American Express is offering 100,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points1 when you apply by 17 June 2025, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express® Business Gold Plus Card within 3 months of your approval date. T&Cs apply. Available for new American Express Card Members only.
The American Express Business Gold Plus Card replaces the American Express Gold Business Card and is aimed at business owners who want to earn Membership Rewards on their business-related expenses but don’t want or need all the benefits of the American Express Platinum Business Card.
The Card comes in metal with a $395 p.a. annual fee. It includes complimentary Travel Insurance10 (Terms, conditions and exclusions apply, such as maximum age-limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits), credit back to your Account from spending at participating merchants, accelerated earn rates on certain categories up to 200,000 Membership Rewards Points per year, and Card Members can add two complimentary Employee Cards at no extra cost, then $75 p.a. thereafter2.
It is worth knowing that Membership Rewards points5 are transferable to over 10 key frequent flyer programs, including Velocity, KrisFlyer, Asia Miles, Etihad Guest and more.
Card Details
Card | American Express Business Gold Plus Card |
Loyalty Program | American Express Membership Rewards |
Points earned from spend | Earn up to 3 points: 3 points per $1 spend at Xero, Google Ads, Meta, Amazon Web Services and Dell.5 2 points per $1 spend with AccessLine®. Subject to approval. Enrolment required.5 1.5 points per $1 on everyday spend.5 1 point per $1 spend on government spend.5 T&Cs apply. After a total of 200,000 points is earned in a calendar year, you will earn 1 point for every $1 for all spend, uncapped and with no expiry.11 |
Included Insurance | Travel Insurance (PDS)10 |
Overseas transaction fee | 3% of the converted amount |
Mobile wallet | Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay |
Minimum income requirement | Annual business revenue of $75,000 or more |
Annual Fee | $395 p.a. |
Benefits of the Business Gold Plus Card
The benefits of the Business Gold Plus Card include:
- Able to earn Membership Rewards points on eligible spend with accelerated earn rates on the first 200,000 points earned on the account per calendar year, then earn 1 point per $1 spend across all categories, uncapped and with no expiry5
- Up to 2 Employee Cards at no extra cost, $75 per Card thereafter2
- Extend your cash flow by up to 55 days
- Flexible Payment Option
- Travel Insurances (read full PDS here)10
American Express Business Gold Plus Card is a Charge Card
The American Express Business Gold Plus Card is a Charge Card. Unless American Express tell you otherwise, your American Express Charge Card comes with flexible spending power, also known as no-pre-set spending limit.3
This means that the amount you can spend is dynamic and can adapt based on your transaction patterns, your businesses credit rating and other factors. The way you use your Card can help your spending power grow, particularly in the first few months. To help maximise your spending power, you can make regular transactions and don’t miss any payments.
American Express offer some more detailed information regarding the differences between a charge and credit card here.
Earning points from spend on the Business Card
With the American Express Business Gold Plus Card, you will be able to earn Membership Rewards Ascent points on all eligible spend.
Membership Rewards partners with the major frequent flyer programs in the region as a flexible points program, which allows on-demand transfers of your points over to the frequent flyer program at your request.
The American Express Business Gold Plus Card earn rates are as follows:
- 3 points per $1 spend at Xero, Google Ads, Meta, Amazon Web Services and Dell.5
- 2 points per $1 spend with AccessLine®. Subject to an application and approval process.5
- 1.5 points per $1 on everyday spend.5
- 1 point per $1 spend with government bodies including the ATO.5
The ability to earn 1.5 points per $1 on utility transactions including gas, water, electricity providers and insurances is a big advantage of the Card. You can also earn 1 point per $1 on all government spend such as the Australian Taxation Office, Australia Post, federal/state and local government bodies.
Accelerated earn rates apply on the first 200,000 points earned per calendar year, then you will earn 1 point per $1 on eligible spend across all categories, uncapped and with no expiry. T&Cs apply.11
Flexible Payment Option
Business owners can free up their cash flow with an instant line of credit on their Charge Card. Instead of paying off the balance in full each statement period, it can be paid off over time. T&Cs apply.
How it works:
- The Card Member will receive a statement at the end of each statement period summarising their spend
- They can choose to pay the Closing Balance, the minimum amount due, or any amount in between (up to their Flexible Payment Option Limit).
- They can carry over any unpaid amount to their next month’s balance. Any amount not paid in full will incur interest at a rate of 22.99% p.a. until repaid.
