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Your Platinum Rewards Card isn't just a way to pay,
it's a way to live. From expanding your travel
horizon to enjoying once-in-a lifetime rewards,
explore the benefits of your Card here.
When you travel, don’t let an accident trip you up. When you book and pay for your travel with your American Express Card, you’ll get domestic and overseas Travel Insurance1 – covering from lost baggage to emergency medical expenses. And if you’re travelling with your spouse or children that are 25 years of age or younger, they’ll be covered too.
What else is covered?
Your complimentary Travel Insurance gives you:
- Medical Emergency Expenses Cover including up to $2,500,000 towards medical treatment
- Trip Cancellation and Amendment Cover up to $10,000 in the event your travel is cancelled for specific reasons
- Personal Baggage, Valuables, Money And Documents Cover up to $10,000 to cover loss or damage to baggage, money or documents
- Personal Liability Cover up to $1,000,000 for damages or costs under specific circumstances
- Travel Inconvenience Cover up to $500 if your flight departure is delayed for four hours or more
Sub-limits apply. Please refer to the ‘Schedule of Benefits’ section of the Insurance Terms and Conditions for full details.
For full details of the insurance cover, including terms, conditions and exclusions, please refer to the American Express® Platinum Rewards Credit Card Insurance Terms and Conditions here.
Claim with a call, 24/7
When you’re far from home, you want help to be close by. That’s why, as soon as the unexpected happens, you can reach us by calling the number on the back of your Card 24/7 and we will ensure you get assistance from someone who speaks your language. Make sure you contact us first or your claim may be affected. If you’ve called us and would like to proceed with submitting your claim, visit the Chubb Claims Centre for American Express Card Members.
Need a business centre? Want to sample the buffet? Or simply want comfort away from the chaos? Priority PassTM membership grants the Basic Card Member 2 complimentary airport lounge visits2 each year at over 1,100 airport lounges worldwide.
Decorated with luxury bars and buffets, comfortable chairs, showers and free Wi-Fi, you’ll feel like you’re on holidays already.
Create even more travel experiences with Membership Rewards points. Whether you’re planning an adventure overseas, a business trip, or a weekend away, American Express Travel Online can help you get there.
American Express Travel Online
Take the stress out of booking your next flight, hotel or car rental with American Express Travel Online. Book with points and enjoy no restrictions, no block out dates, no booking fees3, and exceptional service every step of the way.
Webjet
With over 30 airline partners, odds are, you’ll be able to fly your favourite. Plus, our partnership with Webjet means you can use your Membership Rewards points to pay when booking online4.
Airline partners
With up to 11 airline transfer partners, you can use your points for travel practically anywhere in the world. Simply transfer your points to your choice of travel partner, and once the points have been transferred, make your booking online through the airline partner5.
Wherever you are in the world, and whatever you need, help is just a call away. Our Customer Service Centre is on hand 24/7 – simply call the number on the back of your Card.
Car Rental
Global Card Support
1. Platinum Rewards Card insurance: 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 Reserve Credit 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 Rewards Credit 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.
2. From 1 August 2019, 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 www.prioritypass.com and log in for a list of available lounges. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Priority Pass™ program. Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. Basic American Express Platinum Rewards Card Members are entitled to two complimentary visits within each 12-month membership period, after which every visit would be charged to your American Express Card as per the prevailing rates available at www.prioritypass.com. Some lounges do not admit guests. To access participating Priority Pass lounges, present your Priority Pass card and confirmed airline boarding pass. 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, including house rules of participating lounges, and can be viewed at www.prioritypass.com. Please allow 4-6 weeks from enrolment to receive your Priority Pass card and membership package.
3. Membership Rewards Terms & Conditions:
To earn or redeem Membership Rewards points, Cards must be enrolled to the American Express Membership Rewards program, and your Card Account must be in good standing.
To redeem Membership Rewards Points with American Express Travel Online, you need to have available limit on your Card for the full transaction amount of the booking. You will then receive a statement credit within 3 business days for your points redemption. If the credit isn’t on the same statement as the transaction, it should appear on your next statement. Please pay all amounts due each month. You will earn Membership Rewards points on the full dollar amount charged to your Card.
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions of our Membership Rewards Program. For full Terms and Conditions, please visit the Membership Rewards website.
4. Helloworld Travel and Webjet. Minimum redemption amounts apply. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through Webjet.com.au and helloworld with the point-of-purchase redemption capability. Travel bookings using points may be booked for any person, provided all your accounts are kept in good standing and are not overdue. Subject to the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions and the partners' booking terms and conditions.
