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Earn 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points with the iconic American Express Platinum Card

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The American Express Platinum Card takes pride of place at the front of our wallets, as it does for so many points and travel enthusiasts we know, for one simple reason: its exceptional rewards and benefits.

From premium travel and dining perks, to access to exclusive events and experiences, a flexible 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).

For a limited time, our readers can also receive 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you apply online via our Amex partner link by 25 August 2026, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months (T&Cs apply; new Amex Card Members only).¹

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

Earn points fast and enjoy flexible rewards

The card rewards program, Membership Rewards, has a stellar reputation among loyalty program experts.

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.²

What we especially love about Membership Rewards points is that they are very easy to spend on a variety of rewards. For example, you can use them to pay for card purchases or pay for travel with American Express Travel.

You can also transfer Membership Rewards points to over 10 airline, hotel and retail partners, including both Qantas and Virgin Australia (a very rare feature among cards in Australia).³

Other airline transfer partners include Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Air New Zealand and Virgin Atlantic.

Choose from many airline transfer partners including Qantas

Having so many airlines to choose from means it can be easier to find award seats when the time comes to book, especially if you want to fly in a sought-after business or first class cabin.

Experience valuable benefits with top hotels

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

  • Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status⁴ – Marriott is the world’s biggest hotel group with brands such as Sheraton, Westin and Aloft
  • Hilton Honors Gold status⁵ – in addition to Hilton hotels, you can also enjoy perks with brands like Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and Doubletree
  • Radisson Rewards Premium Status⁶ with Radisson Hotel Group
  • ALL Accor Gold status (via your complimentary ALL Accor+ Explorer 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 we put the Hilton Gold status to the test during a trip to Tokyo, we 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 ALL Accor+ Explorer membership⁷ valued at $349 p.a., which grants access to the most expansive hotel, dining and lifestyle membership program in Asia Pacific. Benefits include two ‘Stay Plus’ complimentary nights stay each year (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, and more.

You also get access to the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program⁸, which provides complimentary benefits at over 1,600 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 US$550 for a two-night stay. When we tried this out during a trip to Vienna, we scored over 600 Euros of benefits.

Enjoy complimentary room upgrades and other benefits at stylish hotels

Finally, the Amex Hotel Collection¹⁹ 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 1550+ airport lounges⁹ 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 we like most are:

  • $450 Travel Credit¹⁰ each year which is redeemable for flights, hotels or car hire through American Express Travel
  • up to $400 back¹¹ each calendar year until 31 Dec 2026 when you dine at over 2,000 restaurants in 20 countries: up to $200 in Australia and up to $200 overseas (enrolment required)
  • up to 4 complimentary Additional Cards¹² 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)¹³
  • complimentary digital subscription to The Australian Premium¹⁴, including full digital access to The Australian and The Wall Street Journal
  • invites to American Express Experiences¹⁵ that are not open to the general public – from sporting to fashion and dining, plus access to exclusive lounges at selected events
  • cash back and bonus points with top brands via Amex Offers¹⁶
  • 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 airlines¹⁷
  • 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.

As this is a charge card, it comes with flexible spending power, also known as no-pre-set spending limit.¹⁸ The balance must be paid in full each month.

Plus 200,000 bonus points 

Receive 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you apply online via our Amex partner link by 25 August 2026, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months (new Amex Card Members only; T&Cs apply)¹.

Use your points to experience Singapore Airlines business class

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.

Amex no longer specifies a minimum income to be eligible for this card.

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

The stylish all-metal Platinum Card

* Terms & Conditions – Click Here To View

Important: This article is not intended to suggest that you should apply for a card. You should seek independent, professional advice and consider your personal circumstances before deciding to apply for a card.

American Express income and credit approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Fees and charges apply. All information, including fees and charges are correct as at 2 October 2024 and are subject to change. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over to apply for the American Express Platinum Card. They must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident or hold a long term visa. Long term means 12 months or more and does not include a student visa.

