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Important Note
The American Express® Global Lounge Collection benefit for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards is changing, with access policy updates from 8 July 2026 (Centurion Lounges) and 1 October 2026 (Plaza Premium and Priority Pass). Visit go.amex/lounge-updates for details and updated Terms and Conditions.

Key Information
Charge Card
Access a line of unsecured funding with flexible spending power3
Annual Fee
$1,750 p.a
Cash Flow Period
Up to 55 days to pay for purchases4
Annual Employee Card Fee:
No Fee for up to 99 Employee Cards2

How you Earn Membership Rewards Points

2.25

POINTS

per $1 spent

on eligible purchases5

1

POINT

per $1 spent

on ATO and government-related spend5

Key Benefits

Turn your points into Platinum travel experiences

Redeem points directly on flights, accommodation, and car rental with American Express Travel Online booking service9. You can also transfer points to Airline Reward Partners where you can use points for flights and upgrades11.

Enjoy payment flexibility with a Flexible Payment Option8

Seize new business opportunities, free up your cash flow, and navigate fluctuations in revenue by paying off a portion of your balance over time, up to your Flexible Payment Option limit. Interest charges apply.

Relax in more than 1,550 Airport Lounges Worldwide7

Work and refresh on the go with access to over 1,550 lounges in airports across 140 countries.7

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How You Earn Membership Rewards Points

Earn Membership Rewards points on virtually every dollar you spend on your Card and see how quickly they can add up:

  • Earn 2.25 points per $1 spent on eligible purchases5
  • Earn 1 point per $1 on ATO and government-related spend5

Choose Your Rewards

You can redeem points several ways:

  • Transfer your points to over 10 major partners across Airline11, Hotel & Retail.
  • Book travel with points online at American Express Travel9
  • Use your Membership Rewards points to pay off eligible transactions, including your rent, utilities or even your Card's Annual Fee using Cover Charges with Points16
  • Reward employees, clients or yourself and redeem points for Digital Gift Cards12 from leading retailers

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Relax in more than 1,550+ airport lounges worldwide7

Work and refresh on the go with access to over 1,550+ lounges in airports across 140 countries7
Your Platinum Business Card is your key to the American Express Global Lounge Collection® – including access to The Centurion® Lounge, Priority Pass Lounges, and Virgin Australia domestic lounges when flying Virgin Australia.7

The American Express® Global Lounge Collection benefit for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards is changing, with access policy updates from 8 July 2026 (Centurion Lounges) and 1 October 2026 (Plaza Premium and Priority Pass). Visit go.amex/lounge-updates for details and updated Terms and Conditions.

    Enjoy Travel Insurance14

    Receive complimentary Domestic and International travel insurance for you, your spouse and your Employee Card Members when you pay for your return trip with your American Express® Platinum Business Card.

    Cover includes:
    - Medical Emergency Expenses Cover
    - Business Trip Completion Cover
    - Personal Liability Cover
    - Trip Cancellation and Amendment Cover

    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).

      Complimentary ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership valued at $349 p.a.15

      • Enjoy two ‘Stay Plus’ complimentary nights stay (each complimentary night must be booked in conjunction with a paid night) at over 1,300 participating hotels in Asia Pacific.
      • 30% off dining, for up to 10 guests at over 1,600 participating restaurants.
      • 15% off drinks in Asia Pacific.
      • ALL Accor Gold status with bonus 30 status nights

      Fine Hotels + Resorts Privileges17

      Receive a complimentary suite of benefits which offer an average total value of USD$550 at over 1,800 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book with Fine Hotels + Resorts17. Complimentary benefits include guaranteed 4pm late check-out, room upgrades (subject to availability), daily breakfast for two, or a complimentary amenity valued at US$100 experience credit per stay, unique to each property.​

        Enjoy Savings on Travel

        Platinum perks also include superior savings, upgrades, and benefits with The Hotel Collection18 and benefits on rental cars globally from Hertz19 and Avis20

          Elite Hotel Membership

          Take comfort in all the VIP benefits of your Gold-tier status at Marriott BonvoyTM and Hilton Honors, and Radisson Rewards Premium status27.

