St.George Amplify Platinum Credit Card

Offers 100,000 bonus Amplify Points, cashback on Kayo subscriptions and a discounted annual fee of $29 in the first year, which goes to $99 after that.

The St.George Amplify Platinum Credit Card gives you a way to earn flexible reward points as you spend, and currently offers a competitive 100,000 bonus Amplify Points when you apply as a new cardholder by 30 June 2022 and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first 90 days from card approval. You can also get $27.50 a month cashback on a Kayo Basic or Premium subscription for 12 months ($25/month back for Kayo One).

As well as bonus points, this introductory offer helps you save with a $29 annual fee in the first year. The $99 annual fee that applies after that is similar to other platinum cards, but it’s still worth thinking about whether the value you’ll get from points and other perks will justify this cost for you.

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Last Updated Mar 3, 2021

0% p.a.

Balance transfer rate

for 24 months with 1% balance transfer fee

100,000

Bonus points

19.49% p.a.

Purchase rate

Reward point

Per $ spent

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Details

Product Name	St.George Amplify Platinum
Rewards program	Amplify Rewards
Balance transfer rate p.a.	0% for 24 months with 1% balance transfer fee
Balance transfer revert rate	Cash Advance Rate (21.49% p.a.)
Balance transfer limit	80% of available limit
Purchase rate p.a.	19.49%
Annual fee	$29 for the first year ($99 thereafter)
Interest-free period	Up to 55 days on purchases
Cash advance rate	21.49% p.a.
Min credit limit	$6,000
Max credit limit	$80,000
Card type	Visa
Foreign currency conversion fee	3%

Available to temporary residents	Yes - Conditions apply
Joint application	No

Pros

100,000 bonus Amplify Points when you spend $3,000 in the first 90 days
$29 annual fee for the first year (then $99 p.a)
0% p.a. for 24 months on balance transfers
Uncapped rewards points on eligible purchases
Complimentary travel insurances

Cons

Charges a one-time 1% balance transfer fee
Balances remaining at the end of the balance transfer period are subject to the high 21.49% p.a. cash advance rate
Charges a 3% foreign transaction fee

Rewards program	Amplify Rewards
Bonus points	100,000
Rewards points per $ spent	1
Rewards points cap	Uncapped

Annual fee	$29 for the first year ($99 thereafter)
Minimum monthly repayment	2% of the closing balance or $10, whichever is greater
Late payment fee	$15
Foreign currency conversion fee	3%
Cash advance fee	3%
Overseas cash advance fee	2%
Additional cardholder fee	$0
Number of additional cardholders	1

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Amy has been writing about personal finance for more than 13 years – including over 600 articles as a senior writer for Finder. She is also the editorial lead for Finder Green, covering sustainability across different industries. Her work has appeared in publications including Money Magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald, Financy, ABC News Australia and Equity Magazine. Amy also has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Drama from Griffith University.

Expert review

The St.George Amplify Platinum is linked to the Amplify Rewards program and earns 1 point per $1 on eligible spending, which you can redeem for retail items, gift cards, travel or frequent flyer point transfers to Velocity Frequent Flyer or Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. As an example, transferring the 100,000 bonus Amplify Points to Velocity Frequent Flyer would give you 50,000 Velocity Points – enough for a return business class flight from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast (47,000 points). The St.George Amplify Rewards website doesn’t publicly list the value of most other rewards, but you can redeem items with a minimum of 3,000 points.

If you have credit card debt you want to pay off, the 0% balance transfer offer on this card gives you a 24-month interest-free period. Keep in mind that there is a one-off 1% balance transfer fee for this offer and you still need to make minimum monthly payments during the introductory period. As the 0% balance transfer rate only lasts for a limited time, it’s also better to focus on paying off the entire debt before you start using the card to earn rewards.

How to apply

The application process for this card should only take 10 minutes and you'll receive a response within 60 seconds. Before you get started, make sure you've met the eligibility criteria and have the necessary information ready to complete the application.

Eligibility criteria

New cardholder. To be eligible for the promotion, you must apply for a new card and cannot hold or have held an Amplify Platinum or Amplify Signature issued by St.George, Bank of Melbourne or BankSA in the previous 12 months.
Residency. To apply for this card, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Eligible balance transfer debt. If you elect to transfer a balance, you can transfer from $200 up to 80% of your available credit limit from up to three Australian credit, store or charge card accounts not issued by St.George, Bank of Melbourne or BankSA.
Age. You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Required documents

Personal details. This includes your full name, email address, date of birth, driver's licence number, marital status, number of dependents and contact number.
Proof of identification. Including your Australian driver's license, passport, Medicare card, Australian birth certificate or proof of age card.
Income. You'll need to confirm your employment and provide proof through recent payslips or bank statements.
Employer. This includes your employer's name and contact details.
Finances. You'll need to provide details about your assets and liabilities.
Balance transfer information. If you're transferring a balance(s), you'll need to provide the amount, account number and BSB number of the cards you're transferring from.

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Card benefits

100,000 bonus Amplify Points. Receive 100,000 bonus points when you apply, get approved by 30 June 2022 and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first 90 days of card approval. Most everyday purchases are considered eligible, but BPAY transactions, fees, cash advances, balance transfers, ATO payments and other selected transactions are not.
First-year annual fee discount. Apply by 30 June 2022 and save with a $29 annual fee in the first year (reverts to $99 p.a. thereafter).

