Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
This is our review of the Marriott Bonvoy American Express credit card issued in the UK. It is part of our series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether of not they are worth applying for. These posts are linked to the relevant sections of the ‘Credit Cards Offers‘ […]
Category: Marriott Bonvoy American Express
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 […]
Bits: Marriott drops Travel Packages, BA / Avianca partnership coming?, 6250 Avios via pet insurance
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
News in brief: Marriott to scrap ‘Travel Package’ redemptions next week It appears that Marriott Bonvoy is scrapping its ‘Travel Package’ redemptions next week. An update to the programme terms and conditions online, now removed, said that packages will not be offered after 19th January. A ‘Travel Package’ allows you to redeem a large chunk […]
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 […]
10 new hotels where your Marriott Bonvoy American Express could take you in 2022
Written by Rhys Jones @ Head for Points
As we approach a new year, here are 10 interesting new Marriott Bonvoy hotels which we believe will appeal to Head for Points readers. Before we get to the list, we wanted to remind you why the Marriott Bonvoy American Express credit card can help you earn points to stay at these hotels (or earn bonus points if you book for cash) and get you status benefits to upgrade your stay.
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 […]
Close to higher Bonvoy status? Should you get the Marriott Amex for 15 elite night credits?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
If you are currently within 15 nights of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Platinum Elite or Titanium Elite status, there is a way of making the leap in one go. The Marriott Bonvoy American Express credit card comes with 15 elite night credits. They have, in 2021, been posting within two weeks of application for most […]
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 […]
CONFIRMED: American Express Shop Small to return in December
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
American Express Shop Small December 2021
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 […]
Got a Marriott credit card? Get 2,000 bonus points on your next stay with ‘Week of Wonders’
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
As we covered in our other article today, Marriott Bonvoy has brought back its ‘Week of Wonders’. Between today and 14th October, you can take part in lots of different offers and promotions designed to get you travelling again.
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 […]
Good new Amex hotel cashback offers released – Marriott, Hyatt, Thistle and more
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
American Express has launched a new wave of hotel cashback deals. Whatever you are planning this Autumn, you are likely to find a deal for you. As usual, these offers may or may not appear somewhere on your American Express account. You need to look under the ‘Offers’ tab for every Amex card you hold, […]
How to get free hotel elite status from UK credit cards
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
This article looks at the different ways you can get elite status with hotel chains via UK credit and charge cards. If you are just getting started with miles and points, you have probably realised by now that your travel life could be improved if you had airline or hotel elite status. There is no […]
Expecting a refund to your American Express card? Here’s how it impacts your voucher or bonus
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
A recent email from a reader reminded me that you may not be familiar with how American Express treats refunds when you have a spend target to hit. With flight refunds still being triggered on a regular basis it is important to know where you stand. The answer is simple: all American Express spend targets […]
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 […]
How can you maximise the American Express ‘£20 cashback on £25 Daily Telegraph spend’ offer?
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
There is an interesting offer from the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph showing on a lot of American Express accounts at the moment. To see if you are targeted, you need to look under the ‘Offers’ tab on the statement page for each Amex card that you hold. If you see the offer, click ‘Save […]
LAST CHANCE: Don’t miss 40,000 points and Gold status with the Marriott Bonvoy American Express
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
For the first time since it was launched 18 months ago, you can currently get an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card. For applications approved by 31st August 2021, the sign-up bonus is doubled from 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to 40,000 points. This is worth roughly £200 of free Marriott […]
REMINDER: Get 40,000 points and Gold status with the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
For the first time since it was launched 18 months ago, you can currently get an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card. Until 31st August 2021, the sign-up bonus is doubled from 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to 40,000 points. This is worth roughly £200 of free Marriott stays, based on […]