I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the page for September. There is a sense of deja vu in the market (again) with the current special offers being focussed on the .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the page for September. There is a .....

8 Sep 20148 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

A batch of new ‘statement credit’ offers appeared on my American Express online account yesterday. If you have a Gold, Platinum, BA, SPG, Nectar or other Amex-issued Amex card, you should .....

A batch of new ‘statement credit’ offers appeared on my American Express online account yesterday. .....

5 Sep 20145 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

I don’t know how many American Express Platinum card customers fly with Ryanair.  Amex presumably has the data, and so there is probably a good reason why there is a new offer showing on my .....

I don’t know how many American Express Platinum card customers fly with Ryanair.  Amex presumably has .....

1 Sep 20141 September 2014 by Rob Burgess • 37 comments

American Express is running a promotion with both of the mega Westfield shopping malls in London. Until 31st August, which does not give you long, you will receive a £20 statement credit when you .....

American Express is running a promotion with both of the mega Westfield shopping malls in London. Until 31st .....

27 Aug 201427 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 84 comments

I have been impressed by the ‘Escape’ lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 on the two occasions that I have used it.  I was pleased to hear that a new ‘Escape’ .....

I have been impressed by the ‘Escape’ lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 on the two .....

21 Aug 201421 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

If you are looking for an Amex for business use, American Express offers two products in the UK. Today I am reviewing the American Express Platinum Business charge card.  My review of the .....

If you are looking for an Amex for business use, American Express offers two products in the UK. Today I am .....

17 Aug 201417 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

For the last few months, until mid July, Virgin Flying Club was running some very aggressive sign-up deals on its two credit cards. Most impressive was the deal on the Virgin Black credit card.  This .....

For the last few months, until mid July, Virgin Flying Club was running some very aggressive sign-up deals on .....

13 Aug 201413 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 50 comments

Amex has launched, very quietly so far (ie they haven’t told anyone), a new promotion for Platinum cardholders. You get free admission for you and a friend to selected exhibitions at the Royal .....

Amex has launched, very quietly so far (ie they haven’t told anyone), a new promotion for Platinum .....

11 Aug 201411 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

American Express launched a new batch of ‘conditional spend’ offers recently.  You will see these either by logging in to your online account and clicking the ‘Offers’ button .....

American Express launched a new batch of ‘conditional spend’ offers recently.  You will see these .....

10 Aug 201410 August 2014 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

Most British Airways American Express cardholders were emailed about this offer on Tuesday, but you can also take part if you have any other American Express card. The first 24,000 people to register .....

Most British Airways American Express cardholders were emailed about this offer on Tuesday, but you can also .....

23 Jul 201423 July 2014 by Rob Burgess • 64 comments

I received an email from a reader on Sunday asking whether Amex Platinum cardholders still get a free British Airways Premium Plus American Express card (they can’t!).  It made me think about .....

I received an email from a reader on Sunday asking whether Amex Platinum cardholders still get a free British .....

25 Jun 201425 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 48 comments

I get occasional emails from Head for Points readers asking me if it is worth trying to ‘bargain’ with American Express over threatening to cancel your card, hoping to get a lucrative .....

I get occasional emails from Head for Points readers asking me if it is worth trying to ‘bargain’ .....

22 Jun 201422 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 59 comments

American Express has launched some new Foursquare deals after a long hiatus. This promotion offers you £5 statement credit when spend £10 at Tesco.  You will also receive £10 back when .....

American Express has launched some new Foursquare deals after a long hiatus. This promotion offers you .....

10 Jun 201410 June 2014 by Rob Burgess • 157 comments

Each week in the ‘Money’ section of The Sunday Times is a Q&A with a high profile figure about their personal finances. Last Sunday it was with economist Ha-Joon Chang, who has sold .....

Each week in the ‘Money’ section of The Sunday Times is a Q&A with a high profile figure about .....

8 May 20148 May 2014 by Rob Burgess • 88 comments