Conversion Calculator: AMEX Points To British Airways Avios

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Calculate the conversion of American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways Avios.
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American Express Membership Rewards points can be transferred to British Airways Avios at a rate of 1:1. This means that every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer to your British Airways Executive account will give you 1,000 British Airways Avios.

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Use our conversion calculator to calculate the transfer of American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways Avios.

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Enter any amount of Membership Rewards points to calculate the transfer of points from Membership Rewards Rewards to the British Airways Executive Club program.
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Credit cards that earn AMEX points

American Express offers a handful of credit cards that earn Membership Rewards points transferable to British Airways Avios. Here's the full list:

Credit Card Benefits Annual Fee
Best For Luxury Travel & Lounge Access
  • Earn 3X points on dining and food delivery purchases in Canada
  • Earn 2X points on travel
  • Earn 1X points on all other purchases
  • Annual $200 CAD Travel Credit
  • $100 CAD NEXUS statement credit
  • Access 1,300+ airport lounges around the world including Centurion Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta), and Priority Pass lounges
  • Access to hotel benefits when booking Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection
  • Enroll in complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status
$699
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on travel, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible gas, grocery and drugstore purchases in Canada
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on everything else
  • Annual $100 CAD Travel Credit
  • $50 CAD NEXUS Statement Credit
  • Priority Pass and Plaza Premium Lounge access
  • Access to hotel benefits when booking through The Hotel Collection
$250
Best Overall Travel Rewards Card
  • Earn 5 points for every $1 spent on eligible restaurant and grocery stores in Canada, including food and grocery delivery
  • Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on streaming subscriptions with select providers in Canada
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases
  • Access to hotel benefits when booking through The Hotel Collection
$12.99 per month ($155.88 annually)
Best For No Annual Fee
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 on all card purchases
  • Be protected with shopping coverage.
$0
Best For Luxury Business Travel & Lounge Access
  • Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent on all card purchases
  • Access 1,300+ airport lounge around the world including Centurion Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta) and Priority Pass lounges
  • Access to hotel benefits when booking Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection
  • Complimentary elite Marriott Gold Bonvoy Elite status
  • Get access to discounted base fares for you and your travel companions when you book through the International Airline Program
  • Excellent travel and shopping coverage
$499
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 in card purchases on everything
  • Earn 10,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend $20,000 in net purchases each calendar quarter (up to 40K points annually)
  • Travel and shopping coverage
$199
Best For Business Purchases
  • Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible office supplies & electronics, rides & gas, and eats & drinks
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases
  • Spend $3,000 or more in Card purchases each monthly billing period to earn a Monthly Spend Bonus, up to 12,000 bonus points a year
  • Car rental theft & damage insurance and shopping coverage
$99

Other transfer partners

British Airways Avios can also be earned using a handful of other programs including RBC Avion Rewards. Here's the full list of partners you can use to earn British Airways Avios:

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FAQ

Can you transfer Membership Rewards points to British Airways Avios?

Yes. Points earned with American Express Membership Rewards credit cards can be transferred directly to your British Airways Executive Club account.

What is the transfer ratio of American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways?

Every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer to British Airways will give you 1,000 Avios.

Which Canada credit card partners transfers to British Airways Avios?

British Airways has two major credit card transfer partners in Canada: American Express Membership Rewards and RBC Avion Rewards.

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