AMEX Platinum Charge Card Referral

[Hammando]

Hi all,

American Express Referrals are back, anyone looking to get the AMEX Platinum Charge Card it's a better deal if you get referred. You get 90,000 AMEX membership reward points (instead of 80,000 if you apply directly) and I get 20,000 for referring you.

Send me a PM if you are interested.

Makes the $1,200 annual fee slightly more palatable.

There is the usual clause about not holding an American Express issued card for the previous 12 months to be entitled to the bonus. Bank issued American Express cards are fine.

Card details are below.

Card benefits:

Access to more than 800 airport lounges in 100 countries2, including the Virgin Australia lounge3
Dedicated Platinum Concierge Service4 to take care of travel plans, tickets or dinner reservations
Earn up to 3 Membership Reward points per dollar spent on your Card5
You can transfer your points to a choice of 10 leading airline rewards programs6
Platinum's by invitation only program7 gives you access to exceptional events and experiences that are not open to the general public
Enjoy great savings on First and Business Class fare with some of the worlds leading airlines through the Platinum Airline Privileges program8, and receive price certainty on your First and Business Class fares with select airlines9
$1,200 p.a. Card fee
Charge Cards have no preset spending limit and no interest charges. All you need to do is pay off your balance in full each month.

 

[Hammando]

Here is the link to my referral for the Platinum Charge Card.

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...Source&MGMURN=AAAAEggWFxsdAQ==&CPID=999999484

 

[Hammando]

Just received a refer a friend bonus.

Big thanks to whoever it was who used the link.

Cheers

 

[Hammando]

Just updating the link to the Platinum Charge Card referral.

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...Source&MGMURN=AAAAEggWFxsdAQ==&CPID=999999484

The new referral sign up bonus is 120,000 Membership Rewards Points. I get 20,000.

This is much more like it from Amex, works out at 1c per point, which for MR points is a great deal.

On top of that you get the following benefits. Of particular note are the $200 travel credit and Lounge access

• As a member of Ascent Premium - our highest tier of rewards - you'll earn up to 3 Membership Rewards points[SUP]4[/SUP] per dollar spent on your Card
  1. - 3 points per dollar spent[SUP]4[/SUP] at restaurants in Australia listed here
     1. Airlines, accommodation, major cruise and tour operators paid directly or through travel agents listed here
  2. - 2 points per dollar spent[SUP]4[/SUP]
     1. Spend in foreign currency when overseas and online[SUP]4[/SUP]
  3. - 1 point per dollar spent[SUP]4[/SUP]
     1. All other providers, excluding those below
  4. - 0.5 points per dollar spent[SUP]4[/SUP]
     1. Utilities which are gas, water and electricity providers
     2. Insurance offered by companies other than American Express
     3. Telecommunication providers which includes goods and services purchased from phone, mobile and internet service providers
     4. Government bodies including the Australian Taxation Office, Australia Post, federal/state and local government bodies
  The American Express Platinum Card has a points threshold of 300,000 points per year of membership, after which your earn rate will revert to 1 point per dollar spent (except for spend at merchants where you earn 0.5 points per dollar spent)
  
  
  You can transfer your points to a choice of 10 leading airline rewards programs[SUP]5[/SUP]
• Receive a $200 Platinum Travel Credit[SUP]6[/SUP] each year, which can be redeemed online for pre-paid airfares, car hire or hotel bookings
• Access more than 800 airport lounges in 100 countries[SUP]2[/SUP], including the Virgin Australia lounge[SUP]7[/SUP]
• Enjoy great savings on First and Business Class fares with some of the worlds leading airlines through the Platinum Airline Privileges program[SUP]8[/SUP], and receive price certainty on your First and Business Class fares with select airlines[SUP]9[/SUP]
• Should you stay with one of our FINE HOTELS & RESORTS partners, there will be something special awaiting your arrival[SUP]10[/SUP]
• Platinum's by invitation only program[SUP]11[/SUP] gives you access to exceptional events and experiences that are not open to the general public
• Taste from Platinum[SUP]12[/SUP]. Whether you?re looking for hidden gems, Michelin-starred restaurants abroad, or three-hatted restaurants in Australia, Platinum can help. Taste from Platinum can recommend a range of choices down the road or around the world and book for you

 

[Hammando]

Big thanks to the person who used my referral link.

Enjoy the card and of course the MR points!

 

[Hammando]

Updating my Platinum Charge Card referral.

http://amex.com.au/refer/jameshyHTj?CPID=100199911

Apply by 15th of August 2016 using the below link and if you are approved, spend $1,000 in the first 2 months of card membership you will receive 120,000 MR points and I receive 60,000 MR points.

To me this card is easily the best premium card on the market and represents great value year after year.

I don't think anyone can argue with the value in year one with the 120,000 MR points sign on bonus together with the benefits listed below. But what about after that?

A simple "What have you done for me lately?" phone call to American Express just after my annual fee has been charged has proved very rewarding.

Basically I called Amex after my annual fee was charged and told them I was considering canceling the card is there anything they can offer me to keep it.

Last year they offered me 72,000 MR points and then this year 83,000 MR points!

