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The American Express® Platinum Business Card
Business cardQantas Frequent FlyerVelocity Frequent FlyerGlobal Lounge Collection (Centurion, Priority Pass, VA domestic lounges), ALL Accor+ Explorer, Hilton/Marriott/Radisson status, Fine Hotels…
Annual fee A$1,750
Apply54,000points/yr
Net value−A$1,210
Rank#13 of 13
Earn by category
Points a year · total 54,200Earn rules
| Category | Conditions | Rate | Monthly cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base earn | 1.13 pts / A$1 | ||
| Everything else | ATO and government-related spend (1 MR point per A$1)calculated as 5% of this category | 0.5 pts / A$1 | None |
- Who can apply: Director or controller of a business with a valid ABN registered for GST and annual business revenue of A$75,000+; 18+, Australian citizen…
- Earns Membership Rewards (Ascent Premium) points; calculated at 2 points = 1 point
- Sign-up bonus: 175,000 points · 350,000 bonus MR points (= 175,000 Qantas/Velocity at 2:1) + A$875 credit for A$12,000 eligible spend within 3 months; apply by 3 Nov 2026; new Amex Card Membe…
- 1 point ≈ 1¢ (assumption, Oct 2026). Earn rates and annual fees follow each issuer’s disclosure.
Where these points go
This card earns or transfers to these programs.
Qantas Frequent FlyerQantas · 1 point ≈ 1¢Used in your result
Velocity Frequent FlyerVirgin Australia · 1 point ≈ 1¢
Verified 2026-10-23 · American Express disclosure·Report an error