Membership Rewards

is how Platinum Card Members earn points.

Hello Possible: Get Rewarded with Platinum Membership

Life with a Platinum Card® opens up a world of luxury you can get used to, and at the core of it is Membership Rewards®. Membership Rewards is how American Express Card Members earn points. It’s a flexible program that allows you to redeem those points for travel through major airlines and hotel chains. You can also use points for retail shopping via Gift Cards, and pay with points options for the purchases that enhance your lifestyle.

 

As long as your American Express Card Account is active and in good standing, your points do not expire. This means you can earn points and flexibly redeem at your pace, and at a time that suits you.

 

Right now, American Express is offering new Card Members 150,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points1 when you apply by 28 January 2025​, are approved and spend $5,000 or more on eligible purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months from the Card approval date. This offer is only available to new Card Members, and terms and conditions apply. Offer subject to change without notice.

 

Read on for some great ideas on how to use that huge amount of signup points to your advantage.

What can I get with a Platinum Card?

In short – a lot. As a Platinum Card Member, you’re eligible for the following rewards:

 

What makes the Platinum Card rich in rewards?

Whilst the Platinum Card is renowned for its travel perks – travel credit, access to airport lounges, and complimentary services in hotels – the Card also boasts a number of retail rewards, so you can shop ‘til you drop.

Travel: join the jetsetters

The Platinum Card has a stack of travel rewards that only a premium Card can offer:

 

  • $450 travel credit every year to book plane tickets, hotel stays or car hire3
  • You can also save on selected first and business class flights with leading international airlines through the International Airline Program11.

Platinum Card Members also receive complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges in over 140 countries4 – for you and a guest, plus any children travelling with you. These lounges offer a range of complimentary services, such as:

 

  • Food and beverages
  • Wi-fi and charging points for your devices
  • Entertainment options, including newspapers and magazines
  • Showers and other personal amenities.

 

Take-off also becomes a breeze: Card Members can transfer their Membership Points to the Frequent Flyer programs of major airlines, including:

 

●    Qantas Frequent Flyer

●    Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer

●    Cathay Pacific Asia MilesTM

●    Etihad Guest

●    THAI Royal Orchid Plus

●    Malaysia Airlines Enrich

●    Air New Zealand AirpointsTM

●    Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

●    Qatar Avios Privilege Club

●    Hawaiian Miles

 

Hotels: stay in style

With a Platinum Card, your holiday gets even better once you touch down and check in. Platinum Card Members have Hotel Elite Status, which means that you’ll instantly belong to the higher ranks of loyalty for three hotel groups: HiltonRadisson and Marriott. These programs offer exclusive benefits, such as:

 

  • Bonus points for hotel accommodation
  • Room upgrades (when available)
  • Complimentary stays
  • Options for early check-in and late check-out.

In addition to Hotel Elite Status, Card Members get exclusive access to the Fine Hotels + Resorts collection: a group of over 1,300 iconic 5-star properties around the world. When you stay at one of these properties, you’ll enjoy benefits with an average total value of $800 per stay of

2 nights, in the form of:

 

  • Guaranteed 4pm late check-out
  • Complimentary breakfast for two
  • Complimentary Wi-fi
  • Room upgrades (when available).

Platinum Card Members also have access to the Hotel Collection: a small group of high-end properties that will offer you up to $100 credit to use during your stay with them. This credit can be used for food and beverage, spa and resort activities, when you stay at least two consecutive nights.

 

And if that wasn’t enough choice for you, Platinum Card Members also receive a complimentary Accor Plus membership each year, valued at $399 and offering the following:

 

●     A complimentary night’s stay each year

●     Lower room rates

●     Early access to sales and 50% off Accor Dining Restaurants8.

Retail: shop ‘til you drop

Retail lovers are well-looked after with Platinum. Card Members can enjoy a credit for their monthly or yearly Amazon Prime subscription12 up to the benefit limit of $84 per calendar year until 31 December 2025. (One-time enrolment required. Exclusions apply.) Platinum Card Members also receive access to Amex Offers, which gives you money back or bonus points when shopping with participating merchants. By logging into your Account on the Amex App or website, you can add promotions from selected retailers to your Card, and receive a credit to your account when you make eligible purchases. Examples of retailers include David Jones, Country Road, Lululemon, La Mer and Luxury Escapes – so you can snap up great deals, just for being an Amex Card Member.

Gift Cards: give the perfect present

If you’re purchasing gifts and not sure what to get that special someone, the American Express Membership Rewards Program has got you covered, with Gift Cards ranging from:

 

●     David Jones

●     Myer

●     JB Hi-Fi

●     Westfield

●     Freedom

●     Flight Centre

●     Rebel Sport

●     Uber

●     BP, and more.

 

Pay with Points: treat yourself

Yet another little perk of the American Express Membership Rewards Program is to use your Membership Rewards points to pay for eligible purchases.

 

Available on your Online Account and through the Amex App, you can use points to cover purchases you've made using your American Express Card to receive a statement credit. All you need to do is Log in to your Account to use points to pay for eligible transactions by following 3 simple steps:

1.Make an eligible purchase using your eligible American Express Card

2.Wait for the purchase to appear on your Account

3.Redeem your points for a credit and that’s it! A credit will be applied to your account within 72 hours.

 

You could get used to this

There’s so many ways in which the American Express Platinum Card benefits outweight its annual fee. Apply online today in less than 10 minutes, and start working your way towards a better lifestyle - all thanks to your Card.

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