Choosing the right
American Express® Card for your next international trip
Learn about American Express Credit Cards for international travel
Whether you’re exploring a new culture, trying local cuisine, or reconnecting with family and friends across the globe, having the right Card to travel can make all the difference.
American Express Cards are designed with international travellers in mind, offering benefits such as Card protection and travel insurance1 on eligible Cards. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply (such as maximum age-limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). When you’re using American Express overseas, you can also rely on our Fraud Protection Guarantee2, our 24/7 Card support and worldwide acceptance.
Benefits of using a Card while travelling abroad
Using a Card can simplify your payments overseas, reduce the need to carry large sums of cash and give you access to extra benefits.
Convenience and security
Carrying large amounts of cash can be both inconvenient and risky. A Card can help you access funds and helps protect your purchases through 24/7 fraud monitoring.
Find out more about Card Security.
Rewards points
Some Amex Cards allow you to earn Membership Rewards® points3 which you can then redeem to book eligible flights, hotels or car rental with Amex Travel Online4. You can also choose Cards that lets you transfer points to Hotel Partners or Cards that allow you to earn points directly with partner airline programs.
Find out more about Redeeming Membership Rewards points with American Express.
Travel insurance and protection
Eligible Cards include Travel Insurance1 for medical emergencies or trip cancellations (Terms, conditions and exclusions apply such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits) as well as our Fraud Protection Guarantee2 to help protecting you against unauthorised charges overseas.
Find out more about our Card insurance available to Card Members.
Access to international assistance services
Card issuers usually have global customer service to help with issues like a missing or stolen card. If a problem arises, you can often get quick guidance and arrange a replacement card to ensure you’re never left without a way to pay.
If your Amex Card is lost or stolen, American Express can arrange to get you a replacement Card virtually anywhere you are in the world, 24/7.
How to use your Amex Card abroad
If you’re new to using Amex internationally, it’s wise to understand how fees, currencies and security measures work before your trip.
Understanding foreign transaction fees
Effective from 4 May 2026, for each purchase in a foreign currency, American Express charge a currency conversion fee of 3.5% of the Australian Dollar amount of the foreign charge5.
Choosing the right currency for purchases
It often saves costs to opt for the local currency whenever possible to avoid hidden markups. If asked whether you’d like to pay in Australian dollars or the local currency, choosing local currency usually has a better exchange rate. Reviewing receipts and staying mindful of surcharges can also help prevent surprises.
Tips for safe Card usage
Keep a close eye on your statements and use secure payment locations to reduce the risk of fraud. Avoid handing your Card over if you can’t see how it’s being processed.
Managing Card issues overseas
Save your Card’s international contact numbers in your phone. If something goes wrong, like a declined Card, customer service can typically offer quick solutions. A backup payment method is also useful in case you travel to places with limited Card acceptance.
Find out more about using your Card Overseas..
Benefits of American Express Cards for international travel
American Express provides Credit and Charge Cards with multiple advantages so you can pick one that best suits your travel style.
Designed to transform every journey into a luxury experience, the Amex Platinum Card unlocks access to premium travel perks and global benefits.
Key travel benefits of the Amex Platinum Card
- Annual $450 Travel Credit6: Use this credit to book eligible flights, hotels, or car hire through with the Platinum Travel Service or American Express Travel Online.
- Up to $400 in dining credits7: Enjoy up to $200 to spend at participating restaurants in Australia and up to $200 at participating restaurants abroad. (Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. A separate one-time enrolment is required. Benefit ends 31 December 2026.)
- Access to 1,550+ lounges8: Enter the Centurion® Lounges, Priority Pass™ Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges and more across 140 countries.
The Amex Platinum Card fee is $1,450 p.a.
Explore the full benefits of the Amex Platinum Card here.
The American Express Explorer® Credit Card is all about rewarding you for discovering new and exciting horizons, whether you’re roaming around Australia or flying further afield.
Key travel benefits of the Amex Explorer Card
- Receive $400 to spend on travel every year9: You can use this Travel Credit to purchase eligible domestic and international flights, hotels or car hire via American Express Travel Online.
- Complimentary domestic and international Travel Insurance10: When you purchase a return trip on your Card. The policy includes cover for medical emergency expenses, cancellation and a range of cover for COVID-19. Terms, conditions, cover limits and exclusions apply (such as a maximum age limit of 79 when travel is purchased and a pre-existing medical condition(s) exclusion).
