{"id":174916,"date":"2026-10-11T21:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T21:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=174916"},"modified":"2026-10-11T21:10:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T21:10:02","slug":"can-you-transfer-amex-points-to-another-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/can-you-transfer-amex-points-to-another-person\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex Points Sharing Rules: How To Use Membership Rewards for Someone Else"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/points-miles-player-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\">two-player points strategy<\/a> can be a great way to earn more rewards, but sharing those rewards isn\u2019t always straightforward. If you and your Player Two both earn American Express Membership Rewards through U.S.-issued American Express cards, you can't combine your points into one account. However, there are still ways to use your points for each other.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what you need to know about sharing your Membership Rewards, including a few workarounds that can help you put your points to use for friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>First, here's a quick overview of the rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Can you transfer your Membership Rewards to another person\u2019s Membership Rewards account?<\/strong> No.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you transfer your Membership Rewards to someone else\u2019s airline or hotel account? <\/strong>Yes, but only if that person is an eligible Additional Card Member and has been on your account for at least 90 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you use your Amex points to book travel for someone else?<\/strong> Often, yes. Many airline and hotel programs let you book travel for someone else using your own points or miles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_166072\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-166072 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thirdman-Pexels-couple-with-laptop-and-credit-card-featured.png\" alt=\"a couple looking at a credit card and a laptop\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thirdman-Pexels-couple-with-laptop-and-credit-card-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thirdman-Pexels-couple-with-laptop-and-credit-card-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thirdman-Pexels-couple-with-laptop-and-credit-card-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thirdman-Pexels-couple-with-laptop-and-credit-card-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Thirdman\/Pexels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Ways_To_Use_Amex_Rewards_for_Someone_Else\">Ways To Use Amex Rewards for Someone Else<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though you can't share Membership Rewards points directly or transfer them to just anyone's loyalty account, there are still ways to use your points for someone else. And you may not need to transfer points to that person at all.<\/p>\n<p>Here's a quick look at your options for sharing Membership Rewards:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1370\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1370 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Option<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Waiting Period<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Typical Value<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Benefits<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Risks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Transfer to an Additional Card Member\u2019s loyalty account<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">90 days after Additional Card is issued<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Potentially high <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">High flexibility<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Primary cardholder is responsible for additional card charges, may impact Additional Card Members credit and 5\/24 status <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Transfer to and book from your own loyalty account<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No Amex waiting period; transfer timing varies by loyalty program<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Potentially high<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Fastest option but some program limitations<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Not every program permits award bookings for another traveler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Book through Amex Travel<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">None<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Usually lower than partner transfer options<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Most simple option<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Third-party bookings can complicate changes, cancellations, and irregular operations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Transfer, then use a loyalty program\u2019s pooling feature<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No Amex waiting period; transfer timing varies by loyalty program<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Potentially high<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Lets multiple members combine loyalty balances for a redemption<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Varies by program.  Some programs have points pooling rules that can restrict use.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/best-amex-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Excellent Redemption Strategies for Amex Membership Rewards Points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Book_Travel_for_Someone_Else_Using_Your_Own_Points\">How To Book Travel for Someone Else Using Your Own Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use your Membership Rewards to book travel for someone else, even if you're not traveling with them. There are two main ways to do this: booking directly through Amex Travel or transferring points to your own airline or hotel loyalty account and booking an award on their behalf.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Booking_an_award_for_someone_else_through_Amex_Travel\">Booking an award for someone else through Amex Travel<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To book travel for someone else through Amex Travel, simply enter the other traveler\u2019s information when making the reservation.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the simplest options because you don\u2019t need to transfer points or add the traveler as an Additional Card Member. However, redeeming Membership Rewards through Amex Travel may offer less value than transferring points to a travel partner. And because the reservation is made through a third party, changes, cancellations, or travel disruptions can sometimes be more complicated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/when-to-book-through-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Portals vs. Booking Direct: When It\u2019s Worth It (and When It\u2019s Not)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_276729\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/365\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-276729 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Amex-Travel-passenger-information.png\" alt=\"The passenger information screen for booking a flight from LAX-SEA .\" width=\"750\" height=\"365\" \/><center><em>Screenshot from Amex Travel<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Booking_an_award_for_someone_else_through_your_own_loyalty_account\">Booking an award for someone else through your own loyalty account<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another option, and often a more valuable one, is to transfer Membership Rewards points to your own airline or hotel loyalty account and use those points to book an award for someone else.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if I wanted to book a flight for my husband on Air France, I would:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Search Flying Blue for award availability.