Explore your American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card benefits
We believe our Members deserve more. More travel benefits, rewards, access, offers, security and services. Explore your Card benefits here.
Take off each year with an annual complimentary domestic flight, thanks to your American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card. As part of your membership benefits, you can enjoy a complimentary direct domestic return flight, every year with Air New Zealand.1
For full details, view the Platinum Edge Credit Card Insurances and Flight Terms and Conditions.
FAQs
Q: How do I book my complimentary flight?
A: Booking is easy and our team is here to help. To book, simply call American Express Travel Services on 0800 332 268 between 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Once your eligibility has been confirmed we will process the booking.
Q: How often will I receive a complimentary flight?
A: You are entitled to one complimentary flight in each full year of American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card membership. A membership year is 365 consecutive days, starting on the date your Card is issued or any anniversary of that date.
Q: I didn't use my benefit last year can I get two this year?
A: Your complimentary flight must be booked before the end of each membership year. Benefits cannot be carried forward to any subsequent year. To qualify for your Complimentary Flight, your Card Account with American Express must be in good standing and you must have paid the minimum amount on your first and most recent Card statements by the due date.
Q: Where can I go with my complimentary flight?
A: You can use your complimentary flight on any direct route on the Air New Zealand flight network.
Q: How much baggage is included with my complimentary flight?
A: One checked bag (23kg) is included with your complimentary flight.
Q: How can I make sure I get the flight date and times I want?
A: We recommend booking in advance to ensure you're not disappointed by limited availability when it comes to redeeming your complimentary flight. You can book from as little as 2 weeks and up to 10 months in advance and as with all travel, the earlier you book the more availability you'll have.
Your American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card offers you peace of mind when you travel domestically and overseas. This great travel benefit from American Express means when you pay for your trip with your Platinum Edge Credit Card, you can take advantage of domestic and overseas travel insurance for you, your partner and your children under the age of 22.1
Here are just some of the insurance benefits you'll have access to1:
- Overseas Medical Emergency Expenses and Repatriation Cover up to $2,500,000;
- Travel Cancellation Cover up to $10,000;
- Baggage Cover up to $10,000;
- Personal Liability Cover up to $1,000,000;
- Travel Incovenience Cover which may cover you for flight delays, missed connections and luggage delays.
Key limitations and exclusions:
- Claims related to pre-existing medical conditions are excluded;
- Cover for medical assistance and expenses are only available until you (or your family) reach 74 years of age;
- Supplementary Card Members are not entitled to American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card complimentary insurance.
For full details of the insurance cover, including terms, conditions and exclusions, please refer to the American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card Insurance Terms and Conditions here.
Claims made simple
Should the unexpected occur on your travels, we should be your first point of contact. Call the number on the back of your Card and we will ensure you get assistance from someone who speaks your language. No matter how big or small, we're here to help 24/7. So 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.
Whether you’re planning a business trip, a weekend away or an overseas holiday, American Express Travel Rewards can help you get there. With several booking options to choose from, the choice is yours.
American Express Travel
With 100 years of travel expertise, our travel network, American Express Travel, provides exceptional service and support from the moment you book. You can also book with Membership Rewards points and enjoy the advantages of no restrictions, no block out dates and no fees.3
helloworld
For those travelers who prefer to book and plan their trip in person, our partnership with helloworld can help. Find an agent near you and use Membership Rewards points to help pay for some or all of the cost.4
Webjet
With over 30 airlines to choose from, our partnership with Webjet means you can use Membership Rewards points to book the flight you want. If you don’t have enough points, you can use a combination of points and payment by putting the balance on your Card.5
Airline and Hotel partners
With 9 airline transfer partners and 2 hotel partners to choose from, you can transfer points directly to your preferred airline or hotel program to travel practically anywhere in the world. Once the points have been transferred, all you have to do is make your booking. View our transfer partners.6
Luxurious Stays
Turning back the crisp white sheets in a great hotel is one of the great joys of travel. Knowing you’ve paid partly or fully with Membership Rewards points is another. American Express Travel has over 100 years of travel expertise, so let us help you find the perfect place to rest your head.7
If you'd prefer to book directly, you can also easily transfer Membership Rewards points to one of our hotel partners.8
Take to the road
Whether you’re picturing yourself cruising through Paris in a convertible or touring New Zealand’s spectacular South Island, we can take you there. American Express Travel makes it possible to organise your transportation virtually anywhere in the world. With the ease of booking online, we'll make sure you’ve got wheels when and where you need them. You can even put your next ride on points or a combination of points and payment, the choice is yours.7
Taking care of Card Members is our number one priority. No matter where you are in the world, if your Card is lost or stolen we'll be here when you need us 24/7. It’s the extra peace of mind you need when you’re travelling, knowing help is just a phone call away. Call our Customer Service Centre on 0800 656 660, or +64 9 583 8300 from anywhere in the world.
