There have been a few changes to the American Express Membership Rewards program, since my last post when comparing the Canadian and U.S. versions. So let’s do another rundown.
I was recently asked on TV what my favourite loyalty program was. I realize that I did not give a direct answer. In my About Us section, I do list a few current favourite programs, such as Aeroplan, American Express Membership Rewards, Best Western Rewards, RBC Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest.
Today (March 28, 2016) is the last day to receive the 25% transfer bonus between American Express Membership Rewards and British Airways Executive Club (Canadian offer only).
Finally some good news coming out of American Express. It does not completely make up for changing the rule to once-in-a-life-time sign up bonus and decreasing the number of credit cards that qualify for a referral bonus, but it does take some sting out of the hit.
American Express is offering a promotion for fixed reward redemptions that runs between February 16, 2016 to May 31, 2016. First of all, you can earn Membership Rewards points (“MR”) with the following credit cards:
American Express Membership Rewards is once again offering a 25% transfer bonus to the British Airways Executive Club.
I thought it might be fun to compare the differences of the American Express Membership Rewards program between the US and Canada. The first factor I will compare is the transfer travel partners.
The American Express Platinum Card has the second most expensive annual fee out of all the credit cards in Canada, though an argument can be made due to the American Express Centurion Card. First place goes to the American Express AeroplanPlus Reserve Card.
The American Express Gold Rewards Card is one of my top 3 favourite credit cards in Canada. The features I like best is the ability to transfer my points to partners, generous sign up bonus, great earning ratios on spending, comprehensive travel insurance coverage and first year fee waived.
The American Express Business Gold Rewards Card has a very strong sign up bonus for Membership Rewards points going on, but a steep spend requirement in place. Today, I will suggest some strategies on how to achieve the minimum spend requirement.