With Flexible Payment Option, you will be charged interest if you do not pay your Closing Balance in full by the due date each month. Please refer to your monthly statements for the current interest rate. Please refer to the full Flexible Payment Option Terms and Conditions.
Statement Credits
American Express Business Gold Plus Card Members are also entitled to receive up to $550 credit back from a number of merchants within 12 months. Note that enrolment is required to receive these Statement Credits.6
- Simplify finance with Xero accounting software and get $100 credit back to your account6
- Spend with Google Ads and get $100 credit back to your account6
- Find new customers with Meta for Business and get $100 credit back to your account6
- Spend with Amazon Web Services and get $100 credit back to your account6
- Spend with Dell Technologies and get up to $75 credit back twice a year6
Travel Insurance
Given that each person’s insurance needs are different, we will list down the coverage that comes with the Card but make sure to check out the full Business Gold Plus Card Insurance PDS and assess whether it will cover your needs.
Know you’re covered both domestically and internationally with complimentary Travel Insurance for you, your spouse, and your Employee Card Members when you pay for your return trip with your American Express Business Gold Plus Card.
The insurances included are:
- Medical Emergency Expenses Cover10
- Business trip completion Cover10
- Trip Cancellation and Amendment Cover and Travel Inconvenience Cover10
- Personal Baggage, Money and Documents Cover10
Terms, conditions and exclusions apply (such as maximum age-limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). This guide references some of the benefits of insurance policies provided with this Card. You should read the PDS and obtain independent professional advice before obtaining this product.
Mobile wallet integration
American Express Cards work with Apple Pay®, Google Wallet™ and Samsung Pay, meaning you can use this card on your smartphone for easier payments.
Read the Point Hacks guide to using Apple Pay or for using Google Wallet and Samsung Pay, including instructions on how to add your American Express card to those services.
With this feature set up, it means you could still use your NFC-enabled phone to make purchases with your American Express account, even if your physical card is lost or stolen and pending replacement.
Key eligibility requirements for the American Express Business Gold Plus Card
- Must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident
- Have a business revenue (pre-tax) of $75,000 or more
- Operate a trading ABN or ACN
There are no requirements for the self-employed to have been trading for 18 months or 12 months if they hold another American Express Card when considering the Business Gold Plus Card. Therefore, this Card could be an alternative to the higher annual fee American Express Platinum Personal or Business Charge cards.
Summing up: American Express Business Gold Plus Card
If you need a Business Card to be used for business-related expenses, then the American Express Business Gold Plus Card is worth considering, given its feature-packed with a reasonable ongoing annual fee.
The improved earn rates on certain categories, complimentary merchant credits and increased cash flow days makes this Card a compelling proposition.
If you are after a Business Card with even more features and options, the American Express Platinum Business Card might fit the bill better, even with its higher ongoing annual fee.
Terms & Conditions
American Express approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Fees and charges apply. All information is correct as at 12 February 2025 and is subject to change. This offer is only available to those who reside in Australia. Cards are offered, issued and administered by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). ®Registered Trademark of American Express Company.
¹ 100,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points
Offer only available to new American Express Card Members who apply by 17 June 2025, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on their new Card in the first three (3) months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the past 18 months are ineligible for this offer. 100,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points will be awarded to the eligible Card Member’s account 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards Program available at https://www.americanexpress.com/en-au/rewards/membership-rewards/terms. The American Express® Business Gold Plus Card has an annual fee of $395. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.
² Employee Cards
Subject to Terms and Conditions. This offer is only available to those who reside in Australia. Two Employee Cards are complimentary; then $75 p.a. for each additional Employee Card. All Employee Card Members will receive the standard recycled plastic Card. Employee Card Members must be over 18 years of age. The Business and the Primary Card Member are jointly and severally liable for all Employee Card spending. Each employee is entitled to only one (1) Employee Card.
³ Flexible Spending Power
Unless we tell you otherwise, your American Express Charge Card comes with flexible spending power, also known as no-pre-set spending limit. This means that the amount you can spend is dynamic and can adapt based on your transaction patterns, your Business’ credit rating, and other factors. The way you use your Card can help your spending power grow, particularly in the first few months. To help maximise your spending power, make regular transactions and don’t miss any payments.
⁴ Extend your cash flow by up to 55 days
Depending on your method of payment, when you make a purchase, when your statement is issued and whether or not you are carrying forward a balance on your account from your previous statement period. If you pay by direct debit, your payment will be processed 10 days after your statement is issued.
⁵ Membership Rewards Program
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards® program available at americanexpress.com/en-au/rewards/membership-rewards/terms.