Balance transfer offer. New customers who apply and get approved by 30 June 2022 can pay down existing debt and save on interest with a 0% p.a. interest rate for the first 24 months on balance transfers with 1% balance transfer fee. After the promotional period, any balances remaining will be charged at the variable cash advance rate, currently 21.49% p.a.
Cashback on Kayo. Pay for your Kayo Basic, Premium or One subscription using this card and get $27.50 back to your account each month for 12 months for Basic and Premium subscriptions. For Kayo One, you'll get $25 back per month. That's up to $330 worth of free sports streaming over the course of one year. Note that this does not count towards the account's minimum monthly repayment and if you cancel your Kayo subscription you will stop being eligible for the cashback offer. Apply by 30 June 2022 to be eligible.
The Amplify Rewards program. Earn 1 point for every dollar spent on eligible purchases in Australia and overseas. Your points aren't capped and can be redeemed for travel, gift cards, merchandise or frequent flyer points with Velocity Frequent Flyer or Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.
Complimentary travel insurance covers. You can save on holiday costs with complimentary travel insurance covers when you use the card to pay for travel. These covers come in the form of transit accident insurance, interstate flight inconvenience insurance, overseas travel insurance, and rental vehicle excess insurance in Australia.
Complimentary purchase insurance covers. When you use this card to make eligible purchases, you get complimentary purchase security insurance, price guarantee cover and extended warranty insurance.
Additional cards. You can add a family member to your account, with their own credit card to use and the ability to earn points for no additional charge.
Mobile payment technology. Make tap and go payments with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay using your smartphone or other compatible device.

Rates & fees

Annual fee. Outside of any promotions, this card charges an annual fee of $99.
Interest-free period. You will receive up to 55 days interest-free on new purchases when you pay your monthly payment balance listed on your statement in full by the payment due date. Note that these interest-free days are separate from any longer-term interest rate promotions and the monthly payment balance excludes current balance transfers.

Cash advances. The interest applied on cash withdrawals and cash-equivalent transactions is 21.49% p.a. You will also be charged a fee of 3% of each cash advance amount.
Credit limits. The minimum credit limit is $6,000, while the maximum credit limit is $80,000.
Foreign currency conversion fee. Purchases made in foreign currencies are subject to a 3% fee of the Australian dollar value of the purchase or cash withdrawal.

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20 Comments

Chris
May 13, 2017

Hello

Why do you have to have an employer to have an income? What if the income threshold is exceeded with investments, savings, interest and dividends?

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  Dee
  May 14, 2017
  
  Hi Chris,
  
  Thanks for your question.
  
  If you don’t have an employer and would like to apply for this card as self-employed, St. George may consider your application, but you have to provide a Notice of Assessment. If you’ve been self-employed for less than a year, you won’t be able to apply.
  
  Cheers,
  Anndy
  
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Anna
October 27, 2016

Hi!

Could we choose the 30,000 bonus point between Qantas reward program or Amplify reward program when we spent $2500 for the first 90 days after we applied for the card?

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  Jason
  October 27, 2016
  
  Hi Anna.
  
  Thank you for your inquiry.
  
  You can choose between Amplify Rewards or Qantas Rewards with the St.George Amplify Platinum credit card as long as you spend $2,500 in eligible purchases and if your card application is approved before January 4, 2017.
  
  Cheers,
  Jason
  
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Rob
June 30, 2015

I am about to travel within Australia and will be hiring a car for 5 days. Does the travel insurance attached to my card cover or reduce the excess insurance that car hire companies offer or do I need to take out extra cover when I hire the car? And, if cover is provided, what is the excess I still have to pay?

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  Jonathan
  June 30, 2015
  
  Hi Rob, thanks for your inquiry!
  
  St.George will reimburse you up to A$5,500 for any insurance excess or deductible which you become legally liable to pay in respect of a claim under the comprehensive insurance policy of the rental vehicle during the rental period provided. You must pay the first A$250 for each claim. Please refer to page 41 of the PDF I have sent to your email on the full terms of this policy, to ensure that you are covered.
  
  Cheers,
  
  Jonathan
  
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Rick
April 13, 2015

What are the conditions to receive the 30,000 points? Is there a minimum spend required?

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  Jonathan
  April 14, 2015
  
  Hi Rick, thanks for your inquiry!
  
  The requirements for this bonus points offer are making a first eligible purchase before 31 July 2015. Eligible purchases do not include fees, cash, cash equivalent transactions, refunds or balance transfers debited from the card account. Bonus points will be transferred within three months after the first purchase transaction is debited to your account.
  
  Cheers,
  
  Jonathan
  
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Ray
March 17, 2015

With Qantas Frequent Flyer programme, does one earn 1 point per $1 spent like other credit card providers, or do you offer only 1/2 a point for $1 spent?
Thanks

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  Jonathan
  March 17, 2015
  
  Hi Ray, thanks for your inquiry!
  
  The St. George Amplify Platinum card provides the choice between earning Amplify points or Qantas Frequent Flyers points directly. If Amplify points are chosen you will only have the choice of Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles, Malaysia Airlines Enrich points or Velocity Frequent Flyer Points.
  
  Cheers,
  
  Jonathan
  
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