Both Chase and AmEx points are worth about the same when transferring to partners. Certain Chase cards offer a higher baseline value. Hyatt, Southwest, IHG and United loyalists should choose Chase. Delta flyers, Hilton fans should choose AmEx.
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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.
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.
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.
So what can 421,860,000 AmEx points get? According to the American Express Co.'s website, they can be converted to more than 28 million frequent flyer miles or about $180,000 worth of vouchers at Hong Kongretailer ParknShop.
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.