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The American&nbsp;Express Explorer<sup>®</sup> Credit&nbsp;Card

The American Express Explorer® Credit Card

Get set to explore new horizons

Card TypeCredit Card
Annual Fee$395 p.a.
Interest Rate20.74% p.a. on purchases2
Interest Free PeriodUp to 55 days3

New Card Member Offer

Exclusive Offer

Receive 175,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points

When you apply through this site, are approved and spend a minimum $3,000 on your new Card within the first 3 months. Available to new Card Members only1.
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This offer may not be available if you leave the web page and return later.

How To Earn Membership Rewards Points

2

POINTS

on purchases excluding government bodies in Australia4

per $1 spent

1

POINT

on purchases at government bodies in Australia4

per $1 spent

Featured Benefits

$400 to spend on travel each year

Receive $400 to spend on eligible domestic and international flights, hotels, car hire or unique experiences with American Express Travel5

  • Complimentary domestic and international Travel Insurance
    • For you, your partner and your dependent children under the age of 22 when you purchase a return trip on your Card6
  • Airport Lounge access
    • Enjoy two complimentary entries per year to the American Express Lounge at Sydney International Airport or Melbourne International Airport7

    All Benefits

    Eligibility

    To save time before applying for your Explorer® Credit Card, make sure you can say ‘yes’ to the following:
    • Have an annual income of $65,000 or more
    • Have no history of bad debt or payment default
    • Be aged 18 years or over
    • Agree to access statements online through American Express
    • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a long term visa

    Documentation

    Documents and information to have ready:
    • Australian Driver's License number (if you have one)
    • Details of your income, expenses, and debts
    • Proof if income (e.g. payslips)

    Please click here to read the Key Facts Sheet for this Credit Card

    Important Information

    Applying takes less than 10 minutes, and you could get a response in less than 60 seconds.​

    Applying takes less than 10 minutes, and you could get a response in less than 60 seconds.​

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