Yes, you can use your points to pay for additional charges such as airline surcharges and taxes.
Yes, once you have logged on to your American Express online account, the option to pay with Membership Rewards will be available at the check-out page. It is available only for flights, prepaid hotel, car rentals and Things to Do.
No, it is not possible to combine Membership Rewards points from different accounts for a single booking. You may be able to transfer your Membership Rewards points between Cards, excluding American Express Explorer™ Credit Card, to have all your points in the same account before booking travel on our site. To do this, please contact the number on the back of your Card.
It is not possible to combine your Membership Rewards points with another American Express Cardmember’s because Membership Rewards points are a personal benefit.
You will need to log on to your American Express online account in order to use Membership Rewards points to purchase travel for your family and friends provided the bookings are not for resale, promotional or commercial use.
The option to pay with Membership Rewards points is available on the check-out page but only for pre-paid products.
Follow these steps to apply your points as a payment option:
Step 1: Ensure you are logged in with eligible Cards for payment with Membership Rewards points.
Step 2: Ensure you are selecting the eligible Card for payment with Membership Rewards points (flights, prepaid hotel, car rentals and Things to Do only).
Step 3: If you still cannot see your points contact the number on the back of your Card.
You may use a combination of your Membership Rewards points and payment on your American Express® Card.
No, there is no additional fee to redeem points for travel booked on American Express Travel Online.
No, you do not have to travel with them.
Your Membership Reward points will be reinstated. You will see a statement credit and matching debit for the point value on your American Express Card Account.
Cardmember benefits
Eligible Cardmembers can book online with the Fine Hotels + Resorts program and The Hotel Collection.
Go to The Fine Hotel + Resorts program page.
Go to The Hotel Collection page.
Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection
Eligible Cardmembers traveling with their friends and family on itinerary booked are welcome to enjoy benefits of this program.
Eligible Cardmembers must log in in order to see the prices.
Depending on the payment type selected, your room will either be paid at the time of booking using your American Express Card or Card + Membership Rewards Points, or locally at the hotel.
No - the amenity credit will be deducted from the final bill when you check-out. Eligible charges exclude taxes, gratuities, fees and cost of the room. Some hotels may have additional exclusions (including without limitation purchases within the hotels that are unaffiliated and/or owned by third parties). Please check with hotel front desk for details. The credit must be used on the initial stay and cannot be carried over to another stay. It is not redeemable for cash and expires at check-out. Credit is non-exchangeable and non-refundable and is applied in USD or equivalent in local currency based on exchange rate on day of arrival.
Eligible Cardmembers can make a booking on the dedicated page, American Express Travel website or via the Platinum and Centurion travel service.
Go to the Fine Hotels + Resorts Program page.
Eligible Cardmembers can make bookings on the dedicated page or the American Express Travel website.
Go to the dedicated The Hotel Collection page.
Eligible Cardmembers may book up to three rooms under the Fine Hotels + Resort program or the Hotel Collection program per stay. Back-to-back stays within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay.
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