Earn 3 points per $1 spent directly at these selected merchants: Xero, Google Ads, Meta for Business, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Dell. Spend made through an aggregator or intermediary 3rd party platforms for these transactions may not be eligible for accelerated points earn.
Earn 2 points per $1 spent with American Express® AccessLine. Excludes any special risk based pricing Customer transactions with AccessLine. This information has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should read the AccessLine Terms and Conditions and consider the appropriateness of Australian domestic payments using AccessLine in relation to your individual requirements. AccessLine is not available to individual consumers. To enrol in this service, your business will be required to complete an application, which is subject to review and approval by American Express. To use AccessLine, you must have an eligible American Express Corporate Card or American Express Business Card that is registered to use the service. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Learn more about AccessLine here.
Earn 1.5 points for every $1 spent everywhere else except government where you will earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Merchants classified as ‘government’ include the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Postal Corporation, Federal/State and Local government bodies. Industry-specific earn rate may apply when you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant. For example, a payment made to Local Government bodies processed through a payment aggregator may earn points at the government earn rate.
After a total of 200,000 points is earned in a calendar year, you will earn 1 point for every $1 for all spend, uncapped and with no expiry. Points earned by Primary and Employee Card Members on a Card Account contribute to the 200,000 points threshold each calendar year and threshold resets on 1st January every year. Bonus points earned from Acquisition bonus offers and marketing campaigns are excluded from the threshold.
⁶ American Express Business Gold Plus B2B Credits
Business Gold Plus Xero Benefit
Save this American Express® Business Gold Plus Card benefit to your Card and spend $100 in one or more transactions, online at www.xero.com/au/ to get $100 back. Benefit redeemable once each calendar year until the benefit end date of 31/12/2026. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Benefit Limit is $100 per calendar year: Spend $100 or more in one or more transactions to receive $100 back, per calendar year. Limited to one credit at a total of $100 each calendar year. Each redemption period resets on 1 January until the offer end date of 31/12/2026. You cannot carry any unused offer value from one redemption period into the next.
Primary Card Member Only: The Benefit is only available to Primary American Express® Business Gold Plus Card Members using their American Express® Business Gold Plus Card. Transactions made with an Additional Card or Employee Card are not eligible for this Benefit.
Save this Benefit First: You must first save the Benefit to your American Express® Business Gold Plus before making your payment to qualify for the benefit. Card Members will automatically be enrolled for the subsequent redemption periods from their enrolment date. The final date to enrol and spend is 31/12/2026. Only payments made after enrolment are eligible for the benefit. You should ensure that your American Express® Business Gold Plus is set as your default payment method with Xero to avoid missing the benefit. If you use another card to make a payment at any time, you will not be eligible for the benefit on that card.
Eligible Transactions: Excludes transactions where you do not spend directly on the Card Account to which the offer is saved, in AUD, online at www.xero.com/au/. Benefit valid at Australian website only. Your Card must be charged prior to the end of each redemption period to be eligible for the credit in the redemption period.
Direct Payments Only: If you pay using third party payment providers, such as Buy Now Pay Later providers or payment processors, you will not be eligible for the benefit.
Award of Credits: Credit(s) should appear on your billing statement within 30 days from the date of payment but may take longer. Credit(s) are not redeemable for cash or any other payment form.
Your use of Xero: Your purchase of goods and/or services from Xero is governed by their respective terms and conditions (including privacy policies). American Express is not responsible in any way for the goods and/or services of the participating brands. Inquiries or complaints related to the participating brands’ goods and/or services should be directed to their customer service.
Our General Offer Terms: Our General Offer Terms also apply to the benefit and contain important additional terms.
Business Gold Plus Google Ads Benefit
Save this American Express® Business Gold Plus Card benefit to your Card and spend AU$100 in one or more transactions, online at ads.google.com to get AU$100 back. Benefit redeemable once each calendar year until the benefit end date of 31/12/2026. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Benefit Limit is AU$100 per calendar year: Spend AU$100 or more in one or more transactions to receive AU$100 back, per calendar year. Limited to one credit at a total of $100 each calendar year. Each redemption period resets on 1 January until the offer end date of 31/12/2026. You cannot carry any unused offer value from one redemption period into the next.
Primary Card Member Only: The Benefit is only available to Primary American Express® Business Gold Plus Card Members using their American Express® Business Gold Plus Card. Transactions made with an Additional Card or Employee Card are not eligible for this Benefit.
