Adding an Additional1 Card to your Account lets you share the benefits and convenience of your American Express® Card with your family, close friends, or partner. You'll share one Account, and all rewards earned from additional Card spend will go into your primary Account.
Share access to the benefits you love:
Amex Offers
Amex Experiences
Travel Insurance
Please see T&Cs for details on Offers and Cards eligible for travel insurance.
Choose your Card
The Gold Card
- The first Additional Card is complimentary.3
- You earn points on their spend as well as your own and all spend counts towards your Rewards-As-You-Go Bonuses.4
- You’ll receive a bonus of 3,000 Membership Rewards® points for the first approved Card5
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary.13
- You collect Avios on their spend as well as your own and all spend counts towards your Companion Voucher.
- You'll receive a 3,000 Avios bonus for the first approved Card.14
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
British Airways American Express Credit Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary.15
- You collect Avios on their spend as well as your own and all spend counts towards your Companion Voucher.
- You'll receive a 1,000 Avios bonus for the first approved Card.16
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
The Gold Card
- The first Additional Card is complimentary.3
- You earn points on their spend as well as your own and all spend counts towards your Rewards-As-You-Go bonuses.4
- You’ll receive a bonus of 3,000 Membership Rewards® points for the first approved Card5
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
The American Express® Rewards Credit Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary.12
- You earn Membership Rewards® points on their spend as well as your own.
- You’ll receive a bonus of 2,000 Membership Rewards® points for the first approved Card13
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as, Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
The Platinum Card®
- You’ll receive a bonus of 5,000 Membership Rewards points for the first approved Card6 which is complimentary.7
- You earn Membership Rewards® points on their spend as well as your own.
- Platinum Additional Cards share benefits such as airport lounge access8, car rental benefits, access to the Fine Hotel and Resorts programme.9
- They will also enjoy access to Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
The American Express® Card
- Your first two Additional Cards are complimentary.10
- You earn Membership Rewards® points on their spend as well as your own.
- You’ll receive a bonus of 2,000 Membership Rewards® points for the first approved Card11
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, and Travel Accident Insurance.
British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary13
- You collect Avios on their spend as well as your own and all spend counts towards your Companion Voucher
- You'll receive a 3,000 Avios bonus for the first approved Card14
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
British Airways American Express® Credit Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary15
- You collect Avios on their spend as well as your own and all spend counts towards your Companion Voucher
- You'll receive a 1,000 Avios bonus for the first approved Card16
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
Platinum Cashback Credit Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary17
- You earn cashback on their spend as well as your own
- You’ll receive a bonus of £5 cashback for the first approved Card18
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary17
- You earn cashback on their spend as well as your own
- You’ll receive a bonus of £5 cashback for the first approved Card18
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Credit Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary19
- You earn points on their spend as well as your own
- You’ll receive a bonus of 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy points for the first approved Card20
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
American Express® Nectar Credit Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary21
- You earn points on all their spend as well as your own.
- You’ll receive a bonus of 3,000 Nectar points for the first approved Card22
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
The Harrods American Express® Card
- Up to six Additional Cards are complimentary23
- You earn points on all their spend as well as your own.
- You’ll receive a bonus of 1,000 Harrods points for the first approved Card24
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, and Travel Accident Insurance.
Vitality American Express® Credit Card
- Additional Cards are complimentary25
- You earn cashback on all their spend as well as your own.
- Additional Cardmembers share great benefits such as Amex Offers, Amex Experiences, Travel Accident Insurance and Purchase and Refund protection.
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Add an Additional Card in 3 easy steps:
- Click Add a Cardmember below to start your Application and log into your online Account.
- Complete and submit your application. If we need any more information we'll let you know.
- Once your additional Cardmember has their Card, they'll need to activate it and set up their own Online Account.
Note that Additional Cards are also known as Supplementary Cards. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over with a permanent UK address, and is subject to approval. If approved, you (the primary Cardmember) will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
Can I apply for any American Express Card to be my additional Card?
For most American Express Accounts you can only apply for the same additional Card as your primary Card Account. For example, if you hold The Gold Card, you can only apply for the Gold additional Card. For Platinum Cardmembers, you can add one complimentary Platinum additional Card and up to 4 more for a fee.
Do my additional Cardmembers need to activate their Card?
Once received, additional Cardmembers need to activate their Card by creating their own unique login at americanexpress.com/uk/activate and register for Online Services to be able to manage their Card (online or via the Amex App).
How will my additional Cardmembers receive their Card?
The additional Card will be delivered to the primary Cardmember via post, within 3-5 business days of the application being approved.
Can my additional Cardmembers earn points/cashback?
All points/cashback earned from the spend made by additional Cardmembers will be directly credited to the primary Cardmember’s account (provided you are enrolled in a points/cashback program). Both the primary and additional Cardmembers will earn points/cashback at the same rate.
Who is responsible for the spend (and payment) of my additional Cards?
The primary Cardmember is liable for payment of all spend made by additional Cardmembers.
How can I check the balance of an additional Card?
You can check the balance of your additional Cards anytime via your online Account, or on your monthly statement. All spend made by additional Cardmembers will be clearly stated on your statement and online Account.
How does my additional Card use Amex Offers?
Your Supplementary Cardholder will have access to the Amex Offers programme. In order for them to use an Offer, they (Supplementary Cardholder) must save the Offer to their own Card. To do this, they can go to the American Express App, find an offer in the Offers tab and click "Save to Card." For more information, please visit 13. Your Supplementary Cardholder will have access to the Amex Offers programme. In order for them to use an Offer, they (Supplementary Cardholder) must save the Offer to their own Card Account. To do this, they can go to the American Express App, find an offer in the Offers tab and click "Save to Card." For more information please visit: https://www.americanexpress.com/uk/benefits/why-american-express/offers.html.
