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Airport Lounge Access with American Express
With Amex, you can unlock complimentary access to selected airport lounges around the world, depending on the Card you hold.
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Understanding Amex Card categories in Australia
American Express Cards can be split into four core categories: Personal Cards under $150 p.a., Personal Cards under $400 p.a., Premium Cards and Business Cards. Your needs and lifestyle will determine which category and specific Card type best aligns with your needs.
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What’s on in December 2025
Whether you’re into music, sport or are looking for something fun for the family, there’s a lot to do this month. We’ve rounded up a few events where American Express Card Members get more than just entertainment.
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Financial Wellbeing
From helpful ways to get on top of your Credit Card bills to simple steps to save on your weekly groceries, explore tips to budget for small and big purchases to help you keep your financial goals on track.
Financial Wellbeing
From helpful ways to get on top of your Credit Card bills to simple steps to save on your weekly groceries, explore tips to budget for small and big purchases to help you keep your financial goals on track.
Lifestyle
From tips on where you can find the tastiest places to dine and activities that keep the kids active. Add inspirations into your everyday life and discover what great things you can do day in, day out.
Lifestyle
From tips on where you can find the tastiest places to dine and activities that keep the kids active. Add inspirations into your everyday life and discover what great things you can do day in, day out.
Business Class
Explore our business insights to get advice on planning for growth, cash flow management, company culture, marketing strategies and customer experiences.
Business Class
Explore our business insights to get advice on planning for growth, cash flow management, company culture, marketing strategies and customer experiences.
Travel
Travelling with American Express comes with rewards. Find inspiring trip ideas, insider city guides and expert advice on luxury hotel stays.
Travel
Travelling with American Express comes with rewards. Find inspiring trip ideas, insider city guides and expert advice on luxury hotel stays.
Events and Experiences
From pre-sale tickets and lounge access at the most sought-after shows, to exclusive benefits at exhibitions and movies, you can spend your nights out in style.
Events and Experiences
From pre-sale tickets and lounge access at the most sought-after shows, to exclusive benefits at exhibitions and movies, you can spend your nights out in style.
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How do Cards with Frequent Flyer points work?
Keen to understand more about Frequent Flyer points available on American Express Cards? Explore the ways to earn points and learn how to use them.
Understanding where American Express is accepted in Australia
American Express is accepted by hundreds of your favourite brands across Australia. From major retailers to local businesses, there’s plenty to choose from.
How Business Cards can help enhance business travel
Explore the benefits of using Business Credit Cards and Charge Cards when you travel, including frequent flyer points, airport lounge access, and more. Read now.
Discover 2025’s Top Sporting Events and Enjoy Amex Card Member Benefits
Use this guide to plan your travels while making the most of your American Express® Card’s benefits.
Help simplify business payments with AccessLine
Choosing the right business payment solution can help you increase efficiency, improve relationships with your suppliers and keep control of your Business spending.
American Express Velocity Platinum Card Perks
Maximise Velocity Points with the Amex Velocity Platinum Card. Unlock an exceptional travel experience with the American Express Velocity Platinum Credit Card, for the modern traveller who seeks more from their Credit Card.
Understanding where American Express is accepted in Australia
American Express is accepted by hundreds of your favourite brands across Australia. From major retailers to local businesses, there’s plenty to choose from.
How Business Cards can help enhance business travel
Explore the benefits of using Business Credit Cards and Charge Cards when you travel, including frequent flyer points, airport lounge access, and more. Read now.
Discover 2025’s Top Sporting Events and Enjoy Amex Card Member Benefits
Use this guide to plan your travels while making the most of your American Express® Card’s benefits.
How to Manage a Growing Business
As a business owner, it’s important to have business growth strategies in place to manage rapid growth. Read our guide to find out more.
Take advantage of flexible payment options
With life’s ups and downs, it feels good to have some flexibility with the money you have to spend. With Amex, you can choose different ways to pay your Credit Card’s balance to suit your needs.
Lounges with Amex at Sydney Airport
Our guide to Lounges accessible to eligible Amex Card Members at Sydney Airport.
Lounges with Amex at Melbourne Airport
Our guide to Lounges accessible to eligible Amex Card Members at Melbourne Airport.
Discover how American Express supports small businesses with Shop Small
With Shop Small, we’re shining a light on those local legends, helping them to grow while rewarding our Card Members for choosing them.
Cashflow solutions for small Businesses
With American Express Business Charge Cards and Credit Cards, you have access to interest free periods and multiple cashflow solutions to keep your Business finances running effectively.
Complimentary Credit Card Insurance
Credit Cards are designed to make life easier. Read on to find out how a Credit Card can offer you protection in a range of circumstances.
Divide the purchase and conquer the payments with Plan It®
Whether it's a long-awaited holiday or a surprise car repair, life is full of planned and unplanned expenses. Thankfully, with Plan It Instalments2, you can split those larger costs into smaller monthly payments and pay at your own pace.
When and how to hire great employees
These effective employee recruitment strategies will help you attract top talent and drive your business forward.
Melbourne Platinum Dining Credit
We've handpicked a selection of Melbourne’s most amazing eateries, from luxurious fine dining restaurants to cosy hole in the walls serving up local delicacies.
Amex Essential Rewards Perfect Night In
Thanks to the American Express Essential Rewards Card, you can earn extra Membership Reward® points1 every time you spend the night in. Here’s how.
Fine Hotels and Resorts Benefits
With American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits, available to our valued Platinum Card® Members, you can elevate your travel experiences to new heights.
Unique gifts for Holiday wishlist
What’s on your wish list this festive season? Many Australians are prioritising travel and spending time with loved ones, Amex Trendex has found. Read on to find out.
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1. 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.
2. Plan It® Terms and Conditions. You can create an Instalment Plan as long as your account is in good standing. We may withdraw this offer, prevent you from creating any new Instalment Plans or cancel any of your existing Instalment Plan(s) at any time if your Card Account is overdue, or if you do not comply with your Card Conditions.The minimum Plan amount is AUD$100. We may also limit the amount that can be transferred to an Instalment Plan.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 disclosed to you at the time of creating your 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 may request to cancel your Instalment Plan(s) at any time through your Online Account or the Amex App. Any billed Monthly Plan Fees will remain payable, but no further Monthly Plan Fees will be billed after cancellation is effective. As cancellation can take 24-48 hours to process (“Processing Time”), you may be charged a further monthly plan fee after requesting cancellation if the Processing Time occurs on your payment date.View the full Plan It® Instalment Terms and Conditions here.