You can use your American Express Card and earn Membership Rewards points at tens of thousands of places across New Zealand.
Use your American Express Card for everything from groceries at New World, Countdown and Pak n’ Save, petrol stations including Z, BP and Mobil and many retailers such as The Warehouse or Mitre 10 as well as tens of thousands of other stores, restaurants, utility and travel providers.
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Global Acceptance
1. Terms and Conditions apply. You must book at least 14 days prior to departure. All flights are subject to availability and American Express does not guarantee that seats or tickets will be available on the dates or times that you may wish to fly. Seat availability may be limited to certain dates and/or flights and it may be more difficult to book seats around public holidays, school holidays or special events. You can book up to 10 months in advance and as with all travel, the earlier you book the more availability options you’ll have. The complimentary Air New Zealand domestic return flight is available every year of Card Membership on direct flights only. A standard 1-piece 23kg baggage allowance is included. For full details, view the Platinum Edge Credit Card Insurances and Flight Terms and Conditions.
2. American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card Insurances are underwritten by Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited (Company No. 104656) (Chubb) and are subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions (including age restrictions) contained in the American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card Insurances policy of insurance between American Express International (NZ), Inc. (Company No. 867929) (American Express) and Chubb. This communication does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is important for you to read the Terms and Conditions and consider the appropriateness of that insurance in relation to your individual requirements.
3. American Express Travel Online. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through American Express Travel Online 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. All travel bookings are subject to availability. Subject to the American Express Travel Online standard booking Terms and Conditions.
4. Points are only redeemable in store. A minimum of 10,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the American Express Membership Rewards programme.
5. Partner terms and conditions apply. Available to New Zealand enrollees who reside in New Zealand only. Enrolment in the New Zealand American Express Membership Rewards Programme is required. A fee may apply. Flights are subject to availability. American Express accepts no responsibility for any information passed by you to Webjet. A minimum of 10,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. If using 'Points + Pay' the pay amount will be automatically billed to your Card Account and will appear on the first billing statement following redemption.
6. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an airline partner programme or a frequent guest partner programme, you must be a member of the partner programme. Membership of the partner programme is the Card Member's responsibility and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable programme. A joining fee may apply. Minimum redemption amounts apply. Partners are subject to change. Visit membershiprewards.co.nz for details.
The American Express Credit Card Terms and Conditions are available here
As an American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card Member you'll earn:
- 3 points per $1 spent at major supermarkets1
- 2 points per $1 spent at major petrol stations1
- 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases1
The best thing is, there's no expiry or cap to the number of Membership Rewards points you can earn, as long as your account is current and in good standing. When you consider the points earning potential, it makes a lot of sense to use your American Express Card every time you spend.
Add Someone to Your Account
Additional Cards can be linked to your Account, to be used by family members or friends. It’s a great way to boost your points balance as all points earned on transactions made by Additional Card Members are credited to the basic Card Member’s account*.
Paying for your recent charges with Membership Rewards points, or using a combination of points and payment, can do wonders for your cash flow.3
Here’s how to redeem points for charges on your Account:
- Login to your account via Online Services or the Amex Mobile App.
- Select the eligible transaction from your online Account.
- Get a credit on your Account within 72 hours.
Our partners make it easy to use points to shop. When you are enrolled in the Membership Rewards programme, you can use Membership Rewards points to make purchases online at Harvey Norman.
Shop with Points:
Whether you’re planning a business trip, a weekend away or an overseas holiday, American Express Travel Rewards can help you get there. With several booking options to choose from, the choice is yours.
