The American Express® Platinum Credit Card
My life is about going the distance.
My card helps me step by step.
The American Express Platinum Credit Card gives you the privilege and service you deserve.
American Express: Your everyday Credit Card
You can use your American Express Platinum Credit Card for everyday spending and, with our budget facility, you can also pay off larger purchases over a longer period of time. In addition to helping you manage your life's expenses, the Platinum Credit Card provides you with the quality of service and security associated with the American Express brand. Your Platinum Credit Card is accepted wherever you see the American Express sign, locally or internationally.
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With the Platinum Credit Card you can get even more value for your everyday spend with one of the most competitive debit interest rates in the market. Enrol in the highly acclaimed Membership Rewards™ programme and redeem your points for a wide variety of rewards from retail to travel or even pay your monthly service fee. As an American Express Cardmember you can make use of the American Express SelectsSM programme allowing you to take advantage of luxurious local and international benefits simply by being an American Express Cardmember.
Consolidate your expenses with your American Express Platinum Credit Card
As a Platinum Credit Cardmember you are able to transfer outstanding balances from other credit card or store card accounts to your Platinum Credit Card Account. The interest on your balance transferred attracts a preferential debit interest rate, helping you to consolidate and pay off your debt.*
Ensure that you travel safely with travel insurance from American Express
Have even more peace of mind when you travel at home or abroad. As an American Express Platinum Credit Cardmember, you will receive automatic travel insurance with up to R4 million cover.
*Terms and conditions apply.
The American Express Membership Rewards™ programme
Join the highly acclaimed American Express Membership Rewards programme* today and earn one point for every R5 of spend** on your Platinum Credit Card. Rewards points never expire and can be redeemed for a variety of lifestyle and travel rewards.
The American Express SelectsSM programme
Selects from American Express features an online showcase of exclusive offers from 78 countries, including South Africa. It allows you to take advantage of local and international discounts by simply being an American Express Cardmember.
Excellent debit interest rate
The Platinum Credit Card is the perfect Card for everyday purchases, travel and entertainment. With one of the best debit interest rates in the market, you are able to pay off any outstanding debt at a preferential rate. At the same time the Platinum Credit Card has excellent interest rates, so if there is a positive balance on the account, Cardmembers can benefit from this and save.
Minimum payment of 5% per month
You have the choice of paying your outstanding balance on your Platinum Credit Card in full or settling only the minimum of 5% monthly. For ease of payment and your convenience sign up for an automatic payment order today, as it is more cost-effective than paying by cash or cheque.
Local and global acceptance
Your Platinum Credit Card is accepted wherever you see the American Express sign, either locally or in over 200 countries internationally. Throughout South Africa your Credit Card is accepted at over 60 000 merchants, including retail establishments such as Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Shoprite Checkers, Edgars and the Spar Group.You can also use your Platinum Credit Card at a range of other merchants, including niche boutiques, hotels, restaurants and many more.
Budget facility
For ease and convenience we offer a budget facility for larger-than-normal purchases (amount over R300), which you can pay off over 3, 6, 12, 24 or 36 months.
Online banking
For a nominal fee you have access to balance and transaction enquiries online, 24 hours a day.
Dispute resolution
When a legitimate dispute arises, the item being questioned is set aside and you pay the balance of the account. Finance charges are not raised on items American Express agrees to place on dispute until resolved.
'CHIP & PIN' Cards
American Express issues 'CHIP & PIN' Cards for all American Express products. Your Platinum Credit Card will require a PIN, which will ensure that your Platinum Credit Card transactions are safer and more secure.
Payment Protection Plan
The Credit Card Payment Protection Plan is a dynamic insurance policy that covers your outstanding Platinum Credit Card balance or part thereof, up to R150 000.
Balance transfer
You have the option of transferring debt incurred on a store card or credit card held at another financial institution to your Platinum Credit Card. This is at a preferential debit interest rate.
Travel insurance
Purchase your travel tickets on your Platinum Credit Card and both you and your family are covered, locally and internationally. Optional comprehensive topup cover is available at a discounted rate.
Emergency cash
In the event that you need additional cash while overseas, your Platinum Credit Card entitles you to emergency cash. You can withdraw cash from over 800 000 ATMs around the world. In addition, present your American Express Credit Card at any American Express Travel or Foreign Exchange Office and you can withdraw up to $ 1000 per billing cycle.
Supplementary Cards
You can apply for free Supplementary Platinum Credit Cards for family, friends or a partner.
eStatements
As a Platinum Credit Cardmember you can have a positive impact on the environment and simultaneously make your life easier with our free monthly eStatements. Activate your eStatement by simply calling
0860 555 111.
Lost and stolen American Express Cards
As an American Express Platinum Credit Cardmember, you will not be held liable for any fraudulant transactions on your credit card once it has been reported lost or stolen. Call 0800 110 929.
* Optional enrolment for American Express Platinum Credit Cardmembers. An additional annual service fee of R169 per annum applies.
** Eligible spend includes all your local and international purchases but excludes cash withdrawals, purchases of casino chips and travellers cheques, purchase fees and finance charges. Terms and conditions apply.