The American Express® Platinum Card

Key facts

Annual fee

A$1,450

Network

AMEX

Welcome offer

Earn up to 300,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® Points 1 That’s 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you apply online by 3 November 2026, are approved, and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express® Platinum Card within the first 3 months of your approval date. Plus, earn an additional 100,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend a further $5,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months of your second year of Card membership. T&Cs apply. New Amex Card Members only.

Benefits and perks

• Global Dining Credit. Enjoy up to $400 per calendar year when you dine from a curated collection of restaurants both locally and abroad 6. That’s up to $200 to spend in Australia, and up to $200 to spend overseas in 19 countries. A separate one-time enrolment is required for each credit.
• Access to 1,500+ Airport Lounges. Access 1,550+ Airport Lounges in more than 140 countries6, including the Centurion® Lounge, Escape Lounges - The Centurion® Studio Partner, Priority Pass TM Lounges and more.
• Complimentary ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership valued at $349 p.a. 21
• Hotel Elite Status. With Hotel Elite Status, you’ll be fast-tracked to the higher tiers of leading hotel loyalty programs around the world, without having to fulfil the usual qualifying criteria like numerous night stays each year. Partners include Hilton Honors Gold status 8 and Marriott Bonvoy TM Gold status 9 and Radisson Rewards Premium status 20.
• International Airline Program. Our International Airline Program 19 offers savings on First and Business Class airfares with some of the world’s leading airlines.
• How You Earn Membership Rewards Points. Earn Membership Rewards points on every dollar you spend on your Card and see how quickly they can add up:
• Choose Your Rewards. You can redeem points several ways:
• Up to $400 Global Dining Credit. Dine out on Platinum with up to $400 to spend per redemption period at over 2,000 hand-picked restaurants. That’s up to $200 to spend at participating restaurants in Australia and up to $200 to spend at participating restaurants abroad. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. A separate one-time enrolment is required. Benefit ends 31 December 2026. 12
• Shop Small. Support your favorite local businesses through our Shop Small movement and get rewarded. As a Card Member, you will receive special offers to help make your local community even stronger.
• The American Express Experiences program. The American Express Experiences program 16 provides Platinum Card Members with access to specially curated experiences that are not open to the general public – from sporting to fashion and dining.
• Experiences on Tap. The Amex Experiences App gives you unrivalled access to Platinum benefits, restaurants, travel, events and exclusive Card Member offers.
• 24/7 Platinum Card Services. Platinum Card Services provides 24/7 help whether you need emergency assistance, your account balance, redemption on Membership Rewards points or Additional Cards 22
• Shop with confidence
• Up to 44 days to pay for purchases.

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