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, Airfare, 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 (And Amex Points) to Fly to Every Continent by Cameron Laufer June 5, 2025 0 Alaska miles are extremely valuable, with the ability to fly you nearly anywhere in the world. With transfers from Amex Membership Rewards to Hawaiian and then Alaska ending June 30th, now's the time to transfer and book some amazing flights.
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 5 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.
Amex Ending Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines — Here’s Why You Should Transfer Points Before It’s Too Late by Cameron Laufer May 16, 2025 2 American Express is ending transfers to Hawaiian Airlines. This transfer partnership is currently an excellent backdoor way to build your balance of Alaska Mileage Plan miles. So if you are interested in transferring to take advantage of Alaska miles award redemptions, the time to do so is running out. Here's how to transfer Amex points to Hawaiian (and beyond to Alaska) and some top Alaska redemptions to consider before this partnership ends.
Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $30 or 3,000 Amex Points After Spending $30 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt May 13, 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.
A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam April 25, 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.
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 19, 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.
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 2, 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 the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and other premium travel cards.
Amex to Marriott Flash Transfer Bonus: Get 25% More Points When You Transfer Amex Points to Marriott by Skye Class and JT Genter June 6, 2025 45 American Express just launched a new 25% bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy through March 21, 2025. With this offer, you'll get 1,250 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.
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.
Amex to LifeMiles Transfer Bonus — Book United From 6k Points, Business Class to Europe for 40k Points by JT Genter February 3, 2025 23 Now through February 28, 2025, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Avianca LifeMiles with a 15% bonus. This transfer bonus opens the door to several incredibly lucrative award redemptions, including 5k domestic United flights, 40k-point business class flights to Europe, ANA first class to Asia for 105k points, or even Lufthansa First Class to Europe for 84k points. Here's a full breakdown of how to maximize this transfer bonus.
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.
Amex Business Gold vs. Ink Business Preferred: Which Card Maximizes Your Business Expenses? by Mark Jackson April 21, 2025 0 The American Express® Business Gold Card and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card are top choices for small business owners. This guide compares their features, benefits, and value to help you decide which card best suits your business needs.
Do Amex Points Expire? 7 Ways You Could Forfeit Membership Rewards by Sam Helmy January 5, 2025 51 American Express Membership Rewards points may not expire due to inactivity or a fixed point lifespan. But, you can forfeit Membership Rewards points in certain circumstances. Here's what you need to know to keep your Amex points safe.
Transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 0 It's not very often we see an American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue, so this is a momentous occasion. Here's what you need to know about this 25% transfer bonus from Amex to JetBlue and whether it's worth taking advantage of before it flies away on December 31, 2024.
40% Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus From Amex Membership Rewards by Sam Helmy and JT Genter January 1, 2025 14 American Express just launched a new 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. You have until December 31, 2024 to get 40% bonus points when transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Flying Club. This unlocks value on everything from short Delta domestic flights to flying business or first class to Japan! Here's a breakdown of when you might want to transfer Amex points to Flying Club during this bonus.
American Express® Gold Card Review: Powerful Earnings on Dining and Supermarkets by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson November 26, 2024 18 Few cards compete with the earning rates on dining and U.S. supermarkets offered by the American Express® Gold Card. While its high annual fee can be a turn-off to some, there are ongoing perks that can offset this — assuming you're able to use them. Let's look at whether you should add this card to your wallet.
