The 6 WORST Amex Transfer Partners (Avoid These!)

Amex transfer partners can be a GREAT way to redeem Amex points, BUT some transfer partners often lead to BAD VALUE. Learn which ones you should avoid (and why). Click “Show More” to see Ad Disclosure, links, and additional information below.

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VALUE OF AMEX POINTS | What Are Amex Points Worth?
1. In general and on average, Amex points are worth 1.7¢ per point when using Amex transfer partners (example: 10,000 points = $170). However, these types of redemptions are normally achieved with international airlines in a premium cabin during a long-haul flight.
2. For hotels, car rentals, cruises & vacations booked through the Amex Travel Portal, Amex points are worth a flat rate of 0.7¢ per point (example: 10,000 points = $70).
3. For flights booked through the Amex Travel Portal and for luxury hotels booked through the Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts program, Amex points are worth a flat rate of 1.0¢ per point (example: 10,000 points = $100).

For the purposes of this video, we’ll use 1 Amex Point = 1.7¢ for comparison to other programs.

The 6 Amex Transfer Partners you should likely AVOID are as follows…

1. Hilton Honors (1:2) - Hilton Honors points are worth 0.5¢ on average and the program also has dynamic pricing.

2. Marriott Bonvoy (1:1) - Marriott Bonvoy points are worth 0.7¢ on average and the program also has dynamic pricing.

3. Choice Privileges (1:1) - Choice Privileges points are worth 0.6¢ on average.

4. JetBlue True Blue (1:1) - JetBlue points are worth 1.3¢ on average and the program also has 2 major limiting factors that prevent you from getting big, outsized value: (a) It’s a revenue-based rewards program (b) It’s a U.S. airline subject to the Amex Excise Tax Offset Fee.

5. Delta Air Lines (1:1) - Delta SkyMiles are worth 1.1¢ on average. The program is also subject to dynamic pricing and it’s a U.S. airline subject to the Amex Excise Tax Offset Fee.

6. Hawaiian Airlines (1:1) - Hawaiian miles are worth 1.0¢ on average. The loyalty program is semi-dynamic in that it has region-based redemption ranges that can vary by demand and fare class. Again, it’s a U.S. airline subject to the Amex Excise Tax Offset Fee.

EXCEPTIONS

1. You’ve done the math & it makes sense.
2. You need to ‘top off’ your balance in another program.
3. A limited-time transfer bonus is available (and you’ve done the math & it makes sense).
4. You’re transferring Amex points into miles on Airline A at a loss / breakeven / gain, and then will use those miles to fly on partner Airline B at a GAIN compared to the average Amex point value.

AMEX CREDIT CARDS WITH TRANSFER PARTNERS (Hint: if they earn Amex Membership Rewards points, then they have access to Amex transfer partners)
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- Amex Platinum Card (plus the business version)
- Amex Gold Card (plus the business version)
- Amex Green Card (plus the business version)
- Amex Everyday Preferred Card
- Amex Everyday Card

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