Founded in 1850, American Express has a long global history in payments, service and security, adding trusted backing to this Airpoints credit card.
What you need to know about this credit card
- Annual Card fee: NZ$0 per year.
- Airpoints earn rate: Earn 1 Airpoints Dollar for every NZ$100 spent on eligible purchases.
- Introductory interest rate: 0% p.a. on purchases for the first six months, reverting to 22.95% p.a. thereafter.
- Welcome offer: Receive 50 bonus Airpoints Dollars when approved and spending NZ$750 within the first three months. Available to new Card Members only.
Pros
- No annual Card fee.
- Earn Airpoints Dollars on eligible purchases.
- Up to 55 interest-free days on purchases.
- Up to four Additional Cards with no annual Card fee.
- Online Fraud Protection Guarantee and Apple Pay support.
Cons
- The purchase interest rate reverts to 22.95% p.a. after six months.
- American Express is accepted at 75,000 places across New Zealand, but it may not be accepted by every merchant.
Why choose American Express for your credit card?
Unlike ANZ Airpoints Visa, this miles credit card earns 1 Airpoints Dollar per NZ$100 and charges no annual Card fee.
Compared with Westpac Airpoints Mastercard, this free credit card removes the annual fee while still earning Airpoints Dollars.
Unlike Amex Airpoints Platinum, it is a no-fee credit card for customers who do not need premium travel benefits.
Compared with ANZ Airpoints Visa Platinum, this credit card with no annual fee avoids the NZ$150 annual account fee.
Unlike Westpac Airpoints Platinum Mastercard, this credit card promotion offers 0% p.a. on purchases for the first six months.
How to apply for your American Express Airpoints Card
Start your online credit card application and you could earn 50 bonus Airpoints Dollars after approval and the required eligible spend during your first three months.