American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card

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American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card

Rewards program

Membership Rewards

Points per $1 spent

1 Membership Rewards Point

Sign up bonus

N/A

Annual fee

$0.00 for 1st year

Highlights

  • No annual fee in the initial year, saving you $195.
  • Earn 3 Membership Rewards points for every $1 spent at major supermarkets and petrol stations.
  • Earn 2 Membership Rewards points for every $1 spent overseas and online, and 1 point on all other purchases.
  • Get a $200 annual travel credit for eligible flights, hotels, or car rentals booked through American Express Travel.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 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
  • Comes with a Smartphone Screen Cover for repairs up to $500.
  • Transfer earned points to an Airline or Hotel partner program like Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, and Hilton Honors.
  • Or Book travel with points online at American Express Travel or Webjet.
  • Plus you can also Use your points to shop online at Myer or redeem for gift cards.
  • Includes Refund and Purchase Cover for extra protection on eligible purchases
  • Split eligible purchases over $100 or part of your balance into equal monthly instalments. Choose from 3, 6, or 12-month terms with no interest—just a fixed monthly fee.
  • Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Cons

  • After the first year, a $195 annual fee applies. If the card’s perks align with your spending, it could still be worth keeping.
  • The ongoing purchase rate of 23.99%.
  • No complimentary lounge access.
  • No access to the concierge service.

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
$50,000.00
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
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
23.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
$0.00
Annual Fee Ongoing
$195.00
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
1
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
Yes

Travel and lifestyle

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

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