American Express Explorer Credit Card

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American Express Explorer Credit Card

Rewards program

Membership Rewards

Points per $1 spent

2 Membership Rewards Points

Sign up bonus

110,000 Membership Rewards Points

Annual fee

$395.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Get 110,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points upon application approval and spending $4,000 on your new Card within the initial 3 months. T&Cs apply. Exclusive to New Amex Card Members.
  • Get a $400 Travel Credit each year to use on flights, hotels, and car rentals when booking online.
  • Includes complimentary domestic and international travel insurance coverage.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Get 110,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you meet the criteria.
  • Earn 2 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on purchases except for government bodies in Australia where you will earn 1 point per $1 spent (uncapped).
  • Transfer Membership Rewards points to 11 Airline Partners and 2 Hotel Partners.
  • Convert points into gift cards or pay for charges on your account.
  • Get two complimentary entries per year to The Centurion® Lounge at Sydney International Airport or Melbourne International Airport.
  • Get up to $500 for front screen repairs if your phone breaks.
  • Shop with confidence knowing your purchases are protected. Get up to 12 months of extended warranty on eligible items, coverage for theft or damage, and a refund guarantee if a store won’t accept your return. You’re also safeguarded against unauthorized transactions with a Fraud Protection Guarantee.
  • Includes comprehensive travel insurance, covering trip cancellations, delays, lost baggage, medical emergencies, and more—so you’re covered when plans don’t go as expected.
  • Compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.

Cons

  • The annual fee is $395 p.a., which could be worthwhile if you take advantage of the card’s perks and rewards.
  • The interest rate on purchases is 23.99% p.a., so it’s best suited for those who pay off their balance in full each month to avoid high charges.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
American Express
Gambling Transactions Allowed
No
Samsung Pay Enabled
Yes

Eligibility

Joint Application Accepted
N/A
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum Credit Rating
Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Minimum Income
$65,000.00
Temporary Residents Accepted
Yes

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
4
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$3,000.00
Maximum Credit Limit
N/A

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Purchase date
Interest Free Period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
2.5%

Balance transfers

Balance transfer offer

Balance Transfer Rate
N/A
Balance Transfer Period
N/A
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
N/A

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
N/A
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
70%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
N/A

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
N/A
Cash Advance Fee
$2.50
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
2%
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
23.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$395.00
Dishonour Fee
$6.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$10.00
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
N/A
Late Payment Fee
$30.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

Rewards Program
Membership Rewards
Rewards Program Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Rewards Points Expiry
N/A

Rewards points per $1 spent

Domestic Rewards Points Earn Rate
2.00
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
1
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
2.00

Additional perks

Insurance

Cardholder's Domestic Hotel Burglary Insurance
N/A
Cardholder's Extended Warranty Insurance
N/A
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
Yes
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
Yes
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
N/A
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Refund Protection
Yes
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
N/A

Travel and lifestyle

Airport Lounge Access Included
Yes
Concierge Service Included
N/A
Complimentary Flight Voucher Included
Yes
Complimentary QFF Membership Included
N/A

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