  1. 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® Points are only available to new American Express Card Members who apply online by 25 August 2026, are approved and spend $5,000 or more on eligible purchases on your new Card in the first 3 months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. Please allow 8-10 weeks for the bonus points to be credited to your Account after the spend criteria has been met. Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the past 18 months are ineligible for this offer. The American Express Platinum Card has an Annual Card Fee of $1,450. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer. 
  2. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available here. You will earn 1 point per dollar spent with Merchants classified as ‘government’, including the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post), Federal/State and Local Government bodies, including where you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant.
  3. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available here. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an airline rewards or frequent guest partner program you must be a member of the partner program. Membership of the partner program is the Card Member’s responsibility and is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the applicable program. A joining fee may apply.
  4. As a Platinum Card Member you are eligible to enrol in complimentary Marriott BonvoyTM Gold Elite Status. Once you request enrolment within the Marriott Bonvoy Program at the Gold Elite Status level, American Express will share your enrolment information with The Marriott BonvoyTM Program. Marriott Bonvoy may use this information in accordance with its privacy statement available at marriott.com/privacy. You will maintain Gold Elite Status without meeting otherwise required Marriott Bonvoy criteria as long as you remain an eligible American Express Card Member or until American Express notifies you that the benefit is terminated. Marriott Bonvoy member benefits are subject to change, availability and certain eligibility requirements. Reservations booked through third parties and online booking sources are not eligible. For complete Marriott Bonvoy Program terms visit marriott.com/signInOverlay.mi. Marriott Bonvoy program amenities may not be combined with the Fine Hotels + Resorts program. Upgrades are based upon availability and will vary by property.
  5. As a Platinum Card Member you are eligible to enrol in complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status. Please note that a Hilton Honors Membership Number is required before you are able to enrol in this benefit. For Card Members who are new to Hilton Honors, please sign up here. Your full name and email address must match on both your American Express account and Hilton Honors account to successfully complete your registration. Offer available only to Platinum Card Members and is not transferable. Full details of Gold status can be found at HiltonHonors.com/MemberBenefits and are subject to change by Hilton. Gold status benefits are subject to availability at participating hotels and resorts within the Hilton Portfolio. Once you request enrolment in Hilton Honors Gold status, American Express will share your enrolment information with Hilton. Hilton may use this information in accordance with its privacy policy available at Hilton.com/PrivacyPolicy. If you already have Hilton Honors Gold Status, you can maintain the benefit in the future because you don’t need to meet any stay requirements. You maintain Gold status without meeting otherwise required criteria only while an eligible cardholder or until American Express notifies you that the benefit is terminated. Hilton Honors membership, earning and redemption of Points are subject to Hilton Honors Terms & Conditions. All Hampton by Hilton™ hotels in the Republic of China are excluded from the Hilton Honors program. Visit HiltonHonors.com/Terms for more details.
  6. Enrolment in the Radisson Rewards program is required for membership to be upgraded. Benefits are subject to change and availability may vary by property. Radisson Rewards benefits may not be combined with benefits offered by American Express and other loyalty programs. All American Express terms and conditions apply. All Radisson Rewards terms and conditions apply. To view terms and conditions visit radissonhotels.com/en-us/terms-and-conditions. American Express reserves the right to instruct Radisson Rewards to cancel your membership if you cease to be a Platinum Card Member or your Account is not in good standing.
  7. An annual ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership is valued at AU$349, found at accorplus.com/au/benefits as at 1 October 2025. Eligible American Express Card Members are required to enrol to receive a complimentary ALL Accor+ Explorer membership. An ALL Accor+ Explorer membership is available only to the Primary Platinum Card Member. Membership privileges will only be granted on presentation of a valid membership card and a member must identify themselves as an ALL Accor+ Explorer member at time of booking. Accommodation bookings must be made in advance through the ALL.com app. American Express reserves the right to instruct Accor Plus to cancel your membership if you cease to be a Platinum Card Member or your Account is not in good standing. Complimentary membership is a continuing benefit of your American Express Platinum Card, however American Express reserves the right to discontinue the benefit, upon providing you with reasonable notice. Once enrolled, enrolment continues for at least 12 months. If you become ineligible for this benefit or if this benefit ends, the ALL Accor+ Explorer membership standard eligibility criteria will apply to you. A Stay Plus Free Night may be subject to availability at participating properties. Use of the Stay Plus is subject to the conditions as listed on accorplus.com/au/terms-and-conditions. Membership privileges are subject to exceptions listed at accorplus.com/au/benefits-exceptions. Dining and drinks discounts do not apply to room service, mini bars, meeting rooms, selections from the kids’ menus or takeaways; and public holidays or during special events. For more information, please visit here: accorplus.com/benefits/more-flavours. Dining privileges are subject to the Accor Plus membership terms and conditions which are found here: accorplus.com/au/terms-and-conditions.
  8. Average US$550 value based on FHR bookings in 2023 for stays of two nights. Actual value will vary based on property, room rate, upgrade availability and use of benefits. Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) program benefits are available for new bookings made through American Express Travel with participating properties and are valid only for eligible Platinum Charge Card Members and Centurion® Members. Platinum Credit Card Members who are not also Australian Platinum Charge Card Members or Centurion® Members, are not eligible for FHR program benefits. Bookings must be made using an eligible Card and must be paid using that Card, or another American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member’s name, and that Card Member must be travelling on the itinerary booked. Noon check-in and room upgrade are subject to availability and are provided at check-in; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade. The US$100 credit will be applied to eligible charges up to the amount of the credit. To receive the US$100 credit, the eligible spend must be charged to your hotel room. The US$100 credit will be applied at check-out. Advance reservations are recommended for certain US$100 credits. The type and value of the daily breakfast (for two) varies by property; breakfast will be valued at a minimum of US$60 per room per day. To receive the breakfast credit, the breakfast bill must be charged to your hotel room. The breakfast credit will be applied at check-out. If the cost of Wi-Fi is included in a mandatory property fee, a daily credit of that amount will be applied at check-out. Benefits are applied per room, per stay (with a three-room limit per stay). Back-to-back stays booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room or Card Members travelling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional FHR benefits (“Prohibited Action”). American Express and the property reserve the right to modify or revoke FHR benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you may have engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your FHR benefits. Benefit restrictions vary by property. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. Any credits applicable are applied at check-out in USD or the local currency equivalent. Benefits, participating properties, and availability and amenities at those properties are subject to change. To be eligible for FHR program benefits, your eligible Card Account must not be cancelled. For additional information, please call the number on the back of your Card.
  9. The American Express Global Lounge Collection
    • The Centurion® Lounge: Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to all locations of The Centurion Lounge. Gold Card and Green Card Additional Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Members may bring up to two (2) companions into The Centurion Lounge locations in the U.S. and select international locations as set forth on the Centurion Lounge website at thecenturionlounge.com (the “Centurion Lounge Website”). Guest access policies (including, but not limited to, guest fees and number of complimentary guests per visit) applicable to international locations of The Centurion Lounge may vary by location and are subject to change. Visit the Centurion Lounge Website to learn more about lounge locations and guest access policies applicable to international Centurion Lounge locations.  For more information on the Australian Lounges access, visit americanexpress.com.au/airportlounge.All access to The Centurion Lounge is subject to space availability. To access The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight (during a layover Platinum Card Members may enter The Centurion Lounge in the connecting airport at any time) and present The Centurion Lounge agent with the following upon each visit: their valid Platinum Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for a departing flight on the same day on any carrier and a government-issued I.D. Note that select lounges allow access to Card Members with a confirmed reservation for any same-day travel (departure or arrival). Refer to the specific location’s access policy for more information. Failure to present the above documentation may result in access being denied. Card Members must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Centurion Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. American Express reserves the right to remove any person from the Lounge for inappropriate behaviour or failure to adhere to rules, including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive or violent. Soliciting other Card Members for access into our lounge is not permissible. Hours may vary by location and are subject to change. Amenities vary among The Centurion Lounge locations and are subject to change. Card Members will not be compensated for changes in locations, rates or policies. In addition to the complimentary services and amenities in the Lounge, certain services, products or amenities may be offered for sale. You are responsible for any purchases and/or servicing charges you make in The Centurion Lounge or authorise our Member Services Professionals to make on your behalf. Services available at the Member Services Desk are based on the type of American Express Card used to enter the Lounge. American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by visitors to The Centurion Lounge. If we in our sole discretion determine that you have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with lounge access in any way or that you intend to do so, we may remove access to The Centurion Lounge from the Account. Use of The Centurion Lounge is subject to all rules and conditions set by American Express. American Express reserves the right to revise the rules at any time without notice.
    • Escape Lounges – The Centurion® Studio Partner: This benefit is available to Platinum Card Members. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Members receive complimentary access to all US locations of the Escape Lounges. Card Members may enter with up to two complimentary guests. Card Member must present his or her valid Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Escape Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. Card Member must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all of the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Escape Lounge customers, including access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges. Escape Lounge locations are subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.
