The Explorer Credit Card (New AMEX Card!)

[burmans]

It is interesting though don't ANZ have something similar even on quite basic cards?

 

[Finale]

Mind if I ask how far you were under, and whether you indicated you wanted to apply for this as a second card or for this to replace your existing card?

When I applied for Virgin last year, it was 15k under and about 7k under for this Explorer card. Amex didn't check with my accountant when applying for Virgin and then instant approval on this one. I applied as a second card after cancelling Virgin about a month ago while still holding Gold Accelerator (added Accelerator card number in application). My first card was from 2012 and I spent around 40-70k a year with Amex. Never pay late. Hope that helps.

 

[andye]

I noticed that the Amex lounge passes allow all travelling children up to 17 in-handy for me as usually at dragons' mercy on family trips

 

[alexy23]

Combine this with the Citi Prestige and you've got a better Visa spend also. I'll use this once my points drop on advertising spend (as I reach the $185k spend limit) on my Amex Bus Plat.

I'm guessing given it's a new card referral bonuses might not be out yet. Can anyone confirm?

 

[coolkid101]

Just applied last night. Once I get it I'll write back about referral bonuses

 

[nightelves]

Combine this with the Citi Prestige and you've got a better Visa spend also. I'll use this once my points drop on advertising spend (as I reach the $185k spend limit) on my Amex Bus Plat.

I'm guessing given it's a new card referral bonuses might not be out yet. Can anyone confirm?

Wow you must have accumulated a ton of points from that ridiculous spend. You might wanna look at the Citbank Diners if advertising payments accepts it. Those earn 3 pts per dollar spend across the board.

 

[Finale]

I just received my card. Looks less blue than I thought. Spent over $1,500 so should know soon if I will get a bonus point as an existing card holder.

I still cannot generate a referral link. Will try later.

 

[nightelves]

Keep us posted. Would love to know also as I need a third card to go with my Platinum and Velocity card.

 

[alexy23]

Wow you must have accumulated a ton of points from that ridiculous spend. You might wanna look at the Citbank Diners if advertising payments accepts it. Those earn 3 pts per dollar spend across the board.

Sadly not enough as you'd hope, but 2 SQ for every $1 I spend is not bad I guess Diners not accepted in my advertising methods.

 

[nightelves]

How are you getting 2SQ per $1 spend?

 

[alexy23]

How are you getting 2SQ per $1 spend?

It's only for advertising (google, facebook, SMH etc.) but we're O/T now

I just booked 2x Y fares with JQ yesterday - the $400 credit would've come in handy and essentially made this card free. Oh well - that's life, I know JQ have a strict refund policy.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

How are you getting 2SQ per $1 spend?

Was just about to ask same question but it is clear in T's and C's - who reads them huh?

 

[alexy23]

Was just about to ask same question but it is clear in T's and C's - who reads them huh?

Yeah they have actually updated the Amex Business Plat earn to include other categories, when it launched it was advertising only

2 points per $1 spent at eligible restaurants, airlines, accommodation, foreign currency, advertising, couriers and computer equipment

It's not bad for an every day business card, I also use this card to buy flights, book hotels etc then pay it back to the business. Once you hit the 375k point/$187k limit this new Explorer card will come in handy at 1.5 points/$1.

 

[albyd]

Coming up to my Platinum charge anniversary (got it for 120k sign up & to switch some Citi spend last year now all is forgiven).Like the effective 1.5ppd earn rate on all spend categories except government with Explorer.
Toying with the idea of closing Plat charge & reserve cards & applying for explorer to marry it up with Edge & Prestige. If I could get sign up bonus would be a nice kicker. Anyone applied for & received the bonus yet?

 

[JohnK]

Looks interesting but this worries me.

"This introductory offer is available to new American Express Card Members only"

Already hold a vanilla Amex Platinum credit card that I do not want to lose but the bonus points on this would be nice and if the $400 travel credit can be used wholly against say a Qantas special BNE-BKK and earn QFF SCs and points then this would be a good deal. A 0% balance transfer for 12 months would be the icing on the cake.

Wait and see what pans out with the first few applications.

 

[Finale]

Happy to report that the bonus points have posted, as an existing card holder.

 

[albyd]

That's great news Finale. Which Amex cards do you currently hold?

 

[Finale]

That's great news Finale. Which Amex cards do you currently hold?

Business Accelerator. Cancelled Virgin Platinum a month ago and Platinum Edge within the last 18 months.

 

[alexy23]

Any news on referrals?

 

[Finale]

Nope. It says We're sorry, but the Account you entered is not eligible for this referral program.
Might have to wait a bit I guess or my account is screwed up.