Which Credit Card Points Transfer To Emirates Miles?

Last Updated: 05-30-2024

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Emirates is a direct transfer partners of a two major credit card rewards programs: American Express Membership Rewards and CommBank Awards. This makes it possible to earn Emirates Skywards Miles via everyday spending and intro bonuses.

Emirates credit card transfer partners

AMEX Membership Rewards credit cards

Membership Rewards points can be transferred to Emirates Skywards at a rate of 3:1 meaning that every 3,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 Emirates miles. AMEX credit cards earn up to 2.25X points per $1 spent which is equal to 0.75X Emirates miles.

Here are the credit cards you can use to earn Membership Rewards points:

Credit Card	Card Details
The American Express® Platinum Card Luxury Travel & Global Lounge Access Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 2.25 points for every $1 spent on the card (excluding government bodies in Australia). Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on government bodies in Australia. $450 in annual travel credit for domestic or international travel through Platinum Travel Service. Up to $400 in Global Dining credits. Access to over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide. Access to Fine Hotels + Resorts which offer an average total value of $800 AUD Up to 20% in savings on First and Business Class fares. Complimentary elite status with several hotel chains. Complimentary Domestic and international travel insurance. $1,450 annual fee.
The American Express Explorer® Credit Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on the card (excluding government bodies in Australia). Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on purchases at government bodies in Australia. $400 in annual travel credit for domestic or international travel through American Express Travel. Two passes to American Express Lounges annually. Access to The Hotel Collection. Complimentary Domestic and international travel insurance. $395 annual fee.
The American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 3 points per $1 spent at major supermarkets and petrol stations in Australia. Earn 2 points per $1 spent on purchases in a foreign currency when overseas and online. Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other card purchases. $200 in annual travel credit for domestic or international travel through American Express Travel. Smartphone Cover with up to $500 for repairs. Complimentary Domestic and international travel insurance. $195 annual fee.
The American Express Essential® Credit Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 1.25 points per $1 spent on all purchases (excluding government bodies in Australia). Earn 1 point per $1 spent on purchases at government bodies in Australia. Smartphone Cover with up to $500 for repairs. $0 annual fee.

CommBank Awards credit cards

CommBank Awards points can be transferred to Emirates Skywards at a rate of 4:1 meaning that every 4,000 CommBank points you transfer will give you 1,000 Emirates miles. CommBank credit cards earn up to 3X points per $1 spent which is equal to 0.75 Emirates miles when transferred.

Here are the credit cards you can use to earn CommBank Awards points:

Credit Card	Card Details
CommBank Ultimate Awards Credit Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn up to 3 Awards points for every dollar spent up to and including $10,000 in a statement period on eligible purchases. Pay no international transaction fees for purchases you make overseas or online International travel insurance when activated before you travel. No monthly fee if you spend at least $4,000 during your statement period. Otherwise the monthly fee is $35.
CommBank Smart Awards Credit Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn up to 1.5 Awards points for every $1 spent up to and including $5,000 in a statement period on eligible purchases. Earn up to 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent on your highest eligible purchase made in a statement period up to 1,000 Bonus Points. Pay no international transaction fees for purchases you make overseas or online International travel insurance when activated before you travel. No monthly fee if you spend at least $2,000 during your statement period. Otherwise the monthly fee is $19.
CommBank Awards Credit Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earns 1 Awards point for every $1 spent, up to $2,000 in a statement period. Monthly fee of $8.
CommBank Business Platinum Awards Credit Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earns 1 Awards point for every $1 spent, up to 300,000 points a year. $300 annual fee.
CommBank Business Awards Credit Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earns 1 Awards point for every $1 spent, up to 60,000 points a year. $100 annual fee.

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FAQ

Can you transfer points to Emirates Skywards?

Yes. Emirates Skywards is a direct transfer partner of two major Australia credit card programs and a large handful of hotel rewards programs.

What is the transfer ratio for AMEX Membership Rewards points to Emirates Skywards miles?

Every 3,000 American Express Membership Rewards points you transfer to Emirates will give you 1,000 Emirates Skywards miles.

What is the transfer ratio for CommBank Awards points to Emirates Skywards miles?

Every 4,000 CommBank Awards points you transfer to Emirates will give you 1,000 Emirates Skywards miles.

Does Emirates offer any co-branded credit cards in Austrailia.

Emirates has discontinued all co-branded credit cards in Austrailia.

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