    • Delta SkyClub: Effective January 1, 2024: Eligible Card Members travelling on a same-day Delta-operated flight with Basic Economy (E) fare tickets will not have access to the Delta Sky Club or to Grab and Go. This benefit is available to the Platinum Card Members. Platinum Card Members must present their valid American Express Card, government-issued I.D., and boarding pass to the Delta Sky Club ambassador. Boarding pass must show a reservation for a same-day Delta-operated flight (Delta or Delta connection) departing from or arriving at the airport in which the Delta Sky Club is located. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. Eligible Platinum Card Members on departing flights can only access the Delta Sky Club within three hours of their flight’s scheduled departure time. During a connection between Delta-operated flights on the same ticket, you may use the Delta Sky Club in your connecting airport at any time during the layover. Delta reserves the right to limit access for non-revenue flyers at any Delta Sky Club. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Access to Delta Sky Club partner lounges is not permitted. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to access Delta Sky Club, and 21 years of age to access locations with a self-service bar, unless accompanied by a responsible, supervising adult who has access to the lounge. Eligible Card Members must adhere to all Delta Sky Club House Rules while accessing participating airport clubs. Participating airport clubs and locations subject to change without notice. Eligible Platinum Card Members may bring guests into the Delta Sky Club subject to the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policies, and must use their valid Platinum Card as the payment method for guest access. Guests must also be flying on a same-day Delta-operated flight. Guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating airport clubs. For the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policy, please visit delta.com/skyclubaccess. All Delta Sky Club rules apply to Delta Sky Club membership and use. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/skyclub. Benefit and rules subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.
    • Plaza Premium Lounges: This benefit is available to Platinum Card Members. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Members receive complimentary access to any global location of Plaza Premium Lounges. Card Member must present their valid Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. In some cases, Card Member must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into Plaza Premium Lounges as complimentary guests. Card Member must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all of the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Plaza Premium Lounge customers, as well as access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges. Plaza Premium Lounge locations are subject to change.
    • Virgin Australia: This benefit is available to Primary Platinum Card Members. Access is complimentary for Primary Platinum Card Members and one complimentary guest only. The Primary Platinum Card Member and guest must be travelling with Virgin Australia domestically on the same Virgin Australia flight. Access is to Virgin Australia-branded lounges at their city of departure in Australia only. The Platinum Card Member must present their valid Physical Platinum Card and same-day boarding pass to Virgin Australia lounge agents and the name on the boarding pass must match the name on the Platinum Card. The guest must also present their boarding pass. One guest per Primary Platinum Card Member permitted. All access is subject to space availability. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. This benefit is subject to change.
    • Priority Pass™ – Platinum Personal Charge Card. This benefit is available to Platinum Personal Charge Card Members. Platinum Card Members and one Additional Platinum Card Member as nominated by the Primary Card Member may enrol in the Priority Pass™ program. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum account are not eligible for complimentary access. Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. You acknowledge and agree that American Express will verify your Card Account number and provide updated Card Account information to Priority Pass. Priority Pass will use this information to fulfill on the Priority Pass program and may use this information for marketing related to the program. Once enrolled, Platinum Card Members whose Card Account is not cancelled may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting your Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. If the Card Account is cancelled, you will not be eligible for Priority Pass and your enrolment will be cancelled. At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge that admits guests, you may bring in 1 guest for no charge. You will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any additional guests. Some lounges do not admit guests. In some lounges, Priority Pass member must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Priority Pass members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Amenities may vary among airport lounge locations. Conference rooms, where available, may be reserved for a nominal fee. Priority Pass lounge partners and locations are subject to change. All Priority Pass members must adhere to the Priority Pass Conditions of Use, which will be sent to you with your membership package, and can be viewed at   www.prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrolment information, Priority Pass will send your Priority Pass card and membership package which you should receive within 10-14 business days. If you have not received the Priority Pass card after 14 days, please contact American Express using the number on the back of your American Express® Card. To receive immediate access to the lounges after enrolling in Priority Pass, you can activate your membership online by using your Priority Pass membership details to receive a Digital Membership Card. For a step-by-step guide on the activation process, visit prioritypass.com/activation.
    • Lufthansa: This benefit is available to Platinum Card Members. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Card Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to select Lufthansa Business Lounges (regardless of ticket class) and Lufthansa Senator Lounges (when flying business class) when flying on a Lufthansa Group flight. To access the Lufthansa lounges, Platinum Card Members must present their valid Platinum Card, a government issued I.D., and a same-day departure boarding pass showing confirmed reservation on a Lufthansa Group flight (Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian airlines). Card Members must adhere to all rules of participating lounges. Participating lounges and locations subject to change without notice. Additional guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating lounges. In some Lounges the Platinum Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. For the most current list of Lufthansa lounges, guest access requirements, rules, and pricing policy, please visit https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/lounges.
    • Additional Global Lounge Collection Partner Lounges: American Express offers access to additional lounges in the Global Lounge Collection where Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating locations. Card Members must present their valid Platinum Card, a government-issued I.D., and a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier. Guest access and associated fees are subject to the terms and conditions of the participating lounge provider. Participation, locations, rates, and policies of lounges are subject to change without notice, and Card Members and their guests will not be compensated for such changes. Amenities, services, and hours may vary by participating lounge and are subject to change without notice. American Express and the participating lounge will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen, or damages suffered by the Card Member or guests inside the participating lounge. For participating lounges with a self-service bar, the Card Member may be required to be of legal drinking age in the participating lounge jurisdiction to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Card Members and their guests must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. Each participating lounge may have their own policy allowing for children under a certain age to enter for free with the Card Member who is a parent or legal guardian. Card Member must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member or their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to participating lounges in any way, or that the Card Member or their guests intend to do so, we may remove access to the Additional Lounges from the Account. American Express and the participating lounge reserve the right to revise the rules at any time without notice. For the most current list of participating lounges and access requirements, please use the Lounge Finder feature in the American Express App or visit www.americanexpress.com.au/platinumlounges.
  10. If your Card has a Travel Credit benefit, the Primary Card Member is eligible for an annual Travel Credit, subject to the full Travel Credit Terms and Conditions at amex.com.au/platinumtravelcreditterms. The Travel Credit can be redeemed through American Express Travel Online on a single eligible travel booking by selecting the Travel Credit when you checkout. To redeem the Travel Credit, the full value of the Travel Credit (or more) must be charged to the eligible Primary Card. Eligible travel includes flights, hotels and car hire when you prepay in advance. The Travel Credit can be used for 365 days from the benefit anniversary date and cannot be used past the expiration date. To check the expiration date of your Travel Credit if you have not already redeemed it, please visit americanexpress.com.au/travel; log in and click ‘Travel Credit’. If your booking is cancelled, and your Travel Credit has already been used and associated statement credit applied to your account, you will forfeit your annual Travel Credit benefit and American Express may reverse the statement credits issued. You need to be able to spend on the Card to access the Travel Credit benefit and it should be credited to your Card Account within 3 business days but may take up to 30 days. Your account must be in good standing and you must have paid the annual fee and minimum payment by the due date. If you cancel your Card, change your rewards program or Card type, you will no longer be eligible for the Travel Credit.​
  11. Global Dining Credit.
    • Maximum amount back is $200 on spend at participating local restaurants (Local Dining Credit) and AUD$200 on spend at participating abroad restaurants (Abroad Dining Credit) per redemption period: Each redemption period resets on 1 January until the offer end date of 31 December 2026. The redemption periods are: 1 January – 31 December 2025 and 1 January – 31 December 2026. Spend can be in one or more transactions. You cannot carry any unused offer value from one redemption period into the next.
    • Primary Card Member Only: The Benefit is only available to Primary American Express Australia Platinum Card Members using their Platinum Personal Charge Card. Transactions made with an Additional Card is not eligible for this Benefit.
    • Save this Benefit First: A one-time enrolment is required. You must first save the Benefit to your Platinum Card before making your payment to qualify for the Benefit. Benefit limited to the Card to which the offer is saved and only spend on this Card counts towards the Benefit. If you use another card to make a payment at any time, you will not be eligible for the Benefit on that card. If you switch to a new Card product that is not eligible for this Benefit, enrolment will be removed from your Card Account. If a Card you hold is ineligible, you will not be able to see the Benefit, nor will you be able to save the Benefit to the Card. If you are no longer eligible for this Benefit due to a change in Account status, including but not limited to fraudulent flags, suspension or cancellation, it will be removed from your Account.
    • Eligible Transactions: Benefit only available for dine-in services made in-person at a participating restaurant in Australia. Full participating restaurant list can be found here. Participating restaurant list subject to change without notice, please check before you dine as you won’t be eligible to receive a credit if the restaurant isn’t on the list at the time of your transaction.
    • Excluded Transactions: Benefit excludes purchases of gift cards and vouchers, transactions made towards deposits charged upfront by the venue, booking, cancellation, and no-show charges, takeaway or dine-at-home services.
    • Direct Payments Only: If you pay using payment processors such as QR payment or restaurant in-app purchases, you may not be eligible for the Benefit. Please request to pay at the restaurant’s designated checkout register.
    • Award of Credits: Credit(s) should appear on your billing statement within 30 days from the date of payment but may take longer. Credit(s) are not redeemable for cash or any other payment form. Credit may be reversed if your qualifying purchase is refunded or cancelled.
