Amex Platinum Priority Security Line

[CBartowski]

So I've been back and forth to Toronto a few times now and noticed that there is a Plat priority security line. Does any one know or have DPs on whether the US version is granted this perk or CA version only?

Rep said no, US version is not entitled, however, that was after she mentioned she has no idea what the perk was soooo... hoping for some good juju out here, that combined with GE could really speed things up.

TIA!

[Anonymous]

Only the Canadian Amex Platinum version have:

Benefits at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Get more from your travel experience at Toronto Pearson International Airport with:-

*Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane during peak operating times

*Complimentary valet service at the Express Park and Daily Park

*15% discount on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park.You will receive a statement credit after the charge has been posted to your account

[NRB525]

Go for it.  
The T&C on the Canada AMEX page makes no distinction about country of origin, only that the name on the card must match the itinerary name, and the card be active.  

The image of the Canadian Platinum looks the same as the US, so I doubt there is any real difference.  

[Anonymous]

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@NRB525 wrote:

Go for it.  
The T&C on the Canada AMEX page makes no distinction about country of origin, only that the name on the card must match the itinerary name, and the card be active.  

The image of the Canadian Platinum looks the same as the US, so I doubt there is any real difference.  

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If they are only checking the name and expiration date on the card. Go for it. The cards look identical.

[K-in-Boston]

While DOC has the Cloud10 benefits listed as a hidden perk, reader comments tell a different story:

https://www.doctorofcredit.com/hidden-benefits-american-express-platinum-card/#comment-607025

[Anonymous]

They don't inspect your card - it's only used to get entrance to the security area and there are so many Amexes accepted for it, I doubt they're looking for the minute differences between US or Canadian cards. My partner has no problem using his US Platinum Amex at Pearson (I have NEXUS)

However if you have a platinum you should get Global Entry and get higher priority screening for security and US Customs and Immigration.

[Anonymous]

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@K-in-Boston wrote:

While DOC has the Cloud10 benefits listed as a hidden perk, reader comments tell a different story:

https://www.doctorofcredit.com/hidden-benefits-american-express-platinum-card/#comment-607025

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I had a Canadian Platinum Amex. It does not have a plane logo on it.

Some Canadian Amex cards do - they're Air Miles (a loyalty program) cards. The one I'm showing here iis a no-annual fee card that doesn't get you any perks in the airport.

[wasCB14]

https://global.americanexpress.com/lounge-access/the-platinum-card?locale=en-CA

https://global.americanexpress.com/lounge-access/the-platinum-card

Looks like Canadian Platinum cards get YQB and Swissport, while not getting the Lufthansa lounges.

Seems reasonable that some other perks, like priority lines, would vary.

[Anonymous]

not sure what's taking so long but my application for global entry has been under review since august 2019.

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@Anonymous wrote:

However if you have a platinum you should get Global Entry and get higher priority screening for security and US Customs and Immigration.

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[K-in-Boston]

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@Anonymous wrote:

not sure what's taking so long but my application for global entry has been under review since august 2019.

It's impossible to answer that question without touching the Five Things We Don't Talk About, but the short answer is that personnel have been reallocated for other things deemed to be higher priorities.

For US citizens not getting immediate conditional approval, it looks like they are currently processing July applications so hopefully you'll get your CA soon.