AMEX Platinum Edge - 15000 bonus points

[blueythecat]

With the old offer expiring yesterday, AMEX has released their new offer for this much loved card. The bonus points being offered is the same, although now there is no listed expiry and the annual fee stands at $195. AMEX are offering 15k bonus points for those signing on for new cards and at the moment there is no expiry! REFERRAL LINK.

For anyone that doesn't have, or know about this card, this would have to be the most recommended credit card on AFF!! And for good reason, if you'd like to know more my thoughts on this card follow, there are also plenty of posts and threads on how to make the most of this card. One that has a particularly good following is the Gift Cards at Supermarkets thread, which covers how to make the most of this cards massive 3pts/$ earn at supermarkets by using gift cards for your other shopping. The New statement credits thread also covers the current AMEX Statement Credit offers that are available to AMEX card holders. AMEX statement credit offers, come out frequently and can be a great way to save some extra (sometimes even serious) $$$, assuming they line up with your planned spending.

I applied for this card around nine months ago, via a referral offer on this forum, and was approved instantly. Instant approvals have been the norm for me when applying through a referral link. Since I've had this card, it has easily become the most used card in my wallet and nets me many more points a month than any other card I've ever had. Pity I didn't get on the bandwagon sooner! I also feel that with the recent devaluations of many bank issued Visa and Mastercards, now is very much the right time to make the switch to AMEX cards (and not the bank issued ones). I've certainly made the switch to AMEX cards, applying for three AMEX cards in the last 12 months (all instant approvals); this one, the Platinum Charge and the Velocity Platinum

I guess you've probably figured out by now that I'm a big fan of this card, but I feel that this is the case with good reason! And whilst you may not agree with my assessment, here are the main reasons I believe this is the best card in the Australian credit card market at the moment - and why it should be in your wallet!:

• A free domestic return flight on Virgin Australia each year - nice! (value to me $400+ - easily pays for the annual fee alone (not that there is one for the first year!)) - destinations list.
• 3 points per $ on grocery spend. This is a great deal! Everyone buys groceries and 3 points per dollar is an excellent earn rate on this spend. If you combine this with judicious gift card purchases from you local supermarket you can really maximise this. There's an excellent thread on that topic here (Gift Cards at Supermarkets). You can make this 4 points per $ if you can become the AMEX local champion at your local grocery store - thread on this here. At 4 pts / $ this card is impossible to beat!!!!
• 2 points per dollar on fuel - again like groceries, most people buy fuel - why not earn maximum points for this. Make this 3 or 4 points per $ if you buy gift cards from your supermarket which you then use to purchase fuel! Nice little earner too, especially for those that drive a lot!
• Points can be transferred to massive variety of partners (ie no FF program "lock in" - in case of FF program devaluations!!) - Virgin Velocity, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Cathy Pacific AsiaMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, and some more valuable ones if you transfer via SPG (AAdvantage, BA Executive Club, Alaska Airlines & United Miles, among others)
• 15,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points - if you apply via THIS REFERRAL LINK - based on my numbers I value this at $570+ (and you can always cancel the card if you ends up not being for you!)

I've been a perennial churner of credit cards over the years, mainly because I don't think their are many keepers in the Australian credit card market place. With one major exception, this card, the AMEX Platinum Edge, given the free flight pays for the annual fee each year - and its excellent points earn on everyday spend - this card is going to be in my wallet for sometime to come!

UPDATED REFERRAL LINK:No expiry listed at the moment. You'll receive 15,000 Membership Rewards points if you spend $550 in the first two months - updated referral link HERE!

