When life changes, so could your card
Discover better benefits and points earning potential when
you upgrade to the American Express® Platinum Edge Card.
WINDIN FALLS, CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND |
The American Express® Platinum Edge Card
25,000 Bonus Points
When you apply to upgrade, are approved, and spend $1,500 on eligible purchases on your new Card in the first 3 months. You will not receive this bonus if you have received this upgrade bonus previously. T&Cs apply.1
Card Type: | Credit Card |
Annual Fee: | $195 p.a. |
Interest Free Period: | Up to 55 days2 |
Interest Rate: | 23.99% p.a. on purchases3 |
25,000 Bonus Points
When you apply to upgrade to the American Express Platinum Edge Card, are approved, and spend $1,500 on eligible purchases on your new Card in the first
3 months . You may not receive this bonus if you have received this upgrade bonus previously. T&Cs apply.1
Travel perks
Pack more into your next trip with $200 to spend on travel each year6 through American Express Travel and complimentary domestic and international travel insurance5 when you use the Card to pay for your return trip.
Terms, conditions and exclusions apply (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits)
High Points Earn Rate
Earn 3 Points per $1 at major supermarkets and petrol station4.
Earn 2 Points per $1 on purchases in foreign currency when overseas and online4 .
Earn 1 Point per $1 on all other purchases4.
Discover a Card
packed full of incredible value
Annual Travel Credit6
Value: $200
Receive $200 to spend on eligible domestic and international flights, hotels or car hire with American Express Travel.
Complimentary Travel Insurance5
Value: Travel with Confidence when you use your Card to pay for your return trip.
Terms, conditions and exclusions apply (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits)
Smartphone Screen Cover5
Value:Up to $500 for repairs, up to 2 claims a year when you pay for your smartphone with your Card, either outright or on a monthly contract.
An excess of 10% of the repair cost applies. Terms conditions and exclusions apply.
Card Purchase and Card Refund Cover5
Value: Cover for eligible items purchased using your Card. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Get all this and more for a $195 Annual Fee
Earn 3 points per $1 spent at
major supermarkets and petrol stations4
Transfer points with ease
Transfer points to 10 major airline rewards partners7, including Singapore Airlines and our hotel partner, Hilton Honors.
Pay for travel with points
Need a short break? Redeem points for eligible flights, hotels and car hire online through American Express Travel.8
Here's what your Card can get you
Enjoy $200 to spend on travel each year6 that can be used on eligible domestic and international flights, hotels and car hire when booked online through American Express Travel.
Enjoy complimentary domestic and overseas travel insurance5 for you, your partner and your dependent children when you pay for your return trip on your Card.
Cover includes:
- Medical Emergency Expenses Cover5 up to $2,500,000
- Personal Liability Cover5 up to $1,000,000
- Trip Cancellation and Amendment Cover5 up to $10,000
- Travel Inconvenience Cover5 for flight or luggage delays and missed connections
- Up to $10,000 cover for loss or damage to baggage, valuables, money and travel documents5
Sub-limits apply. Please refer to the ‘Schedule of Benefits’ section of the Insurance Terms and Conditions for full details.
Terms, conditions and exclusions apply (such as maximum age-limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits).
Shop with confidence knowing that we have your back with these great benefits when you pay for eligible items with your Card:
Buyer’s Advantage Cover5, extending the manufacturers' warranty on items purchased with your Card by up to 12 months. You’re covered for up to $10,000 per year and $10,000 per claim, with no excess
Card Purchase Cover5, You can be reimbursed for up to 90 days from the date of purchase if the eligible item is stolen or accidentally damaged. Item must be stolen or broken within 90 days of purchase. You’re covered for up to $20,000 per year and $2,500 per claim with a $50 excess per claim
Card Refund Cover5, can help if you’re having trouble getting a refund for an eligible item purchased within 90 days. Must be within 90 days of purchase. You’re covered for up to $2,000 per year and $500 per claim, with no excess
Online Fraud Protection Guarantee9, protecting you from unauthorised charges made on your Account. You will not be held liable for any authorised charges, provided that you do not contribute to or unreasonably delay reporting any misuse of your Account and you have complied with your Card Conditions
Smartphone Screen Cover5, Up to $500 for repairs, up to 2 claims a year when you pay for your smartphone with your Card, either outright or on a monthly contract.
An excess of 10% of the repair cost applies. Terms conditions and exclusions apply
Emergency Card replacement10, for lost or stolen Cards virtually anywhere in the world.
Terms, conditions and exclusions apply (such as cover limits, waiting periods and excesses).
Boost your points balance with Additional Cards for family and friends. Add up to 4 Cards at no additional fee, and the points earned will be credited to your Account.11
Ready to upgrade to more of what’s on offer?
STEP 2
Log in with your Online Account details
STEP 2
Log in with your Online Account details
STEP 3
Complete and submit your upgrade application
What happens next:
- You’ll get a response in 60 seconds!
