Top Finance Picks for American Express Transfer Partners, plus the Ones to Steer Clear Of
American Express Membership Rewards is a popular travel rewards programme, offering points that can be converted into various benefits, including flights and hotel stays. Here's a breakdown of some key aspects of the programme and its transfer partners.
NerdWallet values American Express points at 1.6 cents each when transferred to partners. These partners include a diverse range of airlines, totaling about 17 airline partners. Notable ones include Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Avios, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, ANA Mileage Club, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, and several others.
JetBlue TrueBlue points transfer to AmEx's Membership Rewards at a 5:4 ratio, while Marriott Bonvoy points are valued at 0.8 cents per point by NerdWallet. On the other hand, Hilton Honors points are valued at 0.4 cents per point by the same source.
Air Canada's Aeroplan program is a popular AmEx transfer partner, and Aeroplan points are valued at 1.1 cents each for economy flights on Air Canada itself, but can provide better value through partner award chart. Delta SkyMiles are perhaps one of the best transferable currencies for Avios because they partner with most of the airlines that use them.
The Avios programs (Aer Lingus AerClub, The British Airways Club, Iberia Plus and Qatar Airways Privilege Club) are shared by a number of airlines, and members can transfer Avios between the different airline loyalty programs. Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles are valued at 0.8 cent each for economy awards.
When it comes to earning points, The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express earns 2 points per $1 on the first $50,000 in purchases each calendar year. The Platinum Card® from American Express earns 5 points per $1 on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express, on up to $500,000 spent per year. The American Express® Gold Card earns 4 points per $1 at restaurants worldwide (on up to $50,000 in purchases per year).
The welcome offer for the American Express® Gold Card can be as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points. Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partners with multiple transferable currencies, including American Express Membership Rewards. ANA Mileage Club miles can be used for booking on ANA and its airline partners, including United, Lufthansa and Air New Zealand.
Lastly, it's worth noting that JetBlue redemptions are typically tied to the cash price of the ticket, while Hilton Honors offers a fifth-night-free perk for elite status holders. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club offers some of the best award travel deals, whether you're interested in flying Virgin Atlantic or one of its partner airlines.
However, Qantas Frequent Flyer uses a distance-based award chart and underwent major changes in August 2025, making awards more expensive. This is an important factor to consider when planning your travel using Qantas Frequent Flyer points.
In conclusion, American Express Membership Rewards offers a versatile travel rewards programme with a wide range of transfer partners, earning opportunities, and benefits. Whether you're a frequent traveller or just starting out, understanding the value and potential of these points can help you make the most of your travels.
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