Reach your travel goals sooner with an earn rate of up to 1.75 Velocity Points per $1 spent.
Are you searching for a Velocity rewards credit card that offers a high earn rate, uncapped points earning and a range of handy extras? The American Express Velocity Escape Card delivers all these features and more – with $0 Annual Fee.
You’ll also benefit from a competitive Velocity Points earn rate and a range of other handy features.
Go to the secure Amex website to apply now (secure, mobile-friendly application form).
Or, read on to find out more.
American Express Velocity Escape Card: The Lowdown
The American Express Velocity Escape Card is a popular choice for those seeking to boost their Velocity Frequent Flyer balance whilst enjoying a $0 Annual Fee. Discover the key benefits below.
Enjoy $0 Annual Fee
With the Amex Velocity Escape, you’ll pay a $0 Annual Fee.
A 23.99% p.a. interest rate on purchases applies.
Access a generous Velocity Points earn rate on everyday spend
The American Express Velocity Escape Card delivers a solid Velocity Points earn rate on day-to-day spend.
- Earn 0.75 Velocity Points per $1 spent, except government bodies in Australia where you will earn 0.5 Velocity Points per $1 spent
- Earn 1 additional Velocity Point per $1 spent on purchases with Virgin Australia
Plus, there’s never a cap on how many points you can earn with the American Express Velocity Escape Card – regardless of how much you spend each month or year.
Escape with a Velocity Reward Seat flight…
Your Velocity Points can be redeemed for flights with Virgin Australia or partner airlines including Singapore Airlines and Etihad. Velocity Reward Seat redemptions start from just 7,800 points, so you could be flying sooner than you think.
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You’ll need to be a member of Velocity Frequent Flyer to earn and redeem Velocity points. It’s free and instant to join. You can sign up here.
…Or, use your Velocity Points in other ways
Above and beyond flights, you can use Velocity Points for gift vouchers, car hire, and accommodation. You can also redeem your Velocity Points for purchases at the Velocity E-Store.
Enjoy wide acceptance of your Amex Velocity Escape Card
Hundreds of thousands of Australian merchants accept American Express – you’ll be surprised at just how widely your card is welcomed. This includes airlines, supermarkets, petrol stations, restaurants, small retailers, and more.
Access Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay
The Velocity Escape American Express Card is eligible for use with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay. It’s simple to set up on your smartphone and will allow you to pay with ease.
Enjoy a range of other cardholder benefits
The American Express Velocity Escape Card unlocks a range of other handy cardholder benefits. These include:
- $0 Annual Fee for up to 4 additional card members, and
- Card Purchase Cover and Card Refund Cover, Online Fraud Protection Guarantee and Emergency Card Replacement.
You can access the Key Fact Sheet for the Amex Velocity Escape here.
American Express Velocity Escape Card eligibility
To apply for the Amex Velocity Escape Card, you’ll need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a long-term visa. Long-term means 12 months or more and does not include a student visa.
Ready to apply?
The secure, mobile-friendly application form should take you less than 10 minutes to complete and AMEX may be able to give you a response in 60 seconds.