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that Flying Blue allows me to book the award for him.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm my Flying Blue account details, then transfer the necessary Membership Rewards points to my own <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/flying-blue\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Flying Blue<\/a> account from American Express.<\/li>\n<li>Enter his information as the passenger when making the booking on Flying Blue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Not every loyalty program lets you freely book awards for anyone you choose, however. For example, ANA Mileage Club requires other travelers to be registered as eligible award users and may require documentation verifying the relationship. Always check the program\u2019s rules before transferring Membership Rewards points.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Transfer_Amex_Points_to_an_Additional_Card_Members_Loyalty_Account\">How To Transfer Amex Points to an Additional Card Member\u2019s Loyalty Account<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you know you'll want to transfer your points to someone else's loyalty account, you'll need to plan ahead. An <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/benefits-for-authorized-users\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Additional Card Member<\/a> must have been on your account for at least 90 days before you can link their loyalty account and transfer points. When you're ready to transfer Membership Rewards, you will see the option to transfer to your own or another eligible cardholder's loyalty account.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174947\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/311\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174947 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-30-115301.png\" alt=\"American Express shows how to transfer membership rewards to an AU's loyalty account.\" width=\"750\" height=\"311\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-30-115301.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-30-115301-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>In your account, select Transfer to Partners and choose which card member's loyalty account you're sending the points to. Credit: American Express<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The loyalty account must belong to that Additional Card Member, and the account details should match their information. You'll link your Additional Card Member's loyalty account to Amex, just as you did for your own account. If you need to brush up on the steps, here's a step-by-step guide on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/how-to-transfer-amex-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">how to transfer Amex points to partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This strategy can work well if you have a trusted friend or family member you don't mind adding to your account. Keep in mind that some Amex cards charge a fee for Additional Card Members, and you are responsible for charges they make on your account. Adding someone may also affect their credit report and potentially their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-5-24-rule\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase 5\/24 status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/do-amex-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do American Express Membership Rewards Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028085\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4206696d-827e-44e5-bfc0-d0ce86822875.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express\u00ae Gold Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express\u00ae Gold Card' data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFind Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFind Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$325<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card stands out for its robust rewards, especially for food enthusiasts. It offers 4X points on dining worldwide (up to $50,000 per year, then 1X) and U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 per year, then 1X), and 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Cardholders can take advantage of multiple annual dining credits at select locations and up to $120 in Uber Cash credits for U.S. rides and Uber Eats (received as $10 monthly credits), just add your American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card to your account in the Uber app and select it as the payment method. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.<\/li><li>Earn 5X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App&#x2122;.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App&#x2122;, or purchased directly from airlines.<\/li><li>Earn 2X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App&#x2122; and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.<\/li><li>Earn 1X Membership Rewards&#xAE; point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>Pay It&#xAE; lets you tap in the American Express&#xAE; App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It&#xAE; gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You'll know upfront exactly how much you'll pay.<\/li><li>$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.<\/li><li>Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star&#xAE; Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.<\/li><li>Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App&#x2122; and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.<\/li><li>Book your travel through the Amex Travel App&#x2122; with added peace of mind - backed by American Express&#xAE; service and support. Only for American Express&#xAE; Card Members.<\/li><li>Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24\/7.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees.<\/li><li>Annual Fee is $325.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. (on up to $50,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n        <li>5X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>3X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid car rentals booked through amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on cruises booked and paid through amextravel.com\r\n        <li>1X on other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/GoldAmex\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-11-1007fc5e42#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Use_a_Loyalty_Program8217s_Points_Pooling_Feature\">How To Use a Loyalty Program's Points Pooling Feature<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another option is to transfer Membership Rewards points to your own airline or hotel loyalty account and then use that program\u2019s pooling or sharing feature to combine rewards with someone else.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors<\/a>, for example, allows members to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/pool-hilton-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">pool or transfer Hilton points to other members for free<\/a>. So if I wanted to use my Amex points toward a Hilton stay for my parents, I could transfer Membership Rewards to my own Hilton account and then either book the stay for them myself or move the Hilton points to their account so they could make the reservation.<\/p>\n<p>Airline programs can offer similar options. Flying Blue has a family pooling feature, while JetBlue TrueBlue allows eligible members, even outside of your household, to combine points through Points Pooling. Other loyalty programs may let members transfer points or miles directly to one another, sometimes for a fee.<\/p>\n<p>The important distinction is that the sharing happens <em>after <\/em>the Membership Rewards points have been transferred into the loyalty program, not directly through Amex. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/which-programs-allow-free-points-sharing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Pooling rules vary<\/a> by program, so check the requirements before transferring your rewards.<\/p>\n<p>You can also see our guide to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/family-points-pooling\/\" rel=\"noopener\">family points pooling<\/a> for more programs that allow members to combine or share rewards.