Joe McConnell
An often overlooked benefit of being an Amex cardholder is access to American Express Global Dining Access by Resy. Booking dining experiences with your Amex card and Resy can save you a lot of money at some of the world’s best restaurants.
Here’s what you need to know to make your next meal truly special.
What is Resy’s Global Dining Access?
Global Dining Access by Resy is a portfolio of restaurants around the world that partner with Amex to offer top-tier cardholders premium dining experiences at some of the best spots in town. You can get reservations at top-notch restaurants, even those at locations that are fully booked. Many of the restaurants have earned Michelin stars or are consistently listed as the best in their respective cities.
While reservations aren’t always guaranteed, it’s always nice to know you have this perk at your fingertips. It’s like having a good friend who always has a connection to the hottest restaurant in town.
Related: How My Amex Got Me a Last Minute Dinner Reservation on the Busiest Night of the Year
Which cards are eligible for Global Dining Access by Resy?
How do you access this benefit? Well, first of all, since this is an exclusive benefit for certain cardholders, you will need to have one of the following cards:
Even if you don’t currently have one of these cards, you can still browse the list of restaurants and make note of places you might want to visit in the future.
Additionally, you can now get a recurring credit for Resy dining if you have an Amex Gold card or one of the Delta cards listed above.
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*Information for these cards has been independently collected by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
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How does Resy’s Global Dining Access work?
The easiest place for cardholders to access Global Dining Access and make a reservation is through the Resy app and on Resy.com. Once an eligible Amex card is linked to your Resy account, you will see your Global Dining Access benefits in Resy. (Cardholders can also call the Amex concierge to set this up.)
Please note that you will be subject to each restaurant’s cancellation policy, which varies by establishment.
Participating restaurants
And this is where things get really fun.
As we mentioned before, this collection includes some of the best restaurants in the world—there are over 100 in New York City alone! So you’ll definitely want to check out the full list on Resy’s website, too.
Bottom line
Whichever restaurant you choose, remember to use a card that earns you bonus points on meals. While you will need to have one of the cards mentioned above to have Global Dining Access, you are not required to pay for your meal with that card. In fact, you probably shouldn’t, as there are other cards out there that earn you more on meal purchases.
