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ENHANCED BONUS: Get Up To 35,000 Avios With The Barclaycard Avios Plus Card
Barclaycard have an improved sign-up bonus running on the Barclaycard Avios Plus until mid-January, and it's the first time we've seen Barclays bump up this offer since late 2023. If you've been considering this card, this could be the time. The Enhanced Offer New cardholders can now collect 35,000 Avios by meeting two spending thresholds: Hit £3,000 spend in three months = 25,000 Avios Hit £6,000 spend in six months = an additional 10,000 Avios There's also a year's Apple TV

Sam
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Virgin Atlantic: Up to 70% Bonus Points Until 31st December 2025
Thinking about your next trip? Whether it's somewhere tropical like the Maldives or a city you've been meaning to tick off, having a healthy stash of Virgin Points can make it happen a lot sooner. Virgin Atlantic (courtesy of Virgin Red) are once again offering up to 70% bonus points when you buy or gift Virgin Points. The deal runs until 31st December 2025, giving you the whole month decide whether to top up your account. Read to the bottom, where you'll find my bit of insig

Sam
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Qatar Airways Drops 65% Avios Bonus – This Weekend Only
This post may seem somewhat contrary considering we posted this morning about British Airways making Avios redemptions more expensive , but this could help you get that reward flight before 15th December when the increase kicks in. Qatar Airways Privilege Club members have the chance to boost their balance with a buy Avios promotion, and remember that you can transfer Avios from a Qatar Airways account to your BA Club account, making this offer great for British Airways trave

Sam
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Your Avios Just Got Less Valuable: BA Raises Prices Across the Board
British Airways has announced another round of increases to their Avios redemption rates, effective from 15th December 2025. If you've been saving your points for any flight you'll now need more Avios and will pay higher taxes and fees. This affects all British Airways flights across all destinations and cabins, as well as partner airline redemptions. Look, in the grand scheme of things, we're talking about roughly 10% more Avios per redemption. It's not a catastrophic devalu

Sam
Dec 3, 20254 min read


The News This Week at Points Well Made - 30th Nov
Its that time of the week again! We've got easy hacks to get you more points, easy ways to save some points, and plenty of ways to save you money this week at Points Well Made. As always, some housekeeping, just as a reminder we have a new weekly only email option on the website. If you are currently subscribed to our emails and would like to switch to weekly, please email me sam@pointswellmade.co.uk . Limited Time Offer: Unlock 9000 Avios With This Easy Trick With a BA Amex

Sam
Nov 30, 20254 min read


The Best Avios Black Friday and Cyber Week Deals for 2025
Black Friday and Cyber Week have arrived, and this year’s Avios promotions are strong. Whether you want discounted flights, bonus Avios, or enhanced rewards on hotels and car hire, several Avios-earning airlines have rolled some good deals for you. So we thought we would pull together a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to every confirmed Black Friday and Cyber Week offer across Loganair, Iberia, Finnair, Qatar Airways, and British Airways. Remember, Avios earned on one airline

Sam
Nov 27, 20254 min read


How to Pay Octopus Energy With an American Express
Points on absolutely everything, that's the aim? This may be teaching some of you to suck eggs, but I didn't know this one until a few months ago. Why solely rely on paying your energy bill with just a direct debit when you could be earning points too! In truth, this little hack also works with any other card, its just seemingly rare that an American Express is accepted. But why would you want to do this? I'll first explain how this works, and then why. Now, this does depend

Sam
Nov 26, 20252 min read


25% Off Marriott Bonvoy Getaways: Book This Week!
There must be something in the water over with Marriott Bonvoy because not only did they launch two new debit cards last week , but t ravellers searching for a winter escape have just been handed a lovely little opportunity. Marriott Bonvoy has unveiled a limited-time sale offering serious savings at thousands of participating hotels and resorts across the most of the world, but you’ll need to lock in your stay by Tuesday, 2nd December 2025. What’s On Offer? Marriott Bonvoy m

Helena
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Limited Time Offer: Unlock 9000 Avios With This Easy Trick With a BA Amex
If you hang around here long enough, you will come to see that a lot of bonuses offers come round time and time again! Here's a nice little repeat of one from earlier this year! If you’ve got the free British Airways American Express Credit Card sitting in your wallet and haven’t yet added a supplementary cardholder, now’s the perfect moment to act. The British Airways American Express is now offering a limited-time bonus of 9,000 Avios when you add your first supplementary c

Helena
Nov 24, 20253 min read


The News This Week at Points Well Made - 23rd Nov
From two new cards launched, to some Black Friday deals with Virgin, plus an exciting update from us, don't miss that one! Make sure to check out the third week of our Festive Friday series, helping you maximise your points over Christmas with the Gift Guide for Him. As always, some housekeeping, just as a reminder we have a new weekly only email option on the website. If you are currently subscribed to our emails and would like to switch to weekly, please email me sam@points

Sam
Nov 23, 20254 min read
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