American Express Platinum Card Australia is in essence a status symbol card, which is issued to people usually
by special invitation. The American Express Platinum Credit Card won the title of ‘fully featured credit card of the year’
consecutively in 2007 and 2008 at the AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards.
American Express: History
American Express was established in 1850 as a delivery service provider for various merchandise and valuables. It began
issuing money orders in 1890 and ventured into the business of travel services in 1922 by issuing traveler’s checks. It entered
the credit card business in the 1950’s and its gold card debuted in 1966. The American Express Platinum Card was first issued in
an effort to service the elite section of the population in the 1990’s.
American Express Platinum Card Australia: Features and Benefits:
American Express Platinum Card Australia comes with premium features and benefits, including:
- Annual fee of $450.
- Annual interest rate of 19.99%.
- Free add-on card.
- 24/7 Platinum Concierge to assist with a wide range of services, including reservation in top restaurants, arranging
limousine and delivering flowers.
- Premium tickets and priority bookings for various entertainment and sporting events.
- Purchase protection.
- Free single economy class domestic flight each year and free one-night stay at premiere hotels, including the Sheraton,
Mirvac and Hilton.
American Express Platinum Card Australia: Rewards
American Express Platinum Card Australia has a wide range of reward programs, such as:
- Earn up to 1.5 reward points for every dollar spent with the card
- Redeem rewards points with various frequent flyer programs of Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways.
- Transfer points to various frequent guest programs with Starwood, Hilton and Priority Club.
- Automatic enrollment in Ascent, a membership reward program, offering rewards in the form of hi-tech products and gift cards.
American Express Platinum Card Australia: Restrictions
- An applicant must have a minimum annual income of $100,000 to acquire this card.
- Only permanent citizens or residents of Australia can apply for this card.
American Express Platinum Card Australia can be applied for online by a person above 18 years of age, with a sound credit
rating and the minimum income requirement. The application procedure can be completed in a matter of minutes by providing basic
information, such as employer’s or accountant’s details.
‘American Express Platinum Card’ is a trademark of American Express Company, who can be found at
www.americanexpress.com/australia/