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AmEx Platinum Card: 325,000 Bonus Points (Spend $5000 in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $400 Dining Credit, $1450 Annual Fee

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AmEx Platinum Card: 325,000 Bonus Points (Spend $5000 in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $400 Dining Credit, $1450 Annual Fee
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starcub on 12/01/2023 - 18:48 americanexpress.com (17586 clicks)
Last edited 19/01/2023 - 09:53 by 4 other users

This card is not for everyone but with 325,000 Bonus Points seems like a good deal.

The bonus points are so random on the website. It showed 325,000 for me when I first visited it, refreshed the page showed 275,000, refreshed again showed 150,000 and stayed at 150,000. Changed browser, showed 325,000 again. Here's a screenshot https://imgur.com/a/zs7NJIQ

Benefits include:
$450 Travel Credit each year
$400 Global Dining Credit
Access to 1400+ Airport Lounges
Complimentary Accor Plus membership valued at $399 (one free night)
etc

Update: According to comments, the deal is now only available through using a referral link. Please use one from the random referral link generator in the grey box below.

Referral Links

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Referrer: 40,000 Reward Points

Centurion Personal Charge Card: random (7)

Referee gets 200,000 MR points. Referrer gets 150,000 MR points.

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  • arcticmonkey on 12/01/2023 - 21:13
    +1

    No confirmation email received. Strange.

    • A s h on 12/01/2023 - 21:19

      Same here, thought I was the only one.

      • SolitaryMan on 12/01/2023 - 21:20
        +1

        No cards for you!

        • arcticmonkey on 12/01/2023 - 22:09

          Did you get one?

        • A s h on 12/01/2023 - 23:44
          +1

          Ahem…. Just got the approval email :)

          P.S I read your comment in Soup Nazi voice, well played if that was intended

  • homsai on 12/01/2023 - 21:23

    I am holding an additional Amex card from my partner (still usable) and I have cancelled my Amex card for more than 18 months. Am I eligible for the welcome bonus? A bit concerned about the supplementary/additional card. Have someone tried this before?

    • jeppetto367 on 12/01/2023 - 21:43

      Should be all good. Generally additional cards holders are eligible as you weren't credit checked.

    • abs898 on 12/01/2023 - 22:58

      Yes you will be eligible.

      My partner and I have been swapping every 18-24 months.

  • 420SaveIt on 12/01/2023 - 21:23

    I just applied for the explorer card at 70k bonus points yesterday (not approved yet) and now it's 85k…. Anyone know if the new offer applies or I have to cancel and re-submit?

    • jeppetto367 on 12/01/2023 - 21:43

      Cancel and re-submit.

    • zebargaro on 12/01/2023 - 21:56

      No need to cancel, just call up their customer service. Last time I checked, they can meet the new bonus points if it's within 2 weeks between your application and the points change.

    • abs898 on 12/01/2023 - 22:59
      +1

      You dont want to be credit chcked again so don't cancel. Just call them

      • 420SaveIt on 13/01/2023 - 00:33

        Will give them a call, cheers

  • jrchurvnjef on 12/01/2023 - 21:42

    This still has the 3% foreign exchange conversion rate

  • Maestrok on 12/01/2023 - 21:46
    +1

    can't get 325k haha.. what's the secret

    edit: managed 275k a few times but can't seem to get that 325k. Any tips?

    • gotcha on 12/01/2023 - 22:00

      yeah, getting 200k on different browsers

      • Maestrok on 12/01/2023 - 22:02

        been trying with vpn, incognito, mobile - 275k max

        • gotcha on 12/01/2023 - 22:06

          275k isnt too bad at all, i tried all you mentioned still 200k

          • Maestrok on 12/01/2023 - 22:08

            @gotcha: is anyone still getting 325k? or should I stop trying lol

            • greenie on 12/01/2023 - 22:12
              +1

              @Maestrok: Just checked and it's showing 325k for me. Too bad I only cancelled my Explorer in July :(

            • arcticmonkey on 12/01/2023 - 22:30
              +1

              @Maestrok: 325k in incognito mode on mobile

              • Maestrok on 12/01/2023 - 22:42
                +1

                @arcticmonkey: finally got the 325k.. applied but no confirmation email yet.. got an application number so we'll see haha

                • gotcha on 15/01/2023 - 10:30
                  +1

                  @Maestrok: managed to get a 325k link and referred a friend couple of days ago, just found out 45k points has been deposited to my Amex account this morning.

