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American Express Airpoints Card

4.2 / 5 editorial rating

Best for: earning Airpoints with no annual fee

Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerAmerican Express
NetworkAmerican Express
Purchase APR22.95% p.a.
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Credit neededProof of income required; se…

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Faster earn rate than the standard ANZ and Westpac Airpoints cards
  • 0% purchase rate for the first six months

Cons

  • 2.5% currency conversion fee
  • 22.95% p.a. after the intro period

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

The American Express Airpoints Card earns 1 Airpoints Dollar per NZ$100 with no annual fee. Purchases are 0% p.a. for the first six months, then 22.95% p.a.

American Express Airpoints Card at a glance

IssuerAmerican Express
Card networkAmerican Express
Annual feeNone
Rewards rate1 Airpoints Dollar per NZ$100 on eligible purchases
Welcome bonusSee issuer for the current offer
Intro APR0% p.a. on purchases for the first 6 months
Regular APR22.95% p.a.
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Credit neededProof of income required; see issuer for full eligibility
Best forEarning Airpoints with no annual fee

Key features

  • 1 Airpoints Dollar per NZ$100 spent on eligible purchases
  • No annual fee
  • 0% p.a. on purchases for the first 6 months, then 22.95% p.a.
  • Up to 55 interest-free days on purchases
  • Additional cards at no cost

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Faster earn rate than the standard ANZ and Westpac Airpoints cards
  • 0% purchase rate for the first six months

Cons

  • 2.5% currency conversion fee
  • 22.95% p.a. after the intro period

Before you apply: confirm the current annual fee, interest rate, rewards and eligibility on the issuer's official site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: americanexpress.com · americanexpress.com

How it compares with similar New Zealand cards

CardAnnual feeRewardsIntro APRForeign feeCredit neededRating
American Express Airpoints CardEarning Airpoints with no annual fee
None 1 Airpoints Dollar per NZ$100 on eligible purchases 0% p.a. on purchases for the first 6 months 2.5% Proof of income required; see… 4.2
Westpac Airpoints MastercardAirpoints on a Mastercard, with a low rate on balance transfers
NZ$70/yr 1 Airpoints Dollar per NZ$150 on the first NZ$3,500 each month, then 1… None 1.83% Aged 18 or over, NZ citizen or… 3.9

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