Amex Eliminates Airline Fee Credit for Gift Card Purchases by Sam Helmy August 4, 2019 69 American Express has finally closed a loophole that allowed cardholders to use their airline fee credit to reimburse gift cards purchased directly from the airline. Although the terms and conditions have always stated that gift cards are excluded from the credit, this had never been enforced for gift cards purchased in small denominations.
Amex Priority Pass Cards Losing Non-Lounge Access Privileges by Sam Helmy July 29, 2019 57 American Express has announced that Priority Pass Select memberships associated with its cards will no longer be eligible to access Priority Pass Non-Lounge facilities. This change takes effect on August 1, 2019, and will eliminate the option to visit Priority Pass restaurants. Fortunately, Priority Pass cards linked to Citi and Chase credit cards are not affected.
All About The SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express by AwardWallet July 1, 2019 4 When it comes to business credit cards, you may not hear much buzz about the SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express. While many American Express credit cards earn Membership Rewards points, this card does not. Instead, it earns cash back and warrants some attention with how much you can potentially earn.
Blue Cash Preferred® Card Receives New Bonus Categories by Jess Farley May 22, 2019 43 American Express has refreshed the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express with a new card design and updated bonus categories.
Platinum Card® Losing Boingo Wi-Fi Perk by Sam Helmy April 17, 2019 37 American Express has announced that it is ending the free Boingo Wi-Fi benefit for the Platinum Card®. The good news for current cardholders is that it is still possible to keep the benefit through the end of 2019 by taking action before May 1, 2019.
Free National Executive Status with American Express Card by Sam Helmy September 24, 2018 19 National has announced a promotion granting American Express card members Emerald Club Executive status when signing up with Emerald Club by January 31, 2019. The promotion is only open to new National Emerald Club members, and Executive status is valid through February 28, 2020.
Priority Pass Increases the Price of Lounge Visits (Amex Only) – Doesn’t Matter! by Sam Helmy September 4, 2018 25 Priority Pass announced in an email to members that the price of chargeable lounge visits through their Priority Pass membership associated with their American Express card is increasing to $32 per visit as of October 1, 2018. This represents an 18.5% increase on the current cost of a lounge visit of $27. That said, this, in theory, is a non-issue for many people. This is only an issue if you exceed the complimentary guest benefit of your card.
American Express Launches Do More Business (Replacement for OPEN Savings) by Sam Helmy June 21, 2018 14 American Express has launched its AMEX Do More Business program, the successor to its OPEN Savings program which we reported in March would be discontinued June 1, 2018.
AMEX Introduces Welcome Offer Eligibility Tool by Sam Helmy October 3, 2025 32 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. Terms Apply to the offers listed on this page. Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided,...
Up to 15,000 Bonus Points with Amex and SPG (Targeted) by Sam Helmy March 9, 2018 38 Amex and SPG have launched a promo offering up to 15,000 bonus points for meeting a minimum spend on the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express. The promo is targeted, and people have reported bonus from as low as 2,000 up to 15,000 bonus points. On all the offers you have through April 5, 2018, to register.
American Express Adds 12 Week Rewards Clause to Some Co-Brand Cards by Sam Helmy September 24, 2017 26 American Express has modified the terms and conditions of its Delta, Hilton and Starwood co-brand credit cards. The amendment adds an up to 12 weeks clause for rewards posting to your account and is effective November 1, 2017.