                  • AmexReferralPlease on 16/01/2023 - 16:18

                    @gotcha: How did you get the 325k link? Mine referral link says 200k.

                    • gotcha on 16/01/2023 - 17:48

                      @AmexReferralPlease: Honestly I dont know, just randomly tried on different browsers and in their incognito/private modes.
                      But the same link does not show 325k anymore, back to 200k.

    • jonnoyeo on 12/01/2023 - 22:42

      managed to get it on edge

      • shift6 on 12/01/2023 - 22:56

        Similar findings as of 12-Jan evening.

        Loading the offer page on Chrome = 275k
        Loading the offer page on Edge = 325k
        Loading the offer page on Safari = 325k

  • owwreally on 12/01/2023 - 21:55

    I have a qantas ultimate card, any idea how long I need to cancel it for before I am eligible for these offers?

    • Maestrok on 12/01/2023 - 21:57
      +1

      18 months usually

    • plain_biscuit on 12/01/2023 - 22:47

      Bonus & Eligibility.
      325,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® Points is only available to new American Express® Card Members who apply online by 31 December 2023, are approved and spend $5,000 or more on eligible purchases on the new Card in the first 3 months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include cash advances, interest, balance transfers, fees and charges for traveller’s cheques and foreign currencies. This offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. Please allow 8-10 weeks for the Bonus Points to be credited to your Account after the spend criteria has been met. The Bonus Points will not be applied to your account if it has been suspended or cancelled. The Bonus Points may be reversed if your qualifying purchase is refunded or cancelled. All other Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any other Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the preceding 18 month period are ineligible for this offer. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.

      I should have cancelled my free Amex Discovery card, not worth holding on just for a few offers here and there.

  • Bmann999 on 12/01/2023 - 22:00
    +2

    Any chance of getting any sort of offer when upgrading from another AMEX?

    • abs898 on 12/01/2023 - 23:00
      +1

      nope

  • sd679560 on 12/01/2023 - 22:12

    Noob question guys, if I am an additional cardholder on my wife's platinum. Does that mean I will not qualify for this deal?

    • greenie on 12/01/2023 - 22:24

      You do qualify.

    • abs898 on 12/01/2023 - 23:00

      You are eligible as long as you haven't been a primary card holder in the last 18 months

  • johnwinkle on 12/01/2023 - 22:19

    i cancelled my amex card last year, how do i know if im eligible now

    • Trance N Dance on 12/01/2023 - 22:23
      +2

      Count 18 months from when you cancelled.

      • johnwinkle on 12/01/2023 - 22:43

        damn not eligible thanks

    • hlg0606 on 12/01/2023 - 22:47

      in the past, they don’t consider charge card as credit card.
      While you hold an Amex credit card, they will still honor the charge card bonus.
      It could have been changed .
      I used to have this card for only $900 annual fee plus bonus reserve card.
      Such a great deal.

  • Peck on 12/01/2023 - 22:36

    Platinum has been a good card for me whilst travelling a lot, but am now cancelling it. The Accor side of things has been an absolute PIA to get an eligible hotels etc. It has made me hate Accor.
    The income criteria was quite high I think.

    • Trance N Dance on 12/01/2023 - 22:39

      Complete opposite here, absolutely loving Accor Plus has made last minute weekend trips so much cheaper.

  • Pratty on 12/01/2023 - 22:52
    +1

    Any luck switching from another AMEX to this card?

    • spiff on 12/01/2023 - 23:00

      18 month exclusion period from any amex.

      • Pratty on 12/01/2023 - 23:30

        Ah sorry, I just meant switching products. Not signing up as a new customer.