Save this Benefit First: You must first save the Benefit to your American Express® Business Gold Plus before making your payment to qualify for the benefit. Card Members will automatically be enrolled for the subsequent redemption periods from their enrolment date. The final date to enrol and spend is 31/12/2026. Only payments made after enrolment are eligible for the benefit. You should ensure that your American Express® Business Gold Plus is set as your default payment method with Google Ads to avoid missing the benefit. If you use another card to make a payment at any time, you will not be eligible for the benefit on that card.
Eligible Transactions: Excludes transactions where you+K14 do not spend directly on the Card Account to which the offer is saved, in AUD or USD online at ads.google.com. Benefit valid at Australian website only. Your Card must be charged prior to the end of each redemption period to be eligible for the credit in the redemption period. If you spend in a currency other than Australian Dollars, a Currency Conversion Fee applies and this fee does not count towards the benefit spend requirement. For more information regarding charges made in foreign currencies refer to your Card Member Agreement. You must meet the benefit spend requirement of $100 Australian Dollars after currency conversion to be eligible for the benefit.
Direct Payments Only: If you pay using third party payment providers, such as Buy Now Pay Later providers or payment processors, you will not be eligible for the benefit.
Award of Credits: Credit(s) should appear on your billing statement within 30 days from the date of payment but may take longer. Credit(s) are not redeemable for cash or any other payment form.
Your use of Google Ad Services: Your purchase of goods and/or services from Google Ads is governed by their respective terms and conditions (including privacy policies). American Express is not responsible in any way for the goods and/or services of the participating brands. Inquiries or complaints related to the participating brands’ goods and/or services should be directed to their customer service.
Our General Offer Terms: Our General Offer Terms also apply to the benefit and contain important additional terms.
Business Gold Plus Meta Benefit
Save this American Express® Business Gold Plus Card benefit to your Card and spend $100 in one or more transactions, in-app or online at Meta for Business to get $100 back. Benefit redeemable once each calendar year until the benefit end date of 31/12/2026. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Benefit Limit is $100 per calendar year: Spend $100 or more in one or more transactions to receive $100 back, per calendar year. Limited to one credit at a total of $100 each calendar year. Each redemption period resets on 1 January until the offer end date of 31/12/2026. You cannot carry any unused offer value from one redemption period into the next.
Primary Card Member Only: The Benefit is only available to Primary American Express® Business Gold Plus Card Members using their American Express® Business Gold Plus Card. Transactions made with an Additional Card or Employee Card are not eligible for this Benefit.
Save this Benefit First: You must first save the Benefit to your American Express® Business Gold Plus before making your payment to qualify for the benefit. Card Members will automatically be enrolled for the subsequent redemption periods from their enrolment date. The final date to enrol and spend is 31/12/2026. Only payments made after enrolment are eligible for the benefit. You should ensure that your American Express® Business Gold Plus is set as your default payment method with Meta for Business to avoid missing the benefit. If you use another card to make a payment at any time, you will not be eligible for the benefit on that card.
Eligible Transactions: Excludes transactions where you do not spend directly on the Card Account to which the offer is saved, in AUD in-app or online at www.facebook.com/business/marketing/facebook. Benefit valid at Australian app and website only. Your Card must be charged prior to the end of each redemption period to be eligible for the credit in the redemption period.
Direct Payments Only: If you pay using third party payment providers, such as Buy Now Pay Later providers or payment processors, you will not be eligible for the benefit.
Award of Credits: Credit(s) should appear on your billing statement within 30 days from the date of payment but may take longer. Credit(s) are not redeemable for cash or any other payment form.
Your use of Meta for Business: Your purchase of goods and/or services from Meta for Business is governed by their respective terms and conditions (including privacy policies). American Express is not responsible in any way for the goods and/or services of the participating brands. Inquiries or complaints related to the participating brands’ goods and/or services should be directed to their customer service.
Our General Offer Terms: Our General Offer Terms also apply to the benefit and contain important additional terms.
Business Gold Plus Amazon Web Services Benefit
Save this American Express® Business Gold Plus Card benefit to your Card and spend $100 in one or more transactions, online at aws.amazon.com to get $ 100 back. Benefit redeemable once each calendar year until the benefit end date of 31/12/2026. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Benefit Limit is $100 per calendar year: Spend $100 or more in one or more transactions to receive $100 back, per calendar year. Limited to one credit at a total of $100 each calendar year. Each redemption period resets on 1 January until the offer end date of 31/12/2026. You cannot carry any unused offer value from one redemption period into the next.
