AmBank UnionPay Platinum Card
5x points overseas + lounge access in 50+ countries
Last updated 7 August 2026 · Reviewed by Raymond, Rates.my
AmBank AmBank UnionPay Platinum Card overview
The AmBank AmBank UnionPay Platinum Card is a Platinum-tier UnionPay points card built around rewards points. 5x points overseas + lounge access in 50+ countries. It best suits upper-middle-income earners, with a minimum income requirement of RM60,000 a year. It carries no annual fee. Standout perks include airport lounge access, complimentary travel insurance.
Features & benefits
- ✓5x AmBonus points on overseas spend
- ✓Plaza Premium Lounge access in 50+ countries
- ✓Up to RM1m travel insurance
Is the AmBank UnionPay Platinum Card worth it?
The AmBank UnionPay Platinum Card is best suited to upper-middle-income earners — its minimum income requirement is RM60,000 a year (about RM5,000 a month). As a points card, it works best for people who will actively redeem rewards points for vouchers, gifts or air miles.
- +Free for life — no annual fee
- +Earns 1 reward point per RM1 spent
- +Complimentary airport lounge access
- +Complimentary travel insurance
- −Higher income requirement — RM60k a year
- −Rewards only pay off if you actively redeem your points or miles
- −Like any credit card, finance charges apply if you don't pay the balance in full each month
How much could you earn?
At 1 point per RM1, around RM2,000 of monthly spending earns about 2,000 points a month — redeemable for vouchers, gifts or air miles depending on the programme. This is illustrative; redemption value varies.
Eligibility & how to apply
Requirements are general guidance — AmBank sets the final approval criteria. Confirm current terms before you apply.
The fine print, decoded
Before you apply, read AmBank's official terms & Product Disclosure Sheet — the cashback caps, category exclusions and fees are all set out there.
📄 Official AmBank UnionPay Platinum Cardterms & product disclosure →AmBank UnionPay Platinum Card FAQ
You need a minimum annual income of RM60,000 (about RM5,000 a month). AmBank also considers your overall credit standing.
No — the AmBank UnionPay Platinum Card is free for life with no annual fee.
It earns 1 reward point per RM1 spent. 5x points overseas + lounge access in 50+ countries.
No — the AmBank UnionPay Platinum Card is a conventional credit card. Check with AmBank for any Islamic (card-i) equivalent.
It's a good fit for upper-middle-income earners who want rewards points — its main draw is "5x points overseas + lounge access in 50+ countries". With no annual fee, there's little downside to holding it. Compare it with the related cards below before applying.
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