- Airport Lounge access11: You and a guest can enjoy complimentary entry to the Centurion® Lounge at Sydney or Melbourne International Airports every calendar year.
The Amex Explorer Card fee is $395 p.a.
Explore the full benefits of the Amex Explorer Credit Card here.
Take your earning to the next level with the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card with no expiry and uncapped Qantas Points earning potential12.
Key travel benefits of the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card
- Annual Qantas Travel Credit worth $45013: Receive a $450 Qantas Travel Credit to use on eligible domestic or international Qantas flights each year, when you book through American Express Travel.
- Airport Lounge Access: Enjoy two complimentary passes each year to the Centurion® Lounge at Sydney or Melbourne international airport14, plus two Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations each year after your first Card spend on selected Qantas products and services15.
- Additional Cards at no extra cost16: You can add up to four Additional Cards for family members or friends, at no extra fee.
The Qantas Amex Ultimate Card fee is $450 p.a.
Explore the full benefits of the Quantas Amex Ultimate Card here.
Designed for travellers who want to maximise their Velocity rewards, the Amex Velocity Platinum Card helps you earn Velocity Points on everyday purchases - without any cap on how many Points you can collect.
Key travel benefits of the Amex Velocity Platinum Card
- Complimentary annual domestic flight17: Enjoy a Virgin Australia domestic return economy flight between selected cities in Australia each anniversary year.
- Virgin Australia Lounge Access18: Relax in style each time you fly domestically with Virgin Australia, with access to the Virgin Australia lounge. (Enrolment in the VA Lounge Access benefit required.)
- Up to 100 bonus Velocity Status Credits19: Earn 50 Status Credits for every $25,000 you spend on eligible purchases each Membership year – and a further 50 Status Credits when you spend another $25,000 in the same Membership year.
The Amex Velocity Platinum Card fee is $440 p.a.
Explore the full benefits of the Amex Velocity Platinum Card here.
Travelling abroad with a Business Card?
If you travel frequently for work, you can use a Business Card to pay for your Business travel expenses such as flights, hotels and car hire and you can enjoy business travel rewards for Frequent Flyers.
Check out how Business Cards can help enhance business travel.
Choose the Card that best suits you
Cards are offered, issued, and administered by American Express Australia Limited ABN 92 108 952 085, Australian Credit Licence No. 291313. American Express income and credit approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Interest rates, fees and charges apply.
1. 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 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 your American Express 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.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. American Express Travel Online.
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.
5. Currency Conversion Fees.
Currency Conversion Fees for Charge Cards. If you make a charge in a currency other than Australian dollars, that charge will be converted into Australian dollars. The conversion will take place on the date the charge is processed by us, which may not be the same date you make the charge. If the charge is in U.S. dollars, it will be converted directly into Australian dollars. In all other cases, it will first be converted into U.S. dollars and then into Australian dollars. However, you will only be charged one currency conversion fee. Unless a specific rate is required by law, conversion rates will be used based on interbank rates selected from customary industry sources on the business day prior to the processing date. If charges are converted by third parties prior to being submitted to us, any conversions made by those third parties will be at rates and may include a fee selected by them.
Currency Conversion Fees for Credit Cards. For each Charge submitted to us in a currency other than Australian Dollars (a ‘Foreign Charge’), on the day we process the Foreign Charge we will:
- Convert it to US Dollars first (unless it was submitted to us in US Dollars);
- Convert the US Dollar amount into Australian Dollars; and
- Apply a single non-refundable currency conversion fee to the Australian Dollar amount of the Foreign Charge.
We use exchange rates from customary industry sources, or a specific rate if required by law. We use the exchange rate from the weekday prior to the day we process the Foreign Charge (or two weekdays prior for Foreign Charges processed on 1 January and 25 December). The exchange rate we use may be higher or lower than the exchange rate available on the day you made the Foreign Charge, and exchange rate fluctuations can be significant.
When making a Charge in a foreign currency you may have the choice to allow a third party to convert the Charge into Australian Dollars at the point of sale. If you choose this option, then that third party will:
- Determine the exchange rate and any commission or fees payable for the currency conversion; and
- Submit that Charge to us in Australian Dollars, meaning we will not convert the Charge or apply currency conversion fee
You acknowledge that any refund of a Foreign Charge may be different to the Foreign Charge amount originally processed on your Account. The difference is generally because:
- the refund and Foreign Charge may be processed on different days with different rates;
- we do not apply any currency conversion fee to refunds of Foreign Charges.
