AmEx Cards: Up to 340k Pts for Platinum ($2,900 Fee) or 115k Pts for Explorer ($395 Fee)
American Express is offering boosted sign-up bonuses on the Platinum and Explorer cards. Platinum earns up to 340,000 points with $10k spend over 15 months, while Explorer offers 115,000 points for $4k spend in 3 months. Ideal for frequent flyers and high spenders looking for award flights.
Original title
AmEx Platinum 340,000 Pts ($10,000 Spend over 15 Months, $2,900 Fee), Explorer 115,000 Pts ($4,000 Spend in 3 Months, $395 Fee)
Quick take
- Frequent flyers seeking award seats
- High spenders meeting thresholds
- Eligible AmEx new customers
- Low spenders
- Anyone sensitive to annual fees
- Higher bonus than standard offers
- Flexible airline transfer partners
- Platinum card incurs $2,900 across two fees
- Eligible spend excludes government charges
- Price
- Reward offer
- Value per hour
- $1,260
Applying creates a hard enquiry on your credit file. Several applications in a short time can hurt your credit score and home loan approval.
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Set up my profile →How to do it
- 1Visit the American Express promotion page via the link
- 2Select either the Platinum Charge or Explorer card and complete the application
- 3Meet the required eligible spending targets within the designated timeframe to receive bonus points
Conditions
- New cardholders only; must not have held a direct AmEx-issued primary card in the last 18 months
- Full Platinum bonus requires holding the card into month 15, incurring two annual fees totaling $2,900
- Subject to credit assessment and Australian residency requirements
Risks
- High riskApplying creates a hard enquiry on your credit file. Several applications in a short time can hurt your credit score and home loan approval.
- Caution$395 annual fee. After you get the bonus, decide whether to keep the card before next year's fee is charged.
- CautionYou need to spend $4,000 within the time limit. Don't spend extra just to reach it.
- CautionIt renews automatically and charges you after the free period. Set a reminder to cancel as soon as you sign up.
- CautionPlatinum's full bonus requires holding the card for 15 months, requiring you to pay a second annual fee ($2,900 total)
- NoteID verification required. Only submit documents in the official app or website.
- Note18+ only. You may need to show ID when buying or collecting.
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