Up to 250,000 Bonus Points for You, Up to 100,000 Bonus Points for Friend Referred @ American Express

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Up to 250,000 Bonus Points for You, Up to 100,000 Bonus Points for Friend Referred @ American Express

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RogueWolf on 17/05/2019 - 08:53 americanexpress.com (3240 clicks)
Last edited 17/05/2019 - 14:42 by 2 other users

Offers vary for different cards, see comments

Anyone receive this incredible offer? Check your email, only posting as I almost deleted it thinking it was the standard refer 10 friends receive 100,000 points

100,000 Bonus Points for you,
20,000 Bonus Points for a friend*
Check out this one-time only referral offer, just for you.

Right now, you have the opportunity to select one friend to refer an
American Express® Platinum Edge Card to, and as long as they apply by
5 June 2019 and are approved for a new Card, you could both receive a phenomenal amount of Membership Rewards points*.

You can only refer one friend so choose wisely. Hurry, this exclusive offer ends on 5 June 2019.

Card	Referrer	Referee	Annual Fee	Unique to this deal
Platinum Edge	100,000	40,000	$195	Yes
Platinum	250,000	100,000	$1,450	Yes
Explorer	120,000	70,000	$395	Yes
Velocity Platinum	40,000 Velocity Pts (~80k Amex)	100,000 Velocity Pts(~200k Amex)	$375	No - Normal Rate

thanks to kcbworth for table

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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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garbagetnt on 17/05/2019 - 10:28

Given the recent devaluation, wondering if anyone knows how Amex points stand up vs HSBC rewards points?
isthisreallife22 on 17/05/2019 - 10:28

As a non cardholder, can those of you trying to take advantage of this please try to convince me of the best deal for me (considering benefits, fee, and sign up bonus) and send me to the correct ozbargain referral link. Thanks in advance
- guichenmin on 17/05/2019 - 10:33
  
  I reckon velocity platinum at the moment is the best detail.
  Sign up bonus of 100k velocity points
  Low annual fee $375
  Free return flight every year, can be sold for approx $350
  All sort of insurance
  lounge pass x 4
  
  Deal this post mentioned is really for referrer, not great for referee.
- loadafreak on 17/05/2019 - 10:37
  
  I would say the most popular card would be the Explorer or the Platinum edge.
  
  I got the Explorer when they had a promotion and before they devalued the exchange rates to frequent flyer programs. With the 100k bonus, I transferred close to 80k Krisflyer miles. You need about 85k miles + fees (about $100) to fly first class from Sydney to Singapore. It's a nice experience.
  
  You also get travel credit to use on hotels and such. This usually offsets the fees.
  
  Check out the reviews online as they are quite mixed now after the devaluation.
  - nightelves on 17/05/2019 - 13:18
    
    You lose out on 20k points by not signing up to the Platinum card and linking the two rewards together.
- SeaWolf au on 17/05/2019 - 10:42
  
  +7
  
  You're gonna have to do the legwork yourself. The thing with Amex cards is that whether they're good value or not is really gonna depend on your personal circumstances. For example, if you do a lot of domestic and US travel then the Virgin Australian and Delta lounge access provided by the Platinum Charge card might be worthwhile for you. Of course it has a $1450 annual fee so you're going to need to carefully assess if all the various benefits (and there's a lot to examine) will pay off for you and you'll need to be earning more than $100k p.a. to qualify.
  
  The Edge ($195 p.a.) and Explorer ($395 p.a.) cards both come with Amex Travel vouchers that are equal to the annual fee, but of course they're only useful if you're someone who flies a route that's more than that at least once a year and are able to book it through Amex travel. You can spend them on hotels as well but Amex Travel tends to be more expensive with hotels than a lot of other agencies. Both cards require a certain income threshold as well of course.
  
  The Essential and Low Rate cards have no annual fees but are very light on benefits as well. All of these cards also earn points at different rates.
  
