Maximise your Avios, air miles and hotel points

American Express Gold card

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold is our top choice for your first ‘miles and points’ credit card. It has no annual fee for the first year, comes with two free airport lounge passes and £120 of annual Deliveroo credit and has a very generous sign-up bonus of 20,000 Membership Rewards points.

This article explains in greater detail why the American Express Gold card is the best credit card for a miles and points beginner.

You can read our full review of the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card here.  You can apply for the card here.

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The top nine UK loyalty credit card sign-up deals by £ value

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ENDING SOON: £15 off £25 at Amazon for ALL Amex Gold and Platinum holders

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What are the best credit card bonuses for long term spending?

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‘Secret’ Hilton and Avis cashback deals with American Express launched

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Bits: Luxury Travel Diary auctions, Amex Travel cashback deal

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American Express changes its refer a friend scheme without telling anyone

American Express appears to have made a quiet change to its refer a friend scheme without telling anyone.  This only impacts anyone who holds a Preferred Rewards Gold card. Until recently, a Gold or .....

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by Rob Burgess42 comments