- the refund may be only a partial refund for the Foreign Charge; or
- where third parties convert Charges in foreign currency, those third parties may treat refunds differently to the original foreign currency Charge.
6. Travel Credit.
If your Card has a Travel Credit benefit, the Primary Card Member is eligible for an annual Travel Credit, subject to the full Travel Credit Terms and Conditions at amex.com.au/platinumtravelcreditterms. The Travel Credit can be redeemed through 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.
7. 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 Benefit and contain important additional terms.
8. Global Lounge Collection
This benefit is available to American Express® Platinum Personal, Platinum Business and Corporate Platinum Charge Card Members (“Platinum Card Members”). Eligibility and complimentary access vary by lounge and are governed by the individual lounge terms outlined below. Some airport lounge providers may require presentation of your physical Platinum Card for entry. We highly recommend travelling with your physical Card as some lounges may not accept digital Cards. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member and their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Global Lounge Collection lounges in any way, we may cancel your American Express Account.
The Centurion® Lounge
Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating locations of The Centurion Lounge. Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Card Members may bring one (1) complimentary guest, and Corporate Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) complimentary guests into The Centurion Lounge locations in the U.S. and select international locations as set forth on the Centurion Lounge website at thecenturionlounge.com (the “Centurion Lounge Website”). Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Guest access policies (including, but not limited to, guest fees and number of complimentary guests per visit) applicable to international locations of The Centurion Lounge may vary by location and are subject to change. Visit the Centurion Lounge Website to learn more about lounge locations and guest access policies applicable to international Centurion Lounge locations. For more information specific to Australian Lounge access, visit americanexpress.com.au/airportlounge. All guests must be travelling on the same flight as the Card Member. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple locations of The Centurion Lounge on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. 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. During a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of their connecting flight. Same day round-trip itineraries are not considered connecting flights. Card Members will not be granted access to the lounge with a boarding pass for a flight that has landed at the final destination. Upon arrival at The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must present The Centurion Lounge agent with the following upon each visit: their valid Platinum 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. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. Failure to present this documentation may result in access being denied. Refer to the specific location’s access policy for more information. 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 behaviour 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 authorise 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 American Express®, in its sole discretion, determine that you have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with lounge access in any way, we may remove access to The Centurion Lounge from your Platinum Account. Use of The Centurion Lounge is subject to all rules and conditions set by American Express. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical.
Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge
Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge. Please visit thecenturionlounge.com for more information on Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge availability. Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Card Members may bring one (1) complimentary guest, and Corporate Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) complimentary guests into The Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge locations. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. All guests must be travelling on the same flight as the Card Member. All access to Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge is subject to space availability. To access Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including a connecting flight during a layover) and present the Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge agent with the following upon each visit: their valid Platinum 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. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. 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 Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. American Express reserves the right to remove any person from Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge for inappropriate behaviour 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 Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge is not permissible. Hours may vary by location and are subject to change. Amenities vary among Sidecar by 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 Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, certain services, products or amenities may be offered for sale and you are responsible for any purchases of such services, products or amenities. Services available at the Member Services Desk are based on the type of American Express Card used to enter Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge. American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by visitors to Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determine that you have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge access in any way, we may remove access to Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge from your Platinum Account. Use of Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge is subject to all rules and conditions set by American Express. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical.
Escape Lounges
This benefit is available to Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members. Card Members receive complimentary access to all Escape Lounge locations throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean and South America, including Escape Lounges - The Centurion® Studio Partner locations. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Members may bring up to two (2) complimentary guests per visit. To access an Escape Lounge, Card Members must present their valid Platinum Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card and the eligible flight must be booked on your American Express Platinum Card. For access at select locations, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Refer to the specific location’s access policy for more information. During a layover Card Members may use the Escape Lounge in the connecting airport at any time. For more information on access policies and lounge terms and conditions, see escapelounges.com. All access to an Escape Lounge is subject to space availability. Card Members 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 Members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Escape Lounge customers, as well as access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical. Additional restrictions may apply.
Delta
Delta Sky Club access is operated by Delta Air Lines and is subject to Delta’s access rules, conditions and availability. For the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policy, please visit delta.com/skyclub. Benefit and rules subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.
This benefit is available to Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members. Platinum Card Members and any guests traveling with Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy) fare tickets do not have access to this benefit. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Platinum Card Members must present their valid American Express Platinum Card, government-issued I.D., and boarding pass for entry. Boarding pass must show a reservation for a same-day Delta-operated flight (Delta or Delta connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (ticket number starting with 006) 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 three hours of their flight's scheduled departure time or any time during a layover. Delta reserves the right to limit access for non-revenue flyers at any Delta Sky Club. 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. 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 or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (ticket number starting with 006). Children under 2 years of age may accompany the Eligible Platinum Card Member for free. Guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating airport clubs.