1. The term Additional refers to the American Express Supplementary Card programme.
2. Travel insurance benefit only available on select Cards. Please read your terms and conditions for further information.
Rewards Cards
3. The first Supplementary Card is complimentary on The Gold Card, subject to approval. Any extra Supplementary Cards you add thereafter will be charged at £45 each per year. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
4. 2,500 bonus Membership Rewards points will be awarded to your Account for each £5,000 of purchases you make within the 12-month period ending on the anniversary of your American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Cardmembership. This is subject to a limit of 12,500 bonus Membership Rewards points. Each bonus of 2,500 bonus Membership Rewards points will be awarded to your Account within 90 days of the charges from the corresponding purchases being posted to your Account. The following charges are not valid charges for the purpose of calculating your spend accrual towards this bonus in a given year: interest, fees (including default fees), balance transfers, cash advances (including transactions treated as cash), loading of pre-paid Cards, American Express Travellers Cheque purchases or foreign exchange transactions; and any amounts that are subsequently re-credited to your Card Account by way of refunds. For full Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions, click here.
5. The bonus Membership Rewards points offer is valid for the first approved Supplementary Gold Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the 3,000 Membership Rewards points to be applied to your Account. You may apply for several Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the 3,000 Membership Rewards points for the first approved Card. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time.
6. The bonus Membership Rewards points offer is valid for the first approved Supplementary Platinum Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the 5,000 Membership Rewards points to be applied to your Account. You may apply for several Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the 5,000 Membership Rewards points for the first approved Card. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at anytime.
7. The first Platinum Supplementary Card is provided at no additional charge. An annual fee of £285 applies to each Platinum Supplementary Card. You may also be eligible for Green or Gold Supplementary Cards, which are £170 annually beyond those provided at no additional charge.
8. Complimentary lounge access is only valid for Platinum Supplementary Cardmembers.
9. Hotel benefits are only valid for Platinum Supplementary Cardmembers. Please visit http://americanexpress.co.uk/PlatinumInsurance for full details of cover and exclusion. Subject to enrolment, for more information click here.
10. Your American Express Cardmembership fee includes two complimentary Supplementary Cards with further Supplementary Cards charged at £17.50 per person. Your Supplementary Cardmembers can earn points on your Account and enjoy many of the same great Card benefits and protections that you do. Subject to application and approval. Supplementary Cards are issued under and subject to the Terms and Conditions of your existing Cardmember Agreement, and as the primary Cardmember, you will be responsible for paying all charges on any Supplementary Cards which are added to your Account. Supplementary Cardmembers must be aged 18 or over.
11. The bonus Membership Rewards points offer is valid for the first approved Supplementary Green Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the 2,000 Membership Rewards points to be applied to your Account. You may apply for several Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the 2,000 Membership Rewards points for the first Approved Card. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time.
12. Up to 5 Supplementary Cards are complimentary on the American Express Rewards Credit Card, subject to approval. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
Avios Cards
13. Up to 5 Supplementary Cards are complimentary on the British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card, subject to approval. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
14. The bonus Avios offer is valid for the first approved Supplementary British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the 3,000 bonus Avios to be applied to your Account. You may apply for several Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the 3,000 bonus Avios for the first approved Card. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time.
15. Up to 5 Supplementary Cards are complimentary on the British Airways American Express Credit Card, subject to approval. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
16. The bonus Avios offer is valid for the first approved Supplementary British Airways American Express Credit Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the 1,000 bonus Avios to be applied to your Account. You may apply for several Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the 1,000 bonus Avios for the first approved Card. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time.
Cashback Cards
17. You are entitled to up to 5 complimentary Supplementary Cards on either the Platinum Cashback Credit Card or the Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card, subject to approval. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
18. Bonus cashback offer valid for the first approved Supplementary Platinum Cashback Credit Card or Supplementary Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the £5 cashback to be applied to your Account. You may apply for multiple Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the £5 cashback bonus once. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at anytime. If you hold the Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card you must have made purchases on your Card Account of at least £3000 within the Cardmembership year in order to receive your cashback.
Partnership Cards
19. You are entitled to up to 5 complimentary Supplementary Cards on the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Credit Card, subject to approval. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
20. The bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points offer is valid for the first approved Supplementary Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points to be applied to your Account. You may apply for several Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points for the first Approved Card. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time.
21. You are entitled to up to 5 complimentary Supplementary Cards on the American Express® Nectar Credit Card, subject to approval. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
22. The bonus Nectar points offer is valid for the first approved Supplementary American Express® Nectar Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the 3,000 Nectar points to be applied to your Account. You may apply for several Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the 3,000 Nectar points for the first Approved Card. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time.
23. You are entitled to up to 6 complimentary Supplementary Cards on The Harrods American Express® Card, subject to approval. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
24. The bonus Harrods points offer is valid for the first approved Supplementary Harrods American Express® Card only. Please note, in rare circumstances it may take up to 90 days for the 1,000 Harrods points to be applied to your Account. You may apply for several Supplementary Cards but you will only receive the 1,000 Harrods points for the first Approved Card. You will not receive this bonus if you have ever received it before. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time.
25. Up to 5 Supplementary Cards are complimentary on the Vitality American Express® Credit Card, subject to approval. Supplementary Cards can be requested for anyone aged 18 or over. If approved, you will be responsible for any spending on your Account made by the Supplementary Cardmember.
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