How to Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points — And Which Options Offer the Best Value by Ian Snyder and Cameron Laufer July 12, 2025 3 Have Amex points and wondering what to do with them? From luxurious business class flights to poor-value gift cards, not all redemptions are created equal. This guide breaks down the best (and worst) ways to redeem your American Express Membership Rewards points—including sweet spots with ANA, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and more — so you can get the most value from every point.
Amex to LifeMiles Transfer Bonus — Book United From 9k Points, Business Class to Europe for 48k Points by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt July 7, 2025 23 Through July 31, 2025, LifeMiles is offering a 15% transfer bonus on all transfers from Amex Membership Rewards to LifeMiles. If you need to book a Star Alliance award ticket, this transfer bonus is a fantastic opportunity to save thousands of points. Here are the details.
A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam July 3, 2025 2 Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion® Lounge. Here's what to know about having the right card (and potentially flying the right airline) to enter. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges, the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.
Amex to Devalue Membership Rewards Transfers to Emirates Skywards on September 16 by Tyler Glatt July 2, 2025 1 On September 16, 2025, American Express Membership Rewards will replace its 1:1 transfer ratio to Emirates Skywards with a devalued 1:0.8 ratio. In other words, you’ll soon need to redeem 20% more Amex points for Emirates awards, which is a pretty disappointing development. Here's what to know.
Amex to Marriott Flash Transfer Bonus: Get 20% More Points When You Transfer Amex Points to Marriott by Skye Class and JT Genter July 1, 2025 45 American Express just launched a new 20% bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy through July 14, 2025. With this offer, you'll get 1,200 Marriott points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer. While that's not the best deal, this offer may still be worth taking advantage of in some circumstances.
Business Platinum Card® From American Express Review: Is It Worth the Fee in 2025? by Ian Snyder July 9, 2025 4 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium business card that commands a high annual fee but offers tons of value through lounge access, hotel and car rental elite status, over $2,000 in annual credits, travel protections, and even cell phone insurance. Check out our detailed review of the card, covering the welcome offer, earning rates, travel perks, and the array of credits that can save you lots of money. These will help you decide if the card is right for you.
Is The Platinum Card® From American Express Worth It In 2025? Our Comprehensive Breakdown by Ian Snyder June 28, 2025 13 Earn 5X points on flights, enjoy complimentary lounge access at airports worldwide, and save significant money each year with the many travel and shopping credits offered by The Platinum Card® from American Express. Excellent travel insurance protections also provide peace of mind. The downside of the Amex Platinum is its hefty annual fee and the difficulty of using some of the spending credits. Here's everything you should know about this card.
Last Chance: Amex Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Mileage Plan Loophole Ends June 30 by Cameron Laufer and Tyler Glatt June 28, 2025 2 American Express is ending its transfer partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, cutting off a backdoor way to earn Alaska miles. If you’re looking to boost your Alaska Mileage Plan balance for future redemptions, now’s the time. Here’s how to transfer before the June 30 deadline.
Working on an Amex Welcome Bonus? How to Track Your Spending Progress by Harrison Pierce June 25, 2025 0 Getting approved for a new credit card is exciting, and so is the opportunity to earn bonus points within the first few months of account opening. Here's how to track your progress toward a new American Express welcome bonus so you know exactly how much more you need to spend.
Save Up to 50% Off Amazon Purchases Using 1 Point — or Get $20 Credit for Adding a Card by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt June 24, 2025 157 Targeted Amex and Discover cardholders can save up to 50% off Amazon purchases when redeeming points. While using credit card points for Amazon purchases generally isn't great, redeeming just one point for up to 50% in savings is an exception worth making. Here's how to check if you're targeted.
Maximize Your Amex Platinum Card: Which Benefits You Need to Enroll In by Harrison Pierce June 19, 2025 0 The Platinum Card® from American Express offers substantial benefits in exchange for a high annual fee. Several cardholder benefits, like the Priority Pass Select membership, digital entertainment credit, and airline fee credit require enrollment. If you forget to enroll, you leave money on the table. Here's which benefits require enrollment and how to enroll.
Bad News: Amex to Devalue the 35% Pay With Points Rebate This Fall by Cameron Laufer June 18, 2025 0 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express' 35% Pay with Points rebate for business and first-class flights booked with Amex Membership Rewards is set to change (read: be devalued) on September 18, 2025. Here's what Card Members need to know.
Rakuten’s 95X LifeLock Promo: Get 35k+ Amex Points for 1.05¢ Each (and Free ID Protection to Boot) by JT Genter June 16, 2025 13 You can currently get 95% cash back on LifeLock via Rakuten. Even better, you can choose to receive your rewards as American Express Membership Rewards instead of cash back. That means you can earn a whopping 95X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent! Here are the details of this incredible offer.
Delta, Hilton, JetBlue, Carnival, Viator, And More: Save Up to $400 or Earn 50k Bonus Points Via Amex Offers by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter June 10, 2025 189 Amex is currently offering a bounty of travel-related Amex Offers! Targeted Amex cardmembers can currently earn up to $400 back or up to 50k bonus points on airlines, hotels, cruises, U.S. gas stations, and tour packages. From Delta and Hilton to Carnival and even safari packages, here's a round-up of the top travel-related Amex Offers available now.
How to Use Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles to Fly to Every Continent by Cameron Laufer July 1, 2025 0 Thanks to Alaska Airlines’ membership in the Oneworld alliance, along with partnerships with several non-alliance carriers, travelers can use Alaska Mileage Plan miles to book award flights to nearly every corner of the globe. If you're serious about globetrotting, it's worth stocking up on Alaska miles. Here's just how easy it is to use these valuable miles to reach every continent.
