American Express Membership Rewards points earned from an American Express card issued in Australia can be transferred to more than 10 partners, including airline frequent flyer programs, hotel loyalty schemes, and Everyday Rewards operated by Woolworths.
Airlines Partners
Hotel Partners
| Hotel Loyalty Program | Transfer Ratio |
|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 3:2 |
| Hilton Honors | 2:1 |
Supermarket Partners
| Partner | Transfer Ratio |
|---|---|
| Everyday Rewards | 5:4 |
Air New Zealand Airpoints
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.005 Airpoints Dollars equating to a transfer ratio of 200:1
- Minimum Transfer: 2,000 Amex points
- Remarks: Air New Zealand is part the Star Alliance
British Airways Club
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.33 Avios equating to a transfer ratio of 3:1
- Minimum Transfer: 3,000 Amex points
- Remarks: Avios can be freely moved between British Airways, Iberia, Finnair and Qatar Airways frequent flyer programs, learn the strategies with our range of online courses. British Airways is part of the oneworld alliance
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.33 Asia Miles equating to a transfer ratio of 3:1
- Minimum Transfer: 7,500 Amex points
- Remarks: Asia Miles can be redeemed for Cathay Pacific and partner flights across the oneworld alliance
Emirates Skywards
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.25 Skywards miles equating to a transfer ratio of 4:1
- Minimum Transfer: 4,000 Amex points
- Remarks: Skywards Miles is great for booking Emirates reward flights, however the program is known for charging some of the highest taxes and carrier surcharges in the industry
Etihad Guest
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.33 Etihad Guest miles equating to a transfer ratio of 3:1
- Minimum Transfer: 1,500 Amex points
Everyday Rewards
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.8 Everyday Rewards points equating to a transfer ratio of 5:4
- Minimum Transfer: 500 Amex points
- Remarks: Points can later be converted into Qantas Frequent Flyer points
Hilton Honors
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.5 Hilton points equating to a transfer ratio 2:1
- Minimum Transfer: 2,000 Amex points
- Remarks: Hilton Honors is a hotel loyalty program where points are typically redeemed for free nights at Hilton properties. Learn how to maximise the value of your Hilton Honors Points
Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.33 Enrich miles equating to a transfer ratio 3:1
- Minimum Transfer: 1,500 Amex points
- Remarks: Malaysia Airlines is part of the oneworld alliance
Marriott Bonvoy
- 1 Amex point equals 0.67 Marriott points equating to a transfer ratio of 3:2
- Minimum Transfer: 600 Amex points.
- Remarks: Marriott Bonvoy is a hotel program where points can be used for free hotels stays or transferred onwards to a myriad of airline partners. Learn how to maximise the value of your Marriot Bonvoy Points
Qantas Frequent Flyer
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.5 Qantas points equating to a transfer ratio of 2:1
- Minimum Transfer: 2,000 Amex points
- Remarks: Transfers are only available to Platinum and Centurion American Express cardholders. Qatnas is part of the oneworld alliance
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.33 Avios equating to a transfer ratio of 3:1
- Minimum Transfer: 750 Amex points.
- Remarks: Avios can be freely moved between Qatar Airways, Iberia, Finnair and British Airways frequent flyer programs, learn the strategies with our range of online courses. British Airways is part of the oneworld alliance
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.33 KrisFlyer miles equating to a transfer ratio of 3:1
- Minimum Transfer: 7,500 Amex points
- Remarks: KrisFlyer miles are best to book Singapore Airlines flights only. Singapore Airlines is part of the Star Allaince
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.33 Virgin points equating to a transfer ratio of 3:1
- Minimum Transfer: 3,000 Amex points
- Remarks: Virgin Atlantic is part of the SkyTeam alliance
Virgin Australia Velocity
- 1 Amex point equals: 0.5 Velocity points equating to a transfer ratio of 2:1
- Minimum Transfer: 2,000 Amex points
Amex Transfer Frequent Asked Questions
There isn’t a single “best” transfer partner. Each frequent flyer program has its own strengths and weaknesses depending on where you want to fly and which airline you’re booking.
If you want to get the most value from your points, it’s worth learning the different strategies. Our Points Advisor Mastery courses walk through some of the most popular programs Aussies use and shows you how to locate high-value flight redemptions.
No. American Express Membership Rewards points can only be transferred by the primary American Express cardholder, and the frequent flyer account must be in the exact same name. If the names don’t match, the transfer will usually be rejected by the program partner.
Most Membership Rewards transfers happen within a few minutes. However, American Express officially recommends allowing up to a few days for the points to appear in your frequent flyer or hotel account.
No. Once you transfer points from American Express they can’t be moved back.
Membership Rewards points themselves do not expire as long as your account remains open and in good standing. However, once points are transferred to a frequent flyer or hotel program, that program’s expiry rules apply. For this reason, it’s generally best to only transfer points when you’ve already located a flight or hotel redemption you plan to book.
Most American Express cards that earn Membership Rewards points allow transfers to airline and hotel partners.
The main exception is co-branded airline cards, such as those are directly linked to Qantas Frequent Flyer or Velocity Frequent Flyer. These cards earn points directly with the airline program, and the points are automatically swept into your frequent flyer account each month instead of being held by American Express as Membership Rewards Points.
