Explore your American Express® Blue Credit Card benefits
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Whether you’re planning a business trip, a weekend away or an overseas holiday, American Express travel rewards can help you get there. With several booking options to choose from, the choice is yours.
American Express Travel
With 100 years of travel expertise, our travel network, American Express Travel, provides exceptional service and support from the moment you book. You can also book with Membership Rewards points and enjoy the advantages of no restrictions, no block out dates and no fees.1
helloworld
For those travelers who prefer to book and plan their trip in person, our partnership with helloworld can help. Find an agent near you and use Membership Rewards points to help pay for some or all of the cost.2
Webjet
With over 30 airlines to choose from, our partnership with Webjet means you can use Membership Rewards points to book the flight you want. If you don’t have enough points, you can use a combination of points and payment by putting the balance on your Card.3
Airline and Hotel partners
With 9 airline transfer partners and 2 hotel partners to choose from, you can transfer points directly to your preferred airline or hotel program to travel practically anywhere in the world. Once the points have been transferred, all you have to do is make your booking. View our transfer partners.4
Turning back the crisp white sheets in a great hotel is one of the great joys of travel. Knowing you’ve paid partly or fully with Membership Rewards points is another. American Express Travel has over 100 years of travel expertise, so let us help you find the perfect place to rest your head.5
If you'd prefer to book directly, you can also easily transfer Membership Rewards points to one of our hotel partners.6
Whether you’re picturing yourself cruising through Paris in a convertible or touring New Zealand’s spectacular South Island, we can take you there. American Express Travel makes it possible to organise your transportation virtually anywhere in the world. With the ease of booking through American Express Travel Online, we'll make sure you’ve got wheels when and where you need them. You can even put your next ride on points or a combination of points and payment, the choice is yours.7
You can earn Membership Rewards points at tens of thousands of places across New Zealand.
Use your American Express Card for everything from groceries at New World, Countdown and Pak n’ Save, petrol stations including Z, BP and Mobil and many retailers such as The Warehouse or Mitre 10 as well as tens of thousands of other stores, restaurants, utility and travel providers.
Taking care of Card Members is our number one priority. No matter where you are in the world, if your Card is lost or stolen we'll be here when you need us 24/7. It’s the extra peace of mind you need when you’re travelling, knowing help is just a phone call away. Call our Customer Service Centre on 0800 656 660, or +64 9 583 8300 from anywhere in the world.
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1. American Express Travel Online. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through American Express Travel Online with the point-of-purchase redemption capability. Travel bookings using points may be made for any person, provided all your Accounts are kept in good standing and are not overdue. All travel bookings are subject to availability. Subject to the American Express Travel Online standard booking Terms and Conditions.
2. Points are only redeemable in store. A minimum of 10,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the American Express Membership Rewards programme.
3. Partner terms and conditions apply. Available to New Zealand enrollees who reside in New Zealand only. Enrolment in the New Zealand American Express Membership Rewards Programme is required. A fee may apply. Flights are subject to availability. American Express accepts no responsibility for any information passed by you to Webjet. A minimum of 10,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. If using 'Points + Pay' the pay amount will be automatically billed to your Card Account and will appear on the first billing statement following redemption.
4. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an airline partner programme or a frequent guest partner programme, you must be a member of the partner programme. Membership of the partner programme is the Card Member's responsibility and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable programme. A joining fee may apply. Minimum redemption amounts apply. Partners are subject to change. Visit membershiprewards.co.nz for details.
5. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through American Express Travel Online with the point-of-purchase redemption capability. Travel bookings using points may be booked for any person, provided all your accounts are kept in good standing and are not overdue. Points cannot be used for Cruise Privileges bookings. All travel bookings are subject to availability. Subject to the American Express Travel Online standard booking terms and conditions.
6. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an airline partner programme or a frequent guest partner programme, you must be a member of the partner programme. Membership of the partner programme is the Card Member's responsibility and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable programme. A joining fee may apply. Minimum redemption amounts apply. Partners are subject to change. Visit membershiprewards.co.nz for details.
7. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through American Express Travel Online with the point-of-purchase redemption capability. Travel bookings using points may be booked for any person, provided all your accounts are kept in good standing and are not overdue. Points cannot be used for Cruise Privileges bookings. All travel bookings are subject to availability. Subject to the American Express Travel Online standard booking terms and conditions.
The American Express Credit Card Terms and Conditions are available here
As an American Express American Express Blue Credit Card Member who has selected to enrol in Membership Rewards, you'll earn 1 point per $1 spent on your Card.1
What’s more, if you’re enrolled in our TurboTM programme, you’ll earn 2 points for every $1 spent on your Card (an annual fee applies).
The best thing is, there's no expiry or cap to the number of Membership Rewards points you can earn, as long as your account is current and in good standing. When you consider the points earning potential, it makes a lot of sense to use your American Express Card every time you spend.
Paying for your recent charges with Membership Rewards points, or using a combination of points and payment, can do wonders for your cash flow.2
Here’s how to redeem your points for charges on your Account:
- Login to your Account online or via the Amex Mobile App.
- Select the eligible transaction from your online Account.
- Get a credit on your Account within 72 hours.
Our partners make it easy to use points to shop. When you are enrolled in the Membership Rewards programme, you can use Membership Rewards points to make purchases online at Harvey Norman.
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Whether you’re planning a business trip, a weekend away or an overseas holiday, American Express travel rewards can help you get there. With several booking options to choose from, the choice is yours.
American Express Travel
With 100 years of travel expertise, our travel network, American Express Travel, provides exceptional service and support from the moment you book. You can also book with Membership Rewards points and enjoy the advantages of no restrictions, no block out dates and no fees.3
helloworld
For those travelers who prefer to book and plan their trip in person, our partnership with helloworld can help. Find an agent near you and use Membership Rewards points to help pay for some or all of the cost.4
Webjet
With over 30 airlines to choose from, our partnership with Webjet means you can use Membership Rewards points to book the flight you want. If you don’t have enough points, you can use a combination of points and payment by putting the balance on your Card.6
Airline and Hotel partners
With 9 airline transfer partners and 2 hotel partners to choose from, you can transfer points directly to your preferred airline or hotel program to travel practically anywhere in the world. Once points have been transferred, all you have to do is make your booking. View our transfer partners.7
Not sure what to give? A Gift Card could be the perfect solution. Use American Express Membership Rewards points for Gift Cards from a wide range of our retail, entertainment and even travel partners. Our e-gift cards, in partnership with Apple iTunes, also offer a unique gift that puts incredible choice in the lucky recipient’s hands.8
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1. Enrolment and participation in Membership Rewards is subject to the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions available on membershiprewards.co.nz and partner Terms and Conditions. Only purchases are eligible for Membership Rewards Points. You will earn 1 Membership Rewards Point for every dollar you spend in New Zealand. Membership Rewards Points do not expire while your account remains current and in good standing. A fee may be applicable for participation in partner airline programmes.
2. Points will be debited from your Membership Rewards account and a credit placed on your Card in line with the points chosen to be used for the Eligible Charge. A minimum of 1,000 Membership Rewards points is required for any Use Points for Your Charges transaction. Any credit to your Card Account cannot exceed the amount of the relevant Eligible Charges. A credit will appear on your statement identified as “Membership Rewards Credit”. Points will be debited immediately and the credit will take up to 72 hours to appear online. Credits processed after the Card Account’s statement closing date will appear in the following statement. You are still responsible for payment of the amount due on your Card Account by the due date. American Express will select and display each eligible charge for Use Points for Your Charges (“Eligible Charge”) and the Points required to pay for the Eligible Charge. Each Eligible Charge must: (a) appear within the first 150 transactions of the Online Statement of the Summary of Accounts page; (b) be redeemed within 2 months of the charge appearing on your Card Account; (c) not currently or have previously been disputed; and (d) not be a fee. Eligible Charges, including the points rate required to pay for the Eligible Charge, may be changed at any time without notice. Use Points for Your Charges transactions can only be completed online. Use Points for Your Charges is available only to Basic Card Members enrolled in the New Zealand Membership Rewards programme and is subject to the full Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions.
