Amex Platinum Perks Explained: $400 Global Dining Credit

The Global Dining Credit¹ perk Card Members can unlock with their prestigious slice of metal.

Essentially, after enrolment (and per each redemption period), you can use one of the $200 credits at participating restaurants within Australia, and the other $200 credit at selected restaurants overseas across 20 countries to take the sting out of your next night out on the town.

How do I unlock the $400 Global Dining Credit?

You need to have a valid American Express Platinum Card for one and be the Primary Card Member. Secondly, you’ll find the dining credits in your ‘Amex Offers’ section in your account online. Manually enrol in both the local and overseas dining credits by clicking ‘Save to Card’.

This benefit ends 31 December 2025.

Where can I use the $400 Global Dining Credit?

The dining credit has been intentionally split in half so you can support and enjoy a local restaurant one minute, and experience somewhere on the other side of the world the next.

There is a litany of participating restaurants in Australia and over 2,000 globally across 20 countries. You can filter through your destination of choice at the catalogue on the American Express website.

How does the credit actually work? Do I need to say anything to restaurant staff?

With respect to the latter – no. How good is that? When you pay the bill at a participating restaurant with your enrolled American Express Platinum Card the $200 credit will automatically show up on your statement. The benefit is only available to the Primary Card Member on the Account. It might not come through immediately but don’t fret. There are no awkward conversations with wait staff or your fellow diners. It’s about as discreet as it gets. An exceptional perk, the value of which is as clear as day.

Fast Facts – The American Express Platinum Card

• Card type: Charge Card
• Annual Fee: $1,450 p.a.
• Cash Flow Period: Up to 44 cash flow days and no pre-set spending limit

Terms & Conditions

Subject to Terms and Conditions. Fees and charges apply. All information is correct as of 01/11/2024 and is subject to change. Cards are offered, issued, and administered by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). American Express income and approval criteria applies. ®Registered Trademark of American Express Company

1. Global Dining Credit. Maximum amount back is $200 on spend at participating local restaurants (Local Dining Credit) and AUD$200 on spend at participating abroad restaurants (Abroad Dining Credit) per redemption period: Each redemption period resets on 1 January until the offer end date of 31 December 2025. The redemption periods are:
   • 05 July – 31 December 2022
   • 1 January – 31 December 2023
   • 1 January – 31 December 2024
   • 1 January – 31 December 2025

• Spend can be in one or more transactions. 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 Australia Platinum Card Members using their Platinum Personal Charge Card. Transactions made with an Additional Card is not eligible for this Benefit.
• Save this Benefit First: A one-time enrolment is required. You must first save the Benefit to your Platinum Card before making your payment to qualify for the Benefit. Benefit limited to the Card to which the offer is saved and only spend on this Card counts towards 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. If you switch to a new Card product that is not eligible for this Benefit, enrolment will be removed from your Card Account. If a Card you hold is ineligible, you will not be able to see the Benefit, nor will you be able to save the Benefit to the Card. If you are no longer eligible for this Benefit due to a change in Account status, including but not limited to fraudulent flags, suspension or cancellation, it will be removed from your Account.
• Eligible Transactions: Benefit only available for dine-in services made in-person at a participating restaurant, full list can be found here. Participating restaurant list subject to change without notice, please check before you dine as you won’t be eligible to receive a credit if the restaurant isn’t on the list at the time of your transaction.
• Excluded Transactions: Benefit excludes purchases of gift cards and vouchers, transactions made towards deposits charged upfront by the venue, booking, cancellation, and no-show charges, takeaway or dine-at-home services. If you spend in a currency other than Australian Dollars a Currency Conversion Fee of 3% applies and this fee does not count towards the Benefit. For more information regarding charges made in foreign currencies refer to your Card Member Agreement.
• Direct Payments Only: If you pay using payment processors such as QR payment or restaurant in-app purchases, you may not be eligible for the Benefit. Please request to pay at the restaurant’s designated checkout register.
• 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. Credit may be reversed if your qualifying purchase is refunded or cancelled.
• Expiry or Withdrawal of Benefit: The Benefit will expire on 31 December 2025. American Express can withdraw the Benefit at any time by giving you 60 days’ notice.
• Your use of participating restaurants: Your purchase of goods and/or services from the participating brands 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.