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American Express Cards®
The Platinum Card
from American Express1
Designed Exclusively
for First Republic Bank
Experience the service, rewards, and world-class privileges that are the hallmarks of the Platinum Card from American Express.
Here is a small slice of the Platinum Card lifestyle:
Exclusive Membership Reward FirstSM program bonus only for First Republic Bank clients - Receive a unique benefit of 5,000 Membership Reward bonus points each time you renew your annual Platinum Card membership.2
International Airline Program — Receive a complimentary overseas companion ticket on one of 18 participating airlines when you purchase a qualifying, full-fare First or Business-Class ticket through Platinum Travel Service.3
Complimentary Airport Club Access memberships worldwide.4 Partners in the program include: Continental Airlines Presidents Club®, Delta Crown Room Club®, Northwest WorldClubs®, American Admirals Club®.
Pay with Points — Redeem Membership Rewards points to fly any airline, anywhere, by visiting membershiprewards.com/paywithpoints.5
24-hour access to Concierge service for some of the finest experiences in dining, entertainment, and luxury.6
By Invitation Only® — Access to exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime events available only to Platinum Card and Centurion® members.7
- The American Express Cards offered through First Republic Bank are underwritten and serviced solely by American Express.
- You are eligible to earn 5,000 Membership Rewards bonus points upon annual fee renewal if your Card account is open and in good standing within three billing periods after the annual fee is billed. Once bonus points are awarded, please allow 6–8 weeks for the points to be credited to your Membership Rewards account. Bonus ID 2319.
- Eligibility of International Airline Program is contingent on the purchase of a qualifying, non-restricted full fare First- or Business-Class ticket on a member carrier originating in and returning to a designated U.S. gateway. Puerto Rico is not a qualifying U.S. gateway. Travel must be completed by 12/31/08 . Some International Airline Program carriers offer only Business Class. Class of service is determined by each participating airline. One-way travel valid if originating in the U.S. on certain carriers. International Airline Program seat allocations and destinations may be limited on specific airlines and departures. One of the travelers must be a U.S.-issued Platinum Card member. Tickets are non-transferable and non-endorsable and must be purchased in the United States with the American Express Card in the Platinum Card member's name. Complimentary ticket must have the same exact itinerary with departure and return on the same flights as the paid ticket, and is subject to all government fees, taxes, and charges. One complimentary ticket per Platinum Card member traveling. Complimentary tickets have no refund value and must accompany unused paid ticket. Complimentary tickets do not accrue frequent-flyer mileage. Complimentary tickets apply only with all-year, non-restricted full fares. A $35 refund fee per ticket applies. Any deviations or changes in routing by personal choice of Card member after ticketing will be at Card member's expense. Non-participating carriers must be ticketed and priced separately. Refund of the same full-fare passenger ticket must be accompanied by the complimentary ticket. Advance reservations must be ticketed no later than 30 days prior to departure or reservations will be canceled. Reservations made within 30 days of departure must be ticketed within 72 hours after the bookings are made or they will be canceled. Tickets can only be issued the same day as the departure date if, a) International Airline Program booking inventory is available and, b) if the applicable airline allows electronic ticketing. Otherwise, same-day booking, ticketing, and departure are not allowed. Offer not valid with any other promotion, discount, negotiated group rate, or corporate-contracted rate, and is subject to availability. Certain code-share flights may not apply. Airlines reserve the right to change or modify program based on an irregular flight operation. Program subject to changes or cancellations. City restrictions apply.
- The Platinum Card member must present his or her valid Card, government-issued I.D., and airline ticket to club agents. Code-share and affiliated lounge agreements do not apply. Platinum Card member must be 21 years of age to enter into the Airport Club Lounge without a parent or guardian. Card members must adhere to all house rules of participating clubs.
- To qualify, all your American Express® Card accounts must be in good standing. The Membership Rewards program enrolled Card account you designate will be charged for your purchase. Membership Rewards points will be debited from your program account and a credit will be issued to the Card account you designate for the corresponding dollar amount. If the points redeemed do not cover the entire amount of the charge, the balance of the purchase price will remain charged to the Card account you designate. Minimum redemption of 5,000 points. Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program apply and are available at membershiprewards.com/terms.aspx.
- There is typically no cost to you for most efforts Concierge consultants perform on your behalf, although you are responsible for any purchases and/or shipping charges you authorize. Fees may apply for meetings and event planning.
- Transportation and accommodation costs are additional unless otherwise stated. The price indicated covers event costs only. All sales are final and non-refundable and resale is prohibited. Details and prices are subject to change. Packages are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Availability is limited.
