Here’s how to maximize your savings on flights, hotels, and more.
Transfer points to airline partners.
How does this work?
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Then, you’re able to use your newairline milesto book award flights.
One way to see all your redemption options is through thepoint.me reward search tool.
American Express members access with their Amex credentials and input their desired flight details.
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The point.me tool will generate a list of flights available for redemption using Amex points.
you’ve got the option to then transfer the applicable points and book the flights.
Transfer points to hotel partners.
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Most people who transfer to hotel loyalty programs go for splurges at luxury resorts to maximize their savings.
Book travel directly via American Express.
Still, free travel is free travel!
Pay off your credit card bill.
Generally speaking, your points will be worth about 0.6 cents per point if you choose this redemption option.
Go shopping.
Amex offers several shopping options for points redemption.
First, there’s the company’s own shopping portal, which has hundreds of retailers on the platform.
Redeem points for gift cards.
Redemption values vary from 0.5 to one cent, and you could choose digital or physical gift cards.
Donate them to charity.
you might donate to charities with points through the websiteJustGivingat a redemption value of around 0.7 cents per point.
