Feast your eyes on Amex’s new Essential Credit Card offer

By Ceyda Erem · · 2 min read
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A 2018 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner, with no annual fee and a low 14.99% purchase rate, you might think the American Express Essential Credit Card couldn’t get any better.

Actually it can.

From tomorrow, Amex are giving new cardholders the chance to receive a $50 Dining Credit if they spend $50 or more in one or more transaction using Deliveroo or with the Rockpool Dining Group in the first month.

“For Aussies that are fans of the participating restaurants this could be their dream plastic perk,” said Mozo Director, Kirsty Lamont.

“And with a great rewards program and two Mozo Experts Choice Award wins under its belt, it’s not hard to see why the American Express Essential Credit Card makes for a top pick.”

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But while the idea of gift cards, cash back and airport lounge access could sound tempting, many Aussies may still question the true value of owning a rewards credit card.

According to the Mozo database, the average return for a rewards credit card on a $20,000 yearly spend is $50.

However, the American Express Essential Credit Card had a return value of a $196.

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“Finding a rewards card that not only delivers on features but actually offers a decent return can be tricky, but the Amex Essentials Credit Card offers do just that,” said Lamont.

“And the fact that there’s no annual fee makes it easy on the wallet too.”

So if you’d like to take advantage of the new American Express Essential Credit Card offer, be quick, because this offer is only available till 31 March, 2019.  

And if you’d like to compare more plastic options, check out the offers down below or head on over to our rewards card comparison tool.

4 credit card offers - last updated 20 April 2024

Search promoted credit cards below or do a full Mozo database search. Advertiser disclosure
  • Apply By 28 May 2024
    American Express Qantas Ultimate Card

    Receive 60,000 Bonus Qantas Rewards Points when you apply online by 28 May 2024, are approved, and spend $3,000 on your new Card within the first 3 months. T&Cs apply. Available for New American Express Card Members only.

    Purchase rate
    23.99% p.a.
    Balance transfer rate
    No current offer
    Annual fee
    $450
    Rewards program
    Qantas Frequent Flyer
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  • American Express Platinum Edge Credit Card

    Enjoy $0 Annual Card Fee (usually $195) in the first year when you apply online and are approved. T&Cs apply. New Card Members only. Offer subject to change without notice.

    Purchase rate
    23.99% p.a.
    Balance transfer rate
    No current offer
    Annual fee
    $195 $0 in the first year
    Rewards program
    Membership Rewards
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    Details
  • American Express Explorer® Credit Card

    Receive 50,000 bonus membership rewards points when you apply online, are approved, and spend $4,000 on eligible purchases on your new card within the first 3 months (T&Cs apply). New Card Members only. Complimentary domestic & international Travel Insurance (T&Cs apply). Up to 55 days interest free on purchases. $395 annual fee.

    Purchase rate
    23.99% p.a.
    Balance transfer rate
    No current offer
    Annual fee
    $395
    Rewards program
    Membership Rewards
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    Details
  • Apply By 15 May 2024
    American Express Velocity Platinum Card

    Earn 100,000 bonus Velocity Points when you apply online by 15 May 2024, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express Velocity Platinum Card within the first 3 months. T&Cs apply. Available to new American Express Card Members only.

    Purchase rate
    23.99% p.a.
    Balance transfer rate
    No current offer
    Annual fee
    $375
    Rewards program
    Velocity Frequent Flyer
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    Details

^See information about the Mozo Experts Choice Credit Card Awards

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