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American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card – Rates & Fees

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Important Information

As of the 1st of October 2014, American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card is no longer available for new applications. However, we've kept the information online for the benefit of existing customers and for those who are interested. The most similar credit card currently available to the Platinum Reserve is the Platinum Edge.

You can compare the entire current range of American Express credit cards here.

While the American Express Platinum Reserve Card attracts an annual fee, it comes with a range of benefits to match. For starters, you stand to receive $295 membership rewards bonus points when you join, as long you join by a given date.

You get automatic membership into a rewards program that enables you to earn up to 1 rewards point for every dollar you spend. Redeeming accumulated rewards points presents you with a host of alternatives.

This card also comes with a variety of travel benefits, making it ideal for people who travel frequently. Apart from offering world class service that customers have come to expect of American Express, this card also offers cardholders a number of complementary insurance covers.

Benefits of the American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card

  • Balance transfer offer. You can take advantage of a balance transfer option if you apply before a given date, and a one-time establishment fee of 1% applies. There is a maximum limit of how much you can transfer, and this is 70% of your approved credit limit. The special balance transfer rate stays in place for 12 months, after which any left over balance attracts a standard interest rate.
  • Complimentary insurances. When you buy air tickets using this card you get free domestic and international travel and accident insurance that provides cover to you and to dependent family members. Travel inconvenience cover is in place to offer cover in case of delayed luggage, missed connections, and flight delays. Refund protection ensures you get a credit in case a merchant refuses a qualifying refund within 90 days of purchase. Purchase protection offers cover in case you lose, break, or damage an item within 90 days of purchase. Online fraud protection guarantee ensures you don’t have to pay for fraudulent transactions as long as you notify American Express immediately upon finding out about them.

Features of the American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card

  • Earning rewards points. When you receive your Platinum Reserve Credit Card, you get complimentary Membership Rewards Ascent program enrolment.
  • Restaurant perks. hen you use this card to make payments, you earn 3 points on every dollar spent at select restaurants; 2 points per dollar spent on select airlines, tour and cruise operators, and accommodation; and point for every dollar spent on most other transactions. Transactions including utilities and insurances still earn 0.5 point for every dollar spent.
  • Points cap. This pattern continues until you reach an annual threshold of points, after which all qualifying transactions earn 1 point for every dollar spent.
  • Redeeming rewards points. To redeem points, you can turn to nine leading airline partners, you can make in-store purchases through American Express Travelscene and Harvey World Travel, and you can also redeem points online via Webjet
  • Travel privileges. With your Priority Pass, you get access to more than 600 VIP lounges, and your first two visits within every 12-month period are free. Each year you get to avail of a complimentary night’s stay at select luxury hotels, and you can swap this with a domestic or international return airfare to select destinations. Travel Advantage, an online service, offers cardholders quick and easy solutions when it comes to making travel bookings.
  • Online access. You can access your account details from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet enabled desktop, laptop, or smartphone. Once online, you can keep track of transactions, you can schedule payments, you can set up reminders so you don’t miss making payments, and you can also track progress of your rewards points.
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    CarolineFebruary 18, 2017

    Can you please advise the conversion rate of points to Singapore Airlines Krisflyer program. I am hoping it is still 1 is to 1. And conversion rate for all other frequent flyer programs.

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      JasonFebruary 18, 2017Staff

      Hi Caroline,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      1 Membership Rewards point is equivalent to 1 KrisFlyer mile. Please check out this link for more information on the wide range of frequent flyer programs where you can transfer your Membership Rewards points and their conversion rate.

      Kind regards,
      Jason

      Reply
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    DougOctober 23, 2016

    As a platinum reserve member how do I access the qantas club lounge? If it is through the use of a Priority Pass, how/ where can I obtain that? Thank you.

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      MayOctober 28, 2016Staff

      Hi Doug,

      Thank you for your question.

      Currently, the AMEX credit cards that will give you the access to airport lounges are the following:

      1. The American Express Platinum Card
      2. The American Express ExplorerTM Credit Card
      3. The American Express Velocity Platinum Card
      4. The Qantas American Express Premium Card
      5. The Qantas American Express Ultimate Card

      As the American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card is no longer offered for new applications, it would be best to contact AMEX directly if you still have the access to the Qantas Club lounge through Priority Pass with your Platinum Reserve card.

      Cheers,
      May

      Reply
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    chrisNovember 15, 2015

    is there a list of international airport lounges that i can use the platinum reserve card at
    thank you

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      JonathanNovember 16, 2015Staff

      Hi Chris, thanks for your inquiry!

      If the Platinum Reserve still receives the Priority Pass from Westpac then you will be able to access the following 600 VIP lounges.

      Cheers,

      Jonathan

      Reply
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    terenceFebruary 23, 2015

    What are T&Cs for the card’s eligible purchase protection scheme?

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      JonathanFebruary 23, 2015Staff

      Hi Terence, thanks for your inquiry!

      For the full inclusions and exclusions for the Platinum Reserve protection cover, please refer to pages 13 and 14 of the PDF I have provided to your email.

      Cheers,

      Jonathan

      Reply
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    GaryFebruary 20, 2015

    Please advise how I can avail myself of the complimentary flight.
    Regards
    Gary

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    • finder Customer Care
      JonathanFebruary 20, 2015Staff

      Hi Gary, thanks for your inquiry!

      Please see the FAQ section on this page for instructions on how to book the complimentary flight and for more information on the eligible destinations.

      Cheers,

      Jonathan

      Reply
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    GregoryJanuary 29, 2015

    Hi,

    Could you please tell me how to redeem the complimentary domestic hotel stay?

    Thanks
    Greg

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    • finder Customer Care
      JonathanJanuary 30, 2015Staff

      Hi Gregory,

      Thanks for your inquiry,

      Thank you for your inquiry,

      Please see the email I have sent you containing the American Express® Platinum Reserve Credit Card Complimentary Hotel Night Stay Offer – Property Guide.

      I hope this helps!

      Cheers,

      Jonathan

      Reply
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    chrisJanuary 21, 2015

    Hi,

    could you tell me how to arrange to use the annual complimentary domestic flight please. Incredible as it may sound i have had this card for years and never availed myself of the offer.
    regards

    Chris Baker

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      JonathanJanuary 22, 2015Staff

      Hi Chris,

      Thanks for your inquiry,

      Please refer to the contact details and instructions I have sent to your email for redeeming the annual complimentary domestic flight with AMEX.

      I hope this helps!

      Cheers,

      Jonathan

      Reply
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    ElizabethJanuary 21, 2015

    Is the complementary flight previously available to card holders still available?

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      JonathanJanuary 22, 2015Staff

      Hi Elizabeth,

      Thanks for your inquiry,

      Please note that the American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card is no longer an active offer. Customers who are still cardholders under this offer can contact the customer service team to enquire about the complimentary domestic return flight.
      Please refer to the email I have sent you providing accepted destinations and contact details.

      I hope this helps!

      Cheers,

      Jonathan

      Reply
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    KatieJanuary 19, 2015

    Where can I find the list of complimentary hotel that can be stayed at as for a platinum reserve card holder?

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      JonathanJanuary 19, 2015Staff

      Hi Katie,

      Thank you for your inquiry,

      Please see the email I have sent you containing the American Express® Platinum Reserve Credit Card Complimentary Hotel Night Stay Offer – Property Guide.

      I hope this helps!

      Cheers,

      Jonathan

      Reply
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    JoeFebruary 25, 2014

    Does the travel insurance cover any rental vehicle accidental damage or excess?

    Reply
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