American Express Travel
With 100 years of travel expertise, our travel network, American Express Travel, provides exceptional service and support from the moment you book. You can also book with Membership Rewards points and enjoy the advantages of no restrictions, no block out dates and no fees.4
helloworld
For those travelers who prefer to book and plan their trip in person, our partnership with helloworld can help. Find an agent near you and use Membership Rewards points to help pay for some or all of the cost.5
Webjet
With over 30 airlines to choose from, our partnership with Webjet means you can use Membership Rewards points to book the flight you want. If you don’t have enough points, you can use a combination of points and payment by putting the balance on your Card.6
Airline and Hotel partners
With 9 airline transfer partners and 2 hotel partners to choose from, you can transfer points directly to your preferred airline or hotel program to travel practically anywhere in the world. Once the points have been transferred, all you have to do is make your booking. View our transfer partners.7
Not sure what to give? A Gift Card could be the perfect solution. Use American Express Membership Rewards points for Gift Cards from a wide range of our retail, entertainment and even travel partners. Our e-gift cards, in partnership with Apple iTunes, also offer a unique gift that puts incredible choice in the lucky recipient’s hands.8
Featured Membership Rewards
Shop at Harvey Norman
Transfer Points to an Airline
Gift Cards
1. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards Programme available at membershiprewards.co.nz. Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major supermarkets": Countdown, Countdown Online, Farro Fresh, FreshChoice, New World, Nosh, PAK'nSAVE and SuperValue. Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major petrol stations": BP, Caltex, GAS (Gasoline Alley Services), Gull, Mobil, Shell and Z. 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 New Zealand.
2. Supplementary Credit Card Members must be over 18 years of age. The Primary Card Member will be liable for all Supplementary Credit Card spending.
3. 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. A minimum of 1,000 Membership Rewards points is required for any Use Points for Your Charges transaction. Any credit to your Card Account cannot exceed the amount of the relevant Eligible Charges. A credit will appear on your statement identified as “Membership Rewards Credit”. Points will be debited immediately and the credit will take up to 72 hours 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. Use Points for Charges is not redeemable for cash via Credit balance refund. American Express will select and display each eligible charge for Use Points for Your Charges (“Eligible Charge”) and the Points required to pay for the Eligible Charge. Each Eligible Charge must: (a) appear within the first 150 transactions of 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. Use Points for Your Charges transactions can only be completed online. Use Points for Your Charges is available only to Basic Card Members enrolled in the New Zealand Membership Rewards programme and is subject to the full Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions.
4. American Express Travel Online. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through American Express Travel Online 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. All travel bookings are subject to availability. Subject to the American Express Travel Online standard booking Terms and Conditions.
5. Points are only redeemable in store. A minimum of 10,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the American Express Membership Rewards programme.
6. Partner terms and conditions apply. Available to New Zealand enrollees who reside in New Zealand only. Enrolment in the New Zealand American Express Membership Rewards Programme is required. A fee may apply. Flights are subject to availability. American Express accepts no responsibility for any information passed by you to Webjet. A minimum of 10,000 points must be redeemed at any one time. If using 'Points + Pay' the pay amount will be automatically billed to your Card Account and will appear on the first billing statement following redemption. 6. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an airline partner programme or a frequent guest partner programme, you must be a member of the partner programme. Membership of the partner programme is the Card Member's responsibility and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable programme. A joining fee may apply. Minimum redemption amounts apply. Partners are subject to change. Visit membershiprewards.co.nz for details.
7. To transfer Membership Rewards points into an airline partner programme or a frequent guest partner programme, you must be a member of the partner programme. Membership of the partner programme is the Card Member's responsibility and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable programme. A joining fee may apply. Minimum redemption amounts apply. Partners are subject to change. Visit membershiprewards.co.nz for details.
8 All rewards are subject to availability. Gift Card or voucher rewards are not redeemable or exchangeable for cash or credit and are valid for a period of 3 months from the date of issue, unless otherwise stated. Normal retailer Gift Card and voucher conditions apply.
The American Express Credit Card Terms and Conditions are available here
American Express Invites opens the door to unforgettable experiences for our Card Members. You can access pre-sale tickets to some of your favourite artists like P!nk, Fleetwood Mac or Coldplay, or secure some of the best seats in the house with our Reserved Seating offers.
