How Many Airline Points Do I Get When I Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points?

If you're collecting American Express Membership Rewards points in the UK, you have several options for redeeming them, ranging from shopping and hotel stays to experiences and charity donations.

However, one of the most valuable uses for your points is converting them into airline miles. This option gives savvy travellers access to better flight redemptions, especially in premium cabins and long-haul travel.

Yesterday we covered how you go about converting those all important Membership Rewards Points into Airline Miles.

With 12 Airlines programmes to invest in, transferring your American Express Rewards points couldn't be easier

American Express UK partners with a wide range of airline loyalty schemes. By transferring your points into frequent flyer accounts, you can book flights using those miles instead of paying cash, sometimes saving hundreds or even thousands of pounds.

Below is a summary of the current airline transfer partners and conversion rates available to UK-based American Express cardholders:

Airline Loyalty Programme	Conversion Rate	Estimated Transfer Time	Minimum Transfer Amount
British Airways Club	1 point = 1 Avios	Instant	1000 Points
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles	1 point = 1 Asia Mile	3 Working Days	1000 Points
Delta SkyMiles	1 point = 1 SkyMile	Up to 30 Minutes	1000 Points
Emirates Skywards	4 points = 3 Skywards Mile	2 Working Days	1000 Points
Etihad Guest	1 point = 1 Etihad Guest Mile	5 Working Days	1000 Points
Flying Blue	1 point = 1 Flying Blue Mile	4 Working Days	500 Points
Iberia Plus	1 point = 1 Avios	4 Working Days	1000 Points
Qantas Frequent Flyer	1 point = 1 Qantas Point	3 Business Days	500 Points
Qatar Airways Privilege Club	1 point = 1 Avios	Instant	500 Points
SAS EuroBonus	1 points = 1 EuroBonus Point	5 Working Days	1000 Points
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer	3 points = 2 Krisflyer Miles	15 Workings Days	900 Points
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club	1 point = 1 Virgin Point	Instant	1000 Points

Before making a transfer, ensure your frequent flyer account is already set up and linked through your American Express Membership Rewards dashboard.

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American Express Points to Airline Miles: Current Transfer Rates in the UK

Converting your American Express Membership Rewards points into airline miles is a flexible and rewarding way to travel for less.

With a wide range of airline partners covering major global alliances, you can top up frequent flyer accounts or fully fund reward flights using your points. While most conversions are at a 1:1 rate, always double-check the details, as some programmes offer slightly different ratios. The same goes with conversion times as sometimes it can be minutes, and others are up to 15 working days!

We would always recommend holding your points in American Express Rewards Points until a time where you are fully ready to book your flights.

Whether you’re booking a spontaneous weekend away or saving for a long-haul adventure, using points this way can unlock significant value.

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