Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
For the first time, at least as far as I can remember, American Express has launched a cashback deal with John Lewis. It isn’t hugely generous and, based on my cards, it is quite restricted, but it is an interesting development. If one of your American Express cards is targetted for this offer, you will […]
Category: American Express Gold card
Review: American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (Amex Gold) credit card
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Starting today, we are updating our annual reviews of UK travel related credit and charge cards. We will publish 1-2 reviews per day over the next two weeks. This is our review of the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (Amex Gold) credit card. Key link: American Express Preferred Rewards Gold application page Key facts: No […]
What are the most valuable credit card sign-up bonuses?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
It’s time for our annual rank of the best UK travel credit card sign-up bonuses in terms of cold hard cash. (If you are reading this via email, some of the blocks used below may look distorted. Please take a look at the version of the online on our website, and accept our apologies for […]
How to use the American Express® Business Cards to improve your business travel
Written by Sinead Archer @ Head for Points
This article is sponsored by American Express As a largely consumer-facing publisher, we frequently discuss the personal American Express Cards® on Head for Points. We don’t cover American Express® Business Gold Card and American Express® Business Platinum Card as often, but the mix of fee, on-going benefits and sign-up bonus is extremely attractive. This article will […]
Still got the Amex Gold charge card? Swap to the Gold credit card and save £140
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
It is now almost four years since American Express withdrew the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold charge card. The good news was that it was replaced by the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card. This was a virtually identical product except that – as a credit card – you now had the option to […]
What Amex sign-up bonuses are you still eligible for?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. I thought it was worth repeating as this is the time of year when many people are rethinking what cards should be in their wallet or purse. It runs through the checklist of which UK American Express bonuses […]
Get £50 Amex cashback on a £500 Bond Street spend – capped at 2,000 people
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
We have dropped this in as an extra Friday article because it is limited to just 2,000 people and, if we left it until the weekend, quite a few people may have gone out spending without registering for it. American Express has launched a cashback deal with a large number of Bond Street stores. The […]
20 days to claim your free Dell products via Amex Business Gold and Platinum
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
If you have American Express Business Platinum or American Express Business Gold, you are running out of time to claim your free Dell products for H2 2021. As a reminder: Business Platinum cardholders get £150 of free Dell credit per year – £75 to spend between 1st January and 30th June and £75 to spend […]
STARTS TODAY: Save up to £25 with American Express Shop Small for Christmas 2021
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
American Express Shop Small returns today, Saturday 4th. Whilst Amex has been chipping away at the attractiveness of Shop Small over the last couple of years, it still remains a decent way to save on some Christmas shopping. Despite the cap of £25 cashback, there is a separate limit for every Amex card you hold […]
What is the best use of American Express points?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth? I have written numerous articles before about using American Express Membership Rewards points and a few pieces on how I value airline miles and hotel points. I have pulled together both of these strands in this article on how to make the best use of your Amex […]
The Capital One Combo: One Of The Best Tools For Earning Miles
Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue
I’ve been a huge fan of card combinations that can really sweep you off your feet at the ability to rapidly earn tons of points without chasing a bonus. Combos like the Citi Premier Card and the Citi Double Cash Card, or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Chase Freedom Unlimited®.
For the past few years, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Freedom Unlimited® has been my absolute go to combo. However, with some recent updates I think another bank may be wooing me in.
No, it isn’t American Express, Bank of America, or Barclays.
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Read MoreCONFIRMED: American Express Shop Small to return in December
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
American Express Shop Small December 2021
LAST CHANCE: Get 30,000 Avios with ‘free for a year’ Amex Gold
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
Our credit cards directory lists 12 different personal credit cards in the UK which offer travel rewards. For the beginner to this hobby, however, there is one obvious piece of plastic to start with – the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card. In return for taking out this card (FREE for the first year, cancel at […]
I Canceled My Amex Gold Card
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
Lately, I’ve been trying to slash my annual fee expenses as much as possible. After all, even if a card is a great product, it doesn’t mean I can justify the cost of having it. That’s why I canceled my Amex Gold card last week. While I’m all for paying credit card annual fees that […]
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Read MoreBits: £100 cashback from Amex Travel, BA opens lounges, BA and Kenya Airways codeshare
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
News in brief: Get £100 cashback on £400 Amex Travel spend In late September, we covered a decent deal. Holders of American Express Business Platinum and Business Gold were being offered £100 cashback on a £400 spend with American Express Travel. This offer has now finally been offered to personal American Express cardholders too. Platinum […]
Bits: Barbados scraps PCR testing, Amex selling Premier League hospitality packages for Brighton
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
News in brief: Huge amounts of Maldives and Mauritius Avios availability For the benefit of email readers, we ran an extra article yesterday on the huge amount of Club World Avios availability which suddenly opened up for the Maldives and Mauritius, including for Christmas and New Year. We have not emailed the article as readers […]
What is the best Star Alliance credit card?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
What credit card should you get if you want to redeem for flights with a Star Alliance airline? Let’s find out. Who are the members of Star Alliance? The bulk of major global airlines have formed three alliances – oneworld (which includes British Airways), Star Alliance and SkyTeam. Star Alliance is the largest of the […]
Bits: Amex Gold changes rules on £5 Deliveroo credits, join Marriott for a London restaurant experience
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
News in brief: American Express changes the rules over your £5 Deliveroo credits In May, American Express added a new benefit for Preferred Rewards Gold cardholders, worth a potential £120 per year. Preferred Rewards Gold cardholders will receive 2 x £5 Deliveroo statement credits per calendar month. You need to register for this benefit, but […]
Which of the SEVEN special credit card sign-up bonuses available should you get?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
In the 10 years we’ve been running this site, I don’t think we’ve ever seen so many credit and charge cards running ‘special’ sign-up bonuses at the same time. Whilst this is great news for you, it is also easy to get confused about what is available. I thought I’d do a quick summary today […]
New £100 cashback offer for Marriott luxury hotels, plus £100 at Amex Travel with Business cards
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
American Express is throwing out travel-based cashback offers from all directions this week. The latest two deals offer £100 back if you can put your spending in the right place. These two promotions follow on from the Marriott, Hyatt, Thistle and WorldHotels cashback deals we’ve covered over the last week – click through if you […]