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About Membership Rewards

  • About Programme
    • 1. What is the Membership Rewards programme?


      Membership Rewards is the American Express® loyalty programme that rewards Card Members that regularly spend with their American Express Cards through Membership Rewards points. The more you spend, the more Membership Rewards points that can be accrued. Membership Rewards points can be redeemed for a wide variety of travel rewards, shopping rewards and entertainment rewards. Points can also be transferred to other loyalty programmes such as Airline Rewards Frequent Flyer and Hotel Rewards Frequent Guest Partner Programmes*.

      * Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme.

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    • 2. What can I use Membership Rewards points for?


      From Air New Zealand to Singapore Airlines, Harvey Norman Online to Ticketmaster, we provide rewards from a wide selection of your favourite travel, shopping and entertainment brands.


      Travel


      With Membership Rewards points you can explore the world with access to our leading Airline Rewards & Frequent Guest programmes and our travel agency partner helloworld. You can also use points to book the holiday of your dreams with webjet.co.nz or American Express Travel Online. See our full range of partners and learn more about our travel rewards.


      Shopping


      If you’d prefer to Shop with Points, choose from top brands at Harvey Norman Online for all the latest in technology, appliances and furniture. You can also shop at your favourite stores by redeeming points for Gift Cards from leading retailers. If you’re looking for the ultimate in flexibility, download the American Express app and use points to pay for your purchases. The choice is yours. Browse our shopping rewards.

      All redemptions are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme.


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    • 3. Do Membership Rewards points expire?


      There is no expiry for points earned while in the programme as long as you are a Card Member, you are enrolled in the programme and all your accounts with us are active and kept in good standing and not overdue. If you choose to cancel your enrolment in the programme, the points will be forfeited and will be unable to be reinstated.

      Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards Programme.


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    • 4. How do I earn points?


      In most instances you can earn 1 Membership Rewards point for every $1 spent on your American Express Card. Simply charge your everyday purchases to your American Express Card and watch the points add up*. See more on earning points.


      Platinum Edge Credit Card


      With the Platinum Edge Credit Card® you receive complimentary enrolment in the Membership Rewards programme and:

        • Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at major supermarkets*
        • Earn 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at major petrol stations*
        • Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar spent on all other purchases*


      Platinum Charge Card and Platinum Membership Rewards Credit Card


      With the Platinum Charge Card and Platinum Membership Rewards Credit Card you earn 2 Membership Rewards points for every $1 spent on your Card. If you are enrolled in Membership Rewards with Turbo you will earn 2 Membership Rewards points for every $1 you spend. Turbo only available to selected Card Members.

      * Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme. Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major supermarkets": Countdown, Countdown Online, Farro Fresh, FreshChoice, New World, Nosh, PAK'nSAVE and SuperValue. Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major petrol stations": BP, Caltex, GAS (Gasoline Alley Services), Gull, Mobil, Shell and Z. 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 New Zealand.


      You can also earn points by adding Supplementary Card to your account. All the spend on your Supplementary Cards will earn points that contribute to your account. Supplementary Card Holders will also share some of the services and privileges American Express membership offers.


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    • 5. How do I redeem points?


      Redeeming is easy. Visit membershiprewards.co.nz and search for your favourite reward. You will need to sign in to your account to complete the redemption.

      If you're not enrolled in online services and would like to manage your account and rewards online, click here. Alternatively, call us on 0800 656 660 to have a customer service representative assist you.


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    • 6. Where can I access my account?


      You can login to Membership Rewards here, or download the American Express app to view your account on the go. For detailed points transactions, go to the Membership Rewards Points History page.


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    • 7. When are the points allocated?


      It takes 24-48 hours after the charge has appeared on your account to reflect in the Membership Rewards account points balance.


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    • 8. What are forfeited points?


      Forfeited points are Membership Rewards points that have been forfeited due to a Card payment not being received within 40 days of the statement closing date (for example, your Account is 40 days or more overdue in terms of payment).

      Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme.


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    • 9. How do I reinstate forfeited points?


      You are able to have points reinstated within 90 days of your original statement date or points will expire. There are 2 options to have points reinstated:

        1) click here to reinstate them online; or
        2) call Membership Rewards on 0800 656 660 between 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.

      Please note: A fee applies to reinstate Membership Rewards points. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for further information on forfeited points.

      Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme.


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    • 10. How do I enrol in the Membership Rewards programme?


      If you're not a Card Member, click here to find a Card that's best suited for you or call 0800 656 660 (8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday).

      If you're a Corporate Card Member, you may enrol only if your company has chosen to participate in the programme. Speak to your Program Administrator for more details.


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    • 11. What are the fees for Membership Rewards?


      A schedule of fees is available here https://www.americanexpress.com/newzealand/personal/cards/offers/termsandconditions.shtml


      MEMBERSHIP REWARDS PROGRAMME SCHEDULE OF FEES (GST INCLUSIVE)

      The annual fees for participation in the Membership Rewards programme covering all Linked Accounts are as follows:
      Annual Membership Rewards fee
      Platinum Charge
      Platinum Credit Card
      Complimentary
      Corporate Cards
      Annual fee $75.00 or 10,500 points
      All other cards
      $50.00
      American Express® Credit Cards
      Corporate Cards
      Annual fee $75.00 or 10,500 points
      All other cards
      $50.00
      Other Programme fees:

      Annual Turbo enrolment fee, charged in addition to the annual Membership Rewards Fee.

      Only available to Card Members enrolled in Turbo prior to 01 March 2010.
      $99.00

      Please note: A fee applies to reinstate forfeited points.


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  • About earning points
  • About redeeming points
  • Terms & Conditions
  • 1. What is the Membership Rewards programme?


