With an American Express® Business Card, for every full and eligible £1 spent, one Membership Rewards point is accrued that can be used on a wide range of rewards, perks and gifts for employees. Here’s how 50,000 points could fuel your company goals, save money and add value to your business.
50,000 Membership Rewards points worth at a glance
- Technology: £250 at Amazon
- Bills: £225 towards monthly costs
- Music: Two years of ad-free Spotify
- Give-back: Donate points to charity
- Get ahead: Pay off your annual Card fee
Use points to pay your monthly bills
With 50,000 Membership Rewards points towards bill payments or to offset certain business expenses. A statement credit of £225, equivalent to 50,000 points, can go towards paying for essential utilities such as gas or electricity for your workspaces or offices, paying your internet supplier or even paying the cost of fuel.
Invest in some brand new tech for your team and colleagues
50,000 points could get you £250 worth of Gift Cards to spend on new tech at Amazon or Currys.
At Currys, that could get you a brand-new ACER 14” Chromebook with £50 left over, which could be used to purchase 12 months' worth of Microsoft 365, allowing access to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Or, you could swap 50,000 points for a new business mobile, like a Samsung Galaxy A34 5G at Amazon, which comes with 256GB worth of storage, 8GB of RAM and a triple camera.
Use SafeKey to shop with hundreds of online retailers
You can shop at hundreds of online retail partners by using your Membership Rewards points through Safekey®. SafeKey prevents card fraud at the point of sale, helping make for a safer online shopping experience.
When you’re at checkout on one of our selected partner sites, simply start paying for the order with your American Express Business Card. Once the Safekey screen pops up, choose the "View Points" option. You can then redeem your points on the site directly. Simply choose the amount of points you want to spend and click on "Redeem Points".
Use points to boost your mood during the workday
If you’d like to add some ambience to your workspace, or your own home, opt for a Spotify Premium subscription. 50,000 points will cover the cost of unlimited, ad-free music for up to 22 months.
Or, you could use your points to upgrade your current audio experience with a Bose Home Speaker 300. It comes with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can put on your DJ playlist, check the weather, or get the latest local news hands-free.
Say thanks with a Gift Card or Naked Wines subscription
You could use Membership Rewards points to thank star employees with Gift Cards from Amazon, iTunes, and Waterstones.
Redeem 50,000 points on an eight-month subscription to Naked Wines and treat your clients to a bottle of something special the next time you close a deal. Or, use points on small but important things for the office, like coffee from Costa Coffee.
Make a charitable donation on behalf of your business
You can also use Membership Rewards points to help those most in need by donating to good causes around the world. Through JustGiving, invite your employees to choose from over 9,000 UK-registered charities, and use your points to contribute donations from your business.
Pay your annual Card fee
With 50,000 points, American Express® Business Gold Cardmembers can pay their annual Card fee of £195 and still have approximately £50 worth of points left over.
Whatever your needs, more Membership Rewards points will unlock more value. We regularly team up with new partners to provide the best rewards for your business, allowing you the flexibility to spend on your terms.
How to reach 50,000 Membership Rewards points
There are so many ways to boost your total Membership Rewards points, whether you have the Business Gold Card or the Business Platinum Card.
Here are some smart ways that UK businesses are using their business Cards to earn more points:
- Paying monthly bills such as utilities and internet
- Making supplier payments on their Card
- Refer other businesses for a Card
- Linking their Card to platforms such as Uber and PayPal
With no rewards caps, blackout periods or expiry dates, you have the flexibility to earn rewards and reinvest into your business.
For even more ways to reach your goals, visit the American Express Business Trends and Insights Hub for more information on collecting, earning and spending Membership Rewards points.
1. Rewards and equivalencies shown are examples that are subject to availability and may change. Examples valid as of 2024. Membership Rewards points are earned on every full and eligible £1 spent and charged, per transaction. Terms and conditions apply.
