American Express® No Annual Fee Credit Cards with benefits
No annual fee doesn't mean no benefits. With access to great Card Member benefits, a No Annual Fee Card provides both convenience and value.
What is a No Annual Fee Credit Card?
A Credit Card with no annual fee allows you to enjoy benefits without paying a yearly charge for using the Card. However, charges and interests can still apply if you go over your Credit Limit, make late payments or don’t pay your balance in full each month.
How do No Annual Fee Credit Cards work?
No Annual Fee Cards work the same way as any other Credit Cards (please note that rewards and benefits may differ depending on the Card you choose):
Credit Card Bill
You’ll have to pay your Credit Card bill when your statement arrives.
Interest
You’ll be charged interest unless you repay the full closing balance by the statement due date.
Credit Limit
You will be granted a Credit limit which indicates the maximum you can spend on your Card within a statement period.
Great Benefits with No Annual Fee Credit Cards
Our No Annual Fee Cards have great benefits aside from saving you money:
Shop with confidence
Get protection on your purchases thanks to our Card Refund and Purchase Cover when you make an eligible purchase1.
Enjoy interest-free periods
Depending on your Card, you can get interest-free days to pay for your purchases2.
Access payment flexibility
With American Express Plan It® feature3, you can chose to pay off transactions or a portion of your Credit Card balance in equal monthly instalments, with no interest and a fixed monthly fee.
Stay protected
Get peace of mind with fraud alerts, SafeKey® protection and Fraud Protection Guarantee4 to help protecting you against unauthorised charges.
Get Card support
If your Card gets lost, damaged or stolen, we can arrange to get you a replacement Card virtually anywhere you are in the world, 24/7.
Use your Card abroad
Our Credit Cards are accepted worldwide and benefit from American Express Card protection and Card support for convenience and peace of mind.
Compare our No Annual Fee Cards
- Enjoy our lowest interest rate of 10.99% p.a. on purchases5.
- Get up to 55 days to pay for your purchases2.
- Add up to 4 Additional Cards at no extra cost for family members or friends6.
- Enjoy our lowest interest rate of 10.99% p.a. on purchases5.
- Get up to 55 days to pay for your purchases2.
- Add up to 4 Additional Cards at no extra cost for family members or friends6.
- Earn 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent on everyday Card purchases7, excluding spend on government bodies with earn 0.5 Qantas points per $1 spent.
- There’s no limit on the number of Qantas Points you can earn as long as your Account remains current and in good standing.
- Quantas Points will be transferred to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account each month and can be redeemed for flights or seat upgrades with Classic Flight Rewards8, as well as hotels, wine, shopping and more.
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Explore Rewards Cards
You can earn Membership Rewards® points on all eligible purchases on your Card9. Then redeem your points for eligible travel10 with Amex Travel Online, Gift Cards11, online shopping using Pay with Points12 or pay off eligible transactions using Cover Charges with Points13.
Explore Travel Cards
Turn purchases into travel benefits and experience all the perks and convenience of your Card when going away.
Explore Quantas Frequent Flyer Cards
Enjoy a range of Quantas Frequent Flyer rewards with a Qantas Card from American Express and turn your eligible purchases into Qantas Points.
Explore Velocity Frequent Flyer Cards
Enjoy a range of Velocity Frequent Flyer rewards with a Velocity Card from American Express and turn your eligible purchases into Velocity Points.
Explore Business Cards
Access cash flow days, features to support your Business and rewards on all eligible business spend with Amex Business Cards.
What are the eligibility requirements to get an Amex Card?
To apply for a Personal Amex Card, you will need to:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a long term visa
- Have a good credit history and no payment defaults
To apply for a Business Amex Card, you will need to:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be a Director or Controller of the business
- Have a good credit history and no payment defaults
- Have an annual business revenue of $75,000 or more
- Have a valid ABN registered for GST
Life With Amex: make the most of Amex Cards
Read our Life With Amex articles and discover tips on managing your Card, lifestyle inspirations, travel recommendations, event ideas and business insights.
Life With Amex: make the most of Amex Cards
Read our Life With Amex articles and discover tips on managing your Card, lifestyle inspirations, travel recommendations, event ideas and business insights.
1. Low Rate Card Refund and Purchase Cover.
The insurance on American Express Cards is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). You must use your American Express Low Rate Credit Card to pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the American Express Low Rate Credit Card Insurance Terms and Conditions and consider whether the insurance is right for you. We do not provide advice about the insurance or whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation or needs. This insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy of insurance held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Access to this insurance is provided solely by reason of the statutory operation of section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). Card Members are not a party to the group policy, do not have an agreement with Chubb and cannot vary or cancel the cover. American Express is not the insurer, does not guarantee or hold the rights under the group policy on trust for Card Members and does not act on behalf of Chubb or as its agent. American Express is not an Authorised Representative (under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Chubb.
Qantas Classic and Discovery Card Insurance.
The insurance on American Express Cards is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). You must use your Qantas American Express Classic Credit Card or Qantas American Express Discovery Credit Card to pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the Qantas Discovery and Classic Credit Card Insurance Terms and Conditions here and consider whether the insurance is right for you. We do not provide advice about the insurance or whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation or needs. This insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy of insurance held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Access to this insurance is provided solely by reason of the statutory operation of section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). Card Members are not a party to the group policy, do not have an agreement with Chubb and cannot vary or cancel the cover. American Express is not the insurer, does not guarantee or hold the rights under the group policy on trust for Card Members and does not act on behalf of Chubb or as its agent. American Express is not an Authorised Representative (under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Chubb.
