Membership Rewards
is how Platinum Card Members earn points.
Hello Possible: Get Rewarded with Platinum Membership
Life with a Platinum Card® opens up a world of luxury you can get used to, and at the core of it is Membership Rewards®. Membership Rewards is how American Express Card Members earn points. It’s a flexible program that allows you to redeem those points for travel through major airlines and hotel chains. You can also use points for retail shopping via Gift Cards, and pay with points options for the purchases that enhance your lifestyle.
As long as your American Express Card Account is active and in good standing, your points do not expire. This means you can earn points and flexibly redeem at your pace, and at a time that suits you.
Right now, American Express is offering new Card Members 150,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points1 when you apply by 25 June 2024, are approved and spend $5,000 or more on eligible purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months from the Card approval date. This offer is only available to new Card Members, and terms and conditions apply. Offer subject to change without notice.
Read on for some great ideas on how to use that huge amount of signup points to your advantage.
What can I get with a Platinum Card?
In short – a lot. As a Platinum Card Member, you’re eligible for the following rewards:
- Up to $400 annual Global Dining Credit2. Benefit ends 31 December 2024
- $450 travel credit to spend each year at American Express Travel Online3
- Access to over 1,400 lounges in over 650 cities across 140 countries and counting4
- Transfer points for domestic and international flights with up to 12 major airlines5
- Transfer points to 2 major hotel partner programs5
- Exclusive access to the Fine Hotels + Resorts collection6
- Complimentary Hotel Elite Status7
- Complimentary Accor Plus membership, valued at $399 each year8
- A Credit for your monthly or yearly Amazon Prime Subscription12. Benefit ends 31 December 2025
- Amex Offers
- Redeem points for Gift Cards with retail and entertainment partners9
- Pay with Points with retail and entertainment partners10
What makes the Platinum Card rich in rewards?
Whilst the Platinum Card is renowned for its travel perks – travel credit, access to airport lounges, and complimentary services in hotels – the Card also boasts a number of retail rewards, so you can shop ‘til you drop.
Travel: join the jetsetters
The Platinum Card has a stack of travel rewards that only a premium Card can offer:
- $450 travel credit every year to book plane tickets, hotel stays or car hire3
- You can also save on selected first and business class flights with leading international airlines through the International Airline Program11.
Platinum Card Members also receive complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges in over 140 countries4 – for you and a guest, plus any children travelling with you. These lounges offer a range of complimentary services, such as:
- Food and beverages
- Wi-fi and charging points for your devices
- Entertainment options, including newspapers and magazines
- Showers and other personal amenities.
Take-off also becomes a breeze: Card Members can transfer their Membership Points to the Frequent Flyer programs of major airlines, including:
● Qantas Frequent Flyer
● Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer
● Cathay Pacific Asia MilesTM
● Etihad Guest
● THAI Royal Orchid Plus
● Malaysia Airlines Enrich
● Air New Zealand AirpointsTM
● Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
● Qatar Avios Privilege Club
● Hawaiian Miles
Hotels: stay in style
With a Platinum Card, your holiday gets even better once you touch down and check in. Platinum Card Members have Hotel Elite Status, which means that you’ll instantly belong to the higher ranks of loyalty for three hotel groups: Hilton, Radisson and Marriott. These programs offer exclusive benefits, such as:
- Bonus points for hotel accommodation
- Room upgrades (when available)
- Complimentary stays
- Options for early check-in and late check-out.
In addition to Hotel Elite Status, Card Members get exclusive access to the Fine Hotels + Resorts collection: a group of over 1,300 iconic 5-star properties around the world. When you stay at one of these properties, you’ll enjoy benefits with an average total value of $800 per stay of
2 nights, in the form of:
- Guaranteed 4pm late check-out
- Complimentary breakfast for two
- Complimentary Wi-fi
- Room upgrades (when available).
Platinum Card Members also have access to the Hotel Collection: a small group of high-end properties that will offer you up to $100 credit to use during your stay with them. This credit can be used for food and beverage, spa and resort activities, when you stay at least two consecutive nights.
And if that wasn’t enough choice for you, Platinum Card Members also receive a complimentary Accor Plus membership each year, valued at $399 and offering the following:
● A complimentary night’s stay each year
● Lower room rates
● Early access to sales and 50% off Accor Dining Restaurants8.
Retail: shop ‘til you drop
Retail lovers are well-looked after with Platinum. Card Members can enjoy a credit for their monthly or yearly Amazon Prime subscription12 up to the benefit limit of $84 per calendar year until 31 December 2025. (One-time enrolment required. Exclusions apply.) Platinum Card Members also receive access to Amex Offers, which gives you money back or bonus points when shopping with participating merchants. By logging into your Account on the Amex App or website, you can add promotions from selected retailers to your Card, and receive a credit to your account when you make eligible purchases. Examples of retailers include David Jones, Country Road, Lululemon, La Mer and Luxury Escapes – so you can snap up great deals, just for being an Amex Card Member.