Plaza Premium Lounges
Prior to 1 October 2026, Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into Plaza Premium Lounges.
Effective 1 October 2026, the complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest. Corporate Platinum Card Members may continue to bring up to two (2) guests.
Plaza Premium Lounge access is operated by Plaza Premium and is subject to Plaza Premium’s access rules. Plaza Premium Lounge locations, benefits and rules are subject to change. Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating global locations of Plaza Premium Lounges. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Member must present their valid Platinum Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some lounges. Card Members must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple Plaza Premium lounges on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. Card Members 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.
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia Lounge access is operated by Virgin Australia and is subject to Virgin Australia’s access rules.
Access is to Virgin Australia-branded lounges at their city of departure in Australia only. Access is complimentary for Primary Card Members holding a Platinum Personal, Business or Corporate Charge Card issued in Australia only and one (1) complimentary guest per visit. The Primary Platinum Card Member and guest must be travelling with Virgin Australia domestically on the same Virgin Australia flight. The Platinum Card Member must present their valid physical Platinum Card and same-day boarding pass to Virgin Australia lounge agents and the name on the boarding pass must match the name on the Platinum Card. The guest must also present their boarding pass. All access is subject to space availability. This benefit is subject to change.
Priority Pass™ - Platinum Personal Charge Cards
Prior to 1 October 2026, Primary Platinum Card Members and one Additional Platinum Card Member as nominated by the Primary Card Member may enrol in the Priority Pass™ program.
Effective 1 October 2026, enrolment in the Priority Pass™ program and complimentary Priority Pass lounge access will be available only to the Primary Platinum Card Member, and all complimentary Priority Pass memberships and lounge access for Additional Card Members will end.
Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. This benefit is available to Platinum Charge Card Members. 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 physical or digital Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. If the Card Account is cancelled, you will not be eligible for Priority Pass and your enrolment will be cancelled. At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge that admits guests, Platinum Card Members may bring one (1) complimentary guest. You will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any additional guests. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple Priority Pass lounges on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. Some lounges do not admit guests. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and 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 prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrolment 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 access lounges before your physical Priority Pass card arrives, call the number on the back of your Platinum Card to obtain your Priority Pass membership details. You can then activate your membership online and receive a digital membership card. For a step-by-step guide on the activation process, visit prioritypass.com/activation. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member and their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Priority Pass Lounge in any way, we may cancel your Priority Pass membership. This benefit is subject to change.
Priority Pass™ - Platinum Business and Corporate Charge Cards
Prior to 1 October 2026:
- Primary Platinum Business Card Members and one Employee Platinum Business Card Member as nominated by the Primary Card Member may enrol in the Priority Pass™ program
- At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge that admits guests, Platinum Business and Corporate Platinum Card Members will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any guests.
Effective 1 October 2026:
- Enrolment in the Priority Pass™ program and complimentary Priority Pass lounge access will be available only to the Primary Platinum Business Card Member, and all complimentary Priority Pass memberships and lounge access for Employee Card Members will end.
- At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge that admits guests, Platinum Business and Corporate Platinum Card Members may bring one (1) complimentary guest from this date.
Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. This benefit is available to Platinum Business and Corporate Charge Card Members. 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 either your physical or digital Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. If the Card Account is cancelled, you will not be eligible for Priority Pass and your enrolment will be cancelled. If you have paid for any guests and choose to visit multiple Priority Pass lounges on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. Some lounges do not admit guests. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some lounges, Priority Pass members 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 prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrolment 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 access lounges before your physical Priority Pass card arrives, call the number on the back of your Platinum Business Card to obtain your Priority Pass membership details. You can then activate your membership online and receive a Digital Membership Card. For a step-by-step guide on the activation process, visit prioritypass.com/activation. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member and their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Priority Pass Lounge in any way, we may cancel your Priority Pass membership. This benefit is subject to change.
Lufthansa
Effective 1 October 2026, eligible Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members will no longer have access to Lufthansa Lounges via the Global Lounge Collection benefit. Eligible Card Members continue to have access to Lufthansa Lounges up until 30 September 2026.