2. Low Rate Credit Card from American Express® Interest Free Period
The Credit Card gives you up to 55 days interest free on purchases, depending on when you make a purchase, when your statement is issued, whether you have obtained a balance transfer and whether or not you are carrying forward a balance on your account from the previous statement period. This interest free period is not applicable where you are carrying forward a balance on your account from the previous statement period.
Qantas American Express Discovery Card Interest Free Days
You will have up to 44 days interest free on purchases provided you pay the full closing balance of your monthly statement by the due date each month. There is no interest free period on balance transfers or if you carry forward a balance from the previous statement period. The total number of interest free days will depend on when you make the purchase and when your statement is issued.
3. Plan It®
You can create an Instalment Plan as long as your account is in good standing. We may limit the amount that can be transferred to an Instalment Plan. Each Instalment Plan will begin from the date it is successfully created, as communicated to you in your Online Account. Payment of your first Monthly Instalment will be due in your next payment cycle. You will be charged a Monthly Plan Fee for each Instalment Plan created. This fee will be charged each month your Instalment Plan is active and will be notified to you before you create the Instalment Plan. View the full Plan It Instalments Terms and Conditions here.
4. Provided that you do not contribute to or unreasonably delay reporting any misuse of your Account and you have complied with your Card Conditions, you will not be held liable for any unauthorised charges.
5. Interest Rate.
This interest rate does not apply for Cash Advances and associated fees.
6. Additional Card Members.
Additional Card Members must be 16 years of age or over. The Primary Card Member will be liable to pay for all transactions made by Additional Card Members. Earning of points is subject to the terms and conditions of the Rewards Program the Primary Card Member is actively enrolled. All points earned on Additional Card Member spend will go to the Primary Card Members Account. The Primary Card Member cannot add an Additional Card under their own name or email address and cannot add an Additional card under the name or email address of a previously approved Additional Card application on the Account.
7. Qantas Points.
You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at qantas.com/terms. Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions, and exclusions apply. Eligible purchases do not include annual Card fees, cash advances, interest, fees and charges for travellers cheques and foreign currencies – these do not earn Qantas Points. For the full list of exclusions, please refer to the Qantas American Express Cards Points Terms and Conditions. You will earn 0.5 point per dollar spent with Merchants classified as 'government', including the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post), Federal/State and Local Government bodies, including where you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant.
8. Classic Flight Rewards.
Classic Flight Rewards are available on Qantas, Jetstar and partner airlines. Seats are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited, and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) by an Accepted Payment Card in addition to the points required on Classic Flight Reward flights. Qantas Points required and taxes, fees and carrier charges are subject to change and quoted at the time of booking. For more information, visit qantas.com/classicflightrewards.
9. Membership Rewards Program.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available here. Merchants classified as "government" include the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post), Federal/State and Local Government bodies. Industry specific earn rate may apply when you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant. For example a payment made to Local Government bodies processed through a payment aggregator may earn rates at the government earn rate. There may be tax implications associated with participation in the Membership Rewards program. You are advised to check with your accountant or tax adviser for further information.
10. American Express Travel Online.
To earn or redeem Membership Rewards points, Cards must be enrolled to the American Express Membership Rewards program, and your Card Account must be in good standing. To redeem Membership Rewards points with American Express Travel Online, you need to have available limit on your Card for the full transaction amount of the booking. You will then receive a statement credit within 3 business days for your points redemption. If the credit isn’t on the same statement as the transaction, it should appear on your next statement. Please pay all amounts due each month. You will earn Membership Rewards points on the full dollar amount charged to your Card. All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions of our Membership Rewards Program.
11. Gift Cards.
Gift Card or voucher rewards are not redeemable or exchangeable for cash or credit and are valid for a period of minimum 3 years from the date of issue, unless otherwise stated. We are not responsible if any Gift Card is lost, stolen, or destroyed, or the Gift Card is used without your permission. Membership Reward terms and conditions apply. Normal retailer gift card or voucher conditions apply, refer to the gift card or retailer website for details.
12. Pay with Points.
You may use Points to make purchases at certain retailers listed on our website. You need to indicate at the time of purchase that you wish to Pay with Points. Individual retailers provide specific delivery and refund polices. Refund policies for Pay with Points retail Partners are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the retail Partner. The retailers’ conditions and refund policies may be amended by the retailers from time to time.
13. Cover Charges with Points.
For each successful transaction with covered with points, points will be debited from your Membership Rewards account and a credit placed on your Card in line with the points chosen to be used for the Eligible Charge. A minimum of 1,000 Membership Rewards points is required to cover any eligible transaction with points. Any credit to your Card account cannot exceed the amount of the relevant Eligible Charges. A credit will appear on your statement identified as “Membership Rewards Credit”. Points will be debited immediately and the credit will take up to 3 business days to appear online. Credits processed after the Card account’s statement closing date will appear in the following statement. You are still responsible for payment of the amount due on your Card account by the due date. Any charges covered by points is not redeemable for cash via Credit balance refund. American Express will select and display each eligible charge that can be covered with points (“Eligible Charge”) and the points rate required to cover the Eligible Charge. Each Eligible Charge must: (a) appear within the Online Statement of the Summary of Accounts page; (b) be redeemed within 2 months of the charge appearing on your Card account; (c) not currently or have previously been disputed; and (d) not be a fee. Eligible Charges, including the points rate required to pay for the Eligible Charge, may be changed at any time without notice. Eligible transactions can be covered by points via your online account or American Express mobile app. Covering charges with points is available only to Basic Cardmembers enrolled in the Australian Membership Rewards program and is subject to the full Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions. Authorised agents, authorised account managers, additional Cardmembers and Authorised Additional Cardmembers are not eligible. All Linked Card accounts must be in good standing.For more information on Cover Charges with Points click here.