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American Express Velocity Platinum Card - 120,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $3,000 Spend in 3 Months, $375 Annual Fee

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American Express Velocity Platinum Card - 120,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $3,000 Spend in 3 Months, $375 Annual Fee
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regenade on 08/02/2024 - 18:01 americanexpress.com (10491 clicks)
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No with Bonus 30K points or 20K status credits making it 150K Velocity points as per this deal
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/830988

Additional 20,000 points now compared to this deal when using the Google promoted link instead of going through a partner link. Try an incognito browser tab if you see only 100,000 points.

• Now 120K (not 100K as the bonus 20k is taken as commissions by the partners) bonus Velocity Points when you apply online through the link on this page by 15 May 2024, are approved and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months.
• $375 annual fee.
• Earn up to 1.25 Velocity points per dollar spent.
• Complimentary Virgin Australia return domestic flight each year.
• 100 Velocity Status Credits when you spend $50,000 in your card membership year.
• Two complimentary Virgin Australia lounge passes each year.
• Two complimentary entries to the Centurion Lounge each year.
• Complimentary travel insurance.
• Offer not available if you have held an American Express-issued card in the past 18 months.

Updated 120K sign up link

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Referrer: 40,000 Reward Points

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Referee gets 200,000 MR points. Referrer gets 150,000 MR points.

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  • regenade on 08/02/2024 - 18:03
    +2

    Cycle through in incognito if you see only 100,000 points

    https://postimg.cc/p9mwHGk6

    • Schumi5 on 08/02/2024 - 19:30

      What link did you use when searching. As in the one you used in incognito mode to cycle

      • brhg03 on 10/02/2024 - 14:49

        I used the same link as posted above, but the major difference was using a different laptop entirely. Kept getting the 100,000 points offer on my usual laptop and phone (also using incognito mode, but this made no difference), but no issues whatsoever with the other one.

    • theredblur on 08/02/2024 - 20:21
      +1

      hmm. no luck tried cycling through as mentioned but can't seem to get the 120k points. Maybe expired?

      • hothot on 09/02/2024 - 00:41
        +1

        Yes, tried clicking the link multiple times, only see 100k points, not 120k

    • milleniallol on 09/02/2024 - 10:00

      yeah, same for me unfortunately. Only see 100k points :(

    • soaringphoenix on 09/02/2024 - 11:10
      +2

      Also unable to get 120k using incognito.

      I refreshed like 20 times. Is there another method?

      • brhg03 on 10/02/2024 - 14:51

        Same with me - Had to use a different laptop entirely before I could see the 120,000 points. Incognito mode on my usual laptop and phone made no difference, unfortunately! :(

  • regenade on 08/02/2024 - 18:13

    Bonus & Eligibility.
    Receive 120,000 bonus Velocity Points when you apply online by 15 May 2024, and are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express Velocity Platinum Card within the first 3 months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. This offer is only available to new American Express Card Members. If you are an existing David Jones Card Member and don’t hold or have not held any other American Express Card(s) in the past 18 months, you will be eligible for the offer. All other Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the past 18 months are ineligible for this offer. 120,000 bonus Velocity Points will be awarded to the eligible Card Member’s account 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met. Velocity membership and Points earn and redemption are subject to the Velocity Membership Terms and Conditions, as amended from time to time. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.

  • Wizard of Loneliness on 08/02/2024 - 18:14

    Do you reckon there is any chance I can call Amex and get the extra 20k points if I only got this card 2 weeks ago?

    • regenade on 08/02/2024 - 18:20
      +1

      Dont think so as you have signed up using a partner offer but worth a try

    • iDrownFish on 08/02/2024 - 18:32

      also curious

    • bk1973 on 08/02/2024 - 18:42

      Highly doubt it. As in, 99.99% chance being 'no'. I say this as someone who got the card over a week ago.

    • mouseman99 on 08/02/2024 - 18:45

      activated mine today ffs

    • hamzie on 08/02/2024 - 19:45

      Let me know if it works
      I'm in the same boat

    • arctan on 08/02/2024 - 20:40

      Yeah same here. Activated today.

