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Amex point transfer question
Posted on 12/12/22 at 10:01 am
Posted on 12/12/22 at 10:01 am
I got a platinum card in Jan 2022 with a dream of traveling internationally on vacations with the wife (no pics). However, with three kids, international travel just isn't for us just yet - we need domestic travel points like a United or Southwest card I think. So, I'm looking to cancel.
BUT - I have 430,000 amex points I need to transfer/use. I'm thinking about transferring them all over to an international partner (Virgin/British Airways for example) and holding on to them there to one day book a first class international flight.
Any advice?
TIA
BUT - I have 430,000 amex points I need to transfer/use. I'm thinking about transferring them all over to an international partner (Virgin/British Airways for example) and holding on to them there to one day book a first class international flight.
Any advice?
TIA
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Posted on 12/12/22 at 10:07 am to boomtapp
Following this. Going to run into the same issue soon enough. Feel like the transfer option as well as statement redemption aren't great options but idk much about amex points. I just jumped on the platinum signup bonus and figure the rest out later.
Posted on 12/12/22 at 10:47 am to boomtapp
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BUT - I have 430,000 amex points I need to transfer/use. I'm thinking about transferring them all over to an international partner (Virgin/British Airways for example) and holding on to them there to one day book a first class international flight.
I wouldn't do this because you'll just put yourself in a worse situation. Better to keep it with Amex.
I'd probably open an Amex Everyday no fee card so you can keep your MR points at no cost when you cancel the Platinum.
Once you have a plan revisit your redemption options.
Valuable lesson here is to have a plan before applying and racking up points.
This post was edited on 12/12/22 at 10:48 am
Posted on 12/12/22 at 10:59 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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Once you have a plan revisit your redemption options.
In your opinion is it better to transfer points to partners to book flights / hotels, or just book directly through the AmEx rewards travel page so they automatically apply the points to your purchase?
Posted on 12/12/22 at 10:59 am to boomtapp
The Amex points work for domestic travel just as well.
Posted on 12/12/22 at 11:18 am to Shepherd88
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The Amex points work for domestic travel just as well.
Which transfer partner? I live in Houston, which is a United and Southwest hub. Transferring to Delta is a disaster. I guess I just anticipated using the miles with good value domestically to be more intuitive. Certainly doesn't look that way.
Posted on 12/12/22 at 11:34 am to skewbs
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In your opinion is it better to transfer points to partners to book flights
Yes, but that's because I do that for international business class.
Way more fun!
Posted on 12/12/22 at 12:14 pm to boomtapp
You can transfer them to me for 75% of the value.
Posted on 12/12/22 at 12:45 pm to boomtapp
Ahh I forgot about that. Is American not an option for you?
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