Review: the American Express Rewards credit card

Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points

This is our review of the American Express Rewards credit card (‘ARCC’). It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not they are worth applying for. These articles are linked to the relevant sections of the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ area in the menu […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. It runs through the checklist of which UK American Express bonuses you can get based on the cards you have. This way I have written it below is, I think, the simplest way of looking at it.  It’s […]

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60,000 POINTS BONUS: If you cancel Amex Platinum, the Amex Rewards Card will keep your points alive

Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points

American Express is currently running a ‘never seen before’ bonus of 60,000 Membership Rewards points when you take out The Platinum Card. This would convert into 60,000 Avios or lots of other great travel rewards. Our main article on the Platinum 60,000 points offer is here. Last week we looked at: ‘Are the four free […]

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Should you drop your free BA American Express for the Amex Rewards Credit Card?

Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points

Last Tuesday, American Express unveiled substantial changes to the free British Airways American Express card. At present, if you spend £20,000 per year on the free British Airways American Express credit card, you receive a 2-4-1 companion voucher valid on any Avios flight in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class. From 1st September, you […]

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How can American Express improve its cashback ‘statement credit’ offers?

Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points

There is no doubt that the American Express cashback rewards programme is very popular. Many HfP readers generate substantial savings from it. We often see people saying in our comments that the ability to save via Amex cashback is a key reason why they continue holding their card, even if it has an annual fee. […]

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NEW: Earn bonus points adding someone to your Marriott, Nectar or ARCC Amex card

Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points

Adding a supplementary cardholder to your American Express card has two key benefits: you earn points, and trigger sign-up bonuses, more quickly when two people are carrying a card you receive a second batch of cardholder cashback offers, as long as the supplementary card is registered online On most of the American Express cards, you […]

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Limited time: American Express boosts referral bonuses for both you and your friends

Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points

An easy way of earning a large bonus of Membership Rewards points or Avios is by inviting your friends and family to take out an American Expres Card. For a limited period, from 7th April to 12th May 2021, American Express has SUBSTANTIALLY increased the bonuses on their ‘invite a friend’ referral programme.

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What can you do with American Express Membership Rewards points?

Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points

Who are the UK American Express Membership Rewards partners? Today I wanted to do one of our occasional ‘first principles’ articles where we look at a topic that is regularly discussed on Head for Points but which, if you are a new reader, you might not fully understand. It will help you answer the question […]

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