Amex rewards cardholders can now use points to shop via Paypal
Mozo Experts Choice Awards 2021 Credit Card Provider of the Year, American Express has partnered with PayPal to launch PayPal with Points, allowing Amex customers to shop online and pay using Membership Points via Paypal.
To use the service, you must already have your Amex credit card linked to PayPal. You can then use PayPal with Points to shop online with thousands of Australian retailers when you choose their American Express Card upon checkout on Paypal.
For Amex Rewards cardholders whose cards aren’t yet linked, you can simply add your American Express Card to your PayPal account, ensuring their Membership Rewards balance automatically features at the checkout of retailers. Once you’ve done this, you will be able to use the feature by mid-November.
“This is the first time Australians are able to shop with PayPal using rewards points from a non-PayPal credit card, expanding the payment choice and flexibility we offer customers while maintaining the highly secure processes they know and trust,” said Andrew Toon, general manager, payments, PayPal Australia.
The development comes in the wake of COVID-induced changes to Aussie reward point spending. Credit card providers are finding that due to over a year of travel restrictions, cardholders now want more rewards points options beyond airline points.
Director of partnerships & loyalty for Amex Australia and New Zealand, Liana Kohn-Gardner said: “As people have travelled less due to restrictions on international and domestic travel, points balances have quickly added up.”
The partnership comes at an opportune time, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, giving American Express Reward Card Members the chance to use their points to save big on their Christmas shopping.
“By using PayPal with Points, our Card Members can use their points to treat themselves, or their loved ones, without having to dip into their cash savings,” Liana continued.
Are you looking to earn rewards on your Christmas shop? From bonus points and cashback to frequent flyer options, Mozo compares over 130 rewards credit cards. Check out some top rewards programs below!
Compare rewards credit cards - last updated 4 December 2021
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Qantas Rewards Signature Card
Rewards program
Annual fee
Bonus points
Earn rate per $1
Qantas Frequent Flyer$395 $295 in the first year110,0001 point up to $5,000/month, then
0.5 points up to $20,000/monthNABs fastest way to earn Qantas Points. 110,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 on everyday purchases within 60 days of account opening and keep the card open for 12 months. Access to 6 complimentary insurances when you make eligible purchases.
CompareCompareQantas Rewards Signature Card
NABs fastest way to earn Qantas Points. 110,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 on everyday purchases within 60 days of account opening and keep the card open for 12 months. Access to 6 complimentary insurances when you make eligible purchases.
- Rewards program
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Annual fee
- $395 $295 in the first year
- Bonus points
- 110,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 1 point up to $5,000/month, then
0.5 points up to $20,000/month
- Intro rate
- -
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months and then 21.74% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
- Cash advance
- 21.74% p.a.
- Interest free days on purchases
- 44
- Foreign exchange
- 3.00%
- Late payment
- $15.00
- Points earning
- 1 point per dollar on Visa, up to $5,000 per month, then
0.5 points per dollar on Visa, up to $20,000 per month
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 110,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 8000.0
- Sydney to London
- 110400.0
- $100 Gift card
- 19010.0
- Card Benefits
- Concierge,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection,
International Travel Insurance,
Transit Accident Insurance,
Interstate Flight Inconvenience Insurance,
Rental Vehicle Excess in Australia Insurance
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Qantas Rewards Signature Card
- Apply By 13 Dec 2021
Velocity Platinum Card
Rewards program
Annual fee
Bonus points
Earn rate per $1
Velocity Frequent Flyer$375120,0001.25 points uncappedReceive 120,000 bonus Velocity Points and 120 Status Credits when you apply online by 13 December 2021, are approved and spend $4,500 on your new Card within the first 3 months. New Card Members Only. Enjoy a complimentary domestic return flight with Virgin Australia to selected cities, each year after your first card spend.
CompareCompareVelocity Platinum Card
Receive 120,000 bonus Velocity Points and 120 Status Credits when you apply online by 13 December 2021, are approved and spend $4,500 on your new Card within the first 3 months. New Card Members Only. Enjoy a complimentary domestic return flight with Virgin Australia to selected cities, each year after your first card spend.
