Platinum credit cards — time to upgrade your plastic?

With a platinum credit card you'll earn more points and get complimentary insurance and other valuable perks. Just make sure the benefits outweigh the higher annual fees.

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Product Bonus points Points per $ spent Purchase rate p.a. Annual fee
American Express Platinum Business Card
Most LovedMembership Rewards Ascent Premium
American Express Platinum Business Card image
Bonus points
250,000
Points per $ spent
2.25
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$875 first year ($1,750 after)
Limited time offer: Get 250,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points when you spend $12,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months. Plus, a half off annual fee in the first year. ABN holders w/ $75,000 revenue.
American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card
Finder AwardQantas Business Rewards
American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card image
Bonus points
150,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$225 first year ($450 after)
Limited time offer: Earn 150,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months. Plus, a half off annual fee in the first year. ABN holders w/ $75k revenue.
American Express Platinum Card
Most LovedMembership Rewards
American Express Platinum Card image
Bonus points
150,000
Points per $ spent
2.25
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$1,450
Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points when you apply through the link and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months.
American Express Explorer Credit Card
Most LovedMembership Rewards
American Express Explorer Credit Card image
Bonus points
75,000
Points per $ spent
2
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Annual fee
$395
Get 75,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points and spend $4,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months.
American Express Velocity Business Card
Most LovedVelocity Frequent Flyer
American Express Velocity Business Card image
Bonus points
200,000
Points per $ spent
1
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$249
New American Express card members can get 200K bonus Velocity Points (170K when you spend $5,000 in the first 2 months + 30K when you activate offer on Velocity site). ABN holders w/ $75,000 revenue. Ends 30 April 2025.
American Express Velocity Platinum Card
Most LovedVelocity Frequent Flyer
American Express Velocity Platinum Card image
Bonus points
100,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Annual fee
$440
Limited time offer: Enjoy 100,000 bonus Velocity Points when you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, up to 100 bonus Status Credits and up to 2.25 Velocity Points per $1 spent. Ends 30 April 2025.
Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
Finder AwardQantas Frequent Flyer
Qantas American Express Ultimate Card image
Bonus points
50,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Annual fee
$450
Get a yearly $450 Travel Credit and 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $5,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months.
Westpac Altitude Velocity Platinum
Velocity Frequent Flyer
Westpac Altitude Velocity Platinum image
Bonus points
75,000
Points per $ spent
0.5
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Annual fee
$250
Get 75,000 bonus Velocity Points when you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases in the first 90 days.
Bankwest Breeze Platinum Mastercard image
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
N/A
Purchase rate p.a.
12.99%
Annual fee
$59
Get 0% p.a. interest on balance transfers for 24 months (with a 3% BT fee). Plus 0% foreign fees and complimentary overseas travel insurance.
Westpac Altitude Platinum Card
Westpac Altitude Rewards
Westpac Altitude Platinum Card image
Bonus points
120,000
Points per $ spent
1
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Annual fee
$99 first year ($175 after)
Up to 120,000 bonus Altitude Points (90,000 points in year 1 when you spend $3,000 in the first 90 days & 30,000 points after the first spend in year 2).
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Key takeaways

  • Platinum credit cards are among the higher-end cards on the market, offering plenty of points, complimentary travel insurance and other perks.
  • The top tier platinum cards offer airport lounge passes, concierge services and stacks of bonus points.
  • In exchange, you pay a high annual fee. Some platinum cards charge less than $100 a year, many charge up to $450.

What makes a credit card platinum?

Credit card tiers or colours are hard to pin down. Every card provider offers something slightly different. But platinum cards generally sit above low rate cards and cards with no annual fee.

These credit cards are much more likely to offer reward or frequent flyer points, complimentary travel insurance and perks like bonus status credits, airport lounge passes or cashback. And you pay a higher annual fee for the privilege.

Once you go above platinum you go to black, diamond or titanium credit cards.

