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American Express · Velocity Rewards · Credit card
LiveAmerican Express Velocity Escape Plus Card
20,000 pts Velocity Rewards, worth about $160 as of 18 September 2026. After the $95 first-year fee it nets $65, 47th of 51 bonus cards tracked by BankMate. The offer ends 25 May 2027.
20,000points
≈ $160 in value · $65 after the $95 first-year fee
Apply online by 25 May 2027, get approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months of your approval date. New Amex Card Members only. T&Cs apply. Ends 25 May 2027 (249 days).
Bonus over time
Sign-up bonus points- American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card
Changes
1 change since 10 Sept 2026- American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card · rewards program now Velocity Rewards2 fields
- Rewards program Velocity Frequent Flyer → Velocity Rewards
- Base earn rate 0.75 → 0.5
Fees
- Annual fee
- $95
- Additional cardholder
- Free
- Foreign transaction fee
- 3.5%
- Late payment fee
- $30
Earning
- Rewards program
- Velocity Rewards
- Base earn rate
- 0.5 Velocity Rewards pts per $
- Travel spend
- 1.75 pts per $
- Everyday spend
- 1 pts per $
Interest
- Purchase rate
- 23.99% p.a.
- Interest-free days
- Up to 55
Perks
- Airport lounges
- Domestic
- Complimentary travel insurance
- Yes
- Purchase protection
- Yes
- Concierge
- No
- Network
- Amex
Eligibility
- Minimum credit limit
- $2,000
About this product
The American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card offers Velocity Points for every dollar spent.