Primary Card Member Only: The Benefit is only available to Primary American Express® Business Gold Plus Card Members using their American Express® Business Gold Plus Card. Transactions made with an Additional Card or Employee Card are not eligible for this Benefit.
Save this Benefit First: You must first save the Benefit to your American Express® Business Gold Plus before making your payment to qualify for the benefit. Card Members will automatically be enrolled for the subsequent redemption periods from their enrolment date. The final date to enrol and spend is 31/12/2026. Only payments made after enrolment are eligible for the benefit. You should ensure that your American Express® Business Gold Plus is set as your default payment method with Amazon Web Services to avoid missing the benefit. If you use another card to make a payment at any time, you will not be eligible for the benefit on that card.
Eligible Transactions: The benefit only applies to online spend made at aws.amazon.com. Only valid for payments made in AUD, with the billing country for your subscription selected as Australia. Benefit valid at Australian website only. Your Card must be charged prior to the end of each redemption period to be eligible for the credit in the redemption period.
Excluded Transactions: Excludes transactions where you do not spend directly on the Card Account to which the offer is saved at aws.amazon.com. The benefit excludes any additional purchases or charges, such as payments made via phone and purchases made at amazon.com.au. For purchases of products that may have a delayed delivery, or if you accept a free trial, you must ensure that $100 or more has been charged to your Card by the end of each redemption period (31 December) to be eligible for the credit within that redemption period. Excludes pre-order items where the release date is after benefit end date.
Direct Payments Only: If you pay using third party payment providers, such as Buy Now Pay Later providers or payment processors, you will not be eligible for the benefit.
Award of Credits: Credit(s) should appear on your billing statement within 30 days from the date of payment but may take longer. Credit(s) are not redeemable for cash or any other payment form.
Your use of Amazon Web Services: Your purchase of goods and/or services from Amazon Web Services is governed by their respective terms and conditions (including privacy policies). American Express is not responsible in any way for the goods and/or services of the participating brands. Inquiries or complaints related to the participating brands’ goods and/or services should be directed to their customer service.
Our General Offer Terms: Our General Offer Terms also apply to the benefit and contain important additional terms.
Business Gold Plus Dell Benefit
Save this American Express® Business Gold Plus Card benefit to your Card and spend online at www.dell.com.au or by phone on 1800 880 855 to receive your purchase amount back as a credit, up to $75 back per redemption period. Benefit redeemable once every 6 months until the benefit end date of 31/12/2026. Exclusions apply.
Benefit Limit is $75, every calendar 6 months: the benefit value is capped at $75 each redemption period, per Card Account. The benefit value will reset on 1 January and 1 July every year until the benefit end date of 31/12/2026. You cannot carry any unused offer value from one redemption period into the next.
Primary Card Member Only: The Benefit is only available to Primary American Express® Business Gold Plus Card Members using their American Expresss® Business Gold Plus Card. Transactions made with an Additional Card or Employee Card are not eligible for this Benefit.
Save this Benefit First: You must first save the Benefit to your American Express® Business Gold Plus before making your payment to qualify for the benefit. Card Members will automatically be enrolled for the subsequent redemption periods from their enrolment date. The final date to enrol and spend is 31/12/2026. Only payments made after enrolment are eligible for the benefit. You should ensure that your American Express® Business Gold Plus is set as your default payment method with Dell to avoid missing the benefit. If you use another card to make a payment at any time, you will not be eligible for the benefit on that card.
Eligible Transactions: Excludes transactions where you do not spend directly on the Card Account to which the offer is saved, at www.dell.com.au or by phone on 1800 880 855. Offer valid at Australian website and phone orders only. Your Card must be charged prior to the end of each redemption period to be eligible for the credit in the redemption period.
Direct Payments Only: If you pay using third party payment providers, such as Buy Now Pay Later providers or payment processors, you will not be eligible for the benefit.
Award of Credits: Credit(s) should appear on your billing statement within 30 days from the date of payment but may take longer. Credit(s) are not redeemable for cash or any other payment form.
Your use of Dell: Your purchase of goods and/or services from Dell is governed by their respective terms and conditions (including privacy policies). American Express is not responsible in any way for the goods and/or services of the participating brands. Inquiries or complaints related to the participating brands’ goods and/or services should be directed to their customer service.
Our General Offer Terms: Our General Offer Terms also apply to the benefit and contain important additional terms.
⁷ American Express Travel Online
You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through American Express Travel Online with the point-of-purchase redemption capability. Travel bookings using points may be made for any person, provided all your Accounts are kept in good standing and are not overdue. All travel bookings are subject to availability. Subject to the American Express Travel Online standard booking Terms and Conditions.