A friend of mine was offered 150,000 MR points to stay! He couldn't accept them fast enough!

This is an amazing bonus and another reason why I love this card. FTR I spend around $12,000 a month with a few overseas trips a year put on the card. This bonus is obviously not guaranteed but it's worth asking for.

http://amex.com.au/refer/jameshyHTj?CPID=100199911

Some further details on the card is below from the American Express website:

• Receive a $300 Platinum Travel Credit each year[SUP]4[/SUP], which can be redeemed for airfares, car hire or hotel bookings
• Transfer your points to a choice of 10 airline rewards and 3 hotel programmes[SUP]5[/SUP]
• Complimentary access for you and a guest to over 800 VIP Lounges with Priority Pass[SUP]6[/SUP] plus access to Virgin Australia Lounges[SUP]7[/SUP], Delta Sky Club Lounges[SUP]8[/SUP] and American Express Lounges[SUP]9[/SUP]
• Complimentary worldwide Travel Insurance and Purchase Protection[SUP]10[/SUP]

As a member of Ascent Premium - our highest tier of rewards - you'll earn up to 3 Membership Rewards points[SUP]11[/SUP] per $1 spent on your Card.

• Earn 3 points per $1 spent at restaurants in Australia[SUP]11[/SUP]
• Earn 2 points per $1 spent on airlines, accommodation and spend in foreign currency[SUP]11[/SUP]
• Earn 1 point per $1 spent on everything else, except those in the 0.5 points category[SUP]11[/SUP]
• Earn 0.5 points per $1 spent on utilities, telecommunications companies, non American Express provided insurance and government bodies[SUP]11[/SUP]

The earn rate threshold is 300,000 points per year at which point the earn rate reverts to 1 point or 0.5 points per $1 spent thereafter[SUP]11[/SUP].
Use your points for travel[SUP]5[/SUP], retail Gift Cards[SUP]12[/SUP], a credit on your account[SUP]13[/SUP] or a range of other rewarding possibilities.

Travel is always more relaxing when you feel looked after. Your Platinum Card Membership entitles you to upgrades, access to special benefits and substantial savings.

• Receive a $300 Platinum Travel Credit[SUP]4[/SUP] each year, which can be redeemed for airfares, car hire or hotel bookings. What’s more, you can use this credit to book travel for anyone you choose. No booking fees apply for Platinum Travel Credit bookings
• Complimentary enrolment into elite tier of hotel partner programs including Club Carlson[SUP]SM14[/SUP], Starwood Preferred Guest[SUP]®15[/SUP], Shangri-La Golden Circle Jade Membership[SUP]16[/SUP] and Hilton HHonors[SUP]TM[/SUP] Gold status[SUP]17[/SUP]
• Enjoy access to more than 800 VIP lounges with Priority Pass[SUP]6[/SUP], the world's largest independent airport lounge program. One of your Supplementary Card Members will also receive complimentary membership to Priority Pass[SUP]6[/SUP], plus you can both bring a guest into Priority Pass lounges at no additional cost
• Experience Virgin Australia Lounge Access. Beginning immediately, you and a guest can enjoy access to Virgin Australia lounges too. Every time you fly Virgin Australia, the doors will open for you at their lounges throughout Australia[SUP]7[/SUP]
• Platinum Fare Guarantee provides price certainty on your First and Business Class fares with selected airlines – if you happen to find the same fare for less elsewhere, we’ll match it[SUP]18[/SUP] until 31 December 2016
• Enjoy upgrades and preferential treatment at 600 of the most luxurious hotels in the world[SUP]19[/SUP]
• Book your travel plans directly through the Platinum Travel Service[SUP]20[/SUP] and pay with your Membership Rewards points[SUP]5[/SUP]

Plus, stay safe and secure on your travels with Complimentary Platinum Travel Insurance when you pay for travel on your Card or with your points for you, your partner or dependent children. Travel with ease, knowing that wherever you are in the world there’s always someone you can call on.

• Medical Emergency Expenses Cover[SUP]10[/SUP] to meet your immediate needs, including repatriation
• Travel Inconvenience Cover[SUP]10[/SUP] which covers you for time delay, missed connections and luggage setbacks
• Transport Accident Cover[SUP]10[/SUP] offering protection when travelling on public transport
• Loss Damage Waiver Cover for car rental of AUD125,000[SUP]10[/SUP]

 

[Haplo]

Sorry didnt want to hijack the original posts thread so first few referrals should go to him until he hits the max 200k bonus at 60k each

referral link

mod please remove my link if you think I am breaching the rules

 

[Hammando]

Thats fine I'll post on the thread if anyone takes up my referral link.

http://amex.com.au/refer/jameshyHTj?CPID=100199911

A couple of more benefits of this card that I thought i'd mention.

One little known benefit is you can get a second card in your name as a supplementary card. This second card is referred to as an A/C card and is designed for you to use for all your direct debits, paypal etc in case you ever lose your main card you don't need to change everything over.

An additional benefit of the A/C card is registering it for some of the many Amex cash back offers on top of your main card.

I worked out over the past 12 months I have received $670 cash back from Amex from their great cash back offers. So good!