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American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card

  • Special
  • Apple, Google & Samsung Pay
Special

$0 Annual Card Fee in the first year, saving you $195

$0 Annual Card Fee in the first year, saving you $195, when you apply online. New Card members only. T&Cs apply.

Purchase rate p.a.

23.99%

Balance transfer rate

Not Applicable

Annual fee

$0

for 12 months then $195 thereafter

American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card

  • Special
  • Apple, Google & Samsung Pay

Purchase rate p.a.

23.99%

Balance transfer rate

Not Applicable

Annual fee

$0

for 12 months then $195 thereafter

Pros and Cons

For American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card

Benefits

  • Rewards Available through Amex Membership Rewards Ascent
  • Extra 15,000 points subject to eligibility conditions
  • $0 annual fee in the first 12 months and $195 p.a thereafter.
  • Ability to convert large purchases into instalment plans
  • Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay available
  • Domestic travel insurance
  • International travel insurance
  • Free supplementary cards
  • Extended warranty
  • Purchase protection insurance

Drawbacks

  • Higher than average ongoing variable purchase rate
  • Higher than average ongoing annual fee
  • No balance transfer

American Express Rate Credit Card overview

For Platinum Edge Credit Card

Details

Card level

Platinum

Card type

AMEX

Interest free days

55

Minimum monthly repayment

2.5% or $30

Minimum credit limit

$3,000

Maximum credit limit

$50,000

Free supplementary cards

Instant approval

Target Market Determination

Visit American Express Australia Limited to view Target Market Determination.

Fees

Annual fee

$0

for 12 months then $195 thereafter

Annual Fee Spend Waiver

Supplementary card annual fee

$0

Late payment fee

$30

Over limit fee

$15

Duplicate statement fee

$10

Electronic Wallet Service

Apple pay available

Google pay available

Samsung pay available

Important Rates

Rates

Purchase rate p.a.

23.99%

Cash advance rate

Cash advance fee

Balance Transfer

Balance transfer rate

Not Applicable

Transfer limit

Balance transfer fee

Overseas spending

Foreign exchange fee
3% on Amex
Overseas charges

Estimated ATM cost

Rewards

Program name

Amex Membership Rewards Ascent

Rewards available

Gift Card

Eligibility

Minimum age

18

Minimum income

$50,000

Eligibility conditions

Residency

Perks

DOMESTIC TRAVEL INSURANCE

Available when you use your card to pay for return domestic travel

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE

Available when you use your card to pay for return international travel

FREE SUPPLEMENTARY CARDS

Supplementary cardholder must be over 18 years of age

EXTENDED WARRANTY

Warranty is extended for the same duration as the original warranty up to 1 year

PURCHASE PROTECTION INSURANCE

Covers up to $2,500 per item and $20,000 per year with a $50 excess within 90 days of purchase

Other Restrictions

Cash Advance and Balance transfers are not currently available on new American Express Credit Card applications. Travel Credit redeemed for eligible travel booked and paid online through AMEX travel.