Lufthansa Lounge access is operated by Lufthansa Air Lines and is subject to Lufthansa’s access rules, conditions and availability. For the most current list of Lufthansa lounges, guest access requirements, rules, and pricing policy, please visit lufthansa.com/de/en/lounges.
This benefit is available to Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum 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 physical Platinum Card, 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. Additional guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating lounges. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some Lounges the Platinum Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. All Lufthansa Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. This benefit is subject to change.
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, 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. 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 in the jurisdiction where the lounge is located 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 Members 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, we may remove access to the Additional Lounges from your Platinum Account. American Express and the participating lounge reserve the right to revise the rules at any time. For the most current list of participating lounges and access requirements, please use the Lounge Finder feature amex.com.au/platinumlounges.
9. Travel Credit.
If your Card has a Travel Credit benefit, the Primary Card Member is eligible for an annual Travel Credit, subject to the full Travel Credit Terms and Conditions at amex.com.au/explorer-travelcreditterms. The Travel Credit can be redeemed through 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.
10. The American Express Explorer 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 Explorer 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 Explorer 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.
11. The Centurion® Lounge.
Entry into The Centurion® Lounge is governed by the full Terms and Conditions available at amex.com.au/airportlounge. All entrants must adhere to the General Conditions of Entry. American Express Explorer Card Members are entitled to a total of two (2) entries into The Centurion® Lounges in Australia per calendar year (1 January to 31 December). Complimentary access is available for the Card Member’s children 17 years and younger. Card Members wishing to bring additional guests may be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member's American Express Card..
12. Qantas Points.
You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and the earning and redemption of points are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at quantas.com/terms. Qantas Points and bonus Qantas Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the Qantas American Express Cards Points Terms and Conditions, and exclusions apply. Eligible purchases do not include annual Card fees, cash advances, interest, fees and charges for traveller's cheques and foreign currencies - these do not earn Qantas Points. For the full list of exclusions, please refer to the Qantas American Express Cards Points Terms and Conditions. You will earn 0.5 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, including where you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant. Once you have earned a total of 100,000 Qantas Points on your Card Account in a calendar year, your earn rate of 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent will change to 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on everyday purchases. All other earn rates (Qantas products and services and government spend) will remain unchanged. The points threshold is based on eligible Qantas Points earned during a calendar year and will be reset on 1 January each year. Qantas Points earned by all Card Members on a Card Account contribute to the 100,000 points threshold each calendar year. Bonus points earned from Acquisition bonus offers and marketing campaigns are excluded from the threshold.
13. Qantas Travel Credit.
Qantas American Express Ultimate Primary Card Members are eligible for an annual $450 Qantas Travel Credit, subject to the full Qantas Travel Credit Terms and Conditions at amex.com.au/qantasultimate-travelcreditterms. The Qantas Travel Credit can be redeemed through American Express Travel Online on a single eligible travel booking for Qantas Flights (i.e. a QF flight number on your ticket) by selecting the Qantas Travel Credit when you checkout. All Qantas Flight travel is subject to Qantas Conditions of Carriage. To redeem the Travel Credit, the full value of the Travel Credit (or more) must be charged to the eligible Primary Card. The Qantas 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 Qantas 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 Qantas Travel Credit has already been used and associated statement credit applied to your account, you will forfeit your annual Qantas 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 Qantas 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 Qantas Travel Credit.
14. The Centurion® Lounge
Entry into The Centurion® Lounge is governed by the full Terms and Conditions available at amex.com.au/airportlounge. All entrants must adhere to the General Conditions of Entry. Qantas American Express Ultimate Card Members are entitled to a total of two (2) entries into The Centurion® Lounges in Australia per calendar year (1 January to 31 December). Complimentary access is available for the Card Member’s children 17 years and younger. Card Members wishing to bring additional guests may be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member's American Express Card.
15. Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations.
