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Complimentary insurance with your Credit or Charge Card
Explore the complimentary insurance benefits included in eligible Amex Personal and Business Cards.
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Practical Considerations for a Financial Reset
A financial reset is a way to pause, review current habits and consider whether they still reflect your priorities today.
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What can I use my Credit Card for?
Discover how to use your Credit Card for everyday spending, bills, travel and rewards, plus tips to help manage purchases responsibly.
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How to maximise the value of your American Express Explorer Card
Discover the American Express Explorer® Credit Card and learn how to make the most of your Membership Rewards® points and use your Travel Credit.
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Take advantage of flexible payment options
Help manage your Credit Card’s balance with flexible payment options from American Express.
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How to choose the best Credit Card for you
Choose the best Credit Card for you that fits your lifestyle and your spending habits.
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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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Do Big Things with Plan It
Plan It enables you to plan a portion of your Credit Card balance or individual transactions over $100 AUD into either 3, 6, or 12 month instalment plans. With Plan It, you won't be charged interest for amounts moved into an instalment plan, instead you'll pay a fixed monthly plan fee. T&Cs Apply.
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Create Financial Goals With Your Monthly Budget
Saving money is always a great idea in theory. Unfortunately, budgeting has a bad reputation because people think it means no more spending money on anything fun ever again. But once you learn how to create financial goals and track your finances.
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What can I get with 50,000 American Express Membership Rewards® Bonus Points?
Membership Rewards is how American Express Card Members earn points and is a flexible program that allows you to redeem through major airlines and hotel chains as well as for Gift Cards and pay with points options for your individual lifestyle needs. What’s more is that Memberships Rewards points don’t expire so long as your American Express Card Member Account is active and in good standing, which means you can earn points and flexibly redeem at your pace, and at a time that suits you. Learn how to make the most of the Membership Rewards points with your American Express Explorer Card to suit your lifestyle.
Five smart ways to make the most of a Credit Card.
Make your Credit Card work for you. Manage your finances, earn rewards and build a positive credit history with these smart tips and ways to use your Credit Card. Remember to stick to your budget, track your spending and pay your monthly bills in full.
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How to build an emergency fund
While emergencies can't always be avoided, having some savings can help us deal with these unexpected events. Here's how to build your emergency fund.
Staying on top of your Credit Card Bill
Manage your Credit Card debt while enjoying life with Amex tips. Learn simple ways to pay off your Card without sacrificing the things you love to do every day.
How to track your spending and budget effectively
Learn how to track your spending, budget effectively and plan your finances with tools and resources to manage expenses and better understand your finances.
Paying in instalments: a flexible way to manage larger purchases
Learn how paying in instalments works, including buy now pay later options, when to use them, and what to consider before spreading costs.
Get the Most out of Membership Rewards Points
There are Credit Card Rewards points, airline Frequent Flyers points, hotel membership points and each comes with different rewards, special offers and benefits.