Amex Explorer Australia
- Annual fee
- $395
- Earns
- Amex Membership Rewards points
- Point value
- 2 CPP
- Credits a year
- Up to $500
Welcome offer
Earn 125,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $4,000 in 3 months
≈ $2,500 at 2 CPP
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 2x | 4% |
| Dining | 2x | 4% |
| Groceries | 2x | 4% |
| Gas | 2x | 4% |
| Everything else | 2x | 4% |
Return is what each $1 of spend is worth with points valued at 2 CPP.
Credits and benefits
- Annual Travel Credit$400 a calendar year
- The Hotel Collection Credit$100 a card member year
Up to $500 a year if you use every credit. Track them in the benefits tracker
Lounge access
Two complimentary entries per calendar year to The Centurion Lounge at Sydney or Melbourne International Airport. Each entry can be used by you, an Additional Card Member or a guest travelling with you; children 17 and under enter free.
Lounges it gets you into
Find the lounges it opens at your airportGuests
- Centurion: no free guests
Transfer partners for Amex Membership Rewards points
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| AeroMexico | 1:1.6 | 2-12 days |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| ANA | 1:1 | 2-3 days |
| Avianca Airlines | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| British Airways | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Cathay Pacific | 5:4 | 1-7 days |
| Choice | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Delta | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Emirates | 5:4 | Almost Instant |
| Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM | 1:1 | Almost Instant |
| Hilton Honors | 1:2 | Up to 24 hours |
| Iberia | 1:1 | 1-3 days |
| JetBlue | 1:0.8 | Almost Instant |
| LHF Leaders Club | 4:1 | Almost Instant |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1:1 | Almost instant |
| Qantas Airways | 1:1 | Almost instant |
| Qatar Airways | 1:1 | Almost instant |
| Singapore Airlines | 1:1 | 1-2 days |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1:1 | 1-2 days |
About the Amex Explorer Australia
The Amex Explorer Australia is a personal American Express card from Amex with a $395 annual fee that earns Amex Membership Rewards points. The current welcome offer: earn 125,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $4,000 in 3 months. It comes with 2 statement credits worth up to $500 a year if you use them all. Cardholders get access to Centurion Lounges (Sydney/Melbourne) (2 visits per year). Points transfer to 20 airline and hotel partners, including Aer Lingus, AeroMexico and Air Canada Aeroplan. AwardHack values Amex Membership Rewards points at 2 CPP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amex Explorer Australia annual fee?
The Amex Explorer Australia has a $395 annual fee. Its statement credits add up to $500 a year if you use all of them.
What is the Amex Explorer Australia welcome bonus?
Earn 125,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $4,000 in 3 months. AwardHack values that at about $2,500.
Does the Amex Explorer Australia include airport lounge access?
Yes: Centurion Lounges (Sydney/Melbourne) (2 visits per year). Two complimentary entries per calendar year to The Centurion Lounge at Sydney or Melbourne International Airport. Each entry can be used by you, an Additional Card Member or a guest travelling with you; children 17 and under enter free.
Where can I transfer Amex Membership Rewards points?
To 20 partners: Aer Lingus (1:1), AeroMexico (1:1.6), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), ANA (1:1), Avianca Airlines (1:1), British Airways (1:1), Cathay Pacific (5:4), Choice (1:1), Delta (1:1), Emirates (5:4), Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM (1:1), Hilton Honors (1:2), Iberia (1:1), JetBlue (1:0.8), LHF Leaders Club (4:1), Marriott Bonvoy (1:1), Qantas Airways (1:1), Qatar Airways (1:1), Singapore Airlines (1:1) and Virgin Atlantic (1:1).
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