Mod: Random referral links with 275,000 points
Seems like this top tier AMEX card has further increase bonus point if joining via referral link
This converts to 135k frequent flyer points with most airline partners incl Qantas and Virgin.
A few pro-tip and personal experience using this card:
- Each primary card can apply max 4 additional cards, all 5 cards can bring up to 2 guests to airport lounge, so potentially 15 people getting into airport lounge with just 1 card (eg. AMEX centurion lounge, Plaza Premium lounge etc.)
- $200 Local and $200 Global dinning credit is per calendar year, meaning with a 12 months card period you could spend up to $800 dining credits over 2 years
- If your accor plus membership is renewed just before you cancel the card, your accor plus membership will remain active until the next membership renewal
- This is a charge card, not a credit card (you have to pay the full balance in each statement period). Thus, it not count towards your credit limit or affect apply other loans or credit cards.
This card delivers many lifestyle and travel benefits, including:
- a $450 Travel Credit each year
- complimentary Accor Plus membership valued at $395 p.a.
- up to $400 back each calendar year until 31 Dec 2024 when you dine at a curated collection of over 1,400 restaurants
- up to $84 cashback on Amazon Prime membership
- elite status with major hotel loyalty programs including Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and others
- access to the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts program, which provides complimentary benefits at over 1,300 five-star properties worldwide valued at an average of $800 for a two-night stay
- earn 2.25 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on everyday purchases
- transfer points to 10 airline partners, including both Qantas and Virgin Australia
- access to over 1,400 airport lounges in more than 140 countries, including Virgin Australia lounges, American Express lounges, Priority Pass, Plaza Premium and more
top-notch travel insurance cover - The Australian and Wall Street Journal digital subscriptions
- smartphone screen insurance, with up to $500 available twice a year for screen repairs (with a 10% excess)
- up to 4 free Additional Cards for family members - they can enjoy some the card benefits in their own right, like elite hotel status, travel insurance, and one Priority Pass membership.
Annual fee: $1,450
To be eligible for the bonus points, you must not have held a card issued by Amex Australia in the last 18 months.
Arrived within 2 business days in Sydney - though one thing to keep in mind is your initial spend amount may not be as big.