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AmEx Platinum Charge Card: 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points, $450 Travel Credit, $5,000 Spend, $1,450 Annual Fee

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AmEx Platinum Charge Card: 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points, $450 Travel Credit, $5,000 Spend, $1,450 Annual Fee
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Lwearywanderer on 10/01/2024 - 12:03 americanexpress.com (2291 clicks)
Last edited 10/01/2024 - 18:24 by 1 other user

New bonus offer for Amex Platinum Charge - available by REFERRAL link (website still states 150k).

Receive 200,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you apply by 9 April 2024, are approved and spend $5,000 on your new Card within the first 3 months.

This converts to 100k frequent flyer points with most airline partners incl Qantas and Virgin.

This card delivers many lifestyle and travel benefits, including:

  • a $450 Travel Credit each year
  • complimentary Accor Plus membership valued at $395 p.a.
  • up to $400 back each calendar year until 31 Dec 2024 when you dine at a curated collection of over 1,400 restaurants
  • elite status with major hotel loyalty programs including Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and others
  • access to the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts program, which provides complimentary benefits at over 1,300 five-star properties worldwide valued at an average of $800 for a two-night stay
  • earn 2.25 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on everyday purchases
  • transfer points to 10 airline partners, including both Qantas and Virgin Australia
  • access to over 1,400 airport lounges in more than 140 countries, including Virgin Australia lounges, American Express lounges, Priority Pass, Plaza Premium and more
  • top-notch travel insurance cover
  • The Australian and Wall Street Journal digital subscriptions
  • smartphone screen insurance, with up to $500 available twice a year for screen repairs (with a 10% excess)
  • up to 4 free Additional Cards for family members - they can enjoy some the card benefits in their own right, like elite hotel status, travel insurance, and one Priority Pass membership.

Annual fee: $1,450

To be eligible for the bonus points, you must not have held a card issued by Amex Australia in the last 18 months.

Referral Links

Business Explorer Card: random (5)

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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    • abs898 on 10/01/2024 - 22:58

      Minimum income is one of the least important factors. The main one is the serviceability of the card, which includes your other commitments, unsecured loans, credit history, family etc, etc.

      Yes, churning a lot of cards could be one of the reasons.

      • cuy on 11/01/2024 - 08:35

        No cc (last active/closed one was more than 2 months ago - off of credit report), no debt besides mortgage which is nearly paid off, no dependents.

        Pretty sure its the enquiries/churns (8 on record in last 2 years - one was amex qantas from almost 2 years ago…. this will drop off soon).

    • AirbusA389 on 11/01/2024 - 00:28

      how many payslips do Amex require?

      I'm tempted to get this card if the credit limit doesn't impact my borrowing capacity… my 2.19% fixed rate mortgage is expiring in 6 months' time.

    • cantthinkofone on 13/01/2024 - 02:13

      Hi, just wondering when you say automatic rejection is it right after you hit submit? Did it immediately say its declined and not the 5-10 days notification thing?

      • cuy on 13/01/2024 - 06:47

        No. Just says we'll get back to you in 5 to 10 days. If approved i believe your meant to see a different screen.

    • hakkenuh on 16/01/2024 - 18:47

      I'm same. Almost perfect credit score 850+, 1 credit card $6k limit and $100k+ salary. Denied instantly by system.

      Have never been denied from credit cards but had 4 in last year from churning. Sounds like amex don't like churners anymore.

  • 0FoxGiven on 10/01/2024 - 18:54

    How long does it take for the referral points to hit the account of the referee? My card is up for renewal next month and I'm planning to cancel. Could potentially refer my partner for a new card and that way the points credited between the both of us would be 200k + 45k.

    I'm holding out for the 300k+ points offer but might bite if I can avail the 45k point referral before I cancel my card next month.

  • setsuna on 11/01/2024 - 00:01

    my friend just got 275k bonus points (instead of 200k) on his side, ymmv ofc

    • IMBI3 on 11/01/2024 - 00:20

      How?

      • setsuna on 11/01/2024 - 00:30

        just opening the referral link as usual, may take multiple refreshes? or perhaps try again in a few hours

  • jdi11a on 11/01/2024 - 00:16
    +1

    The annual fee does look high but it's very easy to get your money's worth.

