Amex Platinum Australia
- Annual fee
- $1,450
- Earns
- Amex Membership Rewards points
- Point value
- 2 CPP
- Credits a year
- Up to $850
Welcome offer
Earn 200,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in 3 months
≈ $4,000 at 2 CPP
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 2.25x | 4.5% |
| Dining | 2.25x | 4.5% |
| Groceries | 2.25x | 4.5% |
| Gas | 2.25x | 4.5% |
| Everything else | 2.25x | 4.5% |
Return is what each $1 of spend is worth with points valued at 2 CPP.
Credits and benefits
- Annual Travel Credit$450 a calendar year
- Local Dining Credit$200 a calendar year
- Abroad Dining Credit$200 a calendar year
- The Australian PremiumIncluded
- Accor Plus MembershipIncluded
Up to $850 a year if you use every credit. Track them in the benefits tracker
Lounge access
Unlimited access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection (1,550+ lounges) for the Primary Card Member: The Centurion Lounge, Priority Pass, Plaza Premium Lounges, Escape Lounges in the US, Delta Sky Club when flying Delta and Virgin Australia domestic lounges when flying Virgin Australia. From 8 July 2026, Centurion Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, the US, London Heathrow, Tokyo Haneda and Hong Kong admit one guest, who must be on the same flight (other locations vary). From 1 October 2026, Plaza Premium Lounges admit one guest and Priority Pass is for the Primary Card Member only, with one guest per visit; Additional Card Members no longer get Priority Pass. Escape Lounges admit two guests, Virgin Australia lounges one, and Delta Sky Club none.
Lounges it gets you into
- American Express Centurion Lounges (37)
- Delta Sky Clubs (55)
- Priority Pass lounges (878)
- Plaza Premium Lounges (90)
- Escape Lounges (25)
Guests
- Centurion: 1 free guest
- Sky Club: no free guests
- Priority Pass: 1 free guest
- Plaza Premium: 1 free guest
- Escape Lounge: 2 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 Platinum Australia
The Amex Platinum Australia is a personal American Express card from Amex with a $1,450 annual fee that earns Amex Membership Rewards points. The current welcome offer: earn 200,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in 3 months. It comes with 3 statement credits worth up to $850 a year if you use them all. Cardholders get access to Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass and Plaza Premium Lounges. 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 Platinum Australia annual fee?
The Amex Platinum Australia has a $1,450 annual fee. Its statement credits add up to $850 a year if you use all of them.
What is the Amex Platinum Australia welcome bonus?
Earn 200,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in 3 months. AwardHack values that at about $4,000.
Does the Amex Platinum Australia include airport lounge access?
Yes: Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass, Plaza Premium Lounges, Escape Lounges, Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta) and Virgin Australia domestic lounges (when flying Virgin Australia). Unlimited access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection (1,550+ lounges) for the Primary Card Member: The Centurion Lounge, Priority Pass, Plaza Premium Lounges, Escape Lounges in the US, Delta Sky Club when flying Delta and Virgin Australia domestic lounges when flying Virgin Australia. From 8 July 2026, Centurion Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, the US, London Heathrow, Tokyo Haneda and Hong Kong admit one guest, who must be on the same flight (other locations vary). From 1 October 2026, Plaza Premium Lounges admit one guest and Priority Pass is for the Primary Card Member only, with one guest per visit; Additional Card Members no longer get Priority Pass. Escape Lounges admit two guests, Virgin Australia lounges one, and Delta Sky Club none.
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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