- If approved, you’ll keep your Card Number and Online Account login details.
- You can continue spending on your existing Card until your new Card arrives. Typically, within 10 business days.
- Upgraded Card benefits will be available to use after receiving and activating your new card.
- Any Additional Card Members on your existing account will automatically be issued the Platinum Edge Card.
- If you’re having issues upgrading online, simply call the number on the back of your Card.
The American Express® Platinum Edge Card
Receive 25,000 Bonus Points when you apply to upgrade, are approved, and spend $1,500 on eligible purchases on your new Card in the first 3 months1.
T&Cs Apply. You may not receive this bonus if you have received this Upgrade bonus previously.
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American Express approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Fees and charges apply. All interest rates are quoted as an annual percentage rate. All information is correct as at 11 April 2024 and is subject to change. This offer is only available to eligible Card Members who received a direct upgrade invitation from American Express. Cards are offered, issued and administered by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). Australian Credit Licence no. 291313. ® Registered trademark of American Express Company. © 2024 American Express Company.
- Bonus & Eligibility. 25,000 Bonus Points offer is only available to existing American Express Card Members who apply online to upgrade to the American Express Platinum Edge Card, are approved, and spend $1,500 on eligible purchases on their new Card in the first 3 months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. The annual Card fee for the American Express Platinum Edge Card is $195. 25,000 Bonus Points will be awarded to the eligible Card Member’s account 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met. .This offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer. Only select products are eligible to apply for an upgrade and we reserve the right to withdraw this offer if your account is not in good standing, does not meet the minimum credit limit or we become aware of any adverse credit information. If you did not receive a direct communication from American Express you will not be eligible for the Statement credit. You may not receive this bonus if you have received this Upgrade bonus previously. This offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Interest Free Period. You will have up to 55 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 of interest free days will depend on when you make the purchase and when your statement is issued.
- Interest Rate. This interest rate does not apply for Cash Advances and associated fees.
- Membership Rewards Program. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available here. The following merchants have been classified as major supermarkets: Bi-Lo, Coles, Fishers, Food For Less, Fresh Provisions, Harris Farm Markets, IGA, Macro Wholefoods, Safeway, Supabarn, Thomas Dux, Woolworths. The following merchants have been classified as major petrol stations: Ampol, BP, Caltex Woolworths, Gull, Metro, Peak, Safeway Petrol, Shell, United, Woolworths Petrol, 7 Eleven. Exceptions may apply if an individual merchant trading as one of the above named retailers does not accept American Express as a form of payment. Purchases at major supermarket & major petrol station retailers are only eligible for additional points if the transactions are made in Australia. Certain transactions will earn 2 points per dollar spent, including the use of foreign currency overseas and overseas online payments. 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 points at the government earn rate.
- Platinum Edge 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 American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card to pay for your trip in order to be covered under the travel insurance and pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the American Express Platinum Edge 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.
- Platinum Edge Travel Credit. If your card has a Travel Credit benefit, the Primary Card Member is eligible for an annual Travel Credit, subject to Travel Credit Terms and Conditions available at amex.com.au/platinumedge-travelcreditterms. The Travel Credit can be redeemed American Express Travel Online on a single eligible travel booking by selecting the Travel Credit when you checkout. To redeem the Travel Credit, the full value of the Travel Credit (or more) must be charged to the eligible Primary Card. Eligible travel includes flights, hotels and car hire when you prepay in advance. The Travel Credit can be used for 365 days from the benefit anniversary date and cannot be used past the expiration date. To check the expiration date of your Travel Credit if you have not already redeemed it, please visit americanexpress.com.au/travel; log in and click ‘Travel Credit’. If your booking is cancelled, and your Travel Credit has already been used and associated statement credit applied to your account, you will forfeit your annual Travel Credit benefit and American Express may reverse the statement credits issued. You need to be able to spend on the Card to access the Travel Credit benefit and it should be credited to your Card Account within 3 business days but may take up to 30 days. Your account must be in good standing and you must have paid the annual fee and minimum payment by the due date. If you cancel your Card, change your rewards program or Card type, you will no longer be eligible for the Travel Credit.
- Partner Programs. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available here. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an airline rewards or frequent guest partner program you must be a member of the partner program. Membership of the partner program is the Card Member's responsibility and is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the applicable program. A joining fee may apply.
- American Express Travel. 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. For full Terms and Conditions, please visit the Membership Rewards website.
- Fraud Protection Guarantee. 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.
- Emergency Card Replacement. If your Card is lost or stolen, you must report it immediately. You can call American Express 24 hours a day. In Australia, call us on 1800 059 388. If you are overseas, report your lost or stolen Card to the nearest American Express Travel Service or Representative Office. Once you have notified us, you will not be liable for any unauthorised charges.
- Additional Cards. Additional Card Members must be 16 years of age or over. Additional Card Members were previously referred to as "Supplementary Card Members". 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 enrolled. All points earned on Additional Card Member spend will go to the Primary Card Members Account.