Quick Overview
Earning AMEX Points: Membership Rewards points are earned using Membership Rewards credit cards. Every $1 you spend across these cards will earn you 1 Membership Rewards point along with bonus points based on any multipliers the card has.
Redeeming AMEX Points: Membership Rewards points can be redeemed for travel, cash back, gift cards, merchandise, and at checkout with top retailers. Points can also be transferred to AMEX's airline and hotel partners.
AMEX Points Value: Based on our valuations, Membership Rewards points are worth 1 cent each on average meaning that 10,000 points is equal to $100 in travel value. You can obtain higher value transferring to partners.
AMEX Transfer Partners: Membership Rewards points can be transferred to 20 partners—more than any other U.S. credit card rewards program. Partners include Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Marriott Bonvoy, and Hilton Honors.
Credit Card Value & Rewards Calculators
The Platinum Card® from American Express
- 80,000 Bonus Points
- 1X - 5X points.
- Global Airport Lounge Access which includes Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges (when flying Delta), Airspace Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Priority Pass Lounges.
- Over $1,400 in annual credits.
- Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status.
- Terms Apply. Enrollment required for some benefits.
- $695 annual fee. See Rates & Fees
American Express® Gold Card
- 60,000 Bonus Points
- 1X - 4X points.
- Up to $120 in annual Uber Cash.
- Up to $120 in annual dining credits.
- Terms Apply.
- $250 annual fee. See Rates and Fees
American Express® Green Card
- 1X - 3X points.
- Receive up to $189 in statement credits for CLEAR Plus membership each year when you pay with your card.
- Receive up to $100 in LoungeBuddy credits when you use the card to purchase lounge access through the LoungeBuddy app
- $150 annual fee.
American Express EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card
- 1X - 3X points.
- Earn 50% more points in a billing period when you make 30 or more purchases on the card. Terms apply.
- $95 annual fee.
American Express EveryDay® Credit Card
- 1X - 2X points.
- Earn 20% more points in a billing period when you make 20 or more purchases on the card.
- $0 annual fee.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
- 120,000 Points
- 1X - 5X points.
- Global Airport Lounge Access which includes Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges (when flying Delta), Airspace Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Priority Pass Lounges.
- Over $1,400 in annual statement credits.
- Receive 35% points back when you redeem points for all or part of an eligible flight booked with AMEX Travel.
- Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status.
- $695 annual fee. See Rates and Fees
American Express® Business Gold Card
- 70,000 Points
- 1X - 4X points.
- Get 25% points back when you redeem points for all or part of an eligible flight booked with AMEX Travel. Terms apply.
- $295 annual fee. See Rates and Fees
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
- No current offer.
- 2X points on the first $50,000 in purchases per year (then 1X).
- Spend beyond your credit limit with Expanded Buying Power.
- No annual fee. See Rates & Fees
Business Green Rewards Card from American Express
- 1X points.
- Earn 1 additional Membership Rewards Point per $1 spent when you use the Business Green Reward Card at amextravel.com.
- $0 annual fee the first year, then $95.
AMEX Points Calculators & Guides