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            Expand your Business with Flexible Spending Power3

            Unless we tell you otherwise, your American Express Charge Card comes with flexible spending power, also known as no-pre-set spending limit. This means that the amount you can spend is dynamic and can adapt based on your transaction patterns, your Business’ credit rating, and other factors. The way you use your Card can help your spending power grow, particularly in the first few months. To help maximise your spending power, make regular transactions and don’t miss any payments.

              Extend your Cash Flow by up to 55 Days4

              Give your business financial breathing room with up to 55 days to pay for purchases.

                Flexible Payment Option8

                Seize new business opportunities, free up your cash flow, and navigate fluctuations in revenue by paying off a portion of your balance over time, up to your Flexible Payment Option limit. Interest charges apply.

                  Track and Control your Employee Expenditure

                  View real-time spend data and optimise your business' cash flow by putting all key employee spending in one place with up to 99 complimentary Employee Cards2. Plus, reward employees by extending some perks and privileges of the Platinum Business Card to them.

                    Simplify business payments with AccessLine®28

                    AccessLine® allows you to use your Card to make domestic payments to businesses, even if they don’t accept Card. You’ll also earn points on every dollar spent. Enrolment required, subject to approval and T&Cs apply.28

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                      Streamlined Financial Reporting

                      Instantly consolidate and streamline your business' financial reporting with automatic transaction feeds from your Card Accounts into Intuit Quickbooks, MYOB29 and Xero.

                        Control at your Fingertips with the Amex App21

                        Monitor, manage, and view your business and personal spend, access benefits and rewards, redeem points, and receive live support on the go with the Amex App.

                          Emergency Card Replacement Worldwide22

                          Don't stress about losing your Card again. Virtually no matter where in the world you are, lost or stolen Cards can usually be replaced within 48 hours.

                            Fraud Protection23

                            Wherever you conduct business, with protection for all unauthorised transactions made with your Card.

                              Tap and Pay with your Smart Device24

                              Use your linked Platinum Business Card in your smartphone or wearable device to make convenient, fast, and secure payments with Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay®, and Google Pay®.

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                                Power Up Your Business - Dell Benefit25

                                Save the benefit to your eligible Card and spend online at www.dell.com.au or via phone on 1800 880 855 to receive your purchase amount back as a credit, up to $125 back per redemption period. Benefit ends 31/12/2026. Exclusions apply.

                                  The Australian Premium Subscription

                                  The Australian Premium subscription26 gives you access to The Australian's news coverage and analysis from here and around the world across all your devices as well as access to The Wall Street Journal. In addition, you will have access to exclusive member-only features including a weekly curated eNewsletter featuring a selection of the best reads from The Australian and global news partners including The Times of London and Harvard Business Review, as well as The Australian annual event featuring some of The Australian's most experienced political and business journalists.

                                    Experiences on Tap

                                    The Amex Experiences App gives you access to a 24/7 Premium Concierge service in your pocket, where you can access information on Platinum benefits, travel offers, events and recommended merchants.

                                      Am I Eligible?

                                      To apply for an American Express Platinum Business Card you need to:

                                      • Be aged 18 years or over
                                      • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
                                      • Be a Director or Controller of the business
                                      • Have a good credit history and no payment defaults
                                      • Have an annual business revenue of $75,000 or more
                                      • Have a valid ABN registered for GST

                                      Documentation

                                      Information to have ready:

                                      • Your personal income and your business revenue
                                      • Your driver's licence (if you have one)
                                      • The details of your business' ownership as it appears on ASIC (for the Director and/or Beneficial Owner)


                                      This application takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. In the instance we need further information our friendly team will be in touch within 48 hours of receiving your application.

                                      View the full Fee Schedule for the American Express Platinum Business Card.

