About Amex Dining Explorer
Amex Dining Explorer is an unofficial, community-built directory of restaurants that take part in American Express dining programmes. It brings together participating venues from across 16 countries, with Google and Michelin ratings, so you can find where to use your Amex dining benefits.
Platinum Global Dining Credit
Amex Platinum cardholders receive an annual dining credit usable at participating restaurants worldwide. Your credit amount is set by the market that issued your card, not where you dine — so you can use a UK credit in Paris, Tokyo or New York. Enrol via the Amex app before dining; dine-in only; no rollover between periods. Runs until 31 December 2026.
Platinum dining credit by card market
| Card issued in | Annual credit | Details |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £400/yr | £100 per half (local) + £100 per half (abroad) |
| United States | $400/yr (Resy) | $100 per quarter at 10,000+ Resy restaurants |
| Australia | A$400/yr | A$200 local + A$200 abroad dining credit |
| Canada | CA$200/yr | Single CA$200+ transaction triggers credit |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,000/yr | HK$500 per half-year (local + abroad) |
| Singapore | S$200/yr + Table for Two | S$200 Global Dining + complimentary dining 6x/yr |
| Thailand | ฿7,000/yr | ฿3,500 per half-year (local + abroad) |
| New Zealand | NZ$300/yr | NZ$150 credit per qualifying NZ$150+ transaction, up to 2x/yr |
Your credit is set by the market that issued your Platinum card, not where you dine.
Amex Dining Cashback (UK only)
Amex Dining Cashback (UK only) gives 10% back for Gold and 20% for Platinum/Centurion at 600+ UK restaurants, capped at £500 total. It is separate from the Platinum Dining Credit and can be combined ("double-dip") at participating restaurants. Enrolment required via Amex Offers.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Amex Platinum Global Dining Credit work?
Amex Platinum cardholders receive an annual dining credit usable at participating restaurants worldwide. Your credit amount is set by the market that issued your card, not where you dine — so you can use a UK credit in Paris, Tokyo or New York. Enrol via the Amex app before dining; dine-in only; no rollover between periods. Runs until 31 December 2026.
How much is the Amex dining credit?
It depends on the market that issued your Platinum card (see the table above) — for example, UK cards get £400/yr and US cards get $400/yr (Resy).
Can I use my Amex dining credit in another country?
Yes. There is one global list of participating restaurants — your card's issuing market sets your credit amount, but you can use it at any restaurant on the list worldwide.
What is Amex Dining Cashback?
Amex Dining Cashback (UK only) gives 10% back for Gold and 20% for Platinum/Centurion at 600+ UK restaurants, capped at £500 total. It is separate from the Platinum Dining Credit and can be combined ("double-dip") at participating restaurants. Enrolment required via Amex Offers.
Can I combine ("double-dip") both programmes?
Yes — at participating UK restaurants you can earn the Platinum Dining Credit and Dining Cashback on the same visit.
Always confirm current eligibility and terms on the official American Express website before dining. Not affiliated with American Express.