    • Expiry or Withdrawal of Benefit: The Benefit will expire on 31 December 2026. American Express can withdraw the Benefit at any time by giving you 60 days’ notice.
    • Your use of participating restaurants: Your purchase of goods and/or services from the participating brands is governed by their respective terms and conditions (including privacy policies). American Express is not responsible in any way for the goods and/or services of the participating brands. Inquiries or complaints related to the participating brands’ goods and/or services should be directed to their customer service.
    • Our General Offer Terms: Our General Offer Terms also apply to the Benefit and contain important additional terms.
  12. Additional Card Members must be 16 years of age or over. The Primary Card Member will be liable to pay for all transactions made by Additional Card Members. Earning of points is subject to the terms and conditions of the Rewards Program the Primary Card Member is actively enrolled. All points earned on Additional Card Member spend will go to the Primary Card Members Account. The Primary Card Member cannot add an Additional Card under their own name or email address and cannot add an Additional card under the name or email address of a previously approved Additional Card application on the Account.
  13. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If the unexpected happens on your travels and a medical emergency arises, your first port of call is Chubb Assistance. In the event of an incident and to ensure you get appropriate, and fast, treatment from a doctor who speaks your language, you must call Chubb Assistance on +61 2 9335 3492 or the number on the back of your Card before seeking medical treatment, or you may be responsible for your medical expense costs. The insurance on American Express Cards is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). You must use your American Express Platinum Card to pay for your trip in order to be covered under the travel insurance and pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the American Express Platinum Card Insurance Terms and Conditions and consider whether the insurance is right for you. We do not provide advice about the insurance or whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation or needs. This insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy of insurance held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Access to this insurance is provided solely by reason of the statutory operation of section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). Card Members are not a party to the group policy, do not have an agreement with Chubb and cannot vary or cancel the cover. American Express is not the insurer, does not guarantee or hold the rights under the group policy on trust for Card Members and does not act on behalf of Chubb or as its agent. American Express is not an Authorised Representative (under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Chubb.
  14. The Australian Premium Subscription benefit offer (‘Benefit’) is available to eligible American Express Australia Card Members (‘Card Members’).
    Once you have requested to enrol in The Australian Premium Subscription, American Express Australia Limited (‘American Express’) will determine your eligibility to enrol in the Benefit via the enrolment process. If eligible then American Express will share your enrolment information with Nationwide News Pty Ltd (‘News Corp’). News Corp may use this enrolment information in accordance with its privacy policy available here.
    The Benefit will provide eligible Card Members with; (a) a 12 month digital access to The Australian which provides premium content at theaustralian.com.au and via The Australian app; (b) eligibility to activate a digital subscription to the Wall Street Journal which will run concurrently with the subscription in (a) above; (c) a bespoke The Australian Premium e-newsletter sent every week and exclusive to subscribers of The Australian Premium subscription; and (d) access to The Australian annual event​. Eligible Card Members must activate the Benefit described in (a) above in order to be provided with the opportunity to activate or enjoy the other parts of the Benefit.
    Card Members are not required to pay for the Benefit. Subscriptions provided under the Benefit will be automatically renewed every 12 months provided American Express and News Corp continue their arrangements in relation to this Benefit. Under the Benefit, you are limited to one digital subscription per eligible Card Member; not to be used in conjunction with any other offer; subscription is for digital content only; physical newspapers are not included. In addition to these terms and conditions, your use of the Benefit is subject to News Corp’s full digital subscription terms and conditions available here. For avoidance of doubt, terms and conditions contained here will take precedent in the event of inconsistency. Eligible Card Members will be required to agree to News Corp’s terms and conditions and privacy policy to activate the Benefit.
    News Corp may cancel any digital subscription provided under the Benefit at any time if the Card Member subscriber is in breach of these terms and conditions or the News Corp terms and conditions for any part of the Benefit, if notified by American Express that a Card Member is no longer eligible for this subscription or if American Express and News Corp cease to have an agreement relating to the continued provision of the Benefit. The value of the Benefit is not redeemable for cash or any other payment form. American Express may end this Benefit at any time.
  15. Invitations will be sent by email only. A valid email address and opt-in to Platinum Marketing communications is required. Event availability is strictly limited.
  16. The following are not Eligible Cards: Business Cards that are affiliated with a wholesale partner, American Express Business Travel Accounts, Government Cards, Corporate Purchasing Cards, Corporate Meeting Cards, Corporate Cards. To view Amex Offers, simply log into your Online Account or the American Express Mobile App. The account must being in good standing to be eligible for offers.
  17. International Airline Program
    • American Express reserves the rights to change these conditions from time to time with 21 days prior notice and/or to discontinue the whole programme. To earn or redeem Membership Rewards points, Cards must be registered to the American Express Membership Rewards program, and be active and current in their payments. When paying with a combination of your American Express Card and Membership Rewards points, only the value applied to the Card is eligible to earn Membership Rewards points. Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions apply when booking on the American Express Travel website. Please visit the Membership Rewards website to view the full Terms and conditions (membershiprewards.com.au/termsandconditions).
    • Airlines reserve the right to change, cancel or restrict flight operations without notice. IAP upgrades or specially negotiated fares may be limited by airlines to certain flights and/or dates (“blackouts”). IAP is subject to the terms and conditions of each participating carrier. American Express does not guarantee that seats or tickets will be available. Cabins of service and discounts vary by airline and route.
    • To qualify for the IAP upgrades or specially negotiated fares: a) Your journey must start and end at the same port as designated by the participating airline and be completed within the period during which your selected carrier participates in the programme. You will be advised of any applicable dates at the time of booking. b) IAP tickets must be purchased through the American Express Travel Service and must be charged to a valid Australian American Express Platinum Card which is in good standing. c) The Platinum Cardmember who purchases the ticket(s) must be one of the travellers. d) IAP tickets are non-transferable and nonendorsable.
    • Any travel on non-participating airlines must be ticketed and paid for separately and is not part of the IAP. Certain code share or flights on the worldwide partners of the participating airlines may not apply.
    • Certain IAP airlines or non-participating airlines impose restrictions such as ticketing time limit on advance booking to indicate a timeline for ticketing upon making your reservations. For each individual airline Terms & Conditions, please check with the Platinum Travel Service for details.
    • IAP upgrade offers or specially negotiated fares may not be combined with any other promotion, discount, negotiated or corporate rate.
    • American Express acts only as an agent for travel service providers and does not own or operate any airline or means of transportation. American Express is not liable for service deficiencies on the part of airlines or other service providers, including but not limited to: accidents and injuries; delays; changes in routes or itineraries; loss, theft or damages to possessions. American Express strongly advises travellers to insure themselves against travel risks. Travellers are responsible for ensuring that they have valid documentation and for complying with the health, customs, currency and other laws of any country they enter or attempt to enter.
    • IAP is available to Platinum Cardmembers from a variety of participating airlines each with specifically designated ports of departure and arrival. Please refer to the Platinum Travel Service for details of participating airlines, applicable routing and timetables and fares in force at any particular time. Other International Airline Program Terms & Conditions may apply.
    • Savings are based on full-priced retail year-round airfares from Australia to select destinations with participating airlines in selected booking classes in First, Business and Premium Economy. Savings are calculated on the base fare and do not include applicable charges such as taxes, service fees, date change fees and cancellation fees. A maximum of 8 tickets can be purchased per Card Member per transaction.  Prices are subject to availability and subject to change. All airfares must be purchased through the Platinum Travel Service and paid for on the Platinum Card. Airfares at sale prices may be released in the market at any time and reduce the featured savings. Fare rules including Advance Purchase, Min/Max Stay, any Penalties/Refunds, Stopovers/Transfers, Discounts (child/infant), and Taxes/Surcharges, are dependent on the airline’s Terms and Conditions and can vary. Airline Partners and offers vary and are subject to change. Contact Platinum Travel Service for full details on the International Airline Program.
  18. Unless Amex tells 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.
  19. The Hotel Collection (THC) benefits are available for new bookings of two consecutive nights or more, with participating properties, made through Platinum Travel Service, Centurion Travel Service or American Express Travel Online. Bookings are valid only for eligible Card Members of the following American Express Cards: American Express® Rewards Advantage Card, American Express® Explorer Credit Card, American Express® Platinum Reserve Credit Card, American Express® Gold Card, American Express® Gold Business Card, American Express® Business Gold Plus Card, American Express® Platinum Card, American Express® Platinum Business Card and American Express® Centurion Card. Excludes Gold Credit Card Members who are not also Australian Rewards Advantage, Gold or Platinum Charge Card Members. Bookings must be made using an eligible Card and must be paid using that Card, or another American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member’s name, and that Card Member must be travelling on the itinerary booked to be eligible for benefits described. Noon check-in, late check-out and the room upgrade are subject to availability; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade. The type of US$100 credit and additional amenity (if applicable) varies by property; the US$100 credit will be applied to eligible charges up to US$100. To receive the US$100 credit, the eligible spend must be charged to your hotel room. The US$100 credit will be applied at check-out. Advance reservations are recommended for certain credits. Benefit restrictions vary by property. Benefits are applied per room, per stay (with a three-room limit per stay). Back-to-back stays booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional THC benefits (“Prohibited Action”). American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke the THC benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you have engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your THC benefits. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. Any credits applicable are applied at check-out in US Dollars or the local currency equivalent. Benefits, participating properties, and availability and amenities at those properties are subject to change. To be eligible for THC program benefits, your eligible Card Account must not be cancelled. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card.

