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American Express Platinum Card

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American Express Platinum Card

Rewards program

Membership Rewards

Points per $1 spent

2.25 Membership Rewards Points

Sign up bonus

200,000 Membership Rewards Points

Annual fee

$1,450.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Earn 200,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points when you apply by 8 July 2025, get approved, and spend $5,000 on your new Card within the initial 3 months. T&Cs apply. Exclusive to New Amex Card Members.
  • This card includes comprehensive travel insurance, covering trip cancellations, travel delays, lost baggage, medical emergencies, and more—giving you peace of mind when you’re on the go.
  • Receive a $450 Platinum Travel Credit annually for flight, hotel, or car rental bookings.
  • Get up to $400 each year to use at over 1,400 carefully selected restaurants worldwide, making dining out a little more rewarding.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Get 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you meet the criteria.
  • Earn up to 2.25 pts per $1 spent and 1 point per $1 spent at the ATO.
  • Transfer points to 12 major Airline Reward Partner programs, including Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer, and Air New Zealand Airpoints.
  • You can also transfer points to Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy.
  • Receive a complimentary Accor Plus membership valued at $399
  • Access to more than 1,400 lounges globally, including The Centurion® Lounge.
  • 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.
  • Use the Amex Experiences App to access information on Platinum benefits, travel offers, events and recommended merchants.
  • Compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.

Cons

  • The annual fee is $1,450, which may seem high, but for those who maximize the card’s premium perks—like travel insurance, dining credits, and purchase protections—it could be a worthwhile investment.
  • A 3% fee applies to overseas transactions and online purchases.

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
No
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum Credit Rating
Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Minimum Income
$100,000.00
Temporary Residents Accepted
No

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
4
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
N/A
Maximum Credit Limit
N/A

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Statement date
Interest Free Period
Up to 44 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
3%

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
50%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
N/A

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
N/A
Cash Advance Fee
N/A
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
N/A
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
N/A

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$1,450.00
Dishonour Fee
$6.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$7.00
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
3%
Late Payment Fee
$20.00

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
2.25
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
1
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
2.25

Additional perks

Insurance

Cardholder's Domestic Hotel Burglary Insurance
N/A
Cardholder's Extended Warranty Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
Yes
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
Yes
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
No
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Refund Protection
Yes
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
Yes

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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