How can I use my Amex points for travel?

Membership Rewards® points can be redeemed for travel in a variety of ways: Book your next travel adventure through American Express Travel at amextravel.com. You can use points to cover all or part of your trip. Transfer points to participating frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs.



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Redeeming 50,000 Amex points is worth as much as $500 in several instances. Below are the best ways to redeem your rewards balance with the most valuable options appearing first. Delta Air Lines LAX 2021. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.

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Flight redemptions are worth 1 cent per point on the Amex travel portal but you may be able to spend fewer points on the same or similar flight by transferring them to a travel partner. Short of that, you can offset the cost of flight tickets on your billing statement at a fixed rate of 0.6 cents per point.

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While 200K Amex points will typically only give you about $2,000 in value when you shop for flights in the Amex travel portal, you can sometimes find Business or First Class flights — that can normally cost over $10,000 — for only 200K points, when transferred to a frequent flyer program.

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You can use Membership Rewards® points for all or part of your flight, prepaid car rental, vacation or cruise booking and for hotels booked and paid in advance when booking through American Express Travel. When you book your flight with us, there are no blackout dates or seat restrictions.

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Consider transferring them to one of Amex's three hotel partners ? Hilton Honors at a 1:2 ratio, Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio, or Choice Privileges (Choice Hotels) at a 1:1 ratio, though there's a special promotion now through October 31, 2021, that bumps up Hilton and Marriott transfers by 30 percent.

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When it comes to air miles, a balance of 300,000 points opens up a world of destinations, from the beaches of the Seychelles to the buzz of San Francisco. Transfer your points to Avios to enjoy two return business class flights to some of British Airways most coveted US destinations.

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