Credit Card Offers Amex Explorer: 50,000 bonus Amex points

Earn uncapped Amex Points and enjoy a $400 travel credit every year!​

Learn more and apply for this card:

American Express® Explorer Credit Card

With the American Express Explorer credit card, earn uncapped Amex Membership Rewards points and offset the annual fee with a travel credit.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

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What are the main benefits of this card?

1. Signup bonus: 50,000 bonus Amex Membership Rewards Points, when you spend at least $4,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of approval
2. Earn 2 Membership Rewards Points per $1 on eligible purchases, uncapped, which you can transfer to 13 different airline & hotel programs
3. $400 annual travel credit fully offsets the $395 annual fee

Why we like the American Express Explorer credit card

This card lets you earn Amex Membership Rewards points at a solid rate of 2 points per dollar, uncapped, without the higher annual fee of the Amex Platinum card.

You can transfer Amex points to 11 airline frequent flyer programs and 2 hotel loyalty programs, generally at a 2:1 rate. For example, this means you’re effectively earning 1 Velocity Point, Qatar Avios or Cathay Asia Mile per $1 spent on the card.

The $395 annual fee is offset by a $400 annual travel credit that you can spend on eligible flights, car rentals or hotels when booking through American Express Travel.

You'll also receive two free annual visits to the Amex Centurion Lounges in Sydney or Melbourne Airport, plus complimentary travel insurance. See our card guide for the full details:

American Express® Explorer Credit Card

With the American Express Explorer credit card, earn uncapped Amex Membership Rewards points and offset the annual fee with a travel credit.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

AFF members are welcome to discuss this card in this thread.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

sweet, I take it you got the points?

Everyone has gained the points so far. Everyone. You have to move to the Gateway Program if you start linked to Ascent. But spend the $1500 while linked to the Gateway MR and you will gain the 100K, or 110K if you use a referrral.

 

[mmchow]

sweet, I take it you got the points?

Absolutely. Go to the referral page and pick one up for this application. 110,000 bonus points is too good to pass on. My referral is there .

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....-express-explorer-referrals-now-79058-15.html

 

[Dr Ralph]

were you holding any other Amex cards at the time? Thinking of signing up but still have a plat edge.

I was holding other Amex cards. Holding the platinum edge will be fine. You will definitely get the points.

I urge you you to use a referral link as you get more points as a sign on bonus.

 

[kaktusdigital]

thanks for all the answers guys. sounds like a great card either way.
the only thing is too bad it doesn't transfer to qantas

 

[annielee]

agree, but if you need Qantas points, Amex Ultimate having promo as well.. i think its 100k points as well..

thanks for all the answers guys. sounds like a great card either way.
the only thing is too bad it doesn't transfer to qantas

 

[Steady]

agree, but if you need Qantas points, Amex Ultimate having promo as well.. i think its 100k points as well..

110k if a referral link is used + 2.5K for a QF spend

 

[Dr Ralph]

thanks for all the answers guys. sounds like a great card either way.
the only thing is too bad it doesn't transfer to qantas

That's true. But via SPG it offers good opportunities for accomodation which you can use after your qantas flight

 

[Returnofthemach]

Hi all, sorry to ask a question which has already been touched on but I just wanted to confirm I was on the right track with this one before applying.

I have a Platinum Edge Card which I use regularly and get good use from. My wife had a AMEX Velocity Platinum which she cancelled about 10 months ago. She has not held any direct to AMEX card since then.

I am keen for us to jump on the AMEX Explorer bandwagon given the current points offer. Can anyone see why my wife would not receive the bonus points if she applied now, given she does not currently hold an AMEX product at all? I am aware they say you need to have not held a product for X amount of time to be eligible, however does anyone have any recent experience with this specific promotion which indicates this will not effect her being award the points once the minimum spend is met?

Also, what the chances of me keeping my Plat Edge and also applying and receiving the points? Can you hold and Ascent and Gateway account concurrently or does this not work? I would be considering dumping the promo gateway points into my SPG account to cover accommodation on a future trip this year... Not really keen combining the accounts as whilst I am aware its worked well for some people it does appear a little hit and miss... Worst case scenario I forgot about the Explorer if there is uncertainty about getting the bonus points and the wife signs up and grabs the points? Am I missing something here?

