AMEX Member Month is back – what perks are there for members?

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For the third year in a row, August has been declared Member Month for AMEX cardholders. Already some of Australia’s best known credit cards, this could be a great time to score some extra perks in your pocket.

American Express holds the coveted title of Mozo’s Credit Card Provider of the Year in the Mozo Expert's Choice Awards* and has done for six consecutive years. They are also winners of the Mozo People's Choice Awards for Banking, consistently scoring titles for customer satisfaction in credit cards. 

With offers like these, who wouldn’t be satisfied?

What offers can I get during AMEX Member Month? 

Starting 1 August 2023, offers will be added through the month. 

Giveaway

  • Bonus points: 20 AMEX members will win 1 million bonus points each (terms and conditions apply, see website for details).

Retail offers

  • Adidas: Spend $100 or more and get 15% back (offer ends 13 August 2023).
  • Country Road: Offer coming soon.
  • Net-A-Porter: Offer coming soon.
  • Mr Porter: Offer coming soon.

Gift card offers

  • Apple: Redeem your points for a $50, $100, $250 or $500 gift card and receive an additional 10% in value. Offer valid 3 August to 16 August 2023.
  • Rebel: Redeem your points for a $50 or $100 gift card and receive an additional 10% in value. Offer valid 3 August to 16 August 2023.
  • Airbnb: Redeem your points for a $50, $100 or $250 gift card and receive an additional 10% in value. Offer valid 17 August to 31 August 2023.
  • Amazon: Redeem your points for a $50, $100, $250 or $500 gift card and receive an additional 5% in value. Offer valid 17 August to 31 August 2023.

Travel offers

  • Flights: Member Month value fare offers for select dates and routes on Qantas, Japan Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Latam Airlines, and more.
  • Hotels: Eligible Card Members can receive special offers like an extra complimentary night or a property credit at select Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection properties when making a prepaid booking online through Amex Travel. Offers vary by property and travel dates, terms and conditions apply.
  • Marriott-Bonvoy: Get 50% bonus points when you transfer your Membership Rewards points to the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program by 31 August 2023 (terms and conditions apply).
  • Hilton: Enjoy 30% bonus points when you transfer your Membership Rewards points to the Hilton Honors loyalty program by 31 August 2023 (terms and conditions apply).
  • Webjet: Offer coming soon.
  • Velocity Frequent Flyer: Offer coming soon.

Dining offers

Offers are not eligible via third party apps or sites.

  • The Otto: Spend $200 or more in-store on your eligible AMEX card at The Otto Brisbane or The Otto Sydney and receive $30 back. Offer valid til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply. 
  • Elements Bar and Grill: Spend $200 or more on your eligible AMEX card and receive $40 back. Offer valid til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Iris Rooftop: Get 15% back each time, no minimum spend. Offer valid online and in-store til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Blackbird Bar & Grill: Get 15% back each time, no minimum spend. Offer valid online and in-store til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Donna Chang: Get 15% back each time, no minimum spend. Offer valid online and in-store til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Bisou Bisou: Get 15% back each time, no minimum spend. Offer valid online and in-store til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Le Bond Ton: Get 15% back each time, no minimum spend. Offer valid online and in-store til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Byblos: Get 15% back each time, no minimum spend. Offer valid at Byblos Brisbane and Byblos Melbourne. Offer valid online and in-store til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Boom Boom Room: Get 15% back each time, no minimum spend. Offer valid online and in-store til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Catalina: Get 15% back, up to $200 per registered AMEX card. Offer valid online and in-store til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Whalebridge: Spend $100 or more on your eligible AMEX card, get 15% back. Offer valid til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • The Morrison: Spend $100 or more on your eligible AMEX card, get 15% back. Offer valid til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Bayline: Get 15% back. Spend in-store by 30 September 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Bellevue Hill Bottle Shop: Spend $300 or more in-store or online, get $45 back. Offer valid til 31 August 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Gourmet Dinner Service: Spend $150 or more, get $30 back, up to 2 times. Offer valid til 31 August 2023, terms and conditions apply.

You can also get 15% off at other venues including Terrace, Reign, Esq, Infinity, Bar 83, Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant, Sky Feast and Pendolino.

With so many cards on offer, it’s important to find the credit card that’s right for you. Start comparing below or see some of Mozo’s picks for best credit cards.

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