Source: The Points Guy
Summary
According to The Points Guy, American Express Global Dining Access by Resy offers premium cardmembers access to top restaurants worldwide. Eligible cards include the American Express Platinum Card and Centurion Card. The benefit allows reservations at high-end venues, some with Michelin stars. A statement credit for U.S. Resy purchases is available for select cards. The feature is not widely publicized and requires linking an Amex card to a Resy account.
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Elite Amex cardholders get access to top restaurants in the U.S., Italy, and Peru. Reservations are available through the Resy app. Some spots are fully booked but still accessible. Statement credits are offered for select cards. The benefit is tied to specific credit cards and requires enrollment.
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What is Global Dining Access by Resy?
Global Dining Access by Resy is a portfolio of restaurants worldwide that partner with Amex to offer top-tier cardmembers premium dining experiences at some of the best spots in town. You can get prime restaurant reservations, even at venues that show as fully booked. Many of the restaurants have earned Michelin stars or are consistently ranked among the best in their respective cities.
Which cards are eligible for Global Dining Access by Resy?
Since this is an exclusive perk for certain cardmembers, you’ll need to have one of the following cards: American Express Platinum Card, American Express Centurion Card, The Business Platinum Card from American Express, Business Centurion Card from American Express, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, Corporate Platinum Card, Corporate Centurion Card, The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley, The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab, The Platinum Card from American Express for Goldman Sachs, The Centurion® Card from American Express for Goldman Sachs.
How does Global Dining Access by Resy work?
The easiest places for cardmembers to access Global Dining Access by Resy and make a reservation are through the Resy app and on resy.com. Once an eligible Amex card is linked to your Resy account, you’ll see your Global Dining Access benefits in Resy. (Cardmembers can also call the Amex concierge to get this set up.) Keep in mind that you’ll be subject to each restaurant’s cancellation policy, which varies by establishment.
Participating restaurants
Global Dining Access includes restaurants in the U.S., Italy and Peru. Only one city per country is currently featured for Italy and Peru. Not all American cities are covered by the program, but most major cities should have some participating restaurants. As we mentioned earlier, this collection includes some of the world’s top restaurants, so you’ll definitely want to check out the full list on Resy’s site.
American Express Resy statement credit
Select American Express cards that have access to Global Dining Access by Resy also come with a statement credit for U.S. Resy purchases. These include: The American Express Platinum: Earn up to $400 each calendar year in statement credits for purchases made at U.S. Resy restaurants (up to $100 quarterly; enrollment required). The Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card: Earn up to $240 each calendar year in statement credits for purchases made at U.S. Resy restaurants (up to $20 monthly; enrollment required).