5. Airline and Hotel partners. To redeem points, you must be a member of the applicable frequent traveller program. Enrolment in the partner program is solely your responsibility and fees may apply. Subject to the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions.
Your everyday expenses can be more rewarding than you think. Every time you spend on your Card, you’re maximising your Membership Rewards points earning potential. By spending on your American Express® Platinum Rewards Credit Card you earn:
- 2 points per $1 spent at major supermarkets, major petrol stations in Australia and spend in a foreign currency overseas and online1
- 1 point per $1 spent everywhere else in Australia1
Earn points to your heart’s content, with no cap to the number of points you can earn as long as your Account is current and in good standing. With that kind of points earning potential, it makes sense to use your American Express Platinum Rewards Credit Card every time you spend.
With Membership Rewards you don’t need to wait for pay day to make payments2. You can redeem your points to make donations, for a Card credit, or to pay the annual fee (available on selected Cards).
Steps to pay using points:
1. Login to your Account online or via the Amex Mobile App
2. Select the eligible transaction from your online Account
3. Get a credit on your Account within 72 hours
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or your loved ones, you can use your Membership Rewards points to find something you love.
Need a new outfit or something for the home? You can use your points to shop online at David Jones3 and Myer4.
How to shop using points with David Jones
1. Click ‘Shop at David Jones’ below
2. Select item and add to basket
3. At checkout, select to pay with Membership Rewards points and when prompted, add your American Express Card details
How to shop using points with Myer4
1. Shop online at Myer.
2. Click the Amex Membership Rewards payment button and complete check out.
3. When the SafeKey screen appears, select the option to “View Points” and confirm the amount of points.
4. You will be charged the full dollar amount to your Card then receive a statement credit in exchange for your points within 2 to 4 business days.
Create even more travel experiences with Membership Rewards points. Whether you’re planning an adventure overseas, a business trip, or a weekend away, American Express Travel Online can help you get there.
American Express Travel Online
Take the stress out of booking your next flight, hotel or car rental with American Express Travel Online. Book with points to enjoy no restrictions, no block out dates, no booking fees5, and exceptional service every step of the way.
Webjet
With over 30 airline partners, odds are, you’ll be able to fly your favourite. Plus, our partnership with Webjet means you can use your Membership Rewards points to pay when booking online6.
Airline partners
With up to 11 airline transfer partners, you can use your points for travel practically anywhere in the world. Simply transfer your points to your choice of travel partner, and once the points have been transferred, make your booking online through the airline partner7.
Give the gift everyone loves by using your American Express Membership Rewards points for Gift Cards8. Choose from a wide range of retail, entertainment and travel partners.
Steps to redeem points for Gift Cards:
1. Visit the American Express Gift Card online store
2. Select the Gift Card and dollar value you wish to purchase and click ‘add to cart’
3. Log into your Membership Rewards Account to redeem
Did you know you can be rewarded for referring a friend to American Express? T&Cs apply.
Share the benefits of your American Express Cashback Credit Card with Additional Cards9 for family and friends, and the Cashback they earn when they use their Card will be credited to your Account. You can add up to 4 Additional Cards for no extra fee.
Refer your friend
Did you know you can be rewarded for referring a friend to American Express? Earn Bonus Points for each successful referral. T&Cs apply.
Use your Card at more places
1. Membership Rewards Ascent enrolment required. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available here. Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as major supermarkets: Bi-Lo, Coles, Fishers, Food For Less, Fresh Provisions, Harris Farm Markets, IGA, Macro Wholefoods, Safeway, Supabarn, Thomas Dux, Woolworths. Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as major petrol stations: Ampol, BP, Caltex Woolworths, Gull, Metro, Peak, Safeway Petrol, Shell, United, Woolworths Petrol, 7 Eleven. Exceptions may apply if an individual merchant trading as one of the above named retailers does not accept American Express as a form of payment. Purchases at major supermarket & major petrol station retailers are only eligible for additional points if the transactions are made in Australia. 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 payment aggregator may earn rates at the government earn rate.
