Access dining, shopping and entertainment rewards with American Express
Access dining, shopping, and entertainment rewards with American Express
If you thought Credit Cards with reward benefits were only worth it for big purchases, think again. From dining out and food delivery to shopping and streaming subscriptions, an Amex Card could earn you Membership Rewards® points on eligible everyday spending1, with selected Cards also offering dining, shopping and entertainment benefits.
That morning coffee and a stroll. Finally booking a well-deserved minibreak. Dinner with your besties. A cosy night in with Netflix. Sound like your kind of weekend? Earn and enjoy rewards as you live your life with your Amex Card.
Credit Card rewards on dining and food delivery
For foodies – Love eating out, ordering in, or catching up with friends over brunch? The American Express Essential® Rewards Credit Card and the American Express® Platinum Card offer rewards and benefits that could make dining even more rewarding.
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Earn points as you eat
With the Essential Rewards Credit Card, you can earn 5 Membership Rewards points for every $1 spent at eligible restaurants, cafés and bars in Australia2. Whether it’s a slow Sunday brunch or sushi rolls and nigiri platters before you head out for drinks, your meal could be earning you points. See more eligible food spots here. |
Earn points as you eat
With the Essential Rewards Credit Card, you can earn 5 Membership Rewards points for every $1 spent at eligible restaurants, cafés and bars in Australia2. Whether it’s a slow Sunday brunch or sushi rolls and nigiri platters before you head out for drinks, your meal could be earning you points. See more eligible food spots here. |
More dining benefits: Dining Credits
With the Platinum Card, you could enjoy up to $400 in Dining Credits with up to $200 to spend at participating restaurants in Australia and up to $200 to spend at participating restaurants overseas3 (Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. A separate one-time enrolment is required. Benefit ends 31 December 2026).
Explore the best places to eat with your Platinum Dining Credit.
Shopping rewards for everyday spending
Love to shop? Or just find yourself at the supermarket regularly trying to keep up with a hungry household? The Essential Rewards Credit Card and American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card perks could be a good fit.

Pick up points as you shop
With the Essential Rewards Credit Card, you can earn 2 points per $1 spent at selected major retailers in Australia, including JB Hi-Fi, Bunnings, Uniqlo and Amazon2. So, whether you need new headphones to make the work commute a little more enjoyable or want to treat yourself to a new pair of jeans, your shopping could help grow your points balance.
Please note that after a total of 10,000 points is earned in a month, you will earn 1 point for every $1 spent thereafter.

Earn points at supermarkets and petrol stations
With the Platinum Edge Credit Card, even your weekly top-up shops could earn you points. You’ll enjoy 3 points per $1 at major supermarkets and petrol stations4, so even the weekly shop and topping up the car can have their perks.

More shopping benefits
Amex Offers - All Amex Consumer Cards have access to Amex Offers5. Go on the Amex App and unlock personalised shopping offers from credits back on your Account to bonus points at selected retailers. Simply save the available offer to your Card before you shop and enjoy rewards on qualifying purchases.
Pay with Points - With select Amex Cards, you can also use your Membership Rewards points to make purchases online with Pay with Points6 at your favourite brands like Apple, Ikea, David Jones, Myer, Louis Vuitton and more.
Credit Card rewards on streaming and entertainment
Film on the sofa or dance-all-night concert? Whatever your entertainment of choice, here’s how an Amex Card like the Essential Rewards Credit Card, or Platinum Card could elevate the experience.

Earn points on selected streaming subscriptions
The Amex Essential Rewards Credit Card earns 3 Membership Rewards points for every $1 spent on selected streaming services in Australia2. So, whether you're settling in for the latest must-watch series on Netflix, Prime or Disney+, watching the game on Kayo Sports, or putting on your favourite Spotify playlist, your eligible subscription spend could also earn you points.

More entertainment benefits with American Express
If you are the type to suffer from FOMO, enjoy access to live music, sport, theatre, curated dining and cultural events with your Amex Card. You can also access Presale tickets when available as well as entertainment lounges at select venues.
Platinum Card Members can use the Amex Experiences App7 to discover exclusive Platinum offers and events, as well as Platinum preferred dining and lifestyle experiences.

Earn points on selected streaming subscriptions
The Amex Essential Rewards Credit Card earns 3 Membership Rewards points for every $1 spent on selected streaming services in Australia2. So, whether you're settling in for the latest must-watch series on Netflix, Prime or Disney+, watching the game on Kayo Sports, or putting on your favourite Spotify playlist, your eligible subscription spend could also earn you points.