    • Steb on 09/02/2024 - 10:17
      +3

      I had just spoken to support chat on the AMEX app and shown them proof of the 120k points offer.

      Unfortunately I was unable to receive the extra 20k because I have just surpassed the 7 day time frame since application request date. The person I spoke to did say that they would have matched the offer if it was within 7 days of my application being submitted.

      So for those who have submitted their application within 7 days, it is apparently possible to get the extra 20k points.

      • Wizard of Loneliness on 09/02/2024 - 10:21

        Damn - I'm out of the 7-day period.
        Thanks for calling & checking though!

      • mouseman99 on 09/02/2024 - 10:39

        How did you show proof? Was it the screenshot attached?

        • Steb on 09/02/2024 - 10:43

          They sent me a link through the chat where I was able to take a screenshot/photo of the deal. Initially they asked me to show the link, but the support person could only see 100k, so I had to show them proof that I do see the 120k deal.

          • mouseman99 on 09/02/2024 - 10:45

            @Steb: cheers Steb
            I got this message from their online chat so fingers crossed:

            I see your account Opened 05-Feb-2024 , marketing offers are subject to change time to time, but as within 7 days, i am raising request to the concern team to check if they can match current offers for you. Kindly allow 3-5 business days for the team to get back to us.

            • Hvardhan on 09/02/2024 - 12:10
              +1

              @mouseman99: I called the amex team,they denied to match the offer, I applied on 6 Feb which is within last 7 days. :(

          • PRAKHI1803 on 19/02/2024 - 00:33

            @Steb: Hi @Steb, would you be able to send me the screenshot please ? I am trying to get the extra 20k bonus points but unable to find it online.
            Email - [email protected]

            • Steb on 21/02/2024 - 12:32

              @PRAKHI1803: If you check the post there is an updated link that shows the 120k points.

  • feligoni on 08/02/2024 - 18:16
    +1

    Is velocity points worth more than Qantas points? I'll be using the point to travel domestic only.

    • RedSky on 08/02/2024 - 18:20
      +1

      Availability on QFF flights from Sydney is trash compared to Velocity which usually has plenty of options for availability.

      • regenade on 08/02/2024 - 18:21

        If you got on Star Alliance Gold recently (using HSBC deal), Velocity points works much better

        • regenade on 08/02/2024 - 18:22
          +5

          Also easier to rake Velocity points and status credits with 7/11, Flybuys, Business Flyer etc.
          Qantas are stingy as hell on FF

          • rekke on 08/02/2024 - 22:26
            +2

            @regenade: To be honest I raked in about 60k Qantas points just from Everyday Rewards last year… I don't think they are too bad , especially after upgrading the conversion to 2:1 for Everyday Rewards points.

            • FrugalDealSeeker on 15/05/2024 - 07:04

              @rekke: You spent $100k+ at Woolies?

              • rekke on 15/05/2024 - 09:04

                @FrugalDealSeeker: No but I only really purchase from there if the bonus offers are about 3000-4000> Everyday Rewards points at checkout.

                My most recent last weekend was 7,556 Everyday Rewards points for a $133 shop last weekend, for reference

                I probably spent around $3000-5000 last year at Woolies, so definitely not 100k..

        • ninnypoop on 08/02/2024 - 22:23
          +1

          Curious how the Star alliance gold status makes velocity much better?

        • nigel deborah on 09/02/2024 - 04:38

          How does star alliance gold help? They're not a member of the alliance are they?

          • anthpls on 09/02/2024 - 08:06

            @nigel deborah: Velocity has partnerships with some star alliance airlines and you can direct transfer points to SQ

      • Ghost47 on 08/02/2024 - 22:08

        What if you book way out in advance? Still bad?

        • babipanggang on 09/02/2024 - 18:20
          +1

          I personally find Velocity redemptions have better availability than QFF, especially if you travel internationally.

          Last year in May, I managed to redeem rewards flight for Singapore - Frankfurt (SQ) and Milan - Singapore (QR) on 16 Dec 23 and 31 Dec 23 respectively.
          Also, Premium Economy flight on SQ for the Singapore - Sydney route on 3 Jan 24.