2. For each successful transaction with Select + Pay with points, points will be debited from your Membership Rewards account and a credit placed on your Card in line with the points chosen to be used for the Eligible Charge. Minimum Redemption amounts apply. Any credit to your Card Account cannot exceed the amount of the relevant Eligible Charges. A credit will appear on your statement identified as "Rewards Credit". Points will be debited immediately and the credit will take up to 3 business days to appear online. Credits processed after the Card account's statement closing date will appear in the following statement. You are still responsible for payment of the amount due on your Card account by the due date. Select + Pay with points is not available for redemption by Corporate Card accounts and is not redeemable for cash via Credit balance refund. American Express will select and display each eligible charge for Select + Pay with points ("Eligible Charge") and the points rate required to pay for the Eligible Charge. Each Eligible Charge must: (a) appear within the Online Statement of the Summary of Accounts page; (b) be redeemed within 2 months of the charge appearing on your Card account; (c) not currently or have previously been disputed; and (d) not be a fee. Eligible Charges, including the points rate required to pay for the Eligible Charge, may be changed at any time without notice. Select + Pay with points transactions can only be completed online. Select + Pay with points is available only to Basic Card Members enrolled in the Australian Membership Rewards program and is subject to the full Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions. All Linked Card accounts must be in good standing.
3. Shop with Points David Jones: Subject to stock availability. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the American Express Membership Rewards program available here and the David Jones Terms and Conditions available here. Terms and Conditions apply to all Membership Rewards redemption options and redemption is subject to availability. Subject to your account being kept in good standing and not overdue. Only American Express Cards issued by American Express Australia Limited are eligible provided they are enrolled in the Membership Rewards program. Additional Card Holders are not eligible for Shop with Points transactions. The Primary Card must be used to complete the transaction. A minimum of 3,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. The amount of Membership Rewards points required to purchase the item(s) is subject to change at any time. If redeeming with Points + Pay, the 'pay' component of your purchase will be automatically billed to your American Express Card account and will appear on the first billing statement following redemption. You'll earn Membership Rewards points on the 'pay' component of your purchase only.
4. Pay With Points at Myer: You can Pay with points at Myer online if you are the Primary Card Member of an eligible American Express Card issued by American Express Australia Limited; your Card is enrolled in an eligible Membership Rewards program; and your Card Account is in good standing (i.e., not overdue or in collections). Additional or Employee Card Members, Card Members enrolled in Qantas or Velocity Direct program, Business Ascent program or Business Card Members with spend locked to one supplier or Card Members who hold a David Jones Storecard are not eligible to use Pay with points at Myer online. The minimum redemption value is 1,000 Membership Rewards points. The full transaction amount will be charged and appear on your account and the credit will appear within 72 hours of the charge (this may not be the full transaction amount). The credit may not appear on the same statement as the full charge. In this case, you must still pay the amount due on your statement, and the credit will apply to charges on your next statement. For full terms and conditions click here.
5. Membership Rewards Terms & Conditions:
To earn or redeem Membership Rewards points, Cards must be enrolled to the American Express Membership Rewards program, and your Card Account must be in good standing.
To redeem Membership Rewards Points with American Express Travel Online, you need to have available limit on your Card for the full transaction amount of the booking. You will then receive a statement credit within 3 business days for your points redemption. If the credit isn’t on the same statement as the transaction, it should appear on your next statement. Please pay all amounts due each month. You will earn Membership Rewards points on the full dollar amount charged to your Card.
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions of our Membership Rewards Program. For full Terms and Conditions, please visit the Membership Rewards website.
6. Helloworld Travel and Webjet: Minimum redemption amounts apply. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through Webjet.com.au and helloworld with the point-of-purchase redemption capability. Travel bookings using points may be made for any person, provided all your accounts are kept in good standing and are not overdue. Subject to the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions and the partners' booking terms and conditions.
7. Airline and Hotel partners: To redeem points, you must be a member of the applicable frequent traveller program. Enrolment in the partner program is solely your responsibility and fees may apply. Subject to the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions.
8. Gift Card or voucher rewards are not redeemable or exchangeable for cash or credit. Please allow between 7 and 10 days for the Gift Cards to be delivered. Normal retailer gift card or voucher conditions apply, refer to the gift card or retailer website for details.
9. Additional Cards: Additional Card Members must be 16 years of age or over. Additional Card Members were previously referred to as “Supplementary Card Members”. The Primary Card Member will be liable to pay for all transactions made by Additional Card Members. 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.
Whether it's shopping, dining, travel or entertainment there's an Amex Offer with your name on it. From credits on your Account to bonus points, our eligible Card Members are offered opportunities to be rewarded in many ways, just by using their Card.
To view Amex Offers, simply log in to your Online Account or the American Express Mobile App*.
*To use the App, you must be registered for online Services. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android and Google Pay are trademarks of Google Inc.
