I went to refer a friend for the American Express Explorer, and saw that the bonus is higher than usual:
Receive 150,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® Points
When you apply online are approved and spend $4,000 on your new Card within the first 3 months. T&Cs apply. New Card Members only.
Seems to be available via referral only, but great news - you can help out a fellow OzBargainer and apply using a referral link below, they'll also get a bonus (50,000 I think). If you go straight to the website in the deal, you'll probably only get the 100k points offer (your mileage may vary, it seems to have dynamic offers to some extent).
Annual fee is $395 but you get a $400 travel credit each year, a range of insurances, etc. 150,000 points is worth $750 in statement credit, but you can probably get better value out of them by converting to airline points (2 Membership Rewards points to 1 airline point for most airlines - Virgin, Krisflyer, Enrich etc). Can't be converted to Qantas.
Key benefits:
- 150,000 bonus points for new AmEx members
- $400 travel credit each year
- Earn 2pts per dollar spent (with ability to earn more e.g. with Shop Small)
- Domestic & International travel insurance (international includes COVID-19 coverage)
- Smartphone screen insurance covering up to $500 for repairs if you break your screen when you pay for your phone outright or monthly bill with your American Express Explorer Credit Card
- 2x AmEx international lounge entries
Other insurances:
- Buyer’s Advantage, extending the manufacturers' warranty by up to 12 months on eligible items purchased with your Card
- Purchase Protection, covering you for the replacement of eligible items purchased on your Card
- Refund Protection, cover for eligible items purchased on your Card should a store refuse a return
seems its referral only
Your link is to new customers