Additional Cards for Family & Friends

 

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Ready to unlock the value of an Additional Card?

 

An Additional Card1 is a Card that is linked to your primary Account and lets you share some of the benefits of your American Express Membership, like Amex Offers2 and Fraud Protection3 with those closest to you. You can even use both Cards at the same time in separate places.

 

Apply for an Additional Card by jumping onto your American Express Account or by calling the number on the back of your Card. Fees may apply.

Apply online or by calling the number on the back of your Card.  

Additional Cards are available for friends or family members 16 years and over.

 

 
   

You’ll have complete visibility of every transaction made on your Additional Card.

 

 

You can add up to four Additional Cards to your American Express Account

 

 
   

Adding a Card is as simple as 1, 2, 3

1

Select your Card from below

2

Log in using your Online Account details, then complete the application for your Additional Card Member

3

Once approved, your Additional Card will arrive within 10 business days, ready to be activated online.

Choose your Card

 

 

The American Express
Explorer® Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards1
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage4
  • Complimentary Smartphone Screen Cover up to $500, when your Additional Card Member purchases their phone outright or pays for a monthly contract using their American Express Explorer® Credit Card. A 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply4
 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express®
Platinum Edge Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards1
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage5
  • Complimentary Smartphone Screen Cover up to $500, when your Additional Card Member purchases their phone outright or pays for a monthly contract using their American Express Platinum Edge® Credit Card. A 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply5

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express® 
Platinum Reserve Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards1
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage Cover6

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express Essential®
Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Complimentary Smartphone Screen Cover up to $500, when your Additional Card Member purchases their phone outright or pays for a monthly contract using their American Express Essential® Credit Card. A 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply7
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover, Buyer's Advantage Cover7

 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express Essential®
Rewards Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 Additional Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members
  • Complimentary Smartphone Screen Cover up to $500, when your Additional Card Member purchases their phone outright or pays for a monthly contract using their American Express Essential® Rewards Credit Card. A 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply21
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover, Buyer's Advantage Cover21

 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express®
Gold Card

 

 
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional cards1
  • Access to Amex offers2 all year round - receive credits or bonus points from spending at select restaurants and retailers
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage Cover10
  • Set a spend limit20

 

 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

Additional Card fees may apply.

 

 

The American Express® 
Green Card

 

 
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards1
  • Access to Amex Offers2 all year round – receive credits or bonus points from spending at select restaurants and retailers
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage Cover11
  • Set a spend limit20

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

Additional Card fees may apply.​

 

 

The American Express®
Rewards Advantage Card

 

 
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards1
  • Access to Amex Offers2 all year round – receive credits or bonus points from spending at select restaurants and retailers
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage Cover12
  • Set a spend limit20

 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

Additional Card fees may apply.​

 

 

The American Express®
Platinum Rewards Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards1
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage Cover13

 

 

 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express® 
Gold Credit Card

 

 
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards1
  • Access to Amex Offers2 all year round – receive credits or bonus points from spending at select restaurants and retailers
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage Cover14

 

 
 
 
 
 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

Additional Card fees may apply.​

 

 

The American Express® Blue Credit Card

 

 
  • Earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards1
  • Access to Amex Offers2 all year round – receive credits or bonus points from spending at select restaurants and retailers
  • Be covered with our Online Fraud Protection3

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Additional Card fees may apply.

 

 

The American Express
CashbackTM Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Earn Cashback for every dollar spent on your Additional Cards1
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage17
  • Complimentary Smartphone Screen Cover up to $500, when your Additional Card Member purchases their phone outright or pays for a monthly contract using their American Express CashbackTM Credit Card. A 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply17

 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express® 
Platinum Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Access to hundreds of airport lounges worldwide with The American Express Global Lounge Collection8
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage9
  • Set a spend limit20
  • Complimentary Smartphone Screen Cover up to $500, when your Additional Card Member purchases their phone outright or pays for a monthly contract using their American Express® Platinum Card. A 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply9

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express® 
Platinum MoneyBack Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Access to Amex Offers2 all year round – receive credits from spending at select restaurants and retailers
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage Cover16

 

 
 
 
 
 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express® Elevate Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Access to Amex Offers2 all year round – receive credits or bonus points from spending at select restaurants and retailers
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage Cover18

 

 
 
 
 
 

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

 

The American Express® 
Elevate Premium Credit Card

 

 
  • $0 annual Card fee for up to 4 Additional Card Members1
  • Access to Amex Offers2 all year round – receive credits or bonus points from spending at select restaurants and retailers
  • Complimentary Insurances including Card Purchase Cover, Card Refund Cover and Buyer’s Advantage19
  • Complimentary Smartphone Screen Cover up to $500, when your Additional Card Member purchases their phone outright or pays for a monthly contract using their American Express ® Elevate Premium Credit Card. A 10% excess applies to the claimed amount. Waiting periods may apply19

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

 

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FAQ's

What is an Additional Card?

 

 

An Additional Card is a separate Card, linked to your Account. It’s perfect for your partner, children, or parents to help manage household expenses and earn rewards on spend (if eligible).

How can I apply for an Additional Card?

 

Simply select the Card you currently hold and complete your Additional Card Members application. We’ll review the application and get back to you within 10 business days.

I’m having trouble applying online, what do I do?

 

If you’re having trouble applying online, simply call the number on the back of your Card and we’ll process your application over the phone.