How to earn Qantas Points or BP Points on fuel and in-store purchases at bp [2026]

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Fuel purchases are one of the easiest and most lucrative ways to earn loyalty points in Australia.

Most households spend a considerable amount on fuel, and over time the points earned on that spend can really add up, leading to valuable rewards.

BP Rewards is a flexible loyalty program that lets you earn points every time you fill up or buy items in store at bp.

Thanks to the program’s partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer, customers can choose to earn either BP Points or Qantas Points.

If you haven’t yet joined BP Rewards, you can sign up for free here and start earning points straight away.

Here’s an overview of how the program works. 

Want a big boost of Qantas Points? Get up to 100,000 bonus points + an annual $450 Qantas Travel Credit with our favourite card for points, rewards and benefits: the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card!

Earning points

When you sign up to BP Rewards, you can choose to earn either Qantas Points or BP Points on purchases, with the option of switching between the two points currencies later (more on that below).

Naturally, if you want to earn Qantas Points, you need to be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and link your account to BP Rewards. If you’re not already a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, you can join for free here.

The points earn rate at bp is the same whether you’re earning Qantas Points or BP Points. Customers can receive:

  • 2 points per litre of BP Ultimate Unleaded
  • 1 point per litre of all other fuel
  • 1 point per $1 spent on eligible items in-store.

There’s no cap on the amount of points you can earn.

You can further boost your points tally by taking advantage of exclusive offers, which bp sends out by email. These offers can also be viewed online or in the BPme app.

Most in-store purchases are eligible to earn points. Some of the notable exclusions are purchases of smoking/tobacco products and accessories, gift cards, lottery products, and pre-paid mobile telephones and phone cards.

