Why does Amex charge you to transfer points?


Why does Amex charge you to transfer points? For each conversion of points into the Frequent Flyer program of a U.S. airline, a fee of $0.0006 per point, with a maximum fee of $99, will be charged to your Card account. We charge this fee to offset the federal excise tax we must pay on such conversions.


Is transferring Amex points worth it?

Shopping through the Amex Membership Rewards portal and statement credits generally offer the lowest value redemptions, while transferring points to the right travel partner tends to yield the highest value.


Can you transfer SkyMiles for free?

Delta allows you to transfer miles from your personal SkyMiles account to another SkyMiles account in increments of 1,000 miles. However, Delta charges a boatload of fees that probably don't make it worth it. For starters, there's a $30 processing fee per transaction. You'll also pay $0.01 per mile on top of that.


Do points ever expire with Amex?

Membership Rewards® points have no expiration date.


What is the most worth it to use Amex points on?

You'll typically yield more value by transferring your points to airline partners and booking flights, but using points for hotel stays can be smart too. You'll do well when redeeming points for luxury hotels or when demand for hotels is high which translates into high cash prices.


What is the Amex to Bonvoy transfer bonus for 2023?

From October 1, 2023, until November 30, 2023, your transfer of 1,000 Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy® is equal to 1,500 Marriott Bonvoy points.