    I have family in Vietnam and go back to visit at least once a year, sometimes intentionally booking flights with 18+ hr layovers in Singapore or Hong Kong so I can stay a night or two using the Accor Plus benefit. The lounge access entitles you to bring 1 or 2 guests for free depending on which lounge collection and you can get back about $700 worth of lounge passes in a return trip with 2 guests. Combined with the complimentary night's stay at higher end hotel like Sofitel Sentosa which usually costs around $450 + $450 flight credit + $200 restaurant credit means you can get your annual fee's worth in a single international trip.

    Then back home you get another $200 dining credit at what many would consider some pretty top choice restaurants in Melbourne.

    QFF point conversion is decent considering it's uncapped (1.125pts/$AUD on domestic spending, only 3 cards have higher domestic earning rate and all of them have caps)

    • FlyingPanda99 on 11/01/2024 - 09:49

      thank you for sharing.
      May I ask for the lounge pass, Can I use it if I fly with Jetstar these kinds of cheap flight?
      And if I travel with family 2 x Adults and 2 x Kids, is that easy to find the lounge to let us all in?

      • Flozza27 on 11/01/2024 - 20:28
        +1

        There are two priority pass memberships per account. They are only accepted at the lounges not restaurants. So yes a family of four can get in to these and some other’s regardless of flown. Meaning you will have lounge access in majority of airports in the world.
        Others are airline specific and may only allow one or two people. This card is my favourite, but remember it’s a charge card not a credit card. (Pay off in full each month)
        This link lets you check what lounges you would have access to: https://global.americanexpress.com/lounge-access/the-platinu…

  • Flyingfish on 11/01/2024 - 03:01

    I got rejected once last year. This time I applied with 85k salary and 75k with my partner, still no reply!

    • cuy on 11/01/2024 - 08:37
      +1

      From my understanding, you're meant to get an instant approval as part of application. If you ended up on the we'll get back to you 5 to 10 days, your pretty much rejected by their systems. Expect a letter in the 5 to 10 days.

      I dont even think a person looks at the application for this card either, whereas for a credit card I believe someone has to take a look due to credit lending criteria (ie actually validate payslips/income etc)?

  • the crocodile on 11/01/2024 - 11:36

    "To be eligible for the bonus points, you must not have held a card issued by Amex Australia in the last 18 months."

    Does this apply if I am an additional cardholder?

    • wine on 11/01/2024 - 17:04
      +1

      Additional cardholders are still eligible for the bonus

  • Scott-230 on 11/01/2024 - 12:40

    275k is floating around. It's the one my card offers people.

    Not allowed to share it apparently based on forum rules but its real and works

    • A4444 on 11/01/2024 - 13:27

      Hi, I agree that the 275k points are available on the latest offer

    • dannydo on 11/01/2024 - 20:24

      Can u pm me :)

    • nickomac on 12/01/2024 - 10:26
      +1

      can confirm mine is also showing 275k - I'm not sure how they're targeting which referral links have the increased points bonus

  • erd on 11/01/2024 - 12:53

    Not as attractive as American Express Velocity Platinum since the dropped conversion rate to krisflyer from 2:1 to 3:1. Even the earn rate per $ is better with the Velocity Platinum card with $375 pa fee.

    • robhung on 26/01/2024 - 22:23

      Earn rate for Velocity Platinum is 1.25 points per dollar, this one is 2.25 points?

      Sorry, misread - it’s 1.25 velocity points, so I guess if you’re transferring, it’s worse!

  • Kennnnnnnne on 11/01/2024 - 14:41
    +1

    Has anyone received point for extending the credit card?

    • erd on 11/01/2024 - 20:05
      +1

      Valid question. They used to offer a long long time ago, not so much these days. Have a + to offset the neg vote

      • bleaw on 22/01/2024 - 23:14

        I tried over the phone but was told they don't do this any more.

  • Autonomic on 11/01/2024 - 17:04

    Fingers crossed for a good explorer card bonus

  • starburstyellow on 12/01/2024 - 00:39

    Aren't the MR conversations 3:1 now for airlines? Or was that for the other cards except for the charge?

    • hellwolf on 12/01/2024 - 05:26

      3:1 is for conversions to Krisflyer and the Etihad program.

  • jnathanc on 14/01/2024 - 02:01

    I just applied for this and it was far too easy. Took all of 5 minutes. First credit card.

    Received an initial email saying they will get back within 5-10 working days and then another email with an approval.

    • unhuman on 07/02/2024 - 18:18

      How long did it take you to get second email.

  • HLK on 14/01/2024 - 18:36
    +1

    Approval process is surprisingly… little? You just fill in you details/ID. Put in your yearly salary. I was expecting another page asking for payslip or some upload. Nope.

