AMEX Platinum Charge Benefits - Q&A

[kieranchu]

As part of the Plat Charge - you are entitled to a "companion" card - Mine is a Reserve - Just interested to know if anyone else had their Edge or Explorer linked as a companion card with the annual fees then waived as a result?

 

[potm]

People have managed to have edge as the companion card. Ymmv on this though.

After the April rate adjustments, there’s really not much difference between the reserve and explorer. They’ll have the same earn rate and travel credit.
Some minor benefits like smart screen insurance and 2 PP entries may vary.

 

[andye]

I've heard of a few who got Edge but none Explorer.
Little benefit for Explorer post-April IMO

 

[blueythecat]

People have managed to have edge as the companion card. Ymmv on this though.

I agree, there would probably be a handful of people, that I’m aware of, on here that have the Edge as their companion card.

 

[kieranchu]

I agree, there would probably be a handful of people, that I’m aware of, on here that have the Edge as their companion card.

Thanks I guess it make sense to have the reserve as the companion just because of the $400 travel credit.

 

[albyd]

I have the edge as companion to my dormant Gold Charge Card.

I have Reserve as companion to Platinum Charge. I don’t think there are any other cards that can be the Platinum Charge’s companion.

 

[kieranchu]

I have the edge as companion to my dormant Gold Charge Card.

I have Reserve as companion to Platinum Charge. I don’t think there are any other cards that can be the Platinum Charge’s companion.

Thanks - just curious how much the annual fee for the gold charge card?

 

[albyd]

From memory it’s about $130. A small gain overall with the travel credit.

I’ve asked the last few years for a fee waiver in recognition that I’m paying a high fee on Platinum. They’ve usually agreed so the combo gives me $200 in minimum benefits plus the enhanced point earn for supermarkets.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

This may not be correct place to ask this question but a very quick search could find no more suitable - so here we go:

Is there a better ‘Special Offer’ floating around anywhere with more than Amex Plat STD Offer 80K pts sign on bonus? The Platinum Card | AMEX Australia

 

[kaktusdigital]

This may not be correct place to ask this question but a very quick search could find no more suitable - so here we go:

Is there a better ‘Special Offer’ floating around anywhere with more than Amex Plat STD Offer 80K pts sign on bonus? The Platinum Card | AMEX Australia

The next best offer would be via referral link which bumps it upto 90K

 

[daft009]

This may not be correct place to ask this question but a very quick search could find no more suitable - so here we go:

Is there a better ‘Special Offer’ floating around anywhere with more than Amex Plat STD Offer 80K pts sign on bonus? The Platinum Card | AMEX Australia

Or 100k if you're a CPA member, The Platinum Card | AMEX Australia

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Or 100k if you're a CPA member, The Platinum Card | AMEX Australia

NA - just standard every day offers if any available.

 

[bernardblack]

Has anyone booked domestic airfare through Amex Travel on the Platinum in the last month, and can tell me the earn rate? Is it 1 or 2 per dollar under the existing Platinum MR rules? Has that bonus point per dollar for Amex Travel been extended?

 

[daft009]

I just booked last night so let's see. Hope it's 3ppd but happy with 2ppd

 

[wohoo]

what's this International Airline Program – Platinum Card Member Benefit flashing on the amex travel website today? I googled it and it seemed to be only USA centric amex card will get this type of benefit... Is it a glitch or is some form of feature yet to be announced?

 

[albyd]

I just booked last night so let's see. Hope it's 3ppd but happy with 2ppd

I booked within the last week with Amex. Only saw 2ppd come through. Will have another look tonight.

Looks like I missed this one or would’ve done more bookings with them. Do you have a link to that 3ppd offer?

 

[Mr_Orange]

what's this International Airline Program – Platinum Card Member Benefit flashing on the amex travel website today? I googled it and it seemed to be only USA centric amex card will get this type of benefit... Is it a glitch or is some form of feature yet to be announced?

Supposedly special rates on J and F seats with a bunch of airlines. It's not new.

 

[daft009]

I booked within the last week with Amex. Only saw 2ppd come through. Will have another look tonight.

Looks like I missed this one or would’ve done more bookings with them. Do you have a link to that 3ppd offer?

In late '16 when the explorer was released it used to get 1 bonus ppd on Amex travel. Then a year or so later they removed the bonus. Then they left it there for platinum only. Perhaps now also gone.

Used to be mentioned in the t&c's where the Amex site talked about which transactions earn you what points.

 

[JFi]

what's this International Airline Program – Platinum Card Member Benefit flashing on the amex travel website today? I googled it and it seemed to be only USA centric amex card will get this type of benefit... Is it a glitch or is some form of feature yet to be announced?

As Mr_Orange said, it's special rates for J and F on some airlines but I also got it for premium economy. Saved $130 compared to booking direct with airline.

 

[wohoo]

Ah, thanks for clarifying.