    Membership Rewards is the American Express® loyalty programme that rewards Card Members that regularly spend with their American Express Cards through Membership Rewards points. The more you spend, the more Membership Rewards points that can be accrued. Membership Rewards points can be redeemed for a wide variety of travel rewards, shopping rewards and entertainment rewards. Points can also be transferred to other loyalty programmes such as Airline Rewards Frequent Flyer and Hotel Rewards Frequent Guest Partner Programmes*.

    * Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme.

    Return to the top
  • 2. What can I use Membership Rewards points for?


    From Air New Zealand to Singapore Airlines, Harvey Norman Online to Ticketmaster, we provide rewards from a wide selection of your favourite travel, shopping and entertainment brands.


    Travel


    With Membership Rewards points you can explore the world with access to our leading Airline Rewards & Frequent Guest programmes and our travel agency partner helloworld. You can also use points to book the holiday of your dreams with webjet.co.nz or American Express Travel Online. See our full range of partners and learn more about our travel rewards.


    Shopping


    If you’d prefer to Shop with Points, choose from top brands at Harvey Norman Online for all the latest in technology, appliances and furniture. You can also shop at your favourite stores by redeeming points for Gift Cards from leading retailers. If you’re looking for the ultimate in flexibility, download the American Express app and use points to pay for your purchases. The choice is yours. Browse our shopping rewards.

    All redemptions are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme.


    Return to the top
  • 3. Do Membership Rewards points expire?


    There is no expiry for points earned while in the programme as long as you are a Card Member, you are enrolled in the programme and all your accounts with us are active and kept in good standing and not overdue. If you choose to cancel your enrolment in the programme, the points will be forfeited and will be unable to be reinstated.

    Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards Programme.


    Return to the top
  • 4. How do I earn points?


    In most instances you can earn 1 Membership Rewards point for every $1 spent on your American Express Card. Simply charge your everyday purchases to your American Express Card and watch the points add up*. See more on earning points.


    Platinum Edge Credit Card


    With the Platinum Edge Credit Card® you receive complimentary enrolment in the Membership Rewards programme and:

      • Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at major supermarkets*
      • Earn 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at major petrol stations*
      • Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar spent on all other purchases*


    Platinum Charge Card and Platinum Membership Rewards Credit Card


    With the Platinum Charge Card and Platinum Membership Rewards Credit Card you earn 2 Membership Rewards points for every $1 spent on your Card. If you are enrolled in Membership Rewards with Turbo you will earn 2 Membership Rewards points for every $1 you spend. Turbo only available to selected Card Members.

    * Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme. Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major supermarkets": Countdown, Countdown Online, Farro Fresh, FreshChoice, New World, Nosh, PAK'nSAVE and SuperValue. Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major petrol stations": BP, Caltex, GAS (Gasoline Alley Services), Gull, Mobil, Shell and Z. 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 New Zealand.


    You can also earn points by adding Supplementary Card to your account. All the spend on your Supplementary Cards will earn points that contribute to your account. Supplementary Card Holders will also share some of the services and privileges American Express membership offers.


    Return to the top
  • 5. How do I redeem points?


    Redeeming is easy. Visit membershiprewards.co.nz and search for your favourite reward. You will need to sign in to your account to complete the redemption.

    If you're not enrolled in online services and would like to manage your account and rewards online, click here. Alternatively, call us on 0800 656 660 to have a customer service representative assist you.


    Return to the top
  • 6. Where can I access my account?


    You can login to Membership Rewards here, or download the American Express app to view your account on the go. For detailed points transactions, go to the Membership Rewards Points History page.


    Return to the top
  • 7. When are the points allocated?


    It takes 24-48 hours after the charge has appeared on your account to reflect in the Membership Rewards account points balance.


    Return to the top
  • 8. What are forfeited points?


    Forfeited points are Membership Rewards points that have been forfeited due to a Card payment not being received within 40 days of the statement closing date (for example, your Account is 40 days or more overdue in terms of payment).

    Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme.


    Return to the top
  • 9. How do I reinstate forfeited points?


    You are able to have points reinstated within 90 days of your original statement date or points will expire. There are 2 options to have points reinstated:

      1) click here to reinstate them online; or
      2) call Membership Rewards on 0800 656 660 between 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.

    Please note: A fee applies to reinstate Membership Rewards points. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for further information on forfeited points.

    Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards programme.


    Return to the top
  • 10. How do I enrol in the Membership Rewards programme?


    If you're not a Card Member, click here to find a Card that's best suited for you or call 0800 656 660 (8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday).

    If you're a Corporate Card Member, you may enrol only if your company has chosen to participate in the programme. Speak to your Program Administrator for more details.


    Return to the top
  • 11. What are the fees for Membership Rewards?


    A schedule of fees is available here https://www.americanexpress.com/newzealand/personal/cards/offers/termsandconditions.shtml


    MEMBERSHIP REWARDS PROGRAMME SCHEDULE OF FEES (GST INCLUSIVE)

    The annual fees for participation in the Membership Rewards programme covering all Linked Accounts are as follows:
    Annual Membership Rewards fee
    Platinum Charge
    Platinum Credit Card
    Complimentary
    Corporate Cards
    Annual fee $75.00 or 10,500 points
    All other cards
    $50.00
    American Express® Credit Cards
    Corporate Cards
    Annual fee $75.00 or 10,500 points
    All other cards
    $50.00
    Other Programme fees:

    Annual Turbo enrolment fee, charged in addition to the annual Membership Rewards Fee.

    Only available to Card Members enrolled in Turbo prior to 01 March 2010.
    $99.00

    Please note: A fee applies to reinstate forfeited points.


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