TravelLux.be | Amex Platinum Belgium — 150,000 Welcome Points
LIMITED-TIME OFFER Up to 250,000 welcome bonus points Valid through 27 May 2026 via our friend link Apply →
Exclusive for Belgian travellers

Skip the line.

The Amex Platinum costs €780 per year. For anyone flying out of Brussels several times a year, the card pays for itself.

No marketing fluff. An honest breakdown: Skip ID Plus for the fast lane (€169/year), Priority Pass at 1,550+ airports (€350+/year), Hilton Gold & Marriott Gold status, worldwide travel insurance, and Membership Rewards points you convert into business class via Flying Blue, Etihad, Qatar or BA Avios.

The welcome bonus straight from Amex BE: 75,000 points. Via a friend link (like this one): up to 250,000 points during the promotion through 27 May 2026, otherwise 150,000.

Apply via friend link Does this fit how you travel?

Full transparency: I also get points if you apply via this link. That's why I only recommend the card when the numbers actually work for you — use the calculator below. Same card, same price as directly with Amex. Cancellable monthly.

250,000-point promotion runs until 27 May 2026 — … days left
After this date, the welcome bonus reverts to 150,000 points via the standard referral cycle (valid through 31 December 2026). Source: Amex referral terms.

In 20 seconds

Cost
€780
per year
Value
€1.500+
up to €2,500/year
For whom
3-6x
trips per year
Not for
fewer than 2 flights/year

→ Check in 30 seconds if this works for you

How it works

From application to €1,760+ in value. In 3 steps.

Apply via referral

2 minutes. Same card, same price as directly with Amex. Via my link: up to 250,000 points bonus instead of the standard offer.

Reach the spending threshold

Pay your normal daily expenses with the card. Supermarket, petrol, subscriptions all count. Usually achievable within 2–3 months with your normal spending (no extra costs needed).

Receive your points. Use every benefit.

250,000 points (~€900+ in flights). Plus lounges, hotels, insurance and Fast Lane: active from the moment your card arrives.

Three steps. No more explaining needed.

Start my application →

Honest advice

Is the Amex Platinum right for you?

✓ This is for you if…
  • ✓ You fly at least 3–4 times a year (lounge access alone is worth €400+)
  • ✓ You put at least €1,500/month on your card (business or personal)
  • ✓ You occasionally book luxury hotels (Fine Hotels gives €100+ free per stay)
  • ✓ You want to use the 250,000 welcome points for a free business class flight
✗ This is NOT for you if…
  • ✗ You fly less than twice a year: the annual cost won't be offset by the benefits
  • ✗ You spend little on your card and have no interest in points or travel perks
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Behind TravelLux.be

No marketing fluff.
What I actually use and recommend.

I've been travelling for as long as I can remember. TravelLux.be is my personal logbook: honest experiences with lounges, points, upgrades and hotel perks, no sponsored content, no paid reviews. If you apply via my link I receive a small commission from Amex, while the card, price and all benefits remain completely identical.

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Not to prove anything, simply because it's the only way I truly unwind. New cities, different cultures, the feeling of a boarding pass in hand. That is freedom to me.

An early morning at Brussels Airport: the regular security queue has at least forty people. I turn left. Fast Lane. Three minutes later I'm in the lounge with a warm croissant and an espresso. That moment changed everything for me.

I share my link because I use and recommend the card myself, not the other way around.

American Express

One card.
Numbers that add up.

€780 a year. 1 point per €1 spent. 5 points per € on flights and hotels via Amex Travel. Plus a welcome bonus worth — honestly calculated — €1,500 to €5,000 depending on how you redeem.

American Express Platinum kaart
1.550+
Airport lounges worldwide
14.000+
Countries with benefits
5★
Hotel & travel benefits
24/7
Personal concierge service

The card is impressive. The welcome bonus makes waiting pointless.

Apply via friend link

150K
Membership Rewards® Points

Earn up to 250,000 welcome points on your first purchases. Use them for flights, hotels, or convert them to miles with more than 20 partner airlines.