  Personally I've gotten a lot of value out of my Amex cards, but which one will be good value for you is going to require a bit of browsing round the site and comparing the offers and benefits to things that are actually useful for you. Also, if you aren't the kind of person who pays off the balance in full each and every month then you'll almost certainly be better off in the long run with the lowest interest rate card you can find, rather than the shiny rewards/benefits cards.
Samsungnote10 on 17/05/2019 - 10:32

Weird, I got 200k + 120k for me, and its eligible for anyone who applies for any Amex credit card
- guichenmin on 17/05/2019 - 10:35
  
  Hi,
  
  what card do you have.
  - Samsungnote10 on 17/05/2019 - 10:39
    
    +1
    
    I got explorer and edge
    - guichenmin on 17/05/2019 - 10:41
      
      200k/120k for explorer seems pretty good
      - clone on 17/05/2019 - 15:39
        
        @guichenmin: Doesn't the platinum edge have a lower annual fee, plus the points are worth more?
        
        guichenmin on 17/05/2019 - 15:42
        
        @clone: explorer and edge points value are very similar, most importantly explorer comes with much bigger sign up bonus, so always choose explorer against edge for 1st card.
brettepi on 17/05/2019 - 10:38

-5

Amex is dead. Stick to visa, MasterCard and bitcoin
jh084 on 17/05/2019 - 10:38

I got 200 + 70 - Amex Explorer
- fomal on 17/05/2019 - 10:45
  
  same
- Wazzzzup on 18/05/2019 - 16:12
  
  Did you get devaluation extension till 1st of July?
Tech5 on 17/05/2019 - 10:39

A friend was signing up today so it worked out well!
iianthony on 17/05/2019 - 10:53

When did everyone receive these emails? Looks like I missed out!
- loadafreak on 17/05/2019 - 11:00
  
  8 am this morning.
- SeaWolf au on 17/05/2019 - 11:01
  
  Mine hit my inbox at 08:01 today. Given the number of customers Amex has though it might take a while for the emails for everyone to process. Also, it's probably targeted to some degree.
- daft009 on 18/05/2019 - 06:16
  
  No email for me either
donkcat on 17/05/2019 - 11:03

Got 100k +20 for other party on the platinum edge, isn't this really 50k and 10k compared to the old rates before they devalued the points?
Understand the rules on the referral spam but is there anyway that mods can allow people to come to agreements with each other on a forum thread or something? This deal requires a bit of 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' arrangement.
- Moderatorneil on 17/05/2019 - 11:21
  
  Understand the rules on the referral spam but is there anyway that mods can allow people to come to agreements with each other on a forum thread or something?
  
  Use the referral system above. That's what it's for. Anything else no.
  - donkcat on 17/05/2019 - 11:26
    
    +1
    
    Fair enough, it doesn't really allow any correspondence with the other party but I understand why you have these rules in place
  - mini2 on 17/05/2019 - 11:53
    
    +4
    
    By using those random links, you're guessing/hoping the referral link it spits out haven't been used by anyone else already and won't know until couple of months later after fulfilling the requirements.
  - boojah on 18/05/2019 - 11:00
    
    The current referral system is not set up to be used with these special referrals I dont think. You need the special code after the '?' in the link to get the extra bonus points for this deal.
b3au on 17/05/2019 - 11:15

+1

Ugh. On my Explorer

40,000 Bonus Points for you,
60,000 Bonus Points for a friend*
- Fuiero on 17/05/2019 - 17:58
  
  Same here :(
robynwhitede9 on 17/05/2019 - 11:39

Anyway of highlighting the increase to 100k for referrals??

I got 250k bonus and 100k for other party on AMEX Platinum card.
rickyji on 17/05/2019 - 11:45

Amex go explorer card- 1000 points= $5.00
Aemit on 17/05/2019 - 12:00

Did not get an email
- mouseman99 on 17/05/2019 - 12:33
  
  same. have the Explorer and didnt receive anything. Spend is about $3500 a month and had it for 18 months. Not sure if that comes into play or not
meowmeowmeow on 17/05/2019 - 12:31

This would explain why i got 40K Qantas points for a referral on my Qantas Discovery last week
- RR88 on 17/05/2019 - 13:42
  
  that is the normal referral incentive
Tech5 on 17/05/2019 - 12:37

At that point bonus, you might as well offer to cover some of the card fee for your mate
- Spizz on 17/05/2019 - 14:49
  
  Agreed. For those that receive the 200,000 Qantas polnts offer I would pay a friend the more than half the yearly fee and they would get a the 75000 QF points and a return flight out of it.
morrisoc on 17/05/2019 - 12:37

Got the 250K offer but after the point devaluation it will be hard to find someone. This was the email:

250,000 Bonus Points for you,
100,000 Bonus Points for a friend*
We have a one-time only referral offer, just for you.