To earn points, simply scan your BP Rewards card or digital card in the BPme app before payment. You can also earn points automatically whenever you use the BPme app to pay for fuel from your car.

Alternatively, you can scan your Qantas Frequent Flyer card or Qantas App, which makes the process super easy.

Finally, you can effectively ‘double dip’ on points by paying with a Qantas Points-earning credit card, such as our favourite: the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card.

Earning points with a BP Plus fuel card

If your business or organisation has a BP Plus fuel card (which is an account that is paid off each month), you can also earn points with BP Rewards.

Simply register for BP Rewards, and when you scan your BP Rewards card and pay with BP Plus, you’ll earn:

  • 1 point per litre of BP Ultimate Unleaded
  • 1 point per 2 litres of all other fuel
  • 1 point per $2 spent on eligible items in-store.

BP Plus card holders also have the option of earning Qantas Points. All you need to do is join Qantas Business Rewards and continue to use your BP Plus fuel card.

Switching between earning BP Points and Qantas Points

One of the great features of BP Rewards is that you can switch between points options at any time. To do so, simply log into your account and go to the Choose My Points section.

If you switch from BP Points to Qantas Points, your BP Points balance will be converted to Qantas Points and transferred to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account.

If you switch from Qantas Points to BP Points, your Qantas Frequent Flyer balance does not change. Instead, any Qantas Points earned will remain in your Qantas Frequent Flyer account and future transactions will earn BP Points.

Using points

BP Points can be redeemed for dollars off at bp or for David Jones eGift Cards.

For example, if you have 1000 BP Points, you can get $10 off your bill at bp or a $10 David Jones eGift Card.

As savvy readers will already have worked out, that means you’re getting exactly 1 cent of value per BP Point redeemed, which is a solid deal.

You should opt to earn Qantas Points at bp only if you intend to use those points for travel.

That’s because using Qantas Points for reward flights or upgrades typically yields more than 1 cent of value per point.

However, using Qantas Points for other things (e.g. gift cards) usually gets you less than 1 cent of value per point, so you’re better off just earning BP Points in that case.

Summing Up

BP Rewards lets customers make their hard-earned money go further by earning either BP Points or Qantas Points every time they fill up or purchase items in-store at bp.

Those points can be used for dollars off at bp, gift cards or travel.

BP Rewards is flexible and easy to use, and any Aussie motorist who enjoys earning points and the option of flexible rewards should consider signing-up.

To find out more and join, visit BP Rewards here.

Want a big boost of Qantas Points? Get up to 100,000 bonus points + an annual $450 Qantas Travel Credit with our favourite card for points, rewards and benefits: the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card!

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Earn 170,000 bonus Qantas Points with the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card

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Customer notice: this article provides general information only and does not consider personal circumstances. We may receive a commission if you apply for a card via our Amex partner link (read more in our Cards Disclosure). Thank you for your vital support!

If you’re a business owner who loves to travel, right now there’s a great sign-up offer with Amex’s top Qantas business card: the American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card.

New American Express® Card Members can earn 170,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online via our partner link by 16 June 2026, are approved, and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on your Card within 3 months of your approval date (new Amex Card Members only; T&Cs apply).¹

This Card also comes with a range of ongoing perks, including two Qantas Club passes² each year, a strong earn rate⁴ on everyday business spend, up to 99 complimentary Employee Cards⁵, complimentary travel insurance⁶ for you and Employee Card Members, and more. 

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

1. Earn points on business spend and fly with top airlines

You’ll turbocharge your points balance by earning 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent on everyday business purchases – one of the highest Qantas Points earn rates in Australia.

For Qantas products and services, you’ll earn 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent, while with utilities, government bodies and non-Amex issued insurance you’ll earn 0.5 points per $1 spent.

After a total of 500,000 Qantas Points is earned in a calendar year, the everyday business earn rate will change from 1.25 to 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent.⁷

Hundreds of thousands of businesses accept Amex in Australia, and that number is growing, so there’s no shortage of places where you can earn points with this card.

The points will be credited to your business’ Qantas Business Rewards (QBR) account.⁸ QBR is Qantas’ loyalty program for businesses and membership is complimentary with your card.

From there, you can transfer points to any Qantas Frequent Flyer member including yourself, employees or family members.⁹

You can use those points to fly with Qantas and an array of international partners, including top airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and more.

With so many partners to choose from, the whole world is within reach.

2. Relax in a Qantas Club twice a year

Relax before your next flight in style, even if you’re flying economy.

You’ll receive two Qantas Club passes each year, which will be triggered when you pay for an eligible Qantas purchase with your card.

Eligible Qantas purchases are Qantas passenger airfares with a QF flight number purchased directly from Qantas Australia, and Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qantas Business Rewards or Qantas Club membership, joining or annual fees.

Relax in a Qantas Club twice a year

You can use the passes for yourself or a travel partner, or easily transfer them to someone else.

3. Travel securely with domestic and overseas travel insurance

You’ll receive domestic and international travel insurance cover for you, your family and Employee Card Members when the card is used to pay for return travel.

You’ll be covered for:

  • inconvenience costs (flight delays and cancellations, and luggage delays)
  • medical expenses
  • damaged, destroyed, lost, or stolen baggage, money and documents
  • trip cancellation costs
  • transport accidents
  • personal liability
  • COVID-related trip change and cancellation costs.

If you’re currently paying for travel insurance and this cover meets your needs, you could potentially save money by relying on it.

4. Save time and money with other features

Your business will also benefit from these features:

  • up to 99 complimentary Employee Cards linked to the account, which can help you earn more points while easily keeping track of expenses across the business
  • cashflow boost: this is a charge card, which means you have up to 51 days¹⁰ to pay off purchases without incurring interest, or you can choose to pay off a portion of the balance over time up to your Flexible Payment Option (FPO) limit¹¹ (interest charges apply)
  • access a line of unsecured funding with flexible spending power¹²: this means that the amount you can spend is dynamic and can adapt based on your transaction patterns, your businesses credit rating, and other factors.
  • save up to 10% on the base fare of eligible Qantas flights¹³
  • use your card with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay
  • direct feeds into MYOB¹⁴, Xero and other accounting software.

Plus 170,000 bonus Qantas Points

Receive 170,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online via our partner link by 16 June 2026, are approved, and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on your Card within 3 months of your approval date (new Amex Card Members only; T&Cs apply).¹

This offer is only available to new American Express Card Members. That means you must not have held an American Express card in the last 18 months. However, you are eligible if you’re an Additional Card Member on someone else’s account (including a corporate account).

The card annual fee should be tax deductible when used for business purposes.

