This is basically the business version of the Amex Platinum Charge Card that has previously posted. Obviously the large annual fee will not suit everyone but this card could be useful for business owners who can claim this as a business expense.
The list of benefits for this card is quite extensive but some of the highlights include the 100,000 bonus points (110,000 through referral) which can be transferred to Qantas and most other airlines at 1:1. Note also the higher point earn rate on advertising, couriers or computer equipment as shown below.
Also get unlimited access to Virgin Australia, Priority Pass and American Express airline lounges globally for the cardholder + one supplementary cardholder.
Rewards (MR Ascent Premium):
- 2 points per $1 spent at eligible restaurants, airlines, accommodation, foreign currency, advertising, couriers and computer equipment
- 2 points per $ on overseas spend
- 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases, except those listed below
- 0.5 points per dollar spent on utilities, insurance (except those issued by American Express) and government bodies
- Transfer points to Transfer to 10 Airline Partners (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand) and SPG
Other benefits:
- Starwood Gold Preferred Guest membership and Club Carlson’s Gold Elite status
- Complimentary membership to the elite Preferred Golf Club
- Complimentary annual digital multi-device subscription per year to The Sydney Morning Herald (smh.com.au), The Age (theage.com.au), or The Financial Review (afr.com.au)
- Travel booking benefits through AmEx Travel: discounts on British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways and Virgin Australia flights; exclusive benefits on partner independent hotel chains; and Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits ($100 USD in credit per stay, 12pm check in, Room upgrade if available, Free breakfast, 4pm late checkout, Free wifi)
- Up to 99 Supplementary Cards for your employees at no additional cost
- Platinum Travel Insurances where you don’t even need to use your Card for the purchase to be covered; you’re entitled to them, just for holding the Card. Plus, your dependent children (up to and including the age of 24), your spouse and any Supplementary Card Members are also covered by these travel insurances.
- Monthly Business Expenses Insurance means you'll receive protection in the event you're temporarily unable to run your business, to a maximum of $12,000.
- Loss/Damage waiver on motor vehicle provides cover for loss or damage to your rental vehicle up to $125,000
- Direct transaction data feeds to MYOB accounting software
Requirements:
- Personal gross (pre-tax) annual income of $75,000 or more and operate a trading ABN or ACN
- 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. Previous and existing bank-issued American Express companion cardholders are eligible for this offer.
- $5,000 spend in the first 2 months from the Card approval date to get the bonus points
Note that this is a Charge Card with no pre-set spending limit. Annual Fee: $1,500.
Referral Offer
Apply using the link below for 110,000 bonus points (10,000 extra):
https://www316.americanexpress.com/iFormsSecure/un/iforms.do…
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