David Jones American Express Platinum Card

This card offers 70,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points or 35,000 bonus Qantas Points, a $150 credit for David Jones and platinum perks, but it also has a $295 annual fee.

The David Jones American Express Platinum card has packed a lot into its introductory offer, including 70,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points or 35,000 Qantas Points when you apply by 20 October 2021 and spend $1,500 outside of David Jones in the first 3 months of being a card member. You'll also get $150 credit back on your account when you spend $150 on eligible purchases at David Jones in-store or online by 31 December 2021. Plus, you'll save with 0% p.a. interest on purchases for the first 6 months (reverts to 20.74% p.a. thereafter).

The David Jones American Express Platinum card also offers competitive earn rates of up to 4 Membership Rewards Points (2 Qantas Points) per $1 spent, lounge invites, access to complimentary travel insurance and exclusive platinum benefits at David Jones. With a $295 annual fee, it's suited to big spenders and David Jones shoppers who pay off their account each month and can use the perks to help justify this cost.

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Amy Bradney-George

Last Updated Jul 7, 2021

70,000

Bonus points

0% p.a.

Purchase rate

for the first 6 months (reverts to 20.74% p.a.)

Reward point

Per $ spent

$295 p.a.

Annual fee

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Details

Product Name	David Jones American Express Platinum Card
Rewards program	Membership Rewards
Purchase rate	0% p.a. for 6 months, reverts to 20.74% p.a.
Annual fee	$295
Interest-free period	Up to 44 days on purchases
Min credit limit	$2,000
Card type	American Express
Foreign currency conversion fee	3%

Minimum income	$65,000
Available to temporary residents	Yes - Conditions apply
Joint application	No

Pros

70,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points or 35,000 Qantas Points
0% purchase rate offer for 6 months and a $150 credit
High points earn rates of 3 points per $1 at major supermarkets and petrol stations, 4 points per $1 at David Jones and 1 point per $1 spent elsewhere
Extended warranty and complimentary travel insurances
Up to 4 additional cardholders at no extra cost

Cons

Only offers up to 44 days interest-free on purchases for this card, as opposed to most cards with 55 days
A relatively high annual fee of $295 p.a.

Rewards program	Membership Rewards
Bonus points	70,000
Rewards points per $ spent	1
Rewards points cap	Uncapped

Annual fee	$295
Minimum monthly repayment	2.5% of the closing balance or $30, whichever is greater
Late payment fee	$30
Foreign currency conversion fee	3%
Additional cardholder fee	$0
Number of additional cardholders	4

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Amy Bradney-George has been writing about personal finance for more than 13 years – including over 600 articles as a senior writer for Finder. Her work has also appeared in publications including Money Magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald, Financy, ABC News Australia and Equity Magazine. Amy has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Drama from Griffith University.

Expert review

The David Jones American Express Platinum card gives you a way to earn Membership Rewards Points or Qantas Points on eligible spending. The bonus points offer is a standout feature, giving you enough Membership Rewards Points for $350 credit to your account (70,000 points) or almost enough Qantas Points to book for a return economy flight from Sydney to Auckland (36,000 points – so you’d need 1,000 more than the bonus points). To further sweeten the deal, this card offers 0% interest on new purchases for 6 months – but a high 20.74% p.a. interest rate after that.

This card also has competitive earn rates, giving you between 1 and 4 points per $1 spent when you choose the Membership Rewards program or between 0.5 and 2 Qantas Points per $1 if you choose Qantas Frequent Flyer.

If you’re interested in this card for the benefits at David Jones, highlights include complimentary gift-wrapping, complimentary alterations on selected apparel, VIP invitations to events, priority delivery for eligible purchases and a range of interest-free payment options that vary by department. Outside of DJ’s, benefits include complimentary travel insurance, American Express lounge invitations you can use at Sydney or Melbourne airport and purchase protection insurance options.

How to apply

You can apply for the David Jones American Express Platinum credit card online in around 10 minutes and should get a response within 5 – 10 working days. Before you get started, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and have all the documents and details you'll need for the application form.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum income. You must earn at least $65,000 annually.
New cardholder. Both the bonus points offer and 0% purchase rate offer are only available to new card members. This means you won't be eligible if you have held any other David Jones credit card product issued by American Express in the past 18 months. You also won't be eligible if you are applying for the Customers applying for the David Jones American Express Staff Card.

Residency. You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a current long term visa (12 months or more). Student visas are not eligible.
Age. You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Credit history. You must have no history of bad debt or payment defaults. If you don't know your credit score or what's on your file, you can get a free copy of your credit report through Finder.

Required documents

Personal details. This includes your full name, residential address, email address, date of birth, driver's licence number, marital status, number of dependents and contact number.
Employment details. You'll need to provide information on your income, current employment status, job title and employer's contact details. You may also be asked to provide details to verify this information, such as recent payslips, your latest tax assessment notice or your accountant's contact details.
Financial details. This includes details of your savings or any other assets and investments, as well as your existing loans, cards or other debts. You will also be asked to estimate your regular household spending on essentials such as groceries and bills.
Frequent flyer number. If you want to earn Qantas Points with this card, you'll need to select that option during the application and then provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer number. Not a member yet? Check out this guide to find out how you can join for free.

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Card benefits

Bonus points. Receive 70,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points or 35,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply as a new card member, get approved by 20 October 2021 and spend $1,500 on eligible purchases outside of David Jones within the first 3 months of card activation. The points will be added to your account within 8 to 10 weeks of meeting the spend requirement.
Purchase rate offer. Save with 0% p.a. on new purchases for the first 6 months. After the introductory period, the purchase rate reverts to 20.74% p.a.

