You cannot transfer American Express Membership Rewards directly to Lufthansa. But you can transfer these points to a few Lufthansa partners. These transfer partners include Air Canada, ANA, Avianca, and Singapore Airlines. Membership Rewards points transfer to these Lufthansa airline partners at a 1:1 ratio.

In 2026, you cannot directly transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Lufthansa Miles & More in the United States. Lufthansa is not an official "direct transfer partner" for the U.S. Amex program. However, savvy 2026 travelers use "workarounds" by transferring points to other Star Alliance partners. The most common method is transferring Amex points to Air Canada Aeroplan or Avianca LifeMiles, which can then be used to book Lufthansa-operated flights. Note that while you can book the flight, you aren't actually moving the points into a Lufthansa account. For those specifically needing Miles & More status or upgrades, the only direct way to earn those miles via credit cards in 2026 remains the co-branded Barclays Lufthansa Mastercard, as the Amex ecosystem continues to prioritize broader partnerships like Delta, Emirates, and British Airways over the individual Miles & More program.