Third-Party
The High Life has partnered with American Express to offer our readers 200,000 bonus Membership Rewards points and $200 back with the iconic American Express Platinum Card.
This is the biggest non-targeted sign-up offer for this card right now. 200k points can pay for $1,000 of card purchases or be converted to 100,000 frequent flyer points with multiple partner airlines including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.
This offer is only available through select Amex affiliate partners like us. It's not available by going to Amex directly (the offer there is 150k bonus points in Year 1 plus another 50k upon renewal in Year 2).
The Platinum Card is pitched at higher income earners ($100k+ p.a.) who enjoy elevated benefits and experiences.
Key Benefits
- worldwide airport lounge access: enjoy over 1,200 airport lounges in more than 130 countries, including Virgin Australia lounges, American Express lounges, Priority Pass, Plaza Premium and more
- $450 Travel Credit each year that can be used for flights, hotels or car hire through American Express Travel
- elite status with major hotel loyalty programs including Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and Accor Hotels
- complimentary Accor Plus membership valued at $395 p.a., which includes a free night's stay each year
- access to the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program, which provides complimentary benefits at over 1,000 five-star properties worldwide valued at an average of $700 for a two-night stay
- up to $75 credit with Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter twice a year
- earn 2.25 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on everyday purchases
- transfer points to 10 airline partners, including both Qantas and Virgin Australia
- comprehensive travel insurance cover
- savings on car rentals and complimentary upgrades with Hertz and Avis
- subscription to The Australian Premium
- smartphone screen insurance, with up to $500 available twice a year for screen repairs (with a 10% excess)
- up to 4 free Additional Cards - holders can enjoy some of the card benefits in their own right, like elite hotel status, travel insurance, and one Priority Pass membership
- invites to specially curated experiences that are not open to the general public – from sporting to fashion and dining, and more.
Key info
- This offer is only available to new American Express Card Members. That means you must not have held a card issued directly by American Express Australia in the last 18 months. However, you are eligible if you’re an Additional Card Member on someone else’s account.
- Minimum income: $100,000 p.a.
- Annual fee: $1,450
- Min spend: $4,500 in the first 3 months
- The last day to apply is 30 November 2021 and you must apply via our website - it's not available by going to Amex directly.
Happy travels!
You must be high if you think anyone will pay that annual fee.