  • cerealsmok3r on 12/01/2023 - 23:11

    Is min spend for this 100k pa?

    Edit: does this card also come with complimentary afr subscription?

    • colt75 on 12/01/2023 - 23:18

      I think afr is only on the biz platinum

      • cerealsmok3r on 12/01/2023 - 23:25

        Yeah just noticed and saw that they had the oz subscription but not sure if that’s better value. Thanks for the clarification!

    • Jaystea on 13/01/2023 - 00:41

      Mine has WSJ and The Australian. I think it still includes that? Although AFR would be nice too.

    • majikshoe on 13/01/2023 - 07:36

      Amex cancelled their partnership with AFR a couple of years ago. They switched to offer "The Australian" and WSJ subscription instead - at least for platiunum business. Caused a bit of a stir at the time https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads…

  • Muz25 on 12/01/2023 - 23:34

    Can anyone please elaborate about this AMEX hype. I usually have a normal commbank card for everyday stuff. If i get one of these what are the advantage of it ? dont travel much but planning to travel this year.

    • nomisg on 13/01/2023 - 00:05
      +1

      Read this thread, some have provided very detailed responses (and thank you). If these are not enough, its not for you.

    • foxes28 on 13/01/2023 - 00:29

      There is no AMEX hype. If anything, all credit card offers at the moment are not great compared to last year. This one is arguably one of the better offers available but it comes with hefty fee.

      Do a proper research before you apply. Here’s a good read: https://www.pointhacks.com.au/american-express/

  • AmexReferralPlease on 12/01/2023 - 23:35
    +2

    Ozbargain is fickle. 12 months ago, this deal got comments, not upvotes:
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/678548

  • ODoG on 12/01/2023 - 23:42

    I assume Gov bills (rego and insurance) still counts towards the $5000 spend? As it says you only earn 1 point every Gov bodies purchase,

    Just confirming, as I applied for the ANZ Black 160,000points deal and nearly got denied on this.

  • Woosta on 12/01/2023 - 23:45

    Thanks OP. Have been waiting for Amex to throw some decent point incentives, and this will do.

    Signed up 325k point using samsung internet browser. Got confirmation pretty much immediately.

    Now gota try and take advantage of all the perks

  • thousandsuns on 13/01/2023 - 00:00

    Can someone please advise how you end up getting 2 x $200 dinner vouchers with 1 x annual fee?
    Also, any ideas where the vouchers can be used?

    • Jaystea on 13/01/2023 - 00:43

      It resets every calendar year. Use it this year, then use it 1st-12th Jan, cancel immediately. Although you might have to wait a bit for the credit to come back. I would recommend signing up a bit later, and using the dinner voucher early in the year to make sure credit comes back before you cancel.

      • thousandsuns on 13/01/2023 - 09:40

        The dinner credit for the 2nd year may not get issued until the annual fee has been paid. Wonder if anyone has proof on whether this actually works.

  • nomisg on 13/01/2023 - 00:02
    +6

    Wow, the approval took all of about 5 minutes. Assume they do on demand/live credit checks, why can't other CC providers do the same. Its a deal just for that, no asking for your child's birth certificate, cat's death certificate, 10 years of payslips etc

    • arcticmonkey on 13/01/2023 - 06:13

      Did you get a confirmation email?

      • nomisg on 14/01/2023 - 00:57

        yep

    • jonnoyeo on 13/01/2023 - 10:48

      Approval, or confirmation that they received your application?

      • nomisg on 14/01/2023 - 00:57
        +1

        approval

  • NarutoBargain on 13/01/2023 - 00:08

    I owned an Amex Explorer. Any idea what if I cancel my current one and getting this one? what would happen?

    • foxes28 on 13/01/2023 - 00:20

      All other Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any other Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the preceding 18 month period are ineligible for this offer.

    • PopCounty on 13/01/2023 - 10:38

      Call them and get confirmation.
      Their TnC maybe saying not eligible. However I did get points for my explorer card even I had other one already.
      I simply called Amex and asked about second CC card points when I already had one with them. The rep simply said I would get points even TnC said otherwise.