Gift Cards: give the perfect present
If you’re purchasing gifts and not sure what to get that special someone, the American Express Membership Rewards Program has got you covered, with Gift Cards ranging from:
● David Jones
● Myer
● JB Hi-Fi
● Westfield
● Freedom
● Flight Centre
● Rebel Sport
● Uber
● BP, and more.
Pay with Points: treat yourself
Yet another little perk of the American Express Membership Rewards Program is to use your Membership Rewards points to pay for eligible purchases.
Available on your Online Account and through the Amex App, you can use points to cover purchases you've made using your American Express Card to receive a statement credit. All you need to do is Log in to your Account to use points to pay for eligible transactions by following 3 simple steps:
1.Make an eligible purchase using your eligible American Express Card
2.Wait for the purchase to appear on your Account
3.Redeem your points for a credit and that’s it! A credit will be applied to your account within 72 hours.
You could get used to this
There’s so many ways in which the American Express Platinum Card benefits outweight its annual fee. Apply online today in less than 10 minutes, and start working your way towards a better lifestyle - all thanks to your Card.
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The Centurion® Lounge. Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to all locations of The Centurion Lounge. Gold Card and Green Card Additional Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. All access to The Centurion Lounge is subject to space availability. To access The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight and present The Centurion Lounge agent with the following upon each visit: their valid Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for a departing flight on the same day on any carrier and a government-issued I.D. Note that select lounges allow access to Card Members with a confirmed reservation for any same-day travel (departure or arrival). Refer to the specific location’s access policy for more information. Failure to present this documentation may result in access being denied. Card Members must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Centurion Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. American Express reserves the right to remove any person from the Lounge for inappropriate behavior or failure to adhere to rules, including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive or violent. Soliciting other Card Members for access into our lounge is not permissible. Hours may vary by location and are subject to change. Amenities vary among The Centurion Lounge locations and are subject to change. Card Members will not be compensated for changes in locations, rates or policies. In addition to the complimentary services and amenities in the Lounge, certain services, products or amenities may be offered for sale. You are responsible for any purchases and/or servicing charges you make in The Centurion Lounge or authorize our Member Services Professionals to make on your behalf. Services available at the Member Services Desk are based on the type of American Express Card used to enter the Lounge. American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by visitors to The Centurion Lounge. If we in our sole discretion determine that you have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with lounge access in any way or that you intend to do so, we may remove access to The Centurion Lounge from the Account. Use of The Centurion Lounge is subject to all rules and conditions set by American Express. American Express reserves the right to revise the rules at any time without notice.
The Centurion Lounge – Sydney & Melbourne, Australia: Guest access policies for The Centurion Lounges in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia may vary to the Global Lounge Collection terms. For more information on the Australian Lounges access, visit americanexpress.com.au/airportlounge
Escape Lounges – The Centurion® Studio Partner. This benefit is available to the Platinum Card. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Members receive complimentary access to all US locations of the Escape Lounges. Card Members may enter with up to two complimentary guests. Card Member must present his or her valid Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Escape Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. Card Member must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all of the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Escape Lounge customers, including access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges. Escape Lounge locations are subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.
Delta SkyClub. This benefit is available to the Platinum Card Members. Platinum Card Members must present their valid American Express Card, government-issued I.D., and boarding pass to the Delta Sky Club ambassador. Boarding pass must show a reservation for a same-day Delta-operated flight (Delta or Delta connection) departing from or arriving at the airport in which the Delta Sky Club is located. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. Eligible Platinum Card Members on departing flights can only access the Delta Sky Club within 3 hours of their flight's scheduled departure time. During a connection between Delta-operated flights on the same ticket, you may use the Delta Sky Club in your connecting airport at any time during the layover. Delta reserves the right to limit access for non-revenue flyers at any Delta Sky Club. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Access to Delta Sky Club partner lounges is not permitted. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to access Delta Sky Club, and 21 years of age to access locations with a self-service bar, unless accompanied by a responsible, supervising adult who has access to the lounge. Eligible Card Members must adhere to all Delta Sky Club House Rules while accessing participating airport clubs. Participating airport clubs and locations subject to change without notice. Eligible Platinum Card Members may bring guests into the Delta Sky Club subject to the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policies, and must use their valid Platinum Card as the payment method for guest access. Guests must also be flying on a same-day Delta-operated flight. Guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating airport clubs.
For the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policy, please visit delta.com/skyclub. All Delta Sky Club rules apply to Delta Sky Club membership and use. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/skyclub. Benefit and rules subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.
Plaza Premium Lounges. This benefit is available to Platinum Card Members. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Members receive complimentary access to any global location of Plaza Premium Lounges. Card Member must present their valid Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. In some cases, Card Member must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into Plaza Premium Lounges as complimentary guests. Card Member must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all of the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Plaza Premium Lounge customers, as well as access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges. Plaza Premium Lounge locations are subject to change.
Virgin Australia. Access is complimentary for Primary Platinum Card Member and one complimentary guest only. The Primary Platinum Card Member and guest must be travelling with Virgin Australia domestically on the same Virgin Australia flight. Access is to Virgin Australia-branded lounges in Australia only. Name on boarding pass must match the name on Platinum Card and boarding pass must be presented. The Platinum Card Member and guest must present their physical valid Card and same-day boarding pass (containing your Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer number and status) to Virgin Australia lounge agents. One guest per Primary Platinum Card Member permitted. All access is subject to space availability. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. This benefit is subject to change.