                                      Platinum Business Card FAQs
                                      Does the Amex Platinum Business Card come with a pre-set spending limit?
                                      The Amex Platinum Business Card is a Charge Card which comes with flexible spending power, also known as no pre-set spending limit3. This means that the amount you can spend is dynamic and can adapt based on your transaction patterns, your Business’ credit rating and other factors. The way you use your Card can help your spending power grow, particularly in the first few months. To help maximise your spending power, you can make regular transactions and don’t miss any payments.
                                      What are the benefits of using the Amex Platinum Business Card?
                                      The Amex Platinum Business Card is a Premium Card that offers elevated rewards, travel benefits and cash flow solutions to support your Business. Here are some of the main ones:

                                      • Cash flow support: Extend your cash flow with up to 55 days to pay for purchases4 and grow your purchasing power over time to meet your Business’ needs with flexible spending power3.
                                      • Travel benefits: Access over 1,550 airport lounges worldwide7 including The Centurion® Lounge network and Priority PassTM, gain elite status with the loyalty programs27 of Hilton Honors, Marriott BonvoyTM and Radisson RewardsTM, get complimentary annual membership to ALL Accor+ Explorer15, as well as complimentary Travel Insurance when you pay for your return trip with your Card14 (Terms, conditions, cover limits and exclusions apply including but not limited to age limits when travel is purchased, pre-existing medical conditions and other exclusions).
                                      • Rewards: Earn 2.25 points per $1 spent on eligible purchases (excluding government bodies, which earn 1 point per $1 spent)5 and transfer your points to wide range of hotel and airline transfer partners11
                                      • Business tools: Get up to 99 Employee Cards at no extra cost2 to get greater visibility on staff spend and earn rewards points on their eligible Card spend. Link your Card’s transactions to accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks and MYOB29 to streamline your business’ financial reporting.
                                      How can I get the most value from the Amex Platinum Business Card annual fee?
                                      Here are some benefits which could help you maximise the value you get for the $1,750 Annual Fee charged for the Card.
                                      • Spend with Dell Technologies online or via phone and receive your purchase amount back as a credit up to $125 per redemption period25. (Enrolment required. Benefit ends 31 December 2026. Exclusions apply.)
                                      • Complimentary membership to ALL Accor+ Explorer15 valued at $349 (enrolment required).
                                      • Access to Fine Hotels + Resorts with complimentary benefits that offer an average total value of US$550 per stay17.
                                      How can I use Amex Membership Rewards® points on the Card?
                                      Whether it’s on travel, using points to shop online30 or reducing your Account balance, the Amex Membership Rewards Program lets you choose from a wide range of rewards:

                                      • Use Points for Purchases: You can use your points to pay for eligible purchases on your Card16 or use a combination of points and payment. You can also use your points to pay for your annual fee on selected Cards or to get a credit on your Account13.
                                      • Use Points to Travel: You can transfer your Membership Rewards points to a wide range of airline and hotel partner programs11; or use your points to book flights, hotels or car rental with Amex Travel Online9.
                                      • Use Points for Gift Cards: You can redeem your points for Gift Cards12 from leading brands and retailers to reward your employees, your clients or yourself.
                                      Can I pay for my purchases over time?
                                      The Amex Platinum Business Card comes with Flexible Payment Option. FPO is an existing line of credit feature embedded into your Charge Card, allowing you to free up cash flow. Instead of paying your balance in full each statement period, you can choose to pay off a portion of it (up to your FPO limit) over time (interest charges apply)8.
                                      How can I pay my suppliers if they don't accept Amex or Card payments?
                                      You can apply for American Express AccessLine with the Amex Platinum Business Card to make domestic payments to virtually any Australian business, even if they don’t take Card payments28. It is an easy-to-use payment portal which allows you to use your Amex Card to pay directly into your supplier’s bank account. Please note that a Trade Service Fee of up to 2.15% applies to all AccessLine transactions (unless we advise you otherwise).
                                      How do I upgrade to the Amex Platinum Business Card?
                                      If you are a current Amex Business Card Member, you may be eligible to upgrade your current Card to the Platinum Business Card. To see if you are eligible, call the number on the back of your Card.

                                      Need help deciding?

                                      Our business specialists can help you find a solution that matches your needs.

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