Rewards Cards

Comparison of the Rewards Cards

The Platinum Edge Credit Card


The Platinum Reserve Credit Card


The Platinum Card®


The Gold Card


The NEW American Express Velocity Platinum Card

Packed with benefits.

Complimentary travel and accelerated benefits for a rewarding life.

The Platinum Card. Discover all the benefits.

Be secure all the time.

Escape sooner with the highest Velocity Points earn rate of any Australian credit card.

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Overview

 
What's great about the Card?

Earn 3 Membership Rewards points at major supermarkets, 2 points at major petrol stations and 1 point for all other purchases2.

The American Express® Platinum Reserve Credit Card offers you a complimentary Virgin Australia economy return flight1 to an international or domestic destination or one night's hotel stay every year3.

Access to our unique and premium Concierge Service3 24/7- whether it's reserving a table at that impossible-to-book restaurant14, finding that hard-to-get item, or arranging that extra-special birthday party. Our dedicated Concierge team is always on hand to take care of all your lifestyle needs. Leaving you to get on with more of the enjoyable things in life. You will also receive automatic membership to Priority Club Rewards11 - the world's first hotel loyalty program that includes over 4,000 hotels in nearly 100 countries.

There are no pre-set spending limits1 with the American Express® Gold Card, so you have the flexibility to spend as much or as little as you wish. With great travel and shopping benefits, the Gold Card is the perfect choice for freedom, service and protection.

You and a guest, travelling together, fly for the price of just one passenger (plus taxes and surcharges) every time you purchase selected Business Class Flexi fares with V Australia and on code share flights with Delta2. Enjoy a complimentary Virgin Australia return domestic flight3 after your first Card spend now and every year. Relax in comfort with two complimentary single entry passes each year to the Virgin Australia domestic lounge7 located at selected airports.

Additional Benefits

The Platinum Edge Credit Card gives you a complimentary Virgin Australia domestic economy return flight every year1 to selected Australian destinations.

Not only will you earn 1.5 Membership Rewards points for every dollar spent, but you'll also be automatically enrolled into the Membership Rewards Ascent program5. You will also enjoy complimentary membership to Priority Pass, giving you access to over 600 VIP lounges in 300 cities worldwide, with 2 complimentary lounge visits per year4.

As a member of Ascent Premium - our highest tier of rewards, you'll earn 1.5 Membership Rewards1 points for every dollar you spend, up to $200,000 per year reverting to 1 point per dollar thereafter. Enjoy complimentary and unrestricted membership of Priority Pass9 that gives you a virtual key to the world's largest independent airport lounge program at 600 VIP lounges in 300 cities within 90 countries. Transfer your points to a choice of 8 leading airline rewards programs1- and, of course, that includes Qantas6. You will also receive substantial savings on international First and Business class flights8 when you and a companion travel with one of our 13 major partner airlines.

Gain access to one of the leading global rewards programs, Membership Rewards where every $1 spent = 1 Membership Rewards point2. There's no limit on the points you can earn and they won't expire, as long as your account remains current3.You will also have access to the most exceptional deals and discounts with American Express Selects.

Get flying sooner with 1.5 Velocity Points for every dollar spent on purchases with you Card1. You will also enjoy 3 Points for every dollar spent on your Card with Virgin Australia, V Australia, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue1. As an added extra receive 30,000 bonus Points4 when you apply and are approved by 29 February 2012 and spend $500 on the Card within the first 3 months of becoming a Cardmember - that is enough for a return flight from Sydney to Hamilton Island5 so you can escape again sooner.

 

Insurance

 
Travel Insurance

Domestic and Overseas Travel Insurance Cover3 along with Travel Inconvenience and Accident Cover3 when you purchase your trip on your Card.

Domestic and Overseas Travel Insurance Cover2 along with Travel Inconvenience and Accident Cover2 when you purchase your trip on your Card.

Domestic and Overseas Travel Insurance Cover19 along with Travel Inconvenience and Accident Cover19.

Domestic and Overseas Travel Insurance Cover8 along with Travel Inconvenience and Accident Cover8 when you purchase your trip on your Card.

Domestic and Overseas Travel Insurance Cover along with Travel Inconvenience Cover when you purchase your trip on your Card9.

Refund protection benefit

Domestic and Overseas Travel Insurance Cover along with Travel Inconvenience Cover when you purchase your trip on your Card9.

 

 

 

 

Purchase protection benefit

 

 

 

 

Buyers Advantage (Extended Warranty)

 

 

 

Financial information

 
Card Fee

$149 p.a.

$395 p.a.

$900 p.a.

$130 p.a.

$349 p.a.

Credit or Charge

Credit Card

Credit Card

Charge Card

Charge Card

Credit Card

 

Additional Services

 
Supplementary Cards

Up to four Supplementary Cards available for your friends and family at no annual Card fee4.

Free

First 4 are free

$65 p.a.

Free

Online Account Services

 

 

 

 

 

Service & Support

 

 

 

 

 

Online Fraud Guarantee

 

 

 

 

 

Customer Service

 

 

 

 

 

24hr Card Replacement

 

 

 

 

 


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