Platinum credit card stats

  • There are over 70 platinum credit cards in Finder's database.
  • The average annual fee for a platinum credit card is $280. The average across all cards is $153.
  • The average purchase rate for a platinum credit card is 20.46%.
  • The average minimum credit limit for a platinum card is $5,395. The average across all cards is much lower at $3,889.
  • 61 platinum cards offer complimentary travel insurance

How can I choose the best platinum credit card?

With so many different credit cards available, there is not a single "best" platinum card on the market. But asking these 4 questions can help you find one you want.

airplane Do you travel frequently?

If you want to use your credit card for travel bookings and rewards, a platinum card that offers frequent flyer points and perks like airline lounge passes, travel credits and complimentary international travel insurance gives you a way to get more value from the account.

blue cart Do you want to buy big-ticket items with your credit card?

Finder research shows 21% of Australians got their most recent credit card to make big purchases. When that's the case, a platinum card could offer you a higher credit limit than a regular card, as well as complimentary purchase protection insurance or extended warranty cover.

credit cards Do you have existing credit card debts?

If you're already paying interest on a credit card balance, a platinum credit card with a balance transfer offer gives you a way to transfer it and get a low or 0% interest rate for a promotional period.

Just keep in mind that you'll usually get more value if you focus on repaying the balance before using any other platinum perks.

business owner Are you a business owner?

A platinum business credit card gives you a way to manage cash flow with higher credit limit options, earn more rewards points and get access to complimentary business insurance policies

These cards also offer expenses-tracking tools and additional cards for employees, just like other business and corporate credit cards.

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Our expert says: Platinum is just a fancy name

"When you're looking for a credit card, don't get too hung up on the luxury feel of the platinum name. Some really great credit cards offer just as many benefits for a similar fee without the expensive sounding name. Always compare a card's features and benefits and find a card that gives you value for money."

Money Editor

The best platinum credit cards: 2025 Finder Award winners

Several platinum credit cards won or finished highly commended in the 2025 Finder Credit Card Awards.

These platinum cards outperformed other cards in several categories (platinum and non-platinum cards) consistently over a 12-month period.

Is a platinum credit card right for me?

Pros

  • More rewards. Platinum credit cards typically give you more points per $1 spent, higher points caps and bigger bonus points offers than standard or gold cards.
  • Higher credit limits. Minimum credit limits on platinum cards typically start around $3,000 and maximum limits can be around $75,000 or more. But not all cards list minimum and maximum limits.
  • Complimentary insurance. A lot of platinum credit cards offer complimentary travel insurance for overseas or interstate trips, as well as different types of insurance for purchases.
  • Other perks. Airport lounge access, flight or travel credit and concierge services are some of the other benefits you can get with a platinum credit card.

Cons

  • Higher annual fees. Platinum credit card annual fees typically range from around $59 to $1,750, although some cards do offer reduced and $0 annual fees in the first year or ongoing.
  • Interest rates. Platinum cards that offer rewards and other premium perks typically have higher interest rates than no frills cards. Platinum cards with lower rates typically offer fewer perks or rewards.
  • Stricter eligibility requirements. You'll need a good to excellent credit score to get approved for a platinum credit card. Income requirements are also typically higher than for gold or standard cards.

Who is eligible for a platinum credit card?

Platinum cards used to be very exclusive but with so many credit cards on the market now, the eligibility criteria varies. Key details to look at include:

  • Minimum income. Platinum card income requirements in Australia start from around $35,000 and can go up to $100,000 for more exclusive cards. Even if a card doesn't list a minimum income requirement, it will be considered as part of the application.
  • Employment. You typically need to have regular income and ongoing employment to get a platinum card.
  • Credit history. Platinum cards typically require a higher credit score than more basic credit cards. Ideally, you shouldn't have any late payments, defaults or other black marks on your credit report.
  • Other requirements. To get any credit card, you'll need to be at least 18 years of age. Each credit card also has details of Australian residency requirements, which can affect your eligibility if you're a temporary resident or hold a visa.

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