Earn points

Mini quiz

What does Amex Platinum give YOU?

3 questions. 30 seconds. Personal result.

The maths

How to get €780 back

The annual fee feels significant. But if you use the card correctly, it's completely free. And then some.

Priority Pass lounge access (2 pers. × 6 visits)
Commercial rate ~€35/visit/person
€ 420
Fine Hotels + Resorts breakfast for two (2 nights)
~€60/day × 2 persons × 2 nights
€ 240
Travel insurance (cancellation + medical)
Replacement value of standalone insurance
€ 200
250,000 welcome points (value in flights)
One-time, ~0.8–1.5 ct/point with airlines
€ 900+
Total value (year 1)
€ 1.760+
Annual fee
− € 780
Net benefit
+ € 980

Calculation is indicative. Value depends on usage, travel frequency and points redemption strategy.

Concrete example

3 trips per year. What does that deliver?

  • Lounge access (you + 1 guest, 6 visits) € 420
  • Fine Hotels breakfast + €100 credit (2 nights) € 340
  • Dining for 2 (3x per year) € 300
  • Travel insurance (replaces separate policy) € 200
Total for 3 trips/year € 1.260+

Welcome points (€900+) not included. Those come on top.

The numbers add up. Your call now.

See if this works for me →

Exclusive benefits

€780 per year.
Up to €2,000+ in value.

From the moment you leave until your return, the Amex Platinum takes care of you.

Most users get 80% of their value from these 3 benefits:

✈️
1,550+ lounges worldwide
~€420/jaar
You + guest, free
⭐
250,000 welcome points
~€900+ waarde
In flights or hotels
🏨
Fine Hotels + Resorts
~€240+/jaar
Breakfast, upgrade, €100 credit

Global lounge access

Access to more than 1,300 airport lounges in 140+ countries via Priority Pass and the Amex Global Lounge Collection network. Free for you and a guest. Enjoy food, drinks and premium wi-fi before your flight.

Priority Pass™ Prestige

Membership Rewards®

Earn points on every purchase. 2x points on travel and restaurants, 1x on all other spending. Redeem for flights, hotels, shops or transfers to 20+ airline Miles programmes.

Never expire

Premium travel insurance

Automatic travel insurance including cancellation, delay, lost luggage and medical expenses. Pay for your trip with the Amex Platinum and you're fully covered, with no additional premium.

Automatically active

Luxury hotel benefits

Fine Hotels + Resorts offers exclusive benefits at more than 1,000 luxury hotels: upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, breakfast for two and a welcome gift worth €100.

Fine Hotels + Resorts

Dining at the top

Access to exclusive reservations at the finest restaurants, special tables and chef experiences via the Amex network. Plus monthly credits for culinary partner brands.

Restaurant credits

Personal concierge

A personal contact, available 24/7. Book a restaurant in Tokyo, organise a surprise weekend in Paris, or get tickets to a sold-out concert, the concierge handles it for you.

24/7

Fast Lane. Brussels Airport

Skip the queue at Brussels Airport security with the exclusive Fast Lane, included with your Amex Platinum. Value: €169/year. No more waiting before your flight.

value €169/year

Dining for 2. Free dinner for 2

3 times a year, enjoy a complimentary 2-course menu for 2 people at prestigious restaurants. Up to €300 in benefits per year, exclusive to Amex Platinum cardholders in Belgium.

value €300/year

Membership Rewards Booster

Optional: earn 4x points per euro instead of 1x, on all your purchases. Activate the Booster for an additional €10/month and maximise your points on every spend.

4x punten / 4x points

A way of life

Made for those who want more

  • No foreign transaction fees, pay anywhere in the world at the best rate
  • Free additional cards for your family or partner, each with their own benefits
  • Purchase and return guarantee: additional protection on your purchases for up to 90 days
  • Travel credits: annual credit for flights, hotels or other travel expenses
  • Access to exclusive events: concerts, sporting events and gastronomic experiences

Made for people who want more. Start here.

Start my application →
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The first time I entered a lounge with my Amex Platinum, I realised that travelling would never be the same again.