The minimum annual business revenue to qualify is $75,000 and you need to hold a valid ABN that is registered for GST.

We’re delighted to partner with Amex to bring our readers this offer. It’s only available for a limited time via our partner link below. You could be booking a holiday in no time!

To access this offer and apply, click here (mobile friendly).

* Terms & Conditions – Click Here To View

Important: This article is not intended to suggest that you should apply for a card. You should seek independent, professional advice and consider your personal circumstances before deciding to apply for a card.

American Express approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Fees and charges apply. All information is correct as at 2 October 2024 and is subject to change. This offer is only available to those who reside in Australia. Cards are offered, issued and administered by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). ®Registered Trademark of American Express Company.

  1. Offer only available to new American Express Card Members who apply by 16 June 2026, are approved and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on their new Card in the first three (3) months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the past 18 months are ineligible for this offer. 170,000 bonus Qantas Points will be awarded to the eligible Card Member’s Account 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met. Subject to the American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card Points Terms and Conditions. $450 Annual Card Fee applies. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.
  2. Provided the Primary Card Member is a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and has registered their Qantas Frequent Flyer number with your business’ American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card, your business is eligible to receive two domestic Qantas Club Lounge Invitations each anniversary year of Card Membership once your business makes an Eligible Qantas Purchase on your American Express Card during that year. Eligible Qantas Purchases are Qantas passenger airfares with a QF flight number purchased directly from Qantas Australia that appear on your Card statement, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qantas Business Rewards or Qantas Club membership, joining or annual fees. Excludes purchases from Jetstar. Within 1-2 weeks of the Eligible Qantas Purchase, two Qantas Club Lounge Invitations will be assigned to the Qantas Frequent Flyer account nominated by the business. Visit the Complimentary Invitations Portal to access invitations, link it with an eligible Qantas flight booking or find out more information. Qantas Club Lounge Invitations are valid for a single visit by one guest to a domestic Qantas Club Lounge only and must be used prior to their expiry. Invitations are subject to the Qantas Club terms and conditions. Qantas Club Invitations cannot be carried forward to any subsequent year and must not be sold, they may only be transferred as allowed by Qantas. Invitations may be revoked or withheld if your business’ American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card account is not in good standing, if the Eligible Qantas Purchase is refunded in full or if you have not complied with these Qantas Club Invitation Conditions, the Card Terms and Conditions or the Qantas Club Lounge Access Terms and Conditions.
  3. A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member to earn Qantas Points for business. Membership and the earning of Qantas Points as a business are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions. Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Points Terms and Conditions. Your business will earn 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 of everyday spend, which does not include annual fees, late payment fee and fees and charges for foreign currencies. Your business will earn 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent at participating merchants classified as ‘utilities’ including gas, water and electricity providers; ‘government’ including the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Postal Corporation, federal/state and local government bodies; and ‘insurance’ excluding insurances offered by American Express. Industry specific earn rate may apply when you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant. For example a payment made to Local Government bodies processed through a payment aggregator may earn rates at the government earn rate. Your business will earn 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent on the following Qantas Products and Services purchased on the Qantas merchant account (i.e. directly from Qantas): Qantas passenger flights (with a QF flight number), Qantas Holidays, Qantas Branded non-airfare products, and Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club membership joining and annual fees. Excludes Jetstar. For the full list of exclusions, please refer to the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Points Terms and Conditions.
  4. Employee Card Members must be over 18 years of age. The Business and the Primary Card Member are jointly and severally liable for all Employee Card spending. Each employee is entitled to only one (1) Employee Card.
  5. The insurance on American Express Cards is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). You must use your American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card to pay for your trip in order to be covered under the travel insurance and pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Insurance Terms and Conditions and consider whether the insurance is right for you. We do not provide advice about the insurance or whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation or needs.

    This insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy of insurance held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Access to this insurance is provided solely by reason of the statutory operation of section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). Card Members are not a party to the group policy, do not have an agreement with Chubb and cannot vary or cancel the cover. American Express is not the insurer, does not guarantee or hold the rights under the group policy on trust for Card Members and does not act on behalf of Chubb or as its agent. American Express is not an Authorised Representative (under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Chubb.
  6. From 10 January 2024, once you have earned a total of 500,000 Qantas Points on your Card Account in a calendar year, your earn rate of 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent will change to 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent on everyday business purchases. All other earn rates (Qantas products, services and government, utilities and insurances spend) will remain unchanged. The points threshold is based on eligible Qantas Points earned during a calendar year and will be reset on 1 January each year. Qantas Points earned by all Card Members on a Card Account contribute to the 500,000 points threshold each calendar year. Bonus points earned from Acquisition bonus offers and marketing campaigns are excluded from the threshold.
  7. A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member to earn Qantas Points. A one-off joining fee of $89.50 usually applies, however this will be waived for any business that has an existing American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card. Membership and the earning of Qantas Points as a business are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions. Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Points Terms and Conditions.
  8. In order to transfer Qantas Points from a Qantas Business Rewards account to an individual’s Qantas Frequent Flyer account, the business account must have a balance of at least 3,000 Qantas Points. You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions. We recommend you consult your accountant or tax adviser to ensure you understand possible tax implications, for example fringe benefits tax (if applicable).
  9. Extend your cash flow by up to 51 days: Depending on your method of payment, when you make a purchase, when your statement is issued and whether or not you are carrying forward a balance on your account from your previous statement period. If you pay by direct debit, your payment will be processed 10 days after your statement is issued.
  10. With Flexible Payment Option, you will be charged interest if you do not pay your Closing Balance in full by the due date each month. Please refer to your monthly statements for the current interest rate. Please refer to the full Flexible Payment Option Terms and Conditions.
  11. Unless Amex tells 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.
  12. Savings are available exclusively to Qantas Business Rewards Members on the base fare of selected fares only and do not apply to taxes, fees and carrier charges. Availability is limited. Member Deals are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions.
  13. MYOB bank feed is available to American Express Cards issued by American Express Australia Limited with the exception of American Express Corporate Cards. The Card must be active at the time of enrolment.

Finnair to launch daily Melbourne–Helsinki flights via Bangkok from October 2026

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Finnair has announced a surprise new long-haul destination for its expanding network: Melbourne!

The airline plans to begin service in late October 2026, operating daily with an Airbus A350 on a Helsinki–Bangkok–Melbourne routing.

The first flight is expected to operate on 25 October 2026, subject to government approval, and flights are scheduled to be available for booking from later today.

Finnair positions the new route as a two-way opportunity: for European travellers heading to Australia, and for Australians connecting via Helsinki into northern Europe and beyond.