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Your American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card offers you peace of mind when you travel domestically and overseas. This great travel benefit from American Express means when you pay for your trip with your Platinum Edge Credit Card, you can take advantage of domestic and overseas travel insurance for you, your partner and your children under the age of 22.1
Here are just some of the insurance benefits you'll have access to1:
- Overseas Medical Emergency Expenses and Repatriation Cover up to $2,500,000;
- Travel Cancellation Cover up to $10,000;
- Baggage Cover up to $10,000;
- Personal Liability Cover up to $1,000,000;
- Travel Incovenience Cover which may cover you for flight delays, missed connections and luggage delays.
Key limitations and exclusions:
- Claims related to pre-existing medical conditions are excluded;
- Cover for medical assistance and expenses are only available until you (or your family) reach 74 years of age;
- Supplementary Card Members are not entitled to American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card complimentary insurance.
For full details of the insurance cover, including terms, conditions and exclusions, please refer to the American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card Insurance Terms and Conditions here.
Claims made simple
Should the unexpected occur on your travels, we should be your first point of contact. Call the number on the back of your Card and we will ensure you get assistance from someone who speaks your language. No matter how big or small, we're here to help 24/7. So 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.
Our Fraud Protection Guarantee means you won’t pay for unauthorised spending on your account. Whether your Card is lost or stolen, or your details have somehow gotten into the wrong hands, our dedicated Security Team will do what it takes to minimise any problems, such as crediting your Account or organising a replacement Card immediately.2
View your transactions, use points to pay off purchases3 and do much more with the American Express Mobile App. Whether you’re at home or on the go, the Amex Mobile App helps you make the most of your American Express Card with great service at your fingertips.
Make your payments even speedier with access to Apple Pay, available to eligible Card Members. It’s a safe and secure way to make payments while you’re on the go. Load your Card details to Apple Pay and use it to pay. You’ll continue to earn all the same rewards and benefits of your American Express Membership.
Taking care of Card Members is our number one priority. No matter where you are in the world, if your Card is lost or stolen we'll be here when you need us 24/7. It’s the extra peace of mind you need when you’re travelling, knowing help is just a phone call away. Call our Customer Service Centre on 0800 656 660, or +64 9583 8300 from anywhere in the world.
You can earn Membership Rewards points at tens of thousands of places across New Zealand.
Use your American Express Card for everything from groceries at New World, Countdown and Pak n’ Save, petrol stations including Z, BP and Mobil and many retailers such as The Warehouse or Mitre 10 as well as tens of thousands of other stores, restaurants, utility and travel providers.
Adding an Additional Card4 to your Account is great way to share your Card benefits with those closest to you. Plus, if you’re enrolled to earn points, you’ll earn points for every dollar spent on Additional Cards. You can add up to 4 Additional Cards for no annual Card fee.
Useful Tools
Amex Mobile App
Online Services
Online Claims
1. American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card Insurances are underwritten by Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited (Company No. 104656) (Chubb) and are subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions (including age restrictions) contained in the American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card Insurances policy of insurance between American Express International (NZ), Inc. (Company No. 867929) (American Express) and Chubb. This communication does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is important for you to read the Terms and Conditions and consider the appropriateness of that insurance in relation to your individual requirements.
2. 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.
3. This is available to Primary Card Members enrolled in the Membership Rewards programme. American Express will display each eligible charge on your Mobile App timeline and the points required for each transaction. A minimum of 1,000 Membership Rewards points must be redeemed at any one time. Any credit to your Card Account cannot exceed the amount of the relevant eligible purchases or the current outstanding balance on your Account. Certain fees and charges are excluded. Points will be debited immediately and the credit can take up to 72 hours 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. Subject to the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions at membershiprewards.co.nz/termsandconditions.
4. Additional Card Members must be 18 years of age or over. Please note Additional Cards are referred to as Supplementary Cards in some Terms and Conditions and marketing materials. The basic Card Member will be liable to pay for all spend made by Additional Card Members.
The American Express Credit Card Terms and Conditions are available here
More Membership Rewards
Earn Membership Rewards points faster by adding a family member or friend to your Account at no extra charge. T&Cs apply.