⁸ Hilton Honors Silver Status
Eligible Card Members are able to enrol in complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status. Offer available only to eligible Card Members and is not transferable. Full details of Silver status can be found at HiltonHonors.com/MemberBenefits and are subject to change by Hilton. Silver status benefits are subject to availability at participating hotels and resorts within the Hilton Portfolio. Once you request enrolment in Hilton Honors Silver status, American Express will share your enrolment information with Hilton. Hilton may use this information in accordance with its privacy policy available at Hilton.com/PrivacyPolicy. If you already have Hilton Honors Silver status, you can maintain the benefit in the future because you don’t need to meet any stay requirements. You maintain Silver status without meeting otherwise required criteria only while an eligible Card Member or until American Express notifies you that the benefit is terminated. Hilton Honors membership, earning of Points & Miles™ when booking direct and redemption of Points are subject to Hilton Honors Terms and Conditions. Visit HiltonHonors.com/Terms for more details.
⁹ The Hotel Collection
Valid only for new The Hotel Collection bookings of a minimum of two consecutive nights with participating providers made through American Express Travel Online (americanexpress.com.au/travel or americanexpress.com.au/thc), Platinum Travel Service or Centurion Travel Service. Online bookings currently only available to Primary Card Members. Available only for Eligible Card Members of the following American Express Cards: American Express® Rewards Advantage Card, American Express® Explorer Credit Card, American Express® Platinum Reserve Credit Card, American Express® Gold Card, American Express® Gold Business Card, American Express® Business Gold Plus Card, American Express® Platinum Card, American Express® Business Platinum Card® and American Express® Centurion Card. Excludes Gold Credit Card Members who are not also Australian Rewards Advantage, Gold or Platinum Charge Card Members. Payment must be made in full with an eligible American Express Card in the Card Member’s name. Card Member must travel on itinerary booked to be eligible for benefits described. Primary Card Member may be able to use Membership Rewards® points and the Platinum Travel Credit on the American Express Travel website or on request through Platinum Travel Service or Centurion Travel Service as payment towards The Hotel Collection, if the selected hotel and room type provides you the option to prepay in advance. The eligible Card Member will receive the credit as a deduction from the final hotel bill when checking out of the hotel; they will receive $1 for each eligible dollar spent up to US$100. Eligible spend includes dining, spa and resort activities. Eligible spend does not include charges for taxes, gratuities, fees and cost of room. Additional exclusions based on specific hotel restrictions may also apply (including without limitation purchases within the hotel that are unaffiliated and/or owned by third parties) – see hotel front desk for details. Credit must be used in conjunction with initial stay and cannot be carried over to another stay, is not redeemable for cash and expires at check-out. Credit is non-exchangeable and non-refundable and is applied in USD or equivalent in local currency based on exchange rate on day of arrival. Limit one credit per room, per stay. Three-room limit per Card Member per stay. Back-to-back stays booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional The Hotel Collection benefits (“Prohibited Action”). American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke The Hotel Collection benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you have engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your the Hotel Collection benefits. If an eligible Card Member cancels their room, any additional rooms will no longer qualify for benefits as the eligible Card Member must be staying at the hotel. Participating providers and benefits subject to change. Taxes, surcharges and additional fees are as supplied by the hotel at the time of reservation; however they are subject to change and will be charged as applicable at the time of settlement of your hotel account. Note that payments made in foreign currencies will be subject to a foreign currency conversion and fee at the time of payment upon departure. A one category room upgrade is based on availability and eligibility at check-in to the hotel.
¹⁰ Insurance
The insurance on American Express Cards is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). You must use your American Express Business Gold Plus Card to pay for your trip in order to be covered under the travel insurance and pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the American Express Business Gold Plus Card Insurance Terms and Conditions and consider whether the insurance is right for you. We do not provide advice about the insurance or whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation or needs.
This insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy of insurance held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Access to this insurance is provided solely by reason of the statutory operation of section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). Card Members are not a party to the group policy, do not have an agreement with Chubb and cannot vary or cancel the cover. American Express is not the insurer, does not guarantee or hold the rights under the group policy on trust for Card Members and does not act on behalf of Chubb or as its agent. American Express is not an Authorised Representative (under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Chubb.
¹¹ Points Expiry
There is no expiry on points as long as the Card Account is active, enrolled in Membership Rewards program and is kept in good standing and not overdue.
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