- Rewards program
- Velocity Frequent Flyer
- Annual fee
- $375
- Bonus points
- 120,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 1.25 points uncapped
- Intro rate
- -
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 20.74% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- No current offer
- Cash advance
- Interest free days on purchases
- 55
- Foreign exchange
- 3.00%
- Late payment
- $30.00
- Points earning
- 1.25 points per dollar on Amex, uncapped
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 120,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 7800.0
- Sydney to London
- 119600.0
- $100 Gift card
- 19500.0
- Card Benefits
- Travel Insurance,
Purchase Protection,
Account alerts by SMS
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Velocity Platinum Card
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Qantas Rewards Premium Card
Rewards program
Annual fee
Bonus points
Earn rate per $1
Qantas Frequent Flyer$25065,0000.66 points up to $3,000/month, then
0.33 points up to $6,000/month65,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 within 60 days (T&Cs apply).
CompareCompareQantas Rewards Premium Card
65,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 within 60 days (T&Cs apply).
- Rewards program
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Annual fee
- $250
- Bonus points
- 65,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 0.66 points up to $3,000/month, then
0.33 points up to $6,000/month
- Intro rate
- -
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months and then 21.74% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
- Cash advance
- 21.74% p.a.
- Interest free days on purchases
- 44
- Foreign exchange
- 3.00%
- Late payment
- $15.00
- Points earning
- 0.66 points per dollar on Visa, up to $3,000 per month, then
0.33 points per dollar on Visa, up to $6,000 per month
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 65,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 8000.0
- Sydney to London
- 110400.0
- $100 Gift card
- 19010.0
- Card Benefits
- Concierge,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection,
International Travel Insurance,
Transit Accident Insurance,
Interstate Flight Inconvenience Insurance,
Rental Vehicle Excess in Australia Insurance
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Qantas Rewards Premium Card
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Rewards Platinum Card
Rewards program
Annual fee
Bonus points
Earn rate per $1
NAB Rewards$19560,0001 point uncappedUp to 60,000 bonus points (T&Cs apply). Also get 1 NAB reward point for every $1 spent on everyday purchases.
CompareCompareRewards Platinum Card
Up to 60,000 bonus points (T&Cs apply). Also get 1 NAB reward point for every $1 spent on everyday purchases.
- Rewards program
- NAB Rewards
- Annual fee
- $195
- Bonus points
- 60,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 1 point uncapped
- Intro rate
- -
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months and then 21.74% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
- Cash advance
- 21.74% p.a.
- Interest free days on purchases
- 44
- Foreign exchange
- 3.00%
- Late payment
- $15.00
- Points earning
- 1 point per dollar on Visa, uncapped
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 60,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 15600.0
- Sydney to London
- 239200.0
- $100 Gift card
- 19230.0
- Card Benefits
- Concierge,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection,
International Travel Insurance,
Transit Accident Insurance,
Interstate Flight Inconvenience Insurance,
Rental Vehicle Excess in Australia Insurance
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Rewards Platinum Card
- Apply By 9 Feb 2022
American Express Card
Rewards program
Annual fee
Bonus points
Earn rate per $1
Membership Rewards$9950,0001 point uncappedEarn 50,000 Membership Rewards Points or 25,000 Qantas Points when you apply online by 9 February 2022, are approved and spend $1,500 at locations excluding David Jones on your new Card within the first three months. Plus, enjoy 0% p.a. on purchases for 12 months. Available to new David Jones American Express Card Members only.
CompareCompareAmerican Express Card
Earn 50,000 Membership Rewards Points or 25,000 Qantas Points when you apply online by 9 February 2022, are approved and spend $1,500 at locations excluding David Jones on your new Card within the first three months. Plus, enjoy 0% p.a. on purchases for 12 months. Available to new David Jones American Express Card Members only.
- Rewards program
- Membership Rewards
- Annual fee
- $99
- Bonus points
- 50,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 1 point uncapped
- Intro rate
- 0% p.a. for 12 months
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 20.74% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- No current offer
- Cash advance
- Interest free days on purchases
- 44
- Foreign exchange
- 3.00%
- Late payment
- $30.00
- Points earning
- 1 point per dollar on Amex, uncapped
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 50,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 15600.0
- Sydney to London
- 212000.0
- $100 Gift card
- 20000.0
- Card Benefits
- Purchase Protection,
Account alerts by SMS
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the American Express Card
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