Dive into experiences you’ll never forget. From pre-sale tickets and lounge access at the most sought-after shows, to exclusive benefits at exhibitions and movies, you can spend your nights out in style.
Relax before your next show at our lounges at Qudos Bank Arena Sydney, Aware State Theatre Sydney or the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Enjoy a drink or a quick bite to eat, on us, and arrive at your event feeling relaxed.
To enter, simply show your American Express Card at the lounge door – just don’t take too long to get there, the lounges can fill up fast.
Support your favourite local businesses through our Shop Small movement and receive special offers to help make your local community even stronger.
Shop Small
American Express Experiences®
Receive Offers
Enjoy easy access to offers, view transactions, keep track of your points, pay your Account and get account notifications with the American Express Mobile App1. Download it to your mobile and start making the most of your Membership, every day.
Make your payments even speedier with access to Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay2 available to eligible Card Members. It’s a safe and secure way to make payments while you’re on the go.
Simply load your Card details to your mobile wallet and use it to pay. You’ll continue to earn all the same rewards and benefits of your American Express Membership.
Relax knowing that with our Fraud Protection Guarantee, if your card is stolen, you won’t pay for unauthorised spending on your Account no matter what Card you have. From crediting your Account, to organising an immediate replacement Card3 – whatever the problem, our dedicated American Express Security Centre Team is there to help.
Had a change of heart about a recent purchase? If you’re refused a refund on an unused item within 90 days, Card Refund Cover will reimburse you for eligible purchases of up to $500 made on your eligible American Express Card4.
For full details of the insurance cover, please refer to the American Express® Platinum Rewards Card Insurance Terms and Conditions here.
Shop with confidence thanks to American Express 90-day Card Purchase Cover. We'll reimburse you on replacement or repair of damaged or stolen purchases made on your eligible American Express Card up to $2500.
Exclusions, limitations and a $50 excess applies per person, per claim4.
Put your mind at ease with an added layer of security that protects you from fraud when making online purchases. When you buy online from a participating Safekey merchant we’ll SMS or email you a one-time code to ensure your Card is not being compromised. This security benefit costs nothing and registration is automatic.
If your Card is lost or stolen, you can order a replacement to wherever you are in the world, 24/7.
If you’re at home
You can order a replacement Card quickly and easily online. It will then be sent to the address that we have on file.
Follow this step-by-step process to apply for a Card replacement online.
1. Login to your account and click on ’Account Management’
2. Select the Card you would like to replace and the reason you’d like to replace it
3. Complete the Card Membership verification
4. Review your Online Card Replacement request and click to submit
To complete another Online Card Replacement request, simply tap ‘Back to Account Management’ and select ‘Order a replacement Card’ in the text box below the status.
Note: For your security, the same Card cannot be replaced again for 30 days.
If you’re away
Whether you’re interstate or international, you can order a replacement Card by calling our Customer Service Centre. They’ll be able to send your Card to any address in the world.
In Australia: 1300 882 538
Overseas: +61 2 9271 8669
You can still make transactions using your mobile wallet to continue getting the most of your membership benefits. If you haven’t loaded your Card to your mobile wallet yet, please click here.
Mobile App
Mobile Payments
Update your details
1. To use the App, you must be registered for Online Services. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
2. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple Pay and Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Pay, Galaxy S (and other device names) and Samsung Knox are trademarks or registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Google Pay, and the Google Logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
3. Provided that you do not contribute to or unreasonably delay reporting any misuse of your Account and you have complied with your Card Conditions, you will not be held liable for any unauthorised charges.
4. 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 Reserve Credit 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 Rewards Credit 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.
Pay off your balance in monthly instalments
Plan It™ Instalments offers you a flexible way to pay off your Credit Card balance in equal monthly instalments, with 0% p.a. interest and a fixed monthly fee*. It’s already on your Card, so you can keep buying wherever you normally shop and pay later in instalments.
- You can create an Instalment Plan as long as your account is in good standing. We may limit the amount that can be transferred to an Instalment Plan.
- Each Instalment Plan will begin from the date it is successfully created, as communicated to you in your Online Account.
- Payment of your first Monthly Instalment will be due in your next payment cycle.
- You will be charged a Monthly Plan Fee for each Instalment Plan created.
- This fee will be charged each month your Instalment Plan is active and will be notified to you before you create the Instalment Plan.
- View the full Plan It™ Instalment Terms and Conditions here.
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Get the most out of your Card
Whether you’re just getting started, looking to pay a bill, or travelling overseas, here’s everything you need to know about managing your Card.