David Jones $150 credit. Spend at least $150 on eligible purchases at David Jones in-store or online, and you'll earn a $150 credit back on your account.
Rewards program. This card offers 4 Membership Rewards Points (2 Qantas Points) per $1 spent at David Jones. When spending at major supermarkets and petrol stations, you'll earn 3 reward points (1.5 Qantas Points) per $1 spent. All other eligible transactions earn you 1 reward point (0.5 Qantas Points) per $1 spent, uncapped.
Exclusive David Jones benefits. Use this card when you shop in a David Jones department store and you can enjoy perks including complimentary gift wrapping, complimentary alterations for women's and men's apparel and complimentary priority delivery for items you buy in-store or online at davidjones.com. You can also get exclusive invites to special VIP events like the Season Launch Fashion Parades. Plus, take advantage of either 1 year interest-free with no deposit when you spend a minimum of $500 on your card in one transaction, or up to 5 years interest-free with no deposit when you spend at least $1,000 on your card in one transaction, across all departments in-store or online at David Jones. There is also a 3 Months Pay Later Option, which allows you to defer payment for purchases for 3 months when you spend $50 or more on your card in one transaction, across all departments in-store or online at David Jones.
Shop Small points offer. Earn 3 extra points per $1 spent and support small businesses. Just save the American Express Shop Small offer to your card and spend with participating businesses by 31 March 2022. The offer is valid both in store and online and you can earn a maximum total of 40,000 extra points. Check out Finder's news story on Shop Small for a breakdown of how it works.
Redeeming points. If you opt for the Membership Rewards program, you can use your points to shop online at davidjones.com or transfer them to eight frequent flyer programs, including Asia Miles and KrisFlyer. You can also redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise and experiences through the Membership Rewards website. If you opt for the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, you can redeem your points for Qantas flight tickets, flight upgrades, gift cards and merchandise through the Qantas Store.
Complimentary airport lounge passes. This card offers two complimentary invitations to the American Express Lounge at Sydney International Airport or Melbourne International Airport each year.
Complimentary travel insurance. When you use this card to book tickets for flights you will receive complimentary travel insurance. This covers emergency medical expenses, personal liability, travel cancellation, as well as loss of money, documents, and baggage.
Purchase insurance covers. Purchase protection helps if an item you purchase using this card is stolen or damaged within 90 days, while Buyers Advantage extends the manufacturer's warranty on eligible items that you pay for using this card.
Digital wallets. If you have an eligible smartphone, you can use your David Jones Amex Platinum card to make contactless payments using your smartphone courtesy of Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay.

Rates & fees

Annual fee. The David Jones American Express Platinum charges a $295 annual fee.
Interest rate. Outside of any promotions, this card charges an interest rate of 20.74% p.a.

Additional cardholders. If you want to share your account with your partner or family members, the David Jones American Express Platinum offers up to 4 additional cardholders for $0 each. This can help you earn points faster but keep in mind that you'll be the one responsible for managing the account.
Interest-free days. If you pay your balance in full, you can look forward to up to 44 interest-free days on purchases with this card.
Security. This card offers 24/7 online fraud protection, global card support and emergency card replacement to help keep your account safe.

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8 Comments

Cat
January 27, 2017

If I pay now for an international flight due in April, will the complimentary travel insurance cover the whole period?

Thanks

finder Customer Care

Jason
January 28, 2017

Hi Cat,

Thank you for your enquiry.

The coverage starts on the day your travel begins, as outlined on your travel booking. It ends either when you return or when your travel exceeds the maximum number of days outlined in the insurance policy, whichever happens first. The American Express complimentary travel insurance is available for forty five (45) consecutive days or when you have traveled a total of one hundred and eighty three (183) days during each year of Your David Jones American Express Platinum Card Account membership.

Each domestic or international trip must commence and end in Australia.

Please read more about American Express complimentary travel insurance to better understand you you can get covered and how their policy works.

Kind regards,
Jason

Dale
November 7, 2016

can I do cash advances from my David Jones American Express Platinum credit card?

finder Customer Care

Dee
November 7, 2016

Hi Dale,

Thanks for your question.

Unfortunately, cash advance is not offered on The David Jones American Express Platinum Card.

Cheers,
Anndy

swervie
September 6, 2014

Why cant we get cash out on our credit card

finder Customer Care

Shirley
September 8, 2014

Hi Swervie,

Thanks for your question.

It could be for a range of reasons;
– You’ve reached your credit limit
– The ATM doesn’t display the same symbol as the one on your card
– You need to press ‘credit’ at the ATM.

If the problem still persists, please get in touch with Amex to troubleshoot the problem.

Cheers,
Shirley

Toni
May 27, 2013

Hi, I have a David Jones American Express Credit card. How can I get frequent flyer points from it?

finder Customer Care

Jacob
May 27, 2013

Hi Tony. The FAQ section of the David Jones Website said to change your reward program preference to the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program – you need to call the Customer Service Centre to do this. You can’t redeem any of your existing David Jones Points to Qantas Points it will only affect future points earning. Any remaining Membership Rewards must be used within 30 days or they’ll expire. Check the American Express Membership Rewards on what you can redeem your points for. Make sure to ask the person you speak to about any restrictions on how many points you can transfer at a time. Jacob.

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