More entertainment benefits with American Express
If you are the type to suffer from FOMO, enjoy access to live music, sport, theatre, curated dining and cultural events with your Amex Card. You can also access Presale tickets when available as well as entertainment lounges at select venues.
Platinum Card Members can use the Amex Experiences App7 to discover exclusive Platinum offers and events, as well as Platinum preferred dining and lifestyle experiences.
Compare Amex rewards for dining, shopping and streaming
Different Amex Cards reward different ways of spending. Here’s a quick look at some of the Membership Rewards points and benefits you could enjoy with the Cards featured in this article.
| What you spend on |
Amex Card |
Rewards and benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Dining out & food delivery |
Essential Rewards Credit Card | Earn 5 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent at eligible restaurants, cafés and bars in Australia and on selected food delivery services2 |
| Streaming | Essential Rewards Credit Card | Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on selected streaming services in Australia2 |
| Retail shopping | Essential Rewards Credit Card | Earn 2 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent at selected major retailers in Australia2 |
| Groceries and petrol | Platinum Edge Credit Card | Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent at major supermarkets and petrol stations4 |
| Dining out | Platinum Card | Enjoy up to $400 in Dining Credits3 (benefit ends 31 December 2026). |
| Going out & experiences | Platinum Card | Access exclusive Platinum offers and events with the Amex Experiences App7 |
How to choose the Amex Card that fits your lifestyle
To find the right Amex Card for you, think about where you spend and the rewards and benefits you’re most likely to enjoy.
- Do you eat out regularly, order food delivery or subscribe to popular streaming services? The Amex Essential Rewards Credit Card could help you earn more Membership Rewards® points on eligible dining, shopping and streaming purchases2.
- More of a practical everyday spender? The Amex Platinum Edge Credit Card could help you earn more Membership Rewards points on spending at selected major supermarkets and petrol stations4.
- Or, if you’re looking for premium benefits alongside earning Membership Rewards points, The Amex Platinum Card offers benefits including Dining Credits3 and American Express Experiences7. (Please note that the Dining Credits benefit ends 31 December 2026).
FAQs
The Amex Essential Rewards Card offers an accelerated point earn rate across eligible dining, shopping and streaming purchases2. The Amex Platinum Edge Card also offers higher earn rates for major supermarkets and petrol stations spend4.
The Amex Platinum Card offers dining benefits, with up to $400 in Dining Credits3. Enjoy 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).
The Essential Rewards Credit Card also offers dining benefits. You can earn 5 points per $1 spent at eligible restaurants, cafés and bars across Australia2. (After a total of 10,000 points is earned in a month, you will earn 1 point for every $1 spent thereafter).
Yes. Eligible shopping purchases can earn Membership Rewards points with all the Amex Cards enrolled in the Membership Rewards program. For example, the Essential Rewards Credit Card earns 2 points per $1 spent at selected major retailers in Australia2, while the Platinum Edge Credit Card earns 3 points per $1 spent at major supermarkets and petrol stations4.
Yes. The Essential Rewards Credit Card earns 3 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on selected streaming services in Australia2, so eligible subscriptions could help grow your points balance.
Yes. With the Essential Rewards Credit Card, you can earn 5 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on selected food delivery services2.
Yes. American Express Cards enrolled in the Membership Rewards program can earn Membership Rewards points on eligible everyday purchases1. The number of points you earn will depend on your Card and where you spend.
Check out the range of American Express Cards to find the right Card for you.
1. Membership Rewards Program
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available at americanexpress.com/en-au/rewards/membership-rewards/terms. Government transactions will earn 1 point per dollar spent with Merchants classified as "government", including 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.
2. Membership Rewards® Program for The American Express Essential Rewards Credit Card.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards® program available at americanexpress.com/en-au/rewards/membership-rewards/terms.
Earn 5 points per $1 spent at restaurants, fast food outlets, cafes, bars and selected food delivery services in Australia (“Eats and Drinks”). See the list of selected food delivery services here. Earning points at this rate is dependent on how the merchant categorises their business and provide us this information (directly or through their financial institution). Locations such as a bar in an entertainment venue or a restaurant in a hotel may not be eligible for accelerated points earn. Spend through an aggregator or intermediary platform for these transactions may not be eligible for accelerated points earn. The Eats and Drinks category does not include supermarket, grocery store or catering spend.
Earn 3 points per $1 spent on eligible streaming subscriptions at selected providers in Australia. The current list of streaming services is available here. Purchases must be made directly with the merchant on our list. Spend will not be eligible for accelerated earn if the product is bundled with another product or service or billed by a third party such as a digital platform or a TV, telecommunications or internet provider. Spend through an aggregator or intermediary platform for these transactions may not be eligible for accelerated points earn.
