow a multitude of possibilities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its multiple annual credits;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wide range of airline and hotel partners for transferring points;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wide choice of airport lounges for free, endless access.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scotiabank-Passport-Visa-Infinite-Privilege-Card.png\" alt=\"Comparison: American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card - Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card\" class=\"wp-image-435183\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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 compromise and stands out from the crowd:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No foreign currency conversion charges (0%);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 annual accesses to airport lounges;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/advantages-visa-infinite-privilege-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visa Infinite Privilege<\/a> benefits;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsurpassed insurance excellence;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/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='compare-v'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='2'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare-v 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class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Value -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--value card-compare--value-1\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Annual Fee -->\n<div class=\"card-compare--annual-fee card-compare--annual-fee-1\">\n    <div class=\"card-compare-v-item\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\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--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"165440,440514\"\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><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-faq-comparison-american-express-platinum-vs-scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-privilege\">Frequently Asked Questions about the American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> and Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are frequently asked questions in <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"the milesopedia facebook group\" href=\"\/go\/fbgroupe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\">the milesopedia community<\/a> about this card.<\/p>\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=\"which_card_has_the_better_annual_fee_value_amex_platinum_or_scotiabank_passport_visa_infinite_privilege_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhich card has the better annual fee value: Amex Platinum or Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege?\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 American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> charges $799 a year but provides $200 in travel credits and $200 in dining credits, lowering the net cost to roughly $399 if both credits are fully used. The Scotiabank Passport<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege* charges $599 with a $250 annual travel credit, lowering the net cost to $349. On paper, Scotiabank wins on net cost, but the Amex unlocks substantially more value through transferable Membership Rewards points (1:1 to Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy) and unlimited Priority Pass lounges versus 10 visits per year on Scotia.<\/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_do_the_welcome_bonuses_compare_between_amex_platinum_and_scotia_passport_visa_infinite_privilege_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow do the welcome bonuses compare between Amex Platinum and Scotia Passport Visa Infinite Privilege?\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>Both cards offer up to 100,000 points as a welcome bonus, but the underlying point value differs significantly. Amex Membership Rewards transfer 1:1 to <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Aeroplan\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/guides\/tutoriels\/debutant-aeroplan\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Aeroplan<\/a>, British Airways and Marriott Bonvoy, regularly delivering $1,500\u2013$1,700 in business-class redemption value. Scene+ points on the Scotia card are worth a flat 1 cent for travel ($1,000 for 100,000 points) and cannot be transferred to airline partners. For travellers who can leverage transfer partners, the Amex bonus is 50\u201370% more valuable in practice.<\/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=\"which_card_has_better_lounge_access_amex_platinum_or_scotia_passport_visa_infinite_privilege_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhich card has better lounge access: Amex Platinum or Scotia Passport Visa Infinite Privilege?\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>Lounge access is the most lopsided category. The American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> provides unlimited Priority Pass access for the cardholder plus a guest at over 1,400 lounges worldwide, plus access to Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta) and Plaza Premium lounges in Canada. The Scotiabank Passport<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege* limits cardholders to 10 free Priority Pass visits per year (additional visits are US$32 each). For frequent travellers, the unlimited Amex lounge access alone justifies its higher annual fee.<\/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=\"should_i_get_the_amex_platinum_or_scotia_passport_visa_infinite_privilege_for_international_travel_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tShould I get the Amex Platinum or Scotia Passport Visa Infinite Privilege for international travel?\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 Scotiabank Passport<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege* charges no foreign transaction fees (a 2.5% saving versus most Canadian cards), making it the more cost-effective card for everyday spending while abroad. The American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup> charges 2.5% FX fees but compensates with elite hotel status (Marriott Bonvoy Gold and Hilton Honors Gold), better airport lounges and more flexible point transfers. The optimal setup for many premium travellers is holding both: Scotia for FX-free purchases abroad and Amex for travel bookings, point transfers and lounges.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-go-further-with-membership-rewards\">Go further with American Express Membership Rewards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To maximize your Membership Rewards earning, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">complete American Express Membership Rewards program guide<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/membership-rewards\/\">best American Express Membership Rewards credit cards ranking<\/a>, updated monthly by the Milesopedia team.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s our detailed comparison of the American Express Platinum Card and the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege Card, two premium 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