Membership Rewards/Amex

I arrived at the American Express Centurion Lounge in Heathrow Terminal 3 at 5:30am on a Saturday morning, right as the doors opened. I was proudly the third guest of the day. I was flying Finnair to Helsinki on what was was supposed to be a two-week trip to the Philippines, before the Middle East situation spoilt that . But that's another story. This one is about whether Amex's only Centurion Lounge at Heathrow justifies the hype, and whether it's worth your time. The short

If you hold an American Express card and you’re working towards your sign-up bonus, refunds are one of those sneaky things that can trip you up. Whether you’re eyeing up a juicy sign-up bonus, pushing towards a British Airways Companion Voucher, or chasing an annual spend perk, it’s well worth understanding how American Express treats refunds behind the scenes. Because alas, when it comes to rewards credit cards, refunds are never just “nice to have your money back”. Net spen

If you have a trip that has been, or will soon be cancelled thanks to the conflict in the middle east, you might be thinking your luck is running out. People plan their holidays up to a year in advance, and with no sign of this conflict dissipating, that trip you booked a year ago might now be in the crosshairs. But what if you booked your British Airways flight using Avios and a Companion Voucher, what happens to the Companion Voucher? What is a Companion Voucher? The Ameri

If you've signed up for an American Express card where you're eligible for a welcome bonus, you'll have a minimum spend requirement. For the Amex Gold, it's typically £3,000 in three months to get the welcome bonus. For the Platinum welcome bonus, it's £6,000. That's a fair amount to put through a card, especially if Amex isn't widely accepted where you normally shop. But lets say you're just short of hitting the amount, how about buying a gift card? This strategy works for a

American Express has unveiled two huge sign-up offers for business owners, of 60,000 Membership Rewards points for the Business Gold, or a huge 120,000 Membership Rewards points for the Business Platinum. However, in January American Express announced a series of significant changes to both cards. The welcome bonuses aren't affected but plenty else is. We'll walk you through everything. Just a quick heads-up:  Points Well Made is here to dish out the juicy details on miles an

Twenty-five years ago, American Express and British Airways launched what would become one of the most popular credit card partnerships in the UK. A quarter of a century later, the two are marking the occasion with a year of promises: bonus Avios, exclusive prizes, experiences, and more surprises still to be revealed. But today, they've announced 25% more Avios for holders of both the free British Airways American Express and the Premium Plus cards, and teased that tier point

A reader recently asked us about booking a special trip to Mauritius for his fiancée's 41st birthday - with twin one-year-olds in tow, talk about a challenge! Mauritius was our first "big" holiday coming out of covid, and it's somewhere we'd like to go back to. This conversation had so many good little nuggets of information that I felt I had to bring it to you. You may know some of this, you may not. Hopefully you'll gain an insight into how I think when I'm trying to book a

Airports have become increasingly stressful places to spend time. Whether it's hunting for somewhere to sit, paying £6 for a coffee, or navigating a departure hall so crowded it tips into full sensory overload. Waiting for a flight is not as simple as it should be. These are exactly the problems Priority Pass was designed to solve. Instead of waiting in the terminal surrounded by noise, chaos and drama, members can access airport lounges around the world, offering a welcome r

If you've been sitting on the fence about applying for a British Airways American Express card, you've got just days left to grab some boosted welcome bonuses, with both the free card and the Premium Plus card currently offering enhanced sign-up offers, but only until 24 February 2026. Here's what you need to know before these offers disappear. Just a quick heads-up:  Points Well Made is here to dish out the juicy details on miles and points, but we're not your financial advi

If you're new to the world of points collecting and wondering where to start when it comes to a credit card, there's one card that stands head and shoulders above the rest: the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card. This is not to say there is a wrong-way. Hell, I started with the free British Airways American Express! But this is the card that strikes the perfect balance between accessible entry requirements, value, and flexibility that makes it ideal for beginners. W