How do the American Express Membership Rewards and Membership Rewards Express programs work?
From my understanding, Amex Blue offers the Membership Rewards program while Blue Cash offers Membership Rewards Express. Both give 1 point per dollar spent but the points are spent differently in the two systems. Also I think the full Membership Rewards you get one mile per dollar or point or something like that.
The questions I’d like addressed are
What are the differences when redeeming points for air travel?
What are the differences/same restrictions when redeeming air travel?
One mile per dollar sounds like a great deal, is that all there really is to it with full rewards?
Someone please give me a good idea of how much one has to spend on each card to get some decent airfare and how difficult the redpemtion process is.
Thanks!
FAQ from the sponsor of the program (AMEX) the following are hot links at the web page:
Can I combine my points from my Membership Rewards Tier with points from my Membership Rewards Credit Card Tier Program Account?
Can I combine my points from my Membership Rewards – Holt Renfrew Level Tier account with points from any other tier account?
How do I view rewards?
How long does it take to transfer points into my participating frequent flyer or frequent guest account?
Can I transfer points into someone else’s airline frequent flyer or frequent guest account?
Does American Express automatically transfer points to my airline frequent flyer or frequent guest account?
How long does it take to receive a Reward Certificate or Gift card?
How long is my Reward Certificate valid?
Can anyone else use my points?
Are there any restrictions on when I can use my Reward Certificate, prior to the expiry date?
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