Right now, you have the opportunity to select one friend to refer an
American Express® Platinum Card to, and as long as they apply by
5 June 2019 and are approved for a new Card, you could both receive a phenomenal amount of Membership Rewards points*.
[Deactivated] on 17/05/2019 - 12:39

Wow, wish I got this email. That's some insane amount of points!

isthisreallife22 on 17/05/2019 - 13:07

Just trying to piece together the best options here. Maybe add and expand on this in the OP?

Card	Referrer	Referee	Annual Fee	Unique to this deal
Platinum Edge	100,000	40,000	$195	Yes
Platinum	250,000	100,000	$1,450	Yes
Explorer	120,000	70,000	$395	Yes
Velocity Platinum	40,000 Velocity Pts (~80k Amex)	100,000 Velocity Pts(~200k Amex)	$375	No - Normal Rate

ValueInvesting on 17/05/2019 - 17:37

Can you add Qantas Ultimate to that list? I got offered 120K/75K QFF points
- Easy Money on 17/05/2019 - 19:25
  
  Can confirm, got the same points offer on my Ultimate as well.

Peck on 17/05/2019 - 13:29

+2

Well done OP. I was about to delete my email for referral Platinum Charge card 250,000 Bonus Points for me, 100,000 Bonus Points for a friend.
Also has anyone had their points doubled due to the recent devaluation? They told me that the doubling would happen this month.
- fiBer on 17/05/2019 - 13:33
  
  Not yet, frustrating as I've had to move a significant portion of existing points out.
- mini2 on 17/05/2019 - 13:55
  
  I thought the doubling is scheduled for June?
- daft009 on 18/05/2019 - 06:17
  
  Doubling by 15th June
fiBer on 17/05/2019 - 13:32

Also got the 250k for me and 100k for friend.
Platinum Charge Card.
brooksnk on 17/05/2019 - 13:36

100k bonus for sign up - 150k for me on the Amex Platinum. Dont know anyone who would want one though!
guichenmin on 17/05/2019 - 13:48

Hmmm..I got 4 x cards, but did not get any email…
Not sure if amex is still in the process of sending out the invitation emails….
- AussieMark on 17/05/2019 - 14:04
  
  yeah no one wants to tell me how to view the offers lol.
  
  No emails here either.
  
  The link on ozbargain just gives $200 travel voucher
  - lilkid28 on 17/05/2019 - 14:10
    
    +2
    
    The only way is to have received and email with the unique referral link. What card you after?
coolc on 17/05/2019 - 17:36

platinum edge

150,000 for refferel
20,000 for referee

Not great for referee
naru6705 on 17/05/2019 - 18:12

But points have less value now
samliew on 17/05/2019 - 18:19

+1

Qantas American Express Ultimate

200,000 Qantas Points for you,
75,000 Qantas Points for a friend*

I don't have any friend to refer though :(
- ChurchMouth on 17/05/2019 - 19:12
  
  That is insane
- lilkid28 on 17/05/2019 - 20:44
  
  This is a good offer
johno3456 on 17/05/2019 - 19:08

My account says you can receive 40,000 Membership Rewards points for each friend approved using your referral link. While you cannot refer your Card, your friend can choose from any of the available American Express Cards.

I cannot complain. Years ago AMEX stopped charging me any annual fee, which is quite handy since the card still provides $400 a year to spend on flights or hotel rooms. Used to be better, with flights to Bali.
- signalman24 on 17/05/2019 - 21:18
  
  How did you manage to convince Amex not charging you any annual fee?
  - johno3456 on 21/05/2019 - 15:50
    
    I had a Amex charge card for while, it provided a waiver on an earlier AMEX credit card fee. Later, I cancelled the charge card but not the credit card, and it has remained fee free for many years. Old terms and conditions or computer glitch.
PolarBear13 on 17/05/2019 - 20:09

Wow. Interesting with so many different offers.
I got the 200k for me, 70k for other person on the Explorer.
chuckwow on 17/05/2019 - 20:20

120k for you (me)
75k for friend

Qantas Ultimate
motlking on 17/05/2019 - 22:03

Logged into account and just standard points for referral. No email. Those who got the email, can you see he same offer when you login online or via the mobile app?
hayythere on 17/05/2019 - 22:13