      Good luck.

      • HardQuiz on 13/01/2023 - 11:49

        Did you get the bonus points without chasing up?

      • greenie on 13/01/2023 - 12:15

        Did you have a David Jones Amex when you applied for Explorer?

        • PopCounty on 13/01/2023 - 12:16

          No DJ. Have Elevate card from 18. Guess this was from Westpac/ANZ.

          • greenie on 13/01/2023 - 12:19

            @PopCounty: That's probably why, bank issued Amex were excluded as well.

            • PopCounty on 13/01/2023 - 13:39

              @greenie: Don’t know. But these bank issued cards have well been transferred to Amex. Guess way back in 2020. No more banks association.

              Worth calling from Amex app and checking to make sure you get points or not.

      • hlg0606 on 13/01/2023 - 22:29

        they used to say if you hold any Amex credit card in past 18 months, you don’t get promotion for application of other credit card.
        But this is a charge card, in the past it won’t be affected by other Amex credit card you hold.

        But the T&C did say any Amex products.
        It is time to cancel all my Amex related products

      • NarutoBargain on 19/01/2023 - 12:39

        Thank you as well. I am going to cancel my Amex this year anyway.

  • Secret ID on 13/01/2023 - 00:09
    +5
    1. Clear cache or go incognito/in private mode.
    2. Go to www.americanexpress.com
    3. Scroll halfway down the page until you see, "Level up with Platinum rewards". Click "Find out how" button.
    4. Click on "Platinum Card" link in the first line "Life with a Platinum Card® opens up a world…"
    5. You'll get 325k rewards offer.

    This worked for me on two different laptops and two different browsers each.

    • Maestrok on 13/01/2023 - 12:36
      +1

      can confirm this works to find the 325k haha… reminds me of hunting for easter eggs in games.

    • Nuggets on 16/01/2023 - 09:14

      Only received 275,000 using this method this morning

  • 0FoxGiven on 13/01/2023 - 00:24

    Since this is a charge card, I assume this does not affect borrowing capacity when taking a home loan?

    • daft009 on 13/01/2023 - 00:42

      Correct. Will show as $0 on credit report

      • TasJacks on 13/01/2023 - 10:40

        Are you sure, does that mean I can apply for other charge cards and it won't affect borrowing power / show up on my credit checks?

      • jonnoyeo on 13/01/2023 - 10:48

        That is not correct, each lender has their policy for charge cards.

        • Spazmos on 13/01/2023 - 11:14

          how about the other way round, do existing home loans affect getting approved for a charge card?

          • jonnoyeo on 13/01/2023 - 11:47
            +2

            @Spazmos: Without knowing how AMEX do their assessments, given:
            1. Technically it's not a credit card
            2. Only salary was asked for, and no liabilities
            3. Spouse/household income asked for

            Assessment would likely be based off:
            1. Credit score
            2. Salary
            3. Household income

            So, existing home loans and other liabilities, shouldn't make much/at all difference to their assessment. Being said, some CCR reports, do show your limits.

        • FatTofu on 13/01/2023 - 12:55

          Recently refinanced my home loan and did not even get asked about "charge cards"? They did ask if I have "credit cards" though.

  • Daddy Chill on 13/01/2023 - 00:27
    +1

    Got 1000000 bonus points on Netscape Navigator

    • PopCounty on 13/01/2023 - 10:42

      Congrats on getting a whole lot Nullion points 😜

  • Yingjunl88 on 13/01/2023 - 00:33

    Anyone appied, had an application number but no confirmatiin email?

    • Maestrok on 13/01/2023 - 00:35

      yeh same here… probably just call them in the morning.

    • ODoG on 13/01/2023 - 01:12

      same here, no e mail…. yet

      • ODoG on 13/01/2023 - 13:21

        E mail this morning and like everyone else, Needs review in 5 days or so

    • AmexReferralPlease on 13/01/2023 - 05:37

      Mine took 3.5 hours to come through. Definitely disconcerting.

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