You will be eligible to receive two Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations each anniversary year of your Qantas American Express Ultimate Card (Card) Membership, provided you: (a) register your Qantas Frequent Flyer number with your Card Account; and (b) make a purchase on selected Qantas products and services using your Card. Selected Qantas products and services are the purchase of (a) a Qantas passenger flight departing from Australia with a QF flight number purchased in Australian Dollars (AUD) directly from Qantas.com.au using your Card; or (b) using your Card to pay for joining or annual fees for Qantas Frequent Flyer or Qantas Club membership. Subject to Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions. Within 2 weeks of purchasing selected Qantas products and services, two Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations will be assigned to the Qantas Frequent Flyer account. In order to use your invitations, login to your Qantas Frequent Flyer Account or use the Qantas App to access your invitations and link them with an eligible Qantas flight booking prior to use (must be done at least 24 hours prior to your departure time). Each Complimentary Lounge Invitation is valid for a single visit by one guest to a Qantas Club domestic lounge, Qantas International or Qantas International Business Lounge, and must be used prior to expiry. Access and use are subject to the Complimentary Lounge Invitation Terms and Conditions and the Lounge Entry Terms and Conditions. Invitations may be revoked or withheld if your Card account is not in good standing, if the selected Qantas products and services are refunded in full or if you have not complied with these Complimentary Lounge Invitation Terms and Conditions, and the American Express Credit Card Terms and Conditions.
16. Additional Card Members.
Additional Card Members must be 16 years of age or over. 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 actively enrolled. All points earned on Additional Card Member spend will go to the Primary Card Members Account. The Primary Card Member cannot add an Additional Card under their own name or email address and cannot add an Additional card under the name or email address of a previously approved Additional Card application on the Account.
17. Complimentary Domestic Return Virgin Australia Flight:
The complimentary domestic economy Virgin Australia return flight is only available between selected Australian cities and is available for booking by American Express Velocity Platinum Primary Card Members each year after the anniversary of your Card Membership. All flights are subject to availability and neither Virgin Australia nor American Express guarantees that seats or tickets will be available on the dates or at the times you may wish to fly. Seat availability may be limited to certain dates and/or flights and it may be more difficult to book seats around public holidays, school holidays or special events. Some flights may not have any seats available for redemption. Route availability is subject to change without notice. All travel is subject to the American Express Velocity Platinum Card Benefits Terms and Conditions available here and travel is subject to Virgin Australia Conditions of Carriage available at Conditionsofcarriage/VirginAustralia.com.
18. Virgin Australia Lounge Access.
The American Express Velocity Platinum Card Virgin Australia Lounge Access is subject to the American Express Velocity Platinum Card Benefits Terms and Conditions. The Virgin Australia Lounge Access provides the Primary Card Member with access to Virgin Australia lounges at Australian domestic airports whenever they are flying on a Virgin Australia operated domestic flight on the same day. To qualify for Virgin Australia Lounge Access, your Card Account with American Express must be in good standing. American Express Velocity Platinum Primary Card Members will receive 12 months of lounge access on your Velocity membership. Enrol via your online American Express Account. This is your benefit anniversary date. After enrolling, activate the VA Lounge Access by making an Eligible Transaction on your American Express Velocity Platinum Card. Eligible Transaction does not include annual Card fees, cash advances, interest, balance transfers, fees and charges for traveller’s cheques and foreign currencies. After 12 months, at each subsequent benefit anniversary, make an Eligible Transaction on your Velocity Platinum Card to reactivate the VA Lounge Access. Please allow up to 7 days for the benefit to be processed on to the Primary Card Member’s Velocity membership. The Primary Card Member must provide their Velocity Frequent Flyer membership details to Virgin Australia lounge staff and present same day boarding pass on a Virgin Australia flight. Additional Card Members are not eligible. Virgin Australia lounge access is subject to space availability. Virgin Australia lounge is owned and operated by Virgin Australia Airlines Pty. Ltd. in selected domestic airports in accordance with Virgin Australia lounge Terms and Conditions, available at virginaustralia.com/lounge and as amended from time to time.
19. Velocity Frequent Flyer Status Credits
Velocity Frequent Flyer Status Credits are subject to the American Express Velocity Platinum Card Benefits Terms and Conditions. 50 Velocity Frequent Flyer Status Credits will be awarded when you spend $25,000 on Eligible Spend within your membership year, and a further 50 Status Credits when you spend another $25,000 on Eligible Spend within the same Membership year. Membership year is defined as commencing upon Card activation and renews on the day of your Card activation each subsequent year. Eligible Spend does not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late or dishonoured payments, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. Please allow up to 2 weeks after you meet the minimum spend requirement for the Status Credits to be credited to your Velocity account. In addition to the Status Credits earned with this American Express Velocity Platinum Card offer, to upgrade or maintain membership status, Velocity members must earn a percentage of their Status Credits on eligible Virgin Australia marketed and/or operated flights, flown by the member. To find out more about Status Credits and the amount of Status Credits required to be earned on eligible Virgin Australia marketed and/or operated flights, flown by the member for Velocity membership levels please visit velocityfrequentflyer.com/the-basics/status.