          I don't think I'd ever be able to redeem flights around those dates with Qantas, even on Economy.

          • Ghost47 on 09/02/2024 - 18:22

            @babipanggang: How far out did you book our of curiosity? That's good to know, thanks for the info!

            • babipanggang on 09/02/2024 - 18:27
              +1

              @Ghost47: That being said, I find that QF rewards flights availabilities are fine if you book during off-peak period. I got rewards business class flights last year on QF when I flew during the off peak months.

            • babipanggang on 09/02/2024 - 18:33
              +1

              @Ghost47: So for the Singapore - Sydney flight on 3 Jan 2024, I booked it some time in March 2023.

              The Europe flights in Dec 2023 - I booked some time in May 2023.

              • Ghost47 on 09/02/2024 - 18:34

                @babipanggang: I see, so Virgin possibly better for peak times and Qantas for off peak. But book ahead either way (which is logical).

                • babipanggang on 09/02/2024 - 18:42
                  +1

                  @Ghost47: Probs I should also add that for the Sydney- Singapore flight, I flew in late November 2023 and I redeemed rewards business class flight on British Airways using QF points. Booked it in June 2023 (So approximately 5 months out).

    • hotdish on 08/02/2024 - 19:48
      +2

      VA reward availability domestically is waaay better than QF. I have significant points with both carriers and couldn't give a stuff who I travel with domestically.

  • Drakesy on 08/02/2024 - 18:22
    +5

    Good return,

    Sounds like they hate churners though.

    • regenade on 08/02/2024 - 18:23
      +4

      yep if you have too many hits on credit file in last 12-18 months, unlikely you will get approved

      • Hodlman Sachs on 08/02/2024 - 19:02
        +1

        Do home loan enquires count too?

        • rekke on 08/02/2024 - 22:25

          I am not sure but I had about 8 home loan enquiries in the past 12 months and I got rejected basically instantly on the phone with the credit assessor. No previous churning.

      • Planes are cool on 09/02/2024 - 07:31

        That's what happened to me, have had 2 cards on my credit file in the last 18 months and they said I was not approved due to my credit, 😞

        • nightelves on 09/02/2024 - 11:40

          Due to your credit score?

          • Planes are cool on 09/02/2024 - 20:48

            @nightelves: All they said was due to the credit information they received, my credit score is 880 soooo idk what else it could be

        • Hodlman Sachs on 11/02/2024 - 19:32

          wow they considered people with two credit cards in 18 months as churner?

    • ComfortablyNumb on 08/02/2024 - 19:09
      +6

      They absolutely do, despite trying with excellent credit, no chance!

      • garvani on 08/02/2024 - 20:30
        +2

        Yep over 800 credit score here, more than adequate income/financials and got denied, can only put it down to churning.

        • donniedarko3000 on 08/02/2024 - 21:40

          Same here. Score closer to 900 and declined

        • jecec on 08/02/2024 - 21:46

          Wow. That sucks. What cards have you applied and closed in the last few years?

          • garvani on 08/02/2024 - 21:48

            @jecec: This would be my third in 12 months, probably 6 or 7 in the last 2 years. I have 4 i rotate frequently :D

            • ninnypoop on 08/02/2024 - 22:26
              +3

              @garvani: Which four are they?

              I'm new to churning and wish I'd got this amex card first to hold as my daily driver. Worried I won't get one now

        • wqepoi on 14/02/2024 - 21:17

          hmm i've churned like 4-5 cards in last 12 months, still got approved

  • alan737 on 08/02/2024 - 18:35

    Is it applicable to new customers only?

  • AircraftFreight on 08/02/2024 - 18:41
    -6

    Got the offer but ineligible I think as I got accepted the Centurion last year.

    • askbargain on 08/02/2024 - 18:44
      +3

      Flex much.

    • ddddddddddd on 08/02/2024 - 18:46

      Oh wow! When?

    • cantthinkofone on 08/02/2024 - 20:27

      Nobody cares

    • ninnypoop on 08/02/2024 - 22:27

      Where do you primarily spend to be accepted for Centurion?

