If you missed this the first time round, you are forgiven. American Express has once again launched boosted supplementary card bonuses for Gold and Platinum holders, but you would not know it unless you went digging. We buried it inside our article on the new March 2026 sign-up bonuses , so it deserves its own moment in the spotlight. This is one of the easiest piles of Membership Rewards points you will ever pick up. No spending target. No extra annual fee. Just add a card a

American Express reintroduced minimum income requirements for its UK credit cards back in 2023, after several years of taking a more holistic view of applicants' finances. Between 2016 and 2023, Amex looked at the broader picture. Household income, the gap between what you earned and what you spent, your overall financial health. A single person living at home on £25,000 was treated very differently to someone earning £35,000 with a mortgage and two kids. It made sense. But A

American Express has launched yet another round of limited-time sign-up bonuses on the Gold and Platinum cards, running until 26 May 2026. If you missed out on the last set of offers ( which ended in January ), this is your second chance to grab a good haul of Membership Rewards points. Today we are going to cover what is on offer for both new and existing cardmembers, and we will also show you how to bag an even bigger bonus through a referral link. Why Does This Matter? Mem

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

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

Well, this isn’t good. American Express has announced a series of changes to its Business Platinum and Business Gold cards coming April 2026. From April 2026, Membership Rewards spend bonuses will disappear, sole traders will no longer be able to apply, and a new Flexible Payment Option will allow balances to be carried with interest. Business Platinum holders will see some small benefits added to their cards, but these are not enough in our opinion We’ll admit, as Points Wel

American Express and Lufthansa have updated the lounge access rules for Platinum Card holders. You can now access Lufthansa-branded lounges when flying any Lufthansa Group airline, not just Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian. You do this by simply showing your American Express Platinum card at the lounge desk. This is an often forgotten little perk. So it's good to see that this benefit is finally being brought in line with what everyone expected anyway. What's changed Previously

American Express sign-up bonuses are some of the most valuable in the UK miles and points world. Whether you’re chasing Avios for long-haul flights, Membership Rewards points for flexibility, or hotel points for luxury stays, Amex welcome offers can unlock thousands of pounds of travel value. However, many applicants are surprised to find they’re not eligible for a bonus, even though they’re approved for the card. The reason almost always comes down to American Express’ 24-mo

American Express has announced a significant devaluation to its Membership Rewards transfer partnership with Emirates Skywards. From 1 February 2026, the transfer ratio will change from 4:3 to 2:1 – representing a depressing devaluation for Amex cardholders looking to convert their points to Emirates Skyward miles. What are Emirates Skywards? Emirates Skywards is the frequent flyer programme of Dubai-based Emirates, one of the world's largest airlines. The programme has long

If you’re loyal to American Express and love earning points on every purchase, there’s nothing more deflating than hearing the dreaded line: “We don’t take Amex.” It happens far more often than any of us would like, whether you’re at a restaurant, a shop, or even certain online retailers. For anyone who’s serious about maximising rewards, this limitation can feel like a genuine roadblock. But why is Amex acceptance still inconsistent? And more importantly, what can you do ab