I got 200,000 points for me, 75,000 points for my friend with the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card. Now who wants to be my friend? ;)
P-BARGAIN on 17/05/2019 - 23:32

I got 200,000 & 70,000 on Explorer
Ender Wiggin on 18/05/2019 - 00:46

I have a Qantas American Express Discovery Card and didn't get any email…
dwhes on 18/05/2019 - 01:24

Missed out on the recent 100k qantas ultimate after having to wait 18 months to be able to do Amex again. 75k is too low to jump back in though. Disappointing that it’s 200k for the referrer and only 75k for the signee. Otherwise I’d happily be someone’s referrery.
maloufaj on 18/05/2019 - 03:08

200,000 + 70,000 for friend on Explorer for me. Not too bad a sign up bonus, better than the 50k current sign up bonus
- motlking on 18/05/2019 - 07:38
  
  Does this show up when you login or is it just from the email?
  - maloufaj on 18/05/2019 - 17:40
    
    Just email which contains a link to share
3rr0l on 18/05/2019 - 15:58

Qantas American Express Ultimate
120,000 QFF points for me
75,000 QFF points for friend/family
Received email yesterday
Wazzzzup on 18/05/2019 - 16:09

For all those wondering… my theory is some customers got an extension on devaluation of points till 1st of July… those who got the devaluation extension the referral bonus is smaller… while those didn't get the devaluation extension got higher referral bonus…

As 120k points (pre devaluation) pretty much = 200k (post devaluation)
- motlking on 18/05/2019 - 17:40
  
  I didn't get any devaluation extension and haven't received an email
Samsungnote10 on 19/05/2019 - 15:47

its been a while since ive applied for an amex,

is the referee bonus on top of what the person you have referred gets as part of their sign up bonus??

I remember people were waiting for the explorer card to be 100,000 bonus points promo to sign up
- daft009 on 19/05/2019 - 16:17
  
  No. It's only this. Or the standard one. You can't double dip
  - Samsungnote10 on 19/05/2019 - 16:19
    
    given that the points are worht half now, 70k poitns for the referree is 35k miles for $395 annual fee
    
    that aint very good!
    - daft009 on 19/05/2019 - 17:04
      
      It's trying to look after existing customers it seems
Tech5 on 19/05/2019 - 19:49

+1

Got my 250,000 within 24 hours :)
- googoogaga on 19/05/2019 - 20:17
  
  who did you get to use your referral link?
  - Tech5 on 19/05/2019 - 20:38
    
    A friend
- Samsungnote10 on 19/05/2019 - 20:54
  
  That's awfully quick.
  I thought referee has to spend 3 months
  - 3rr0l on 19/05/2019 - 21:04
    
    +1
    
    I believe the referrer merely needs to share it with a friend/family member who then need to apply and be subsequently approved.
    The 3 month minimum spends applies to the friend/family member to receive their points.
    - Samsungnote10 on 19/05/2019 - 21:04
      
      That makes sense!
- motlking on 19/05/2019 - 22:30
  
  Crazy, normal referral takes much longer than this. How come I haven't got the referral offer :(
greenie on 20/05/2019 - 14:58

+1

Hubby got 120,000 + 70,000 for friend on Explorer. No friend to refer though lol.
mopo on 21/05/2019 - 14:04

none for me. sigh.
- iianthony on 21/05/2019 - 16:28
  
  I have been told by an Amex representative that this offer will be coming out in phases (not sure how true this is, has anyone else called up and asked?)
  - motlking on 22/05/2019 - 16:51
    
    Let's hope so, would love to try and refer some people!
Samsungnote10 on 21/05/2019 - 15:46

anyone got any idea, how long from the referee application approval to points hitting your account?
- Tech5 on 21/05/2019 - 16:52
  
  24 hours for me
  - Samsungnote10 on 21/05/2019 - 17:45
    
    Nice, I'm on about 24 hours too. But nothing yet
    
    I gave my link to a few people hopefully the one who actually got approved triggers the points
  - Samsungnote10 on 21/05/2019 - 19:21
    
    yayyyy Points credited!
blueyez on 22/05/2019 - 23:19

Is it only Amex issued cards with the crazy bonuses? Damn.

This was posted 5 years 7 months 17 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Up to 250,000 Bonus Points for You, Up to 100,000 Bonus Points for Friend Referred @ American Express

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