Enjoy 150,000 bonus Membership Rewards points with the iconic Amex Platinum Card

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The American Express Platinum Card takes pride of place at the front of my wallet, as it does for so many other card enthusiasts I know, for one simple reason: when it comes to delivering rewards and benefits, no other card on the market comes close.

From access to exclusive events and experiences, to premium travel and dining perks, a top-notch rewards program and more, the Platinum Card offers compelling value, even with its $1,450 annual fee (the value of the benefits can be triple that amount each year).

As this is a charge card, it has no pre-set spending limit. Instead, you have a dynamic limit that responds to your spending patterns over time. The balance must be paid in full each month.

New Amex Card Members can receive a huge 150,000 bonus Membership Rewards points with this card when you apply online via our Amex partner link by 25 June 2024, are approved and spend $5,000 on your new card within the first 3 months.

150k points can be used for a range of redemptions including $750 back to your account or 75,000 frequent flyer points with multiple airlines including Qantas.

Here’s an overview of the card benefits you can enjoy.

Earn points quickly and enjoy flexible rewards

The card rewards program, Membership Rewards, has a stellar reputation among loyalty program experts and is my favourite for earning and spending points.

Platinum Card Members earn a very strong 2.25 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on purchases (1 point per $1 spent with government bodies), which is uncapped.

What I especially love about Membership Rewards points is that they are very easy to spend on a variety of rewards. You can use them to pay for card purchases, shop with David Jones, buy a range of gift cards or pay for travel with American Express Travel. With these redemptions, you get $50 of value per 10,000 points redeemed – which is excellent value.

You can also transfer Membership Rewards points to two hotel loyalty programs (Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors) and a range of airline frequent flyer programs, including both Qantas and Virgin Australia (a very rare feature among cards in Australia).

The full list of airline partners includes:

• Qantas Frequent Flyer
• Velocity Frequent Flyer
• Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
• Qatar Airways Privilege Club
• Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles
• Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
• Etihad Guest
• Malaysia Airlines Enrich
• Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus
• Air New Zealand Airpoints
• Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

Choose from many airline transfer partners including Qantas

Experience valuable benefits with top hotels

You’ll gain elite status with major hotel loyalty programs, including:

• Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status – Marriott is the world’s biggest hotel group with brands such as Sheraton, Westin and Aloft
• Hilton Honors Gold status – in addition to Hilton hotels, you can also enjoy perks with brands like Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and Doubletree
• Radisson Rewards Premium Status with Radisson Hotel Group
• Accor Elite Silver status (via your complimentary Accor Plus membership – see below) – Accor includes brands like Sofitel, Pullman and Mercure.

Elite benefits vary from program to program and can include complimentary room upgrades at check-in, early and/or late checkout, complimentary internet access, and free breakfast.

When I put my Hilton Gold status to the test during a trip to Tokyo, I scored over $1000 of complimentary benefits including an upgrade to a club room and free breakfast for two people. You can read about that experience here.

You’ll also receive complimentary Accor Plus membership valued at $399 p.a., which grants access to the most expansive hotel, dining and lifestyle membership program in Asia Pacific. Benefits include a complimentary night’s accommodation each year (including at high-end hotels like Sofitel and Fairmont, subject to availability), up to 50% off your dining bill at hotel restaurants, and more.

You also get access to the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program, which provides complimentary benefits at over 1,300 five-star properties worldwide, including daily breakfast for two people, guaranteed 4pm late checkout, room upgrades when available, a special amenity at each property, and more. These benefits offer an average value of over $800 for a two-night stay. When I tried this out during a trip to Vienna, my family scored over 600 Euros of benefits.

Enjoy complimentary room upgrades and other benefits at stylish hotels

Finally, the Amex Hotel Collection includes more than 500 properties in over 30 countries, including brands like Hyatt and Hilton. Every time you book a two-night stay you’ll receive a hotel credit worth up to US$100 to spend on dining, spa and resort activities, as well as a complimentary room upgrade at check-in when available.

Enjoy airport lounge access in Australia and overseas

Start your trip in style with access to over 1,400 airport lounges in more than 140 countries, including unlimited entries to:

• Virgin Australia Lounges – located at select domestic terminals around Australia (you can bring in one guest for free)
• The Centurion Lounge – Amex’s flagship lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and more than 40 locations around the world (two guests permitted)
• Priority Pass Lounges – Priority Pass is the world’s biggest lounge network, with a presence in more than 500 cities. Membership is complimentary for you and one Additional Card Member (you may bring in one guest each at no charge)
• Plaza Premium Lounges – Plaza Premium is an independent lounge operator with a strong presence in Asia. Access is complimentary for you and an Additional Card Member (you may bring up to 2 guests in each at no charge)
• Escape Lounges – located across the USA (two guests permitted)
• Delta Sky Club Lounges when flying Delta (guest access rules vary).

Enjoy many other lifestyle benefits

There are plenty of other perks to take advantage of – too many to list in full here – but the ones I like most are:

• a $450 Travel Credit each year which is redeemable for flights, hotels or car hire through American Express Travel
• up to $400 back each calendar year until 31 Dec 2024 when you dine at a curated collection of over 1,400 restaurants: up to $200 in Australia and up to $200 overseas (enrolment required)
• up to $84 back per calendar year until 31 Dec 2025 for your monthly or annual Amazon Prime subscription (enrolment required)
• up to 4 complimentary Additional Cards for family members or friends
• smartphone screen cover, with up to $500 available twice a year for screen repairs (with a 10% excess)
• complimentary domestic and overseas travel insurance cover for you and your family (includes COVID cover)
• complimentary digital subscription to The Australian Premium, including full digital access to The Australian and The Wall Street Journal
• invites to specially curated experiences that are not open to the general public – from sporting to fashion and dining
• opportunities to access sought-after events like music, theatre and film, including via pre-sale tickets, and exclusive lounges at selected events
• cash back and bonus points with top brands via Amex Offers
• Hertz Gold Plus Rewards and Avis Preferred memberships: enjoy savings on car rentals worldwide and complimentary upgrades when available
• up to 20% discount on First and Business Class fares with some of the world’s leading airlines
• compatibility with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay
• the Amex Experiences App, which gives Platinum Card Members access to information about their benefits, travel offers, events and recommended merchants all from the palm of their hand.

And finally, I do have to mention that the card looks great – it’s all-metal, and you’ll love the feeling of whipping it out!

The stylish all-metal Platinum Card

Plus 150,000 bonus points 

Receive a huge 150,000 bonus Membership Rewards points when you apply online via our partner link by 25 June 2024, are approved and spend $5,000 on your new card within the first 3 months (new Amex Card Members only).

Those points can be converted to 75,000 frequent flyer points with almost all partner airlines or $750 of credit on your card account, as well as other uses.

This offer is only available to new American Express Card Members. That means you must not have held a card issued directly by American Express Australia in the last 18 months. However, you are still eligible for this offer if you’re an Additional Card Member on someone else’s account.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get a top-quality card and a huge bonus.

To read more and apply, click here (mobile friendly).

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