Discounted annual fee for new cardholders who satisfied minimum spending requirements within 3 months of card approval.
Just noticed this and wish I'd checked before I got my current card, looks like it's been listed on Member Advantage since May 2021.
It's at least available via the NTEU, not sure about other organisations. From what I can see, all benefits on the Edge and Charge are as normal, so you actually come out ahead with the Edge after the travel credit, for example. The annual fee discount appears to be ongoing, so well worth it if you want to get and hold one of these cards.
From the site:
The American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card
Enjoy an exclusive $149 welcome bonus for new Card Members who apply are approved and spend $750 on their new Card within the first 3 months*.
Plus+
- Reduced annual Card fee of $149 (usually $195 p.a.)
- $200 to spend on travel each year
- Your choice of rewards program - Membership Rewards or Qantas Direct
- Complimentary domestic and international Travel Insurance
- Smartphone screen insurance up to $500
Apply online & find out more
The American Express® Platinum Charge Credit Card
Receive 100 000 Membership Rewards Points when you apply online are approved and spend $3 000 on your new Card within the first 3 months^.
Plus+
- Reduced annual Card fee of $1 200 (usually $1 450 p.a.)
- A $450 to spend on travel each year
- Access to over 1 200 Airport Lounges worldwide
- Complimentary benefits worth over $700 at Fine Hotels + Resorts Benefits
- Transfer your points to your choice of 10 major Airline Reward Partner Programs
- Add up to 4 Additional Platinum Cards to your account at no extra fee
Terms and Conditions:
Welcome offers and American Express Cards are exclusive to Member Advantage members. They can only be accessed through the benefit platform links and are not for distribution to the general public.
- American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card -
* Conditions and minimum spend criteria apply. New Card Members Only. For full terms and conditions click here.
All information is correct as at 27 May 2021 and is subject to change.
- American Express® Platinum Charge Credit Card -
^Conditions and minimum spend apply. New Card Members Only. For full terms and conditions click here.
All information is correct as at 27 May 2021 and is subject to change.
But then you wouldn’t get those extra bonus points, like the last offer of 325k MR points in January?