Lufthansa. This benefit is available to Platinum Card Members. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Card Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to select Lufthansa Business Lounges (regardless of ticket class) and Lufthansa Senator Lounges (when flying business class) when flying on a Lufthansa Group flight. To access the Lufthansa lounges, Platinum Card Members must present their valid Platinum, a government issued I.D., and a same-day departure boarding pass showing confirmed reservation on a Lufthansa Group flight (Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian airlines). Card Members must adhere to all rules of participating lounges. Participating lounges and locations subject to change without notice. Additional guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating lounges. In some Lounges the Platinum Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. For the most current list of Lufthansa lounges, guest access requirements, rules, and pricing policy, please visit https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/lounges.
Priority Pass™ - Platinum Personal Charge Card. This benefit is available to Platinum Personal Charge Card Members. Platinum Card Members and one Additional Platinum Card Member as nominated by the Primary Card Member may enrol in the Priority Pass™ program. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. You acknowledge and agree that American Express will verify your Card Account number and provide updated Card Account information to Priority Pass. Priority Pass will use this information to fulfill on the Priority Pass program and may use this information for marketing related to the program. Once enrolled, Platinum Card Members whose Card Account is not cancelled may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting your Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. If the Card Account is canceled, you will not be eligible for Priority Pass and your enrollment will be cancelled. At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge that admits guests, you may bring in 1 guest for no charge. You will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any additional guests. Some lounges do not admit guests. In some lounges, Priority Pass member must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Priority Pass members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Amenities may vary among airport lounge locations. Conference rooms, where available, may be reserved for a nominal fee. Priority Pass lounge partners and locations are subject to change. All Priority Pass members must adhere to the Priority Pass Conditions of Use, which will be sent to you with your membership package, and can be viewed at www.prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrollment information, Priority Pass will send your Priority Pass card and membership package which you should receive within 10-14 business days. If you have not received the Priority Pass card after 14 days, please contact American Express using the number on the back of your American Express® Card. To receive immediate access to the lounges after enrolling in Priority Pass, you can activate your membership online by using your Priority Pass membership details to receive a Digital Membership Card. For a step-by-step guide on the activation process, visit prioritypass.com/activation.
Priority Pass™ - Platinum Business and Corporate Charge Cards. This benefit is available to Platinum Business and Corporate Charge Card Members. Platinum Card Members and one Employee Platinum Card Member as nominated by the Primary Card Member may enrol in the Priority Pass™ program. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. You acknowledge and agree that American Express will verify your Card Account number and provide updated Card Account information to Priority Pass. Priority Pass will use this information to fulfill on the Priority Pass program and may use this information for marketing related to the program. Once enrolled, Platinum Card Members whose Card Account is not cancelled may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting your Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. If the Card Account is canceled, you will not be eligible for Priority Pass and your enrollment will be cancelled. At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge that admits guests, you will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any guests. Some lounges do not admit guests. In some lounges, Priority Pass member must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Priority Pass members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Amenities may vary among airport lounge locations. Conference rooms, where available, may be reserved for a nominal fee. Priority Pass lounge partners and locations are subject to change. All Priority Pass members must adhere to the Priority Pass Conditions of Use, which will be sent to you with your membership package, and can be viewed at www.prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrollment information, Priority Pass will send your Priority Pass card and membership package which you should receive within 10-14 business days. If you have not received the Priority Pass card after 14 days, please contact American Express using the number on the back of your American Express® Card. To receive immediate access to the lounges after enrolling in Priority Pass, you can activate your membership online by using your Priority Pass membership details to receive a Digital Membership Card. For a step-by-step guide on the activation process, visit prioritypass.com/activation.
Additional Global Lounge Collection Partner Lounges. American Express offers access to additional lounges in the Global Lounge Collection where Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating locations. Card Members must present their valid Platinum Card, a government-issued I.D., and a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier. Guest access and associated fees are subject to the terms and conditions of the participating lounge provider. Participation, locations, rates, and policies of lounges are subject to change without notice, and Card Members and their guests will not be compensated for such changes. Amenities, services, and hours may vary by participating lounge and are subject to change without notice. American Express and the participating lounge will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen, or damages suffered by the Card Member or guests inside the participating lounge. For participating lounges with a self-service bar, the Card Member may be required to be of legal drinking age in the participating lounge jurisdiction to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Card Members and their guests must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. Each participating lounge may have their own policy allowing for children under a certain age to enter for free with the Card Member who is a parent or legal guardian. Card Member must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member or their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to participating lounges in any way, or that the Card Member or their guests intend to do so, we may remove access to the Additional Lounges from the Account. American Express and the participating lounge reserve the right to revise the rules at any time without notice. For the most current list of participating lounges and access requirements, please use the Lounge Finder feature in the American Express App or visit www.americanexpress.com/findalounge.