New Targeted Amex to Hilton Transfer Bonus: Get 2.6 Hilton Points Per Membership Rewards Point by Tyler Glatt June 2, 2025 57 Amex just launched a new targeted 30% transfer bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Hilton Honors points. During this promotion, members will receive 2,600 Hilton points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points transferred for a limited time.
Get a 30% Bonus on Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus Avios by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt June 2, 2025 11 American Express just launched a brand-new 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. There are several great ways to redeem Avios, so this is an incredibly useful bonus. And it’ll be around for a while too, lasting until July 15, 2025. Here are some of the best ways to redeem your newly transferred points.
How to Transfer Amex Points to Airline and Hotel Programs: A Step-By-Step Guide by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt May 27, 2025 1 Transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to travel partners will nearly always get you the best value for your points. If you're new to Membership Rewards, let us walk you through how to link your loyalty accounts with American Express and how to initiate a points transfer. Soon, it will be second nature.
Now’s Your Last Chance to Transfer Chase, Amex, or Bilt Points to Emirates Before the Blackout by Tyler Glatt May 26, 2025 0 Heads up if you prefer to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, or Bilt Rewards points to Emirates. Starting in late May 2025, transfers from all three programs to Emirates will be paused for at least a month. Here’s what you need to know and why now might be the best time to transfer.
Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $30 or 3,000 Amex Points After Spending $30 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt July 3, 2025 119 Few shopping portals are better than Rakuten. It's one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet. And to sweeten the pot, new members can currently use a Rakuten referral link to get a new member bonus of $30 or 3,000 Amex Membership Rewards points.
All of the Cards That Earn American Express Membership Rewards Points by Toni Southam and Ian Snyder April 27, 2025 1 American Express Membership Rewards are among the most versatile points in travel. This guide compares every personal and business Amex card that earns them, from the Amex Platinum’s premium perks to the no-annual fee Blue Business Plus, and shows how to unlock more points through Amex Offers, referrals, and authorized users.
Which Eurostar Lounges Can You Access With Eligible Amex Platinum Cards? by Sam Helmy April 7, 2025 49 The Platinum Card® from American Express reigns supreme when it comes to lounge access. Beyond a wide range of airport lounges, you can also use your card to access select Eurostar Premier Lounges in London, Paris, and Brussels. Here's how — plus an important caveat.
Amex 20% Transfer Bonus to Aeromexico: Fly Biz to Mexico City, Amsterdam, or Tokyo for Less by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi April 1, 2025 5 Now through April 30, 2025, US-based American Express cardmembers can get a 20% transfer bonus points when transferring Membership Rewards to Aeromexico Rewards. Utilize this transfer bonus to book lie-flat business class awards to Mexico City from 19k Amex points each way or business class to Europe for 79k Amex points. Here are the details of this limited-time promotion and how to take advantage of it.
Amex New 20% Transfer Bonus to Etihad — Unlock JetBlue Mint to Europe for 50k, AA Awards from 5k by JT Genter and Sam Helmy April 1, 2025 2 American Express just launched a promotion offering a 20% bonus on transfers from Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest Miles. Here's how you can utilize this bonus for 5,000-point domestic American Airlines flights, 50k points for JetBlue Mint to Europe, or fly to the Middle East in style for 100k Amex points!
American Express® Green Card Review: Mediocre Welcome Offer, Valuable Earning Categories by Carissa Rawson and Brie Bash June 22, 2025 44 The American Express® Green Card earns 3x in valuable categories, including travel and restaurants, and you'll receive statement credits for CLEAR Plus. With these benefits, the card goes from relative obscurity to a viable alternative to premium travel cards.
6 Cards That Get You Elite Status With Multiple Programs by Ajay Jain March 14, 2025 8 Earning status in an airline or hotel program can be challenging, often requiring many flights or hotel nights. However, you can also achieve status by holding the right credit card. Learn which credit cards provide status in not just one but multiple programs.
Ultimate Guide to Amex Transfer Partners: Best Redemptions for Each Airline and Hotel Partner by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 46 American Express transfer partners are one of the best ways to maximize Membership Rewards. With :amex_partners_air: airline partners and :amex_partners_hotel: hotel partners, you'll find options for virtually any travel plan. Here's our complete guide to Amex travel partners.
Best Ways to Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points for U.S. Domestic Flights (From 3k Points!) by JT Genter February 1, 2025 29 American Express Membership Rewards are a notoriously powerful, transferable, loyalty currency. With generous category bonuses and periodic transfer bonuses, it isn’t hard to rack up Amex points. However, it can be difficult determining how to maximize Membership Rewards for simple U.S. domestic award flights. Thankfully by leveraging various airline alliances and partners, there are sweet spots for domestic travel.
Low-Fee, High-Reward: 8 Best Credit Cards With Annual Fees Under $100 by Lauren Wynn January 23, 2025 0 Credit cards can be powerful tools for travelers, but high annual fees aren't for everyone. Fortunately, many cards offer excellent benefits and rewards for under $100. Here's a list of the best budget-friendly travel credit cards available now.
Guide to Booking Budget Airlines With Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, or Citi Points by Ajay Jain and Andrew Kunesh January 17, 2025 50 Although points and miles are typically used on larger carriers, they can be redeemed for tickets on low-cost carriers as well. Find out how to use your Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, and Citi points on low-cost carriers in this article.
