Enjoy all the benefits, convenience and security of an American Express® Card with the added bonus of earning rewards points as you spend1.

What are Rewards Cards?

 

A Rewards Credit or Charge Card allows you to earn points on eligible transactions, which you can redeem for a wide range of retail and travel rewards. The type of reward and how quickly you can earn points depends on the Card you hold.


Read on to find out how you can earn and redeem points with American Express Membership Rewards® program.

How do Rewards Cards work?

 

You can earn Membership Rewards points when you spend on your Card1, then redeem them for eligible travel2 with Amex Travel Online, Gift Cards3, online shopping using Pay With Points4 or choose to pay off eligible transactions using Cover Charges with Points5.

 

Points do not expire and there is no limit to the amount of points you can earn.

Here’s how you can earn points:

Personal and business expenses1

 

Use your Personal Card for your personal expenses and earn points on eligible purchases such as petrol, grocery shopping, mobile phone bills and eating out. Use your Business Card for your Business expenses and earn points on utilities, insurance and government bodies.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Personal Cards and Employee Business Cards

Add Additional Personal Cards for your family and friends6 to earn points on their spend. (Please note that the Primary Card Member is liable to pay for all transactions made by Additional Card Members). You can also add Employee Business Cards and earn points on their spend.7 Fees may apply depending on your Business Card. (Please note that the Business and the Primary Card Member are jointly and severally liable for all Employee Card spending.)
 

Referrals

 

Successfully refer a friend or a fellow business and you could both earn Bonus Points8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal and business expenses1

Use your Personal Card for your personal expenses and earn points on eligible purchases such as petrol, grocery shopping, mobile phone bills and eating out. Use your Business Card for your Business expenses and earn points on utilities, insurance and government bodies

 

Additional Personal Cards and Employee Business Cards

Add Additional Personal Cards for your family and friends6 to earn points on their spend. (Please note that the Primary Card Member is liable to pay for all transactions made by Additional Card Members). You can also add Employee Business Cards and earn points on their spend.7 Fees may apply depending on your Business Card. (Please note that the Business and the Primary Card Member are jointly and severally liable for all Employee Card spending.)
 

Referrals

Successfully refer a friend or a fellow business and you could both earn Bonus Points8.

 

Benefits of an Amex Rewards Card

 

The Amex Membership Rewards program available on eligible Amex Cards lets you choose from a wide range of rewards so you can use your points, your way.
 

Pay with Points

Pay off your eligible purchases with your Membership Rewards points4.

 

Cover charges with Points

You can use your points to cover eligible transactions you’ve made on your Card5.


Use Points for Credit

Redeem your points for a credit to your Card9, then use this additional credit to buy whatever you like.

 

Redeem for Gift Cards

You can redeem your points for Gift Cards3 from leading brands and retailers across retail, dining, entertainment, experiences, wellness and more.
 

Use your points for travel

Use your Membership Rewards points to pay for your eligible flight, prepaid hotel or car rental when you book with Amex Travel Online2.

Transfer points to Travel Partners

Transfer your points to a wide range of Airline and Hotel Rewards partners10 where you can redeem for eligible flights or hotel stays.
 

Compare Amex Rewards Cards

  • Earn 3 points per $1 spent11 at major supermarkets including Woolworths, Coles, Harris Farm Markets and IGA and petrol stations including BP, Ampol and Caltex.
  • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on purchases in a foreign currency when overseas or online11.
  • Receive $200 annual Travel Credit12 to spend on eligible domestic and international flights, hotels or car hire with American Express Travel.
  • Add up to 4 Additional Cards at no extra cost for family members or friends6.
  • Get up to 55 days to pay for your purchases13.
  • Annual Fee: $195 p.a.

  • Earn 5 points per $1 spent14 at eligible restaurants, cafes, bars and selected food delivery services in Australia.
  • Earn 3 points per $1 spent14 on selected streaming subscriptions including Netflix and Spotify.
  • After a total of 10,000 points is earned in a month, you will earn 1 point for every $1 regardless of credits, returns and adjustments until the threshold resets at the start of the next calendar month14.
  • Enjoy elevated benefits like Pre-Sale and reserved tickets, complimentary drink vouchers, dedicated entrances, Card Member only Entertainment Lounges and other perks that are unique to each location.
  • Get up to 55 days to pay for your purchases13.
  • Annual Fee: $9 per month ($108 per year)
  • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on purchases excluding government bodies in Australia15, which earn 1 point per $1 spent.
  • Receive $400 annual Travel Credit16 to spend on eligible domestic and international flights, hotels or car hire with American Express Travel.
  • Enjoy Airport Lounge Access with two complimentary entries per calendar year to The Centurion® Lounge at Sydney or Melbourne International Airports17.
  • Smartphone Front Screen Cover18, covering up to $500 for repairs if you break your screen when you pay for your phone outright or monthly bill with your Card. (Please note: a 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply).
  • Get complimentary domestic & international Travel Insurance18 when you purchase a return trip on your Card. Policy includes cover for Medical Emergency Expenses, Cancellation & a range of cover for COVID-19. (Terms, conditions, cover limits and exclusions apply such as a maximum age limit of 79 when travel is purchased and a pre-existing medical condition(s) exclusion).
  • Annual Fee: $395 p.a.
  • Earn 2.25 points per $1 spent on purchases excluding government bodies in Australia19, which earn 1 point per $1 spent.
  • Enjoy up to $400 in Dining Credits20 with 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.)
  • Receive $450 annual Travel Credit to spend on domestic or international travel each year when you book eligible flights, hotels or car hire with the Platinum Travel Service or American Express Travel Online21.
  • Enjoy access to a range of curated events with Platinum Card Experiences from sporting and fashion to fine dining, art and performances.
  • Get complimentary All Accor+ Explorer membership valued at $34922, with two ‘Stay Plus’ complimentary nights stay (each complimentary night must be booked in conjunction with a paid night) at over 1,300 participating hotels in Asia Pacific.
  • Annual Fee: $1,450 p.a.

BUSINESS CARD

  • Earn 3 points per $1 spent at Xero, Google Ads, Meta, Amazon Web Services and Dell23.
  • After a total of 200,000 points is earned in a calendar year, you will earn 1 point for every $1 for all spend.
  • Receive up to $650 credit back24 for your accounting, advertising, marketing, cloud services and tech costs when you spend with Xero, Google Ads, Meta, Amazon Web Services, Square and Dell. T&Cs apply.
  • Enjoy special car rental benefits25 when you enrol into Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®.
  • Access a line of unsecured funding with flexible spending power26.
  • Extend your Cash Flow by up to 55 days27.
  • Annual Fee: $395 p.a.

BUSINESS CARD

  • Earn 2.25 points per $1 spent28 on eligible purchases on your Card, excluding government bodies, which earn 1 point per $1 spent.
  • Spend with Dell Technologies online or via phone, to receive your purchase amount back as a credit, up to $125 back per redemption period29. (Benefit ends 31 December 2026. Exclusions apply.).
  • Access more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries30 with the American Express Global Lounge Collection, including the Centurion® Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Priority PassTM Lounges and more.
  • Stay in the loop with complimentary, premium subscription to The Australian, as well as access to the Wall Street Journal31.
  • Enjoy special car rental benefits when you enrol into Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®32.
  • Annual Fee: $1,750 p.a.

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