Your next step

Next time you're at Brussels Airport, you skip the queue.

Cost
€780
Value
€1.760+
Net
+€980
Apply via friend link

No extra cost. Same card as directly with Amex. By applying via my link, you receive the maximum welcome bonus. American Express is available for Belgian residents. Annual fee €780 applies. Creditworthiness required.

Referral advantage

Why I share my
referral link with you.

When I applied for the card, I did it via a referral link. That's how I received the maximum welcome bonus. I share my own link so you can do the same. The card, the price, the benefits: all identical. The only difference: significantly more points when you apply.

Directly with Amex Via our friend link
Welcome bonus Welcome bonus Standard offer Up to 250,000 points
Annual fee € 780/jaar (€ 65/maand) € 780/jaar (€ 65/maand)
Priority Pass Prestige (1.550+ lounges) ✓ ✓
Fine Hotels + Resorts ✓ ✓
Travel insurance (cancellation, delay, medical) ✓ ✓
Membership Rewards Points (never expire) ✓ ✓
24/7 concierge service ✓ ✓
No foreign exchange fees ✓ ✓
Exclusive higher welcome bonus ✗ ✓ Only via referral link

Referral bonus currently active. Amex referral links have limited quotas per period. As long as my link is active, you receive the maximum bonus of 250,000 points instead of the standard offer.

Apply via friend link link

The same card, more points. By applying via our personal link, you benefit from the maximum welcome bonus. You pay nothing extra, the annual fee of €780/year is identical to the official price at American Express Belgium.

Same card. Same price. Via this link: up to 250,000 extra points.

Apply via friend link

Travel with
fewer frictions.

No waiting at security. No standing around the gate among crowds. No stress about insurance or a cancelled flight. That's what the card actually does — no more, no less.

Does this fit me?

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know about the Amex Platinum in Belgium.

Via a personal referral link, you can receive up to 250,000 Membership Rewards points after reaching the minimum spending threshold in the first months, more than a standard application.

Honest answer: no, not everywhere — but in the places that really matter, yes. Delhaize, Carrefour, Colruyt, IKEA, Decathlon, MediaMarkt, bol.com, Coolblue, Apple Store, bpost, Brussels Airlines and most restaurants in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent accept Amex without issue. Some small independent merchants, pharmacies and discount chains sometimes don't. Practical rule: use Amex for your bigger spend (travel, electronics, online, large retailers) to maximise points, and keep a Visa or Mastercard handy for the rest. That's what most Belgian Platinum holders do in practice.

You have access to more than 1,300 airport lounges in 140+ countries via the Amex Global Lounge Collection network, including Priority Pass Prestige. You and a guest can enjoy them free of charge.

Yes, the American Express Platinum is available for Belgian residents. You can apply via the official Amex website or via a referral link for a higher welcome bonus. Creditworthiness is required.

You can redeem points for flights, hotels, shops or convert them to miles with 20+ partners such as Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and Air France. Points never expire as long as your card is active.

The Amex Platinum offers: free lounge access, automatic travel insurance (cancellation, delay, luggage, medical), Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits at 1,000+ luxury hotels, no foreign fees and travel credits.

At more than 1,000 luxury hotels: free upgrade (if available), early check-in, late check-out, breakfast for two every day and a welcome gift of approximately €100. At no additional cost.

The welcome bonus is paid in tranches after reaching a minimum spending threshold in the first months. The exact threshold is stated in the terms at the time of application. For most Belgian cardholders, this matches normal daily spending over 2–3 months. Supermarket, petrol and subscriptions all count.

You can cancel the card at any time via Amex customer service. Cancellation is penalty-free. Your Membership Rewards points remain available for 30 days after cancellation to redeem. The annual fee is not refunded pro-rata, so it's wise to cancel just before the renewal date if you plan to do so.

Amex assesses each application individually based on income and credit history. No official minimum income is published, but the card is designed for people with a stable, above-average income. A positive credit history (no missed payments) significantly increases your chances. Applying doesn't hurt: a soft check has no impact on your credit score.

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