Save Hundreds with Amex Bonus Offers

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Your Amex credit card also unlocks discounts and bonus points. Photo: Foodguide App on Unsplash.

American Express (Amex) cards have long been popular with frequent flyers for their superior earning power and the additional benefits that come with many cards like travel credits, lounge access or even hotel status. But the regular offers of discounts, bonus points and statement credits available to Amex card members can be just as lucrative.

While different Amex cardholders may have access to different offers, these regularly provide generous amounts of bonus points or discounts when spending with participating retailers including (but not limited to) airlines, hotels and car rental companies. For example, recent Amex offers received by many Australian Frequent Flyer members include:

  • Spend $250 with Virgin Australia and receive a $40 statement credit (i.e. $40 is taken off your Amex bill)
  • Spend $350 with IHG Hotels & Resorts and get $85 back
  • Spend $100 at Liquorland and get $10 back
  • Spend $400 at R.M. Williams to get 4,000 bonus Amex points
  • Spend $20 at The Reject Shop and get $5 back
  • Get 10% back (up to $10) at Ampol petrol stations
  • Get up to $75 back at NET-A-PORTER (no minimum spend)

If you have an eligible card, you can find your personal Amex offers either by logging in on the American Express website or checking in the Amex Australia smartphone App.

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Example of offers in the Amex Australia App.

To take advantage of any offer, you’ll first need to register on the Amex App or website. Ensuring you meet the relevant offer terms & conditions, you’ll then just use your Amex card to complete a purchase with the participating merchant. You’ll generally receive the statement credit or bonus points within three days, although it could occasionally take longer.

New offers are updated on a regular basis, but some are only available to a certain number of people who register first. To access the best offers, you might need to register quickly.

AFF members regularly post about their offers on our forum, so subscribing to the Amex statement credits thread could be a good way to avoid missing out!

If you have an Australian Mastercard card that earns Qantas points, you could also be earning bonus Qantas points with the Qantas “My Card Offers” scheme – although these offers generally aren’t as lucrative as the Amex offers. 28 Degrees cardholders may also receive regular offers.

Join the discussion on the Australian Frequent Flyer forum: New Amex statement credits

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Don't think it's available on the amex connect site.

Just connect it via the offers tab in your account.

I received the offer also today but will pass on it as I'm not a drinker. SHame they disallow gift cards.

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A lot of them are cough ie $15 back for spending $100 on overpriced junk from Dusk.

But the Dan Murpheys one is quality. 40% discount on a $50 carton yes please!

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Don't think it's available on the amex connect site.

Just connect it via the offers tab in your account.

I received the offer also today but will pass on it as I'm not a drinker. SHame they disallow gift cards.

The last time DM was offered I bought gift cards and got the credit.

Edit - just noticed that gift cards are specifically excluded this time around - sorry :(

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The DM credit is on the "Offers" page:

Show details for this Dan Murphys Online offer $20 credit Dan Murphys Online
SHOPPING / Spend $50 or more, get $20 credit
Spend $50 or more on the saved Card in one or more transactions at Dan Murphy's online, excluding gift cards before 11 September 2014 to receive a $20 statement credit. Limited to first 10,000 Cards to save the Offer. Visit danmurphys.com.au.
Please read the Offer Terms Show the Terms for this Dan Murphys Online offer
Expires
11/09/2014
Saved to Cardxx_xx

OFFER TERMS

  • Offer only applies to spend on this Card. It does not apply to spend on any supplementary Cards on this account or any other American Express Cards you might hold.
  • Card Members must spend $50 or more, in one or more transacations, on their saved Card online at Dan Murphy's between 13/08/14 and 11/09/14 to receive a $20 statement credit.
  • Offer excludes Gift Cards.
  • Participation is limited to the first 10,000 Cards to have the Offer saved. Limited to one statement credit per registered Card.
  • Statement credit is normally issued within 3-5 days of the eligible spend, but may take up to 10 weeks to appear in your account.
  • Spend must be billed to your Card account between 13/08/14 & 11/09/14 to be eligible for this offer. If Dan Murphy's Online does not charge the spend to your card during this period, for example because of a delay in dispatching your goods, you may not be eligible for this offer.
  • Statement credit may not be applied to your Card Account if it has been suspended or cancelled and may be reversed if qualifying purchase is returned or cancelled.

Full terms and conditions available here

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The Dymocks offer is pretty good - spend $60 and get $15 back. It can be used online or instore. No restrictions on gift cards and Dymocks definitely sell gift cards!

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Interesting, which gift cards do dymocks sell? aside from dymocks & probably abc shop.

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Interesting, which gift cards do dymocks sell? aside from dymocks & probably abc shop.

I don't know but I am happy with Dymocks gift cards. I have 2 boys at high school so there are always books to be bought in January. By buying a gift card now I am getting $15 discount now and I have a year to select the books. :)

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yes they are getting smarter and not letting us register for everything
bummer that!

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The last time DM was offered I bought gift cards and got the credit.

Edit - just noticed that gift cards are specifically excluded this time around - sorry :(

Gift cards are always excluded. They don't actually know what you buy though, and so gift cards have always given the credits too.

Just get a gift cards, 99.9% chance you'll be fine.

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My credit for buying gift cards at Dymocks has posted.

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