Hello OzB faithful.
This seems like a good deal, I'm in Adelaide and can fly as far as Brisbane return, which would pay for the $195 annual fee each year in itself. I couldn't find anywhere in their T&C that says if you take your free flights in the first year that you can't cancel the card afterwards, though someone might have better eyes than me.
The only thing I can't find, is if "Bank Issued AMEX" customers are eligible. If anyone can find out, I will update the post.
Apply by 31 January 2015 28 February 2015, and be approved to pay no annual fee for the first year1 ($195 thereafter). Take advantage today. New Card Members only.
Take off with a complimentary Virgin Australia domestic return flight to one of our selected destinations (seat plus bag), available to you now and each membership year.3 And we mean complimentary – there are no hidden fees or surprise charges. Check your available destinations here - https://www.americanexpress.com/australia/campaigns/platinum…
Receive 5,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points when you apply online by 31 January 2015 28 February 2015 are approved and spend $500 on your new Card within the first 2 months of Card Membership. New Card Members only.
Get the rewards you want faster with Membership Rewards.
Here’s how it works:
3x points per $1 spent at major supermarkets
2x points per $1 spent at major petrol stations
Up to 1 x point per $1 spent on all other purchases*
*Excluding utilities, insurance (except those issued by American Express), telecommunication providers and government bodies in Australia where you earn 0.5 points per $1 spent.
Use your points to fly with Virgin Australia or any of our other Airline Rewards Partner Programs. Or choose from a wide range of Gift Cards, and even credit on your account. Book any travel and pay with your points instantly online at webjet.com.au or in-store with helloworld.
0.99% Balance Transfer for first 6 months (with one off 1% credit establishment fee)
You’ll have access to complimentary Travel Insurance when you use your American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card to pay for domestic and international travel.
Eligibility
To save time before you apply for your American Express Card, it's best to make sure you can say yes to the following:
- I am aged over 18
- I am an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a current Business Long Stay Visa (subclass 457)
- I have a personal gross (pre-tax) annual income of $50,000 or more
- I have no history of bad debt or payment default
- And if self-employed, I have been trading for at least 18 months (or 12 months if I hold an existing American Express issued Card)
The American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card will have a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year of Card Membership. After the first year, the annual fee for the Basic Card will be $195. Offer only available to new Platinum Edge Credit Card Members who apply by 31 January 2015 28 February, and are approved. Card Members who wish to convert their existing American Express account to Platinum Edge will not be eligible for the offer. There is no annual fee for up to 4 Additional Cards. This offer excludes existing or previous Card Members who have held any American Express Card in the last 12 months.
Full T&C on link. https://www.americanexpress.com/australia/platinum-edge/?sou…
You can receive 10,000 instead of 5,000 bonus points by using a referral. See the Amex Referral Wiki
Anyone had success having the fees waived in following years?