Earn 2 points per $1 spent at selected major retailers in Australia. The following merchants have been classified as Selected Major Retailers: Amazon, Kmart, Bunnings Warehouse, Uniqlo, Myer, The Iconic, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman. Purchases with these Selected Major Retailers are only eligible for additional points if the transactions are made online or in-store in Australia. Spend through an aggregator or intermediary platform for these transactions may not be eligible for accelerated points earn. The current list of selected retailers and corresponding terms and conditions are available here. The list is subject to change.
Eligible spend outside the accelerated earn rate categories will earn 1 Membership Rewards point per $1 spent.
American Express reserves the right to change this list of Eats and Drinks providers, selected food delivery services, selected streaming services and selected major retailers that earn points at an accelerated rate.
Monthly Points Threshold: You will earn points at an accelerated earn rate on spend at eligible Eats & Drinks, select food delivery services, select streaming services and selected major retailers up to a combined maximum of 10,000 points posted to your account monthly. 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 month.
Refunds and returns: When the Basic Card Member or an Additional Card Member obtains a refund or reimbursement for items purchased on the Card or an Additional Card as applicable, Membership Rewards points will be deducted. Points are deducted based on the earn rate applicable on the day a refund or reimbursement transaction is processed.
3. Global Dining Credit
- Maximum amount back is $200 on spend at participating local restaurants (Local Dining Credit) and AUD$200 on spend at participating abroad restaurants (Abroad Dining Credit) per redemption period: Each redemption period resets on 1 January until the offer end date of 31 December 2026. The redemption periods are: 1 January – 31 December 2025 and 1 January – 31 December 2026. Spend can be in one or more transactions. You cannot carry any unused offer value from one redemption period into the next.
- Primary Card Member Only: The Benefit is only available to Primary American Express Australia Platinum Card Members using their Platinum Personal Charge Card. Transactions made with an Additional Card is not eligible for this Benefit.
- Save this Benefit First: A one-time enrolment is required. You must first save the Benefit to your Platinum Card before making your payment to qualify for the Benefit. Benefit limited to the Card to which the offer is saved and only spend on this Card counts towards the Benefit. If you use another Card to make a payment at any time, you will not be eligible for the Benefit on that Card. If you switch to a new Card product that is not eligible for this Benefit, enrolment will be removed from your Card Account. If a Card you hold is ineligible, you will not be able to see the Benefit, nor will you be able to save the Benefit to the Card. If you are no longer eligible for this Benefit due to a change in Account status, including but not limited to fraudulent flags, suspension or cancellation, it will be removed from your Account.
- Eligible Transactions: Benefit only available for dine-in services made in-person at a participating restaurant in Australia. Full participating restaurant list can be found here. Participating restaurant list subject to change without notice, please check before you dine as you won’t be eligible to receive a credit if the restaurant isn’t on the list at the time of your transaction.
- Excluded Transactions: Benefit excludes purchases of gift cards and vouchers, transactions made towards deposits charged upfront by the venue, booking, cancellation, and no-show charges, takeaway or dine-at-home services.
- Direct Payments Only: If you pay using payment processors such as QR payment or restaurant in-app purchases, you may not be eligible for the Benefit. Please request to pay at the restaurant’s designated checkout register.
- Award of Credits: Credit(s) should appear on your billing statement within 30 days from the date of payment but may take longer. Credit(s) are not redeemable for cash or any other payment form. Credit may be reversed if your qualifying purchase is refunded or cancelled.
- Expiry or Withdrawal of Benefit: The Benefit will expire on 31 December 2026. American Express can withdraw the Benefit at any time by giving you 60 days’ notice.
- Your use of participating restaurants: Your purchase of goods and/or services from the participating brands is governed by their respective terms and conditions (including privacy policies). American Express is not responsible in any way for the goods and/or services of the participating brands. Inquiries or complaints related to the participating brands' goods and/or services should be directed to their customer service.
- Our General Offer Terms: Our General Offer Terms also apply to the Amazon Prime benefit and contain important additional terms.
4. Platinum Edge 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. Additional points for major supermakets, petrol stations and foreign currency may not 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 a major supermarket processed through a payment aggregator may not earn the additional points.
5. Amex Offers
The following are not Eligible Cards: Business Cards that are affiliated with a wholesale partner, American Express Business Travel Accounts, Government Cards, Corporate Purchasing Cards, Corporate Meeting Cards, Corporate Cards and the David Jones Storecard. To view Amex Offers, simply log into your Online Account or the American Express Mobile App. The account must being in good standing to be eligible for offers.
6. Pay with Points.
You may use Points to make purchases at certain retailers listed on our website. You need to indicate at the time of purchase that you wish to Pay with Points. Individual retailers provide specific delivery and refund polices. Refund policies for Pay with Points retail Partners are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the retail Partner. The retailers’ conditions and refund policies may be amended by the retailers from time to time.
7. Amex Experiences App.
Amex Experiences App is available to download for eligible Card Members in Australia. To use the App, you must be registered for Online Services. Apple, the Apple logo, Touch ID and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
