American Express Velocity Platinum Credit Card

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American Express Velocity Platinum Credit Card

Rewards program

Velocity Frequent Flyer

Points per $1 spent

1.25 Velocity Points

Sign up bonus

120,000 Velocity Points

Annual fee

$440.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Receive 120,000 bonus Velocity Points upon applying online, getting approved, and making $3,000 in eligible purchases with your new Card within the initial 3 months. The offer is valid for new Amex Card Members exclusively.
  • Earn 2.25 Velocity Points per $1 spent on Virgin Australia products and services, up to 1.25 points per $1 on everyday spend, and 0.5 Points per $1 on government spend.
  • Get a complimentary Virgin Australia return Economy domestic flight between select cities each year after your first card spend.
  • Get 2 complimentary Virgin Australia lounge passes each year at selected domestic airports for a more comfortable pre-flight experience.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Earn 120,000 bonus Velocity Points when you meet the criteria.
  • Add up to 4 additional cardholders for free.
  • Receive 100 Velocity Frequent Flyer Status Credits, when you spend a minimum of $50,000 within your card membership year.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • The $440 annual fee may seem high, but it could be worth it if the card’s perks outweigh the cost.
  • This card doesn’t include a concierge service.
  • There is no introductory balance transfer offer on this card.

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
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
70%
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
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$440.00
Dishonour Fee
$6.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$10.00
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
3%
Late Payment Fee
$30.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

Rewards Program
Velocity Frequent Flyer
Rewards Program Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Rewards Points Expiry
N/A

Rewards points per $1 spent

Domestic Rewards Points Earn Rate
1.25
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
0.50
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
1.25

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
Yes
Concierge Service Included
No
Complimentary Flight Voucher Included
N/A
Complimentary QFF Membership Included
N/A

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