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174952\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/476\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174952 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hilton-share-your-points.png\" alt=\"Hilton Honors lets you share your points with other members\" width=\"600\" height=\"476\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hilton-share-your-points.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hilton-share-your-points-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Hilton Honors<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/family-points-pooling\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How Families Can Use Family Pooling To Share Points and Miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_To_Know_Before_Transferring_Membership_Rewards\">What To Know Before Transferring Membership Rewards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before transferring Membership Rewards, remember that transfers are final. Once the points leave your Amex account, you usually can\u2019t get them back.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Amex_transfer_partners\">Amex transfer partners<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>American Express offers a wide range of airline and hotel transfer partners, but the available programs, transfer ratios, and transfer times can change. Check the current details before transferring points to your own or an eligible Additional Card Member's loyalty account.<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Aer Lingus (AerClub)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Aeromexico (Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,600<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Air Canada (Aeroplan)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/flying-blue-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air France (Flying Blue)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>All Nippon Airways (ANA Mileage Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">2 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div>British Airways (Club)<div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Cathay Pacific (Cathay)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:800<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">8 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-partner-airlines\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Emirates (Skywards & Business Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:800<div class=\"tt-bonus\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/amex-membership-rewards\/emirates-transfer-devaluation\/\">Amex-Emirates transfer rate dropped to 5:4 on September 16, 2025<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Etihad Airways (Etihad Guest)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\"><div class=\"tt-bonus\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/amex-membership-rewards\/etihad-transfer-partner-ending\/\">Amex dropped Etihad as a transfer partner effective June 30, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/transfer-hilton-points\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton (Honors)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:2,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Iberia Plus<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">1 day<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>JetBlue Airways (TrueBlue)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">250:200<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/flying-blue-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KLM (Flying Blue)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>LHW (Leaders Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:250<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,350<div class=\"tt-bonus\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/amex-membership-rewards\/marriott-transfer-bonus\/\">35% transfer bonus through December 10, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">51 minutes<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Qantas (Frequent Flyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">500:500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Qatar Airways (Privilege Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">15 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">11 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,300<div class=\"tt-bonus\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/amex-membership-rewards\/virgin-atlantic-transfer-bonus\/\">30% transfer bonus through November 30, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Amex_transfer_fees\">Amex transfer fees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most Membership Rewards transfers are free. However, Amex charges an excise tax offset fee when you transfer points to a U.S. airline frequent-flyer program, such as Delta or JetBlue, including transfers to an eligible Additional Card Member\u2019s loyalty account.<\/p>\n<p>According to American Express:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Every time you transfer points into a U.S. airline frequent flyer program, your linked Card account will be charged an excise tax offset fee of $0.0006 per point (with a maximum fee of $99). We charge this fee to offset the federal excise tax we must pay when you transfer points.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For example, transferring 10,000 Membership Rewards points to <a href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> would cost $6. That\u2019s not a huge fee, but it can add up on larger transfers.<\/p>\n<p>You can also redeem Membership Rewards points to cover the fee, but at just 0.5 cents per point, that\u2019s a poor use of your rewards. You\u2019re generally better off charging the fee to your card and saving your points for better uses.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re booking domestic travel, you may also be able to avoid the fee altogether by transferring points to a foreign airline program and booking through an <a href=\"\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\">airline alliance or partnership<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There isn't a direct way to transfer points between Amex Membership Rewards accounts. However, that doesn't mean you can't use your points for friends and family. Whether you're booking travel on someone's behalf or taking advantage of a loyalty program's pooling feature, there are still ways to share the benefits of your Membership Rewards.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Ways_To_Use_Amex_Rewards_for_Someone_Else\">Ways To Use Amex Rewards for Someone Else<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Book_Travel_for_Someone_Else_Using_Your_Own_Points\">How To Book Travel for Someone Else Using Your Own Points<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Booking_an_award_for_someone_else_through_Amex_Travel\">Booking an award for someone else through Amex Travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Booking_an_award_for_someone_else_through_your_own_loyalty_account\">Booking an award for someone else through your own loyalty account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Transfer_Amex_Points_to_an_Additional_Card_Members_Loyalty_Account\">How To Transfer Amex Points to an Additional Card Member\u2019s Loyalty Account<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Use_a_Loyalty_Program8217s_Points_Pooling_Feature\">How To Use a Loyalty Program's Points Pooling Feature<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_To_Know_Before_Transferring_Membership_Rewards\">What To Know Before Transferring Membership Rewards<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Amex_transfer_partners\">Amex transfer partners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Amex_transfer_fees\">Amex transfer fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A two-player points strategy can be a great way to earn more rewards, but sharing those rewards isn\u2019t always straightforward. If you and your Player 2 both earn American Express Membership Rewards, you may wonder whether you can combine your points or transfer them between accounts. 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