      • AircraftFreight on 08/02/2024 - 22:28

        1) Work Travel - Reimbursed by my employer
        2) Rental utilities ect
        3) ATO CGT through Sniip ect

        • nightelves on 09/02/2024 - 11:42

          Don’t forget adult entertainment.

  • Ozeebargain on 08/02/2024 - 18:48

    I have applied for this card today and submitted all required documents. What are the timeframes to receive card to Western suburbs of Melbourne?

    • mouseman99 on 08/02/2024 - 18:50
      +1

      I ordered last Friday and got mine in the post today - East Melbourne

      • Ozeebargain on 08/02/2024 - 18:53

        Did you receive the Phone call at all?

        • mouseman99 on 08/02/2024 - 18:54

          Ordered 3pm on Friday and phone call at 4pm telling me i need to upload payslips. Did that on Sat.

          • boq on 09/02/2024 - 10:35

            @mouseman99: Did your application asked for a credit limit you are applying for?

            • mouseman99 on 09/02/2024 - 10:35
              +1

              @boq: It asked me if I wanted to select my own credit limit and I said no. I just let Amex decide

    • Drakesy on 08/02/2024 - 20:31
      +1

      Get ready for them to not reject you on the spot but send you a letter rejecting you some 2 weeks later. At least thats what i copped.

      • nightelves on 09/02/2024 - 11:42

        Yeah it’s very annoying when they do that.

  • Fishballs on 08/02/2024 - 18:56
    +1

    Any point applying again if I was recently rejected by Amex?

    • rekke on 09/02/2024 - 10:10

      Probably not if your financial position hasn't changed. Even then I probably wouldn't do it due to the short space of time between credit card applications.

  • Pointhunt on 08/02/2024 - 19:00
    +16

    Churners beware. High chances of rejection.

    • starburstyellow on 08/02/2024 - 19:33

      Thought Amex don't really reject much. Might give this a go will close my Suncorp bank tomorrow.

      • Pointhunt on 08/02/2024 - 20:17

        Similar offer on recent Amex Qantas Ultimate has received crazy amount of rejections (including mine) Looks for recent 120k amex qantas deal and you will see various rejected Ozbargainers!

      • babipanggang on 09/02/2024 - 16:46
        +1

        Can confirm the top comment. Recently applied through the Point Hacks offer last month and no luck, presumably due to churning (My most recent credit enquiry prior to Amex was in November 2023).

        In the rejection letter, they only referred to 'credit check' even though I had excellent score and zero negative event.

    • cook99 on 08/02/2024 - 23:32

      Churner here, just approved for the Qantas offer no issues, maybe I got lucky

      • nightelves on 09/02/2024 - 11:43

        How many cards have you done last year?

        • cook99 on 09/02/2024 - 11:48

          4 opened and closed in 2023

      • Hodlman Sachs on 11/02/2024 - 19:34

        interesting. Somebody with 2 cards was rejected but you got approved. Did you put high expenses or a high credit limit?

        • cook99 on 11/02/2024 - 23:07

          I always put pretty much the lowest credit limit they offer.
          Expenses were put at about 60% income

  • thrillho on 08/02/2024 - 19:53

    Seen heaps of doom and gloom about churners being rejected.

    Any churners been approved and can share a success story?

    • Ehty on 08/02/2024 - 20:23

      Got 7 (+2 rejected) cards last year and closed 5 by the end, last had Amex in '22.
      Not sure how much churning this is categorized as.

      • thrillho on 08/02/2024 - 20:50
        +1

        Yeah I’ve had plenty - but not Amex since mid 2021, but given I churn maybe 5-6 a year, I’m wondering whether it’s worth bothering.

        120k is tempting - only 19k off business anywhere in the world one way with partners.

        • Xizor on 08/02/2024 - 20:58

          You try then the rest of us will jump :)

      • bk1973 on 09/02/2024 - 01:48

        7 in one year?!! That seems like a LOT. I definitely wouldn’t consider that as “playing the long game.” You are definitely a big churner in the eyes of the banks.

      • ozbargainerlife1 on 09/02/2024 - 11:19

        were you approved?

        • Ehty on 09/02/2024 - 14:25

          me? yes

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