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The American&nbsp;Express<sup>®</sup> Platinum Edge Credit&nbsp;Card
The American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card
The American&nbsp;Express Explorer<sup>®</sup> Credit&nbsp;Card
The American Express Explorer® Credit Card
The American&nbsp;Express<sup>®</sup> Platinum Card
The American Express® Platinum Card
The Qantas American&nbsp;Express Ultimate Card
The Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
The Qantas American&nbsp;Express Premium Card
The Qantas American Express Premium Card
The American&nbsp;Express Velocity Platinum Card
The American Express Velocity Platinum Card
The Qantas American&nbsp;Express Discovery Card
The Qantas American Express Discovery Card
The American&nbsp;Express Essential<sup>®</sup> Rewards Credit&nbsp;Card
The American Express Essential® Rewards Credit Card
The American&nbsp;Express Velocity Escape Plus Card
The American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card
The Low Rate Credit&nbsp;Card from American&nbsp;Express<sup>®</sup>
The Low Rate Credit Card from American Express®
The American&nbsp;Express<sup>®</sup> Qantas Business Rewards Card
The American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card
The American&nbsp;Express<sup>®</sup> Business Gold Plus Card
The American Express® Business Gold Plus Card
The American&nbsp;Express Business Explorer<sup>®</sup> Credit Card
The American Express Business Explorer® Credit Card
The American Express<sup>®</sup> Platinum Business Card
The American Express® Platinum Business Card
The American&nbsp;Express<sup>®</sup> Velocity Business Card
The American Express® Velocity Business Card

The American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card

The American&nbsp;Express Velocity Escape Plus Card

Escape Plus with $95 annual fee

New Card Member Offer
New Card Member Offer​

Receive 30,000 bonus Velocity Points1

when you apply online by 30 April 2025, are approved, and spend $1,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card within the first 3 months. T&Cs apply. Available to new American Express Card Members only.
Key Information
Annual Fee
$1,450 p.a.
Card Type
Charge Card
Cash Flow Period
Up to 44 cash flow days2 and flexible spending power3
How You Earn Membership Rewards Points

  • 2.25 points per $1 spent on purchases excluding government bodies in Australia4

  • 1 point per $1 spent on purchases at government bodies in Australia4

Key Benefits

$450 Travel Credit each year

Receive $450 to spend on domestic or international travel each year when you book eligible flights, hotels or car hire with the Platinum Travel Service or American Express Travel Online.

Enjoy up to $400 in Dining Credits13

Dine out on Platinum and enjoy up to $200 to spend at participating restaurants in Australia and up to $200 to spend at participating restaurants abroad.  

Access to 1400+ Airport Lounges

Access 1,400+ Airport Lounges in more than 140 countries7, including the Centurion® Lounge, Escape Lounges - The Centurion® Studio Partner, Priority PassTM Lounges and more

All Benefits
Eligibility
To apply for The Platinum Card you need to:
  • Have no history of bad debt or payment default
  • Be aged 18 years or over
  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a long term visa
  • Agree to a credit check as part of your application
Documentation
Documents and information to have ready:
  • Australian Driver’s Licence number (if you have one)
  • Details of your income, expenses and debts
  • Proof of income (e.g. payslips)
The American&nbsp;Express Velocity Escape Plus Card

Applying takes less than 10 minutes, and you could receive a response within 60 seconds

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