  • Spazmos on 15/01/2024 - 11:35

    has anyone recently had success double dipping the $450 Travel Credit? My anniversary day has come up and a new travel credit is available for use. I was thinking of using it and then cancelling before my AF posts, but I have read stories of others saying once used the AF gets charged and becomes non-refundable…

    • robhung on 26/01/2024 - 22:20

      Applied for this card last year, and did enquire through live chat on how to avoid getting charged the renewal. They mentioned as long as I cancel before Feb, but they also mentioned if I used any of my benefits (travel/dining credit), the annual fee will automatically charge, so I think what you heard is right.

  • billbro on 16/01/2024 - 17:54

    Yup can confirm my better half's referral is at 275k, so it's more than the 200k mentioned in the title.

    • FlyingPanda99 on 02/02/2024 - 14:02

      Hi, Could you share the link? thanks

  • shake on 16/01/2024 - 22:53

    For those that have been approved for the Platinum Charge card - does AMEX issue you a digital card that you start using straight away online? Or do you have to wait for the physical card to arrive in the post?

    Thanks in advance.

    • hellwolf on 17/01/2024 - 06:07
      +1

      No, however my Platinum Charge was delivered by DHL one to two days after approval, so I didn't have to wait long.

  • this is us on 17/01/2024 - 23:05

    275k here too

  • Walnuts on 18/01/2024 - 15:44

    I can only see 200k today with or without referral link :(

    • billbro on 21/01/2024 - 12:30
      +1

      Should still be 275k, maybe try a different browser? You'll probably need to cycle through until you hit the right link.

  • googoogaga on 20/01/2024 - 00:03

    I got the 275k too, spend $5k within 3 months is the same as well

    • kulamw on 20/01/2024 - 14:38

      Are you able to PM me your link?

  • mash6280 on 20/01/2024 - 23:51

    Anyone have a referral for the 275k points

    • billbro on 22/01/2024 - 22:30

      Yes I do, but your PMs aren't enabled - so you might just need to cycle through the list?

      • mash6280 on 24/01/2024 - 14:41
        +1

        All good. It says it doesn’t apply if you had an Amex in the last 18 months. So I won’t be eligible.

  • bleaw on 22/01/2024 - 23:16

    I got the 275k referral as well, seems like it was boosted recently

  • raspberryswirl on 25/01/2024 - 10:35

    Keen for a 275k referral please 🥺

  • PupperSupper on 26/01/2024 - 19:12

    Would love a 275k referral too!

  • bluepop on 03/02/2024 - 07:28

    We just travelled and love this card. You can get $800 food credit as the $400 resets at new year. Our trip was over new year so we got 4 meals out, 2 in Australia, one in NYC and one in Paris. Also great when car rentals want to hold a chunk of money as a deposit. Getting an additional card holder gives you 2 priority pass cards and entrance to the Amex lounges. Both can bring a guest. So you can get 4 people in the lounge. Rex lounge didn’t count the kids, so when we left there was 7 of us on the lounge having a drink.

    • littlesoldier on 04/02/2024 - 22:20

      For lounge access is way more than that
      one primary card can add 4 additional cards
      each card usually can bring 2 guests to lounge (eg. Plaza Premium or Amex centurion lounge)

      So 1 primary + 4 additional can potentially bring 15 people (including card holders) to lounge at a single time lol

      • bluepop on 05/02/2024 - 08:05

        Fun!

  • Rimus on 03/02/2024 - 11:52
    +1

    Tried about 50 times on the referral link, always get 200K not 275K

    • Rimus on 05/02/2024 - 16:03

      Had my luck to get 275K :)

  • 0hkami on 03/02/2024 - 20:36
    +1

    Thanks! Kept trying the referral link and eventually got the 275k. The sign up and approval process was scarily quick.

  • Cygnus540 on 08/02/2024 - 16:49

    Can someone share referral link for "American Express Platinum Business Card" .

  • PaperplaneXXX on 23/02/2024 - 12:03

    applied few days ago, was processing.
    Called them today they say application manually rejected
    reasons will be stated in the letter.
    I have 2 mortgages on a credit file though…
    pity got rejected ))

  • WilhelmBargo on 15/03/2024 - 14:18

    Wheres my points? Got the card at the start of feb

    • greenie on 15/03/2024 - 14:31

      You get the bonus points as soon as you meet minimum spend.

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