Scotiabank® Platinum American Express® Card

🇨🇦 Scotiabank® Platinum American Express® Card

Annual Fee: $399

Issuer: Scotiabank

Policy Version: July 2022

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: www.manulife.ca/scotia
  • phone domestic: 1-877-391-7507
  • phone international: 416-572-3636

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Cardmember, Spouse, Dependent Children
  • trip duration limit: 31 days (under 65) / 10 days (65+)

Coverage Summary

Conditions

  • Must be a resident of Canada covered by a Government Health Insurance Plan (GHIP)
  • Account must be in good standing
  • Coverage extends for up to 3 days after a medical emergency ends
  • Coverage ends if absent for more than 10 consecutive days if residing in province/territory

Exclusions

  • × Pre-existing conditions that were not stable (180 days for under 75, 365 days for 75+)
  • × Pregnancy or childbirth complications within 9 weeks of expected delivery
  • × Participating in professional or dangerous sports like scuba diving without certification
  • × Any medical emergency occurring during a trip meant for working outside Canada
  • × Injuries sustained while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Conditions

  • Must be occupying a common carrier (plane, train, bus, ship)
  • Includes travel to and from the terminal
  • Death presumed if body not found within one year

Exclusions

  • × Suicide or self-inflicted injuries
  • × Disease or illness
  • × Pregnancy or childbirth
  • × Declared or undeclared war
  • × Serving as crew of an aircraft

Conditions

  • Must cancel travel arrangements as soon as cause arises
  • Must notify administrator within 48 hours
  • Coverage limited to cancellation penalties in effect on date cause arose

Exclusions

  • × Pre-existing medical conditions (180 days <75, 365 days 75+)
  • × Pregnancy complications within 9 weeks of due date
  • × Intentionally self-inflicted injuries or suicide
  • × Travel to a region with a government travel advisory issued before booking
  • × Alcohol or drug use

Conditions

  • Must notify administrator immediately
  • Covers unused non-refundable expenses and return transport
  • Based on medical advice that travel cannot continue

Exclusions

  • × Pre-existing medical conditions
  • × Pregnancy complications within 9 weeks of due date
  • × Participation in professional or dangerous sports
  • × Alcohol or drug use
  • × War or acts of terrorism

Conditions

  • Flight must be delayed by 4 hours or more
  • No alternative transportation made available within 4 hours
  • Expenses must be incurred within 48 hours of delay
  • Covers hotel, meals, refreshments, and essential items

Exclusions

  • × Criminal or fraudulent acts
  • × War, civil war, or rebellion
  • × Warlike acts by government or military force

Conditions

  • Items must be purchased before luggage is returned
  • Must be purchased within 96 hours of arrival
  • Covers essential clothing and toiletries

Exclusions

  • × Losses occurring on return home
  • × Expenses incurred after luggage is returned
  • × Money, securities, and tickets
  • × Criminal acts

Conditions

  • Item must be permanently misdirected or stolen
  • Payment based on actual replacement cost if replaced, otherwise cash value

Exclusions

  • × Animals
  • × Cameras and electronic equipment
  • × Sporting equipment
  • × Money, securities, and credit cards
  • × Art objects and business items
  • × Luggage not checked

Conditions

  • Must decline rental agency's collision/loss damage waiver
  • Rental must be in Cardmember's name
  • Only one vehicle covered at a time
  • Covers loss of use and towing charges

Exclusions

  • × Trucks, pick-up trucks, and off-road vehicles
  • × Vans (except mini-vans)
  • × Vehicles over $65,000 MSRP
  • × Motorcycles or trailers
  • × Intoxication or narcotic use
  • × Driving on unmaintained roads

Conditions

  • Must be a new device
  • Coverage starts 30 days after purchase or first bill payment
  • Device depreciates 2% per month
  • Max 2 claims in 48 months

Exclusions

  • × Accessories and batteries
  • × Devices for resale or professional use
  • × Refurbished devices
  • × Cosmetic damage
  • × Theft from baggage unless hand-carried
  • × Software issues

Conditions

  • New items only
  • Lifetime liability limit of $60,000 combined with Extended Warranty
  • Gifts are covered

Exclusions

  • × Travelers cheques, cash, or tickets
  • × Animals and living plants
  • × Food and perishables
  • × Motorized vehicles and parts
  • × Items for business use
  • × Jewelry in checked baggage

Conditions

  • Doubles original manufacturer's warranty
  • Must register items with warranty over 5 years
  • Lifetime liability limit of $60,000

Exclusions

  • × Motorized vehicles
  • × Used items
  • × Items for business use
  • × Dealer or assembler warranties
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