Save on business travel expenses and earn rewards
Explore the world of benefits an American Express Business Card offers.
Whether you or your employees travel frequently for business, an American Express Business Card allows you to earn points and access a range of exclusive travel benefits along the way.
Airline partner programs
Our Qantas Business Rewards Card earns points directly to your Qantas Business Rewards Account, while many of our other Cards allow you to transfer points to up to 9 leading Frequent Flyer programs1, including Air New Zealand Airpoints, Emirates Skywards, and more.
Our frequent Travel Partners include:
Additional business travel benefits
Complimentary travel insurances
Save on costs and enjoy added peace of mind with the following complimentary insurances2:
- Travel Inconvenience Cover
- Transport Accident Cover
- Domestic and Overseas Travel Insurance
The level of insurance you receive will be determined by the type of Business Card you have.
Airport lounge access
Find a moment to focus or put your feet up with access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection™, Priority Pass Lounges3, Virgin Australia Domestic Lounges4, and the Qantas Club Lounge5.
The number of lounges you can access will be determined by the type of Business Card you have.
American Express Travel Online
Find inspiration in our curated city guides, browse a range of Card Member-preferred stays, or make a travel booking instantly, without the need to transfer your points.
Exclusive travel offers
As a Business Card Member, you’ll have access to both Amex Offers and American Express Travel Online, where you can find exclusive deals on flights, hotels, car rental and other travel experiences.
Global service and support
Don’t let a lost Card take up more time than it has to. With our Emergency Card Replacement service6, we can usually get a replacement to you almost anywhere in the world within 48 hours.
Benefits you can share
Provide travelling employees with access to many of the benefits you enjoy, such as complimentary travel insurance2 and worldwide service and support when you take out an Employee Card.
Explore our range of Business Cards
Compare the features and benefits across our different Cards to find the
one that’s the best fit for your business.
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Earn rewards on every dollar
Make business spend count for more with points on every dollar and rewards such as to gift cards and statement credit.
Features built for business
Our Business Cards are equipped with features and benefits that you won’t find on a personal Card.
1. Points transfer. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an Airline or Hotel 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. Platinum Travel Service. All fees or amounts payable in relation to the services are inclusive of GST where applicable. All fees, taxes and charges levied by the travel providers and/or air travel suppliers still apply and these are subject to change without notice until such time as tickets are issued. Domestic ticketing includes New Zealand.
2. Insurance: The American Express Business Card insurance is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits) - see the full Terms and Conditions. You must use your American Express Business Card to pay for your return trip in order to be eligible for the travel insurance. The insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Card members are not a party to the group policy, but may be able to claim under it as third party beneficiaries. This communication does not take into account your objectives or financial situation. You should read the full terms and conditions to decide if this insurance meets your needs.
3. For the American Express Platinum Business Card. Your Priority Pass benefit will be limited to lounge access only. Non-lounge airport experiences in the form of food and beverage credits at restaurants, cafes and bars will no longer be available. From this date, to continue to enjoy access to over 1,200 lounges in 130 countries, please visit americanexpress.com.au/platinumlounges and log in for a list of available lounges. These Terms and Conditions govern Platinum Card Members' participation in and use of the Priority Pass™ program. Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge, you will be automatically charged the guest visit fee equal to the visit fee of the Priority Pass Standard program for each guest. By enrolling in Priority Pass, you agree that you will be responsible for any additional accompanying guest visits and that your Card will be automatically charged after you have signed for the additional guest visit and it has been reported to Priority Pass by the participating lounge. Additionally, 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 fulfil on the Priority Pass program and may use this information for communications related to the program. The Card Member must enrol into Priority Pass. Once enrolled, Platinum Card Members in good standing may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting their Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. In some lounges, the 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 prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrolment information, Priority Pass will send your Priority Pass card and membership package, which you should receive within 4-6 weeks.
4. For the American Express Platinum Business Card and American Express Velocity Business Card. Virgin Australia Lounges. Access is complimentary for Basic Platinum Card Member and one complimentary guest only. The Basic Platinum Card Member and guest must be travelling with Virgin Australia domestically. Access is to Virgin Australia-branded lounges in Australia only. Name on boarding pass must match the name on Platinum Card. The Platinum Card Member and guest must present his or her valid Card and same-day boarding pass (containing your Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer number and status) to Virgin Australia lounge agents. One guest per Basic Platinum Card Member permitted. Guest must be travelling on same Virgin Australia flights and present boarding pass. All access is subject to space availability. This benefit is subject to change. Visit virginaustralia.com/lounge for full terms and conditions.
5. For the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card. Provided you are a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and have registered your Qantas Frequent Flyer number with your American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card, you are eligible to receive two Qantas Club Lounge Invitations each anniversary year of your Card Membership once you make 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 by you (or on your behalf by a travel agent) 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 your Qantas Frequent Flyer account. Visit the Complimentary Invitations Portal to access your invitation, 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 Qantas Club Lounge and must be used prior to their expiry. Invitations are subject to the Qantas Club Terms and Conditions and are not valid for Qantas International First Class Lounges, the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, Qantas Domestic Business and or oneworld® alliance partner or associated lounges. 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 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 Credit Card Terms and Conditions or the Qantas Club Lounge Access Terms and Conditions.
6. Emergency Card Replacement: If your Card is lost or stolen, you must report it immediately. You can call American Express 24 hours a day. In Australia, call us on 1800 175 568. Once you have notified us, you are not liable for any unauthorised charges.