According to the announcement, the schedule is designed to support connections and aircraft utilisation:

  • Outbound: Depart Helsinki shortly after midnight, arrive Bangkok in the afternoon, then continue to Melbourne after a brief stop, arriving the following morning.
  • Return: Depart Melbourne in the afternoon, stop in Bangkok in the evening, then arrive in Helsinki early the next day, timed to connect with morning departures across Europe.

Finnair’s current A350 long-haul Business Class product is built around the Collins “AirLounge” seat, designed with a fixed, contoured shell and no traditional recline.

Arranged in a 1-2-1 layout, Finnair describes the seat as intentionally “furniture-like,” aiming to increase personal space and allow multiple sitting positions (including sitting cross-legged), while still enabling a lie-flat sleeping surface. Instead of the seat moving, it’s all up to the passenger to rearrange and get comfortable!

The airline also offers premium economy in a 2-4-2 layout …

… and economy in a 3-3-3 layout.

Finnair says its 2026 network is planned to include 93 European destinations, 11 Asian destinations, seven North American destinations (including Toronto opening in summer 2026), and two Middle East destinations.

Finnair is a member of the oneworld alliance and counts Qantas as a partner for earning and redeeming frequent flyer points.

Qantas opens new Auckland lounge

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Qantas has announced the opening of its newly renovated and expanded International Lounge at Auckland Airport, scheduled to welcome passengers from December 17, 2025. The launch comes ahead of the peak summer holiday season and amid a broader expansion of the airline’s trans-Tasman network.

The new facility represents a significant upgrade from the previous space, with a footprint that is 60 percent larger. According to the airline, the lounge now has the capacity to accommodate over 370 customers and features dedicated zones designed for dining, working, and relaxation.

Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace stated that the new lounge is a key part of the airline’s investment in its global network, noting Auckland’s role as a major hub for connecting passengers across the Tasman and onto long-haul routes.

New Dining Concepts

A notable addition to the Auckland lounge is a dedicated à la carte dining area reserved for Platinum One and Platinum Frequent Flyers. This marks the first time such a feature has been introduced across the Qantas global lounge network.

A la carte dining

The menu, curated by Qantas Creative Director of Food, Beverage and Service Neil Perry, will focus on local New Zealand produce. Offerings include crumbed local fish and chips, alongside established airline staples such as salt and pepper squid and pavlova.

For other guests, the lounge offers a buffet, a gelato station, and a cocktail bar serving New Zealand wines, premium beverages, and barista-made coffee.

Casual seating and dining

Design and Amenities

Designed by David Caon in collaboration with Architectus, Akin Atelier, and Simon James Design, the interior aims to reflect the local landscape. The space incorporates living green walls, travertine tiles, and terrazzo tabletops.

“We approached every element with careful attention to detail, pairing materials long associated with the airline’s palette with those introduced specifically to reflect the local region,” said Caon.

The lounge is furnished with bespoke pieces upholstered in New Zealand wool and leather. A focal point of the design is a four-metre artwork by artist Gabrielle Penfold, depicting North Head, Devonport.

To cater to modern traveler needs, 70 percent of the seating is equipped with charging points. The facility also includes 15 shower suites, intended to support passengers on long-haul journeys, such as the direct service between Auckland and New York.

Operational Expansion

The opening of the lounge aligns with Qantas’ plans to expand its operations in the region. The airline has indicated it will add new routes and increase capacity across the Tasman in 2026 to meet demand during peak travel periods, including the Christmas holidays and the April school break.

How to buy Qantas Points and get up to a 60% bonus

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Both Qantas and Virgin Australia allow their frequent flyer members to buy points in order to ‘top up’ their accounts.

The airlines say this is designed to help members who are a little short of the points required to redeem a reward – but it’s also a nice way for the airlines to earn more money, as buying points is relatively expensive.

You’re generally much better off earning points with credit cards or via points partners.

However, if you need points quickly and have no other option, purchasing points outright can be a useful last resort.

In terms of Qantas Points, you can purchase a minimum of 1,000 up to a maximum of 150,000 points, up to 4 times in any 12 month period.

The more points you buy, the lower the cost per point. For example, purchasing 1,000 points usually costs $56 (=5.6 cents per point) while buying 150,000 points sets you back $3999 (=2.6 cents per point). That’s a big difference.

I’ve written before about how to work out the value you’ll get from points when weighing up opportunities to earn or buy them. Consider your options carefully and work out the best way forward for you.

Until Thursday 11 December 2025, Qantas is running promo offering extra points, as follows:

  • 25% bonus Qantas Points on purchases of 15,000 – 95,000 points
  • 60% bonus Qantas Points on purchases of 100,000 – 150,000.

If you go for the maximum purchase of 150,000 points, you’ll receive an extra 90,000, for a total of 240,000 points at a cost of $3999 (=1.67 cents per point).

That’s only a good deal if you use those points to book a business or first class reward seat that would otherwise be much more expensive.

You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member for at least 30 days before purchasing.

To find out all the T&Cs for purchasing points and potentially buy some, visit Qantas here.

Want some easy Qantas Points? Get up to 900k bonus points plus a $450 travel credit and lounge passes with our favourite credit card: the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card!

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Earn triple Velocity Points on hotel bookings

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Velocity Frequent Flyer is currently running a promotion offering triple points on hotel bookings – that’s a handy 9 Velocity Points per $1 spent.

Velocity Frequent Flyer members can book hotels worldwide thanks to Virgin Australia’s partnership with Rocket Travel.

Rocket Travel is owned by the same company as Booking.com and Agoda.

Velocity members normally earn a base rate of 3 points per $1 spent, but for a limited time you can earn 9 Points per $1 spent on hotel stays booked by 8 December 2025 for travel by 31 May 2026.

If you’re a Velocity Points collector, these opportunities are worthwhile to consider.

For more info, visit Virgin Australia.

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Earn triple Qantas Points at Qantas Wine

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Qantas has launched a special promotion offering triple Qantas Points on purchases through Qantas Wine. 

That means regular customers will earn 3 points per $1 spent, while “premium” members will score a handy 9 points per $1 spent.

This offer runs until 26 November 2025 11:59pm (AEST).

Buying wine from Qantas Wine is one of the best ways to earn Qantas Points. There are so many wines to choose from, at all price points.

They also sell other alcoholic beverages – so there’s something for virtually everybody.

It’s worth checking out the products on sale and especially the bonus points offers on select products.

You can stack any bonus points offer you find with the current promo.

Qantas Wine Premium Membership is complimentary for Points Club members as well as certain credit card holders, such as our favourite Qantas card: the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card.

Otherwise, premium membership costs $99 per year.

It gets you free delivery, 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent, and access to special offers, products and events.

Without premium membership, delivery is free only if you spend at least $300.

For more info, visit Qantas Wine here.

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