Apologies again for rehashing what may have already been explained, however I am looking for some clarity...

 

[mmchow]

Hi all, sorry to ask a question which has already been touched on but I just wanted to confirm I was on the right track with this one before applying.

I have a Platinum Edge Card which I use regularly and get good use from. My wife had a AMEX Velocity Platinum which she cancelled about 10 months ago. She has not held any direct to AMEX card since then.

I am keen for us to jump on the AMEX Explorer bandwagon given the current points offer. Can anyone see why my wife would not receive the bonus points if she applied now, given she does not currently hold an AMEX product at all? I am aware they say you need to have not held a product for X amount of time to be eligible, however does anyone have any recent experience with this specific promotion which indicates this will not effect her being award the points once the minimum spend is met?

Also, what the chances of me keeping my Plat Edge and also applying and receiving the points? Can you hold and Ascent and Gateway account concurrently or does this not work? I would be considering dumping the promo gateway points into my SPG account to cover accommodation on a future trip this year... Not really keen combining the accounts as whilst I am aware its worked well for some people it does appear a little hit and miss... Worst case scenario I forgot about the Explorer if there is uncertainty about getting the bonus points and the wife signs up and grabs the points? Am I missing something here?

Apologies again for rehashing what may have already been explained, however I am looking for some clarity...

No issue for your wife as Velocity is a different program to Gateway.

No issue for you either (I held Edge and applied Explorer) and bonus points posted after meeting the required spend provided your Gateway is not link to Ascent. Simple phone call will have them unlinked and make the required spend.

You could apply via referral for your wife and use her referral (once the card is activated) for yourself so you both could pocket the extra 30K points (if, only if the card arrive by next week). Get on this quick.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Hi all, sorry to ask a question which has already been touched on but I just wanted to confirm I was on the right track with this one before applying.

I have a Platinum Edge Card which I use regularly and get good use from. My wife had a AMEX Velocity Platinum which she cancelled about 10 months ago. She has not held any direct to AMEX card since then.

I am keen for us to jump on the AMEX Explorer bandwagon given the current points offer. Can anyone see why my wife would not receive the bonus points if she applied now, given she does not currently hold an AMEX product at all? I am aware they say you need to have not held a product for X amount of time to be eligible, however does anyone have any recent experience with this specific promotion which indicates this will not effect her being award the points once the minimum spend is met?

Also, what the chances of me keeping my Plat Edge and also applying and receiving the points? Can you hold and Ascent and Gateway account concurrently or does this not work? I would be considering dumping the promo gateway points into my SPG account to cover accommodation on a future trip this year... Not really keen combining the accounts as whilst I am aware its worked well for some people it does appear a little hit and miss... Worst case scenario I forgot about the Explorer if there is uncertainty about getting the bonus points and the wife signs up and grabs the points? Am I missing something here?

Apologies again for rehashing what may have already been explained, however I am looking for some clarity...

Yes your wife will gain the sign on bonus.

Yes you will too. You can have up to two Amex Credit Cards and will gain sign-on bonus as long as they are in different awards programs. Ascent and Gateway are different Programs.

 

[Returnofthemach]

Thanks for this! I understand the Gateaway and Ascent are different - do they come automatically linked? I would have thought they would be separate unless you wish to try and link them which I have heard some people have had mixed success with. Thanks again for your reply.

 

[mmchow]

Thanks for this! I understand the Gateaway and Ascent are different - do they come automatically linked? I would have thought they would be separate unless you wish to try and link them which I have heard some people have had mixed success with. Thanks again for your reply.

Mixed review on this as some had it linked and some not. Mine not linked when I got it.

 

[nickomac]

Thanks for this! I understand the Gateaway and Ascent are different - do they come automatically linked? I would have thought they would be separate unless you wish to try and link them which I have heard some people have had mixed success with. Thanks again for your reply.

Correct, they're both different programs - my Explorer came linked to Ascent as I already held a Platinum Edge. I was advised on the phone this happens due to you being an existing loyal customer. I managed to get mine unlinked, made the initial $1500 spend for the points and then have the programs linked up. I had to call a couple of times though to get them linked up again, I had success at about 10pm on a Saturday night.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Thanks for this! I understand the Gateaway and Ascent are different - do they come automatically linked? I would have thought they would be separate unless you wish to try and link them which I have heard some people have had mixed success with. Thanks again for your reply.