3. American Express Travel Online. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through American Express Travel Online with the point-of-purchase redemption capability. Travel bookings using points may be made for any person, provided all your Accounts are kept in good standing and are not overdue. All travel bookings are subject to availability. Subject to the American Express Travel Online standard booking Terms and Conditions.
4. Points are only redeemable in store. A minimum of 10,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the American Express Membership Rewards programme.
5. Partner terms and conditions apply. Available to New Zealand enrollees who reside in New Zealand only. Enrolment in the New Zealand American Express Membership Rewards Programme is required. A fee may apply. Flights are subject to availability. American Express accepts no responsibility for any information passed by you to Webjet. A minimum of 10,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. If using 'Points + Pay' the pay amount will be automatically billed to your Card Account and will appear on the first billing statement following redemption.
6. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an airline partner programme or a frequent guest partner programme, you must be a member of the partner programme. Membership of the partner programme is the Card Member's responsibility and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable programme. A joining fee may apply. Minimum redemption amounts apply. Partners are subject to change. Visit membershiprewards.co.nz for details.
7. All rewards are subject to availability. Gift Card or voucher rewards are not redeemable or exchangeable for cash or credit and are valid for a period of 3 months from the date of issue, unless otherwise stated. Normal retailer Gift Card and voucher conditions apply.
The American Express Credit Card Terms and Conditions are available here
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Our Fraud Protection Guarantee means you won’t pay for unauthorised spending on your account1. Whether your Card is lost or stolen, or your details have somehow gotten into the wrong hands, our dedicated Security Team will do what it takes to minimise any problems, such as crediting your Account or organising a replacement Card immediately.
View your transactions, use points to pay off purchases2 and do much more with the American Express Mobile App. Whether you’re at home or on the go, the Amex Mobile App helps you make the most of your American Express Card with great service at your fingertips.
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Taking care of Card Members is our number one priority. No matter where you are in the world, if your Card is lost or stolen we'll be here when you need us 24/7. It’s the extra peace of mind you need when you’re travelling, knowing help is just a phone call away. Call our Customer Service Centre on 0800 656 660, or +64 9 583 8300 from anywhere in the world.
You can earn Membership Rewards points at tens of thousands of places across New Zealand.
Use your American Express Card for everything from groceries at New World, Countdown and Pak n’ Save, petrol stations including Z, BP and Mobil and many retailers such as The Warehouse or Mitre 10 as well as tens of thousands of other stores, restaurants, utility and travel providers.
Additional Cards
Adding an Additional Card3 to your Account is great way to share your Card benefits with those closest to you. Plus, if you’re enrolled to earn points, you’ll earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards. You can add up to 4 Additional Card. An annual Card fee of up to $15 per year may apply.
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1. 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.
2. This is available to Primary Card Members enrolled in the Membership Rewards programme. American Express will display each eligible charge on your Mobile App timeline and the points required for each transaction. A minimum of 1,000 Membership Rewards points must be redeemed at any one time. Any credit to your Card Account cannot exceed the amount of the relevant eligible purchases or the current outstanding balance on your Account. Certain fees and charges are excluded. Points will be debited immediately and the credit can take up to 72 hours to appear online. Credits processed after the Card account’s statement closing date will appear in the following statement. You are still responsible for payment of the amount due on your Card account by the due date. Subject to the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions at membershiprewards.co.nz/termsandconditions.
3. Additional Card Members must be 18 years of age or over. Please note Additional Cards are referred to as Supplementary Cards in some Terms and Conditions and marketing materials. The basic Card Member will be liable to pay for all spend made by Additional Card Members.
The American Express Credit Card Terms and Conditions are available here
Earn Airpoints DollarsTM
The American Express Airpoints Card is the only Airpoints Credit Card with a $0 annual fee. Start earning Airpoints Dollars towards your next adventure as soon as you get the Card.