Quick Card Summary (as per the AMEX site):

• 15,000 Bonus Membership Rewards points, are approved and spend $550 on your new Card within the first 2 months of Card Membership.
• Free domestic return flight every membership year - details can be found HERE
• Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at major supermarkets
• Earn 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at major petrol stations
• Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar spent on all other purchases excluding utilities, insurance (except those issued by American Express), telecommunication providers and government bodies in Australia where you earn 0.5 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent
• When you pay for travel on your card you will receive complimentary comprehensive domestic and international travel insurance

Membership Rewards Transfer Partners (highlights) - :

• Virgin Australia Velocity Points 1:1
• Singapore Airlines Krisflyer Miles 1:1
• Cathay Pacific Asia Miles 1:1
• Malaysia Airlines Enrich Miles 1:1
• Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) Starpoints (Good for AAdvantage, BA Executive Club, United Airlines transfers) 2:1

As I mentioned at the start of this post, with the RBA's changes in interchange fees, already having an effect on the credit card marketplace, now is probably a really good time to consider getting an AMEX card.

As per all AMEX referral offers the referrer earns a bonus for anyone who signs up using their link (currently 10k points in this case) - and the referee earns an extra bonus over what is available via the publicly advertised offer (15k points in this case; public offer is only 5k). For anyone who would like to apply for the 15k points and use my Referral Link, it is here. To anyone kind enough to use my link, you certainly have my heart felt thanks!

Finally, as always, whilst this is an excellent deal, you need to take your own financial circumstances into account before applying for any credit card. Whilst the chase for points can be addictive, don't put your personal finances at risk in the process - it is simply not worth it!

 

[smartblaa]

I'd just like to add in my referral link to the thread.


10 second overview of the card:
- 15,000 AMEX MR points
- Free domestic return flight
- Free Travel Insurances
- Great point earning card up to 3pts/$
- $195 annual fee




My direct referral is: http://amex.com.au/refer/eoinc992n
Thanks to those of you who use my referral link to apply for this card!

 

[blacksultan]

INCREASED SIGN UP BONUS FROM TODAY


Last chance to apply this month and transfer the bonus to SPG before the lower upcoming Amex to Marriott conversion switch,


You will receive 10 K bonus points and I will receive 30 K .



here is my referral link :http://amex.com.au/refer/lindrvrn3j

Other cards are available too as part of this offer.

 

[lang_13]

Would be hard to believe that anybody on here would not have this card in their wallet. Recommend for 3 MR points per dollar for supermarket spend and 2 MR points per dollar at servos.

Referral nets you 10,000 MR points (after $750 spend)

Transfers to Singapore Krisflyer, Velocity, Asia Miles among others at 1:1 ratio.

$195 annual fee offset by $200 travel credit

Here’s the link:

http://amex.com.au/refer/colmfWPeJ

(as referrer I get 30,000pts)

 

[lucky777]

One of the best credit card to keep - Amex Edge Platinum
Best for everyday shopping (3 points per $), works great when linked with explorer card (your points value appreciate by 33% when redeeming to miles).

I would greatly appreciate who could use my referral link, as this would help me a lot for my family's euro trip.

https://idap-e3.americanexpress.com...=y:u:t:i:n:x:u:S:e:a-1531878347460-1124038254

 

[HeavyElectricity]

Hi!

I applied using a link from this forum, so I'm hoping I can also get a referral in return.



American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card

The highlights are:

• Receive 10,000 Ascent Membership Rewards points when you apply online using my link, are approved, and spend $750 on your Card within the first 3 months of card membership (available to new American Express card members only). That's 10,000 more than if you applied without a referral (zero!).
• $200 American Express Travel Credit every year.
• Earn 3 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent at major supermarkets.
• Earn 2 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent at major petrol stations.
• Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per $1 spent on other spend (except government and utilities).
• Transfer your points to a choice of 9 Airline Partner Programs
• Domestic and international travel insurance.

Annual fee: $195

1 Ascent membership rewards point = 1 Velocity or Krisflyer point.


Apply using my referral link:
http://amex.com.au/refer/matthax0py


Please ensure you read and understand the terms and conditions before applying.

If you are successful in applying using my referral link, I will receive 30,000 referral points.

Thank you!