It is a lucky dip.

Mine was linked. My wife's was separate.

Many posters on AFF have reported both occurrences.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Correct, they're both different programs - my Explorer came linked to Ascent as I already held a Platinum Edge. I was advised on the phone this happens due to you being an existing loyal customer. I managed to get mine unlinked, made the initial $1500 spend for the points and then have the programs linked up. I had to call a couple of times though to get them linked up again, I had success at about 10pm on a Saturday night.

Unlinking is easy. You can call up anytime.

It is the re-linking which is more problematic.

 

[BettyB]

Originally Posted by bbqwer Yes you can apply supplementary cards online - Login into your amex account online, choose add supplementary card, as soon as you pick explorer card ( you will see message asking you to call number at the back of the card ), What you need to do is to pick amex platinum edge ( I did this for all 4 supps card ), and fill all required information, and submit it.

You will receive amex explorer supps card in the next 4-5 working days.

Cheers



A warning for others. I tried this. Applied for supplementary cards in legitimate names. Caused huge problems that I'm still trying to get AMEX to fix. I've spend hours on the phone so far with this problem. 10 days later I still don't have my supplementary cards. AMEX said their system went into melt down when I applied for platinum edge cards from my explorer account.

I don't recommend you do this. Just call them to get your supplementary cards.

Have to warn again about this. Because I followed this advice all of my AMEX cards have now been suspended. When I called up they claimed that I held 4 different AMEX accounts including Platinum edge and one I've never heard of called Lifestyle.

DO NOT apply for additional cards as anything other than the card that you hold.

I'm waiting for a call back from AMEX to try and sort it all out and have my Explorer card reactivated.

 

[SOPOOR]

Have to warn again about this. Because I followed this advice all of my AMEX cards have now been suspended. When I called up they claimed that I held 4 different AMEX accounts including Platinum edge and one I've never heard of called Lifestyle.

DO NOT apply for additional cards as anything other than the card that you hold.

I'm waiting for a call back from AMEX to try and sort it all out and have my Explorer card reactivated.

ok, im officially confused, I was goign to call late at night tonight to get 4x supp cards ,
under different names (that are real)

so are you supposed/allowed/recommend to apply for supp cards under variations of your own names or real other people????

ive also read that some people are being asked for ID for supp cards

 

[BettyB]

ok, im officially confused, I was goign to call late at night tonight to get 4x supp cards ,
under different names (that are real)

so are you supposed/allowed/recommend to apply for supp cards under variations of your own names or real other people????

ive also read that some people are being asked for ID for supp cards

I'd suggest you do apply by calling. I'm not advocating false names and I didn't apply using false names.

I acted on the advice of bbqwer who said not to call them, but instead to apply online for additional Explorer cards using the link for Platinum Edge cards. THIS HAS NOT WORKED! And it's now seen my Explorer account suspended. DO NOT FOLLOW THE ADVICE!

 

[Dr Ralph]

Have to warn again about this. Because I followed this advice all of my AMEX cards have now been suspended. When I called up they claimed that I held 4 different AMEX accounts including Platinum edge and one I've never heard of called Lifestyle.

DO NOT apply for additional cards as anything other than the card that you hold.

I'm waiting for a call back from AMEX to try and sort it all out and have my Explorer card reactivated.

I suspected it wouldn't work when it was suggested earlier.

Sorry to hear of your problems Betty. AMEX are usually very good with customer service so hopefully all will be sorted for you very quickly.

 

[BettyB]

I suspected it wouldn't work when it was suggested earlier.

Sorry to hear of your problems Betty. AMEX are usually very good with customer service so hopefully all will be sorted for you very quickly.

5 calls to AMEX over the past 2 days have only seen the problem get worse! Customer service agent was screaming at me by the end of the last call.

DO NOT APPLY FOR SUPPLEMENTARY CARDS FOR THE EXPLORER CARD ONLINE.

Wish I'd never applied for those supplementary cards now.