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

Feels like deja-vu? It feels like only a month ago that we were last talking about bonuses on the American Express Gold and Platinum cards. Well, they're back! Today we are going to cover the t wo eye-catching limited-time offers giving you the chance to pocket a serious stash of Membership Rewards points, and a slight twist to one of them. Whether you’re dipping your toes into Amex for the first time or looking to unlock travel perks, these sign-up bonuses are a offer a grea

We wrote about this back on 18th October, however this is your public service announcement and remind that you only have 6 days left to claim a huge 15,000 Avios bonus when applying for the British Airways American Express Credit Card. This limited-time referral offer ends on 11th November 2025, and it’s one of the most generous Avios promotions of the year for both new and existing cardholders. What’s This About Bonus Avios with the British Airways Amex? For a short time onl

This is actually one of my favourite Amex offers I've seen in a while. American Express has launched a new offer with easyJet Holidays that could save you £200 on your next holiday booking. Why do I love this offer? All too often Amex partners with brands too high-brow for you and I, I don't need £10 back from a brand that sells £200 face creams! But this really is an offer that everyone who reads this can benefit from. What Is This easyJet Holiday Amex Offer? Spend £1,000 or

American Express is well known to all of you for being a great way of earning those oh so valuable points. But did you know they also offer valuable promotions through the Amex Offers section of its app? Be it travel, food or shop related, these offers can be added directly to your card and are an easy way to save money on without using discount codes. Also included often are hotel offers and if you hold either the British Airways (BA) Amex Card or the Platinum Amex Card, you

Here is a weekly round of the news and stories that you may have missed this week at Points Well Made. Make sure you read to the bottom so you don't miss some juicy card offers! Where Can I Fly With 50000 Avios? If you’ve built up 50,000 Avios in your British Airways Club account you’re in the perfect position to turn those points into a serious return flight. 50,000 Avios is more than enough for a European return in business or a longer haul flight. With the right approach,