On Tuesday, I told you about some major changes to the little-known American Express Rewards Credit Card (ARCC).  Two of the three versions of the card have been closed to new applicants with .....

On Tuesday, I told you about some major changes to the little-known American Express Rewards Credit Card .....

19 Oct 201919 October 2019 by Rob Burgess • 80 comments

One of the downsides of cancelling an American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card or Platinum charge card is that you are required to empty out your Membership Rewards points account. The .....

One of the downsides of cancelling an American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card or Platinum charge .....

15 Oct 201915 October 2019 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments

American Express is about to announce another round of product changes. These will impact ALL credit cards (British Airways, Starwood, Nectar, Costco, Preferred Rewards Gold etc).  The good news is .....

American Express is about to announce another round of product changes. These will impact ALL credit cards .....

22 Jul 201922 July 2019 by Rob Burgess • 70 comments

10 day ago we wrote about a new spend-based bonus promotion launched by American Express for many people – but not everyone – who have Preferred Rewards Gold or The Platinum Card.  The .....

10 day ago we wrote about a new spend-based bonus promotion launched by American Express for many people .....

11 Jul 201911 July 2019 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

American Express has launched a new bonus points offer for many people – but not everyone – who have Preferred Rewards Gold or The Platinum Card.  The deal may also be available to .....

American Express has launched a new bonus points offer for many people – but not everyone – who .....

2 Jul 20192 July 2019 by Rob Burgess • 151 comments

American Express has teamed up with Wimbledon to offer a variety of amenities during the 2019 tournament, which starts on Monday. This includes a members lounge. You can see the details on the .....

American Express has teamed up with Wimbledon to offer a variety of amenities during the 2019 tournament, .....

29 Jun 201929 June 2019 by Rhys Jones • 31 comments

A new wave of American Express cashback deals has been launched. You can see what you are targeted for by visiting the Amex website and looking at the ‘Offers’ tab on your online statement .....

A new wave of American Express cashback deals has been launched. You can see what you are targeted for by .....

25 Jun 201925 June 2019 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments

I was having a look at the reservations process for the American Express lounge at the O2 Arena last week, and noticed that it has changed entirely in the last year or so. I thought it was worth .....

I was having a look at the reservations process for the American Express lounge at the O2 Arena last week, and .....

30 May 201930 May 2019 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Why should you get the American Express Rewards Credit Card? Today, in our ‘Top 10 Reasons’ series, I want to look at the top 10 reasons to apply for an American Express Rewards Credit .....

Why should you get the American Express Rewards Credit Card? Today, in our ‘Top 10 Reasons’ .....

29 Apr 201929 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Last month American Express made some aggressive – and frankly confusing – changes to the rules regarding who qualifies for a sign-up bonus on its personal UK cards.  My summary of the .....

Last month American Express made some aggressive – and frankly confusing – changes to the rules .....

16 Apr 201916 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • 500 comments

I get quite a few emails from holders of the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card asking what they should do after their first year. With the recent changes to the American Express .....

I get quite a few emails from holders of the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold credit card asking what .....

14 Apr 201914 April 2019 by Rob Burgess • 204 comments

On 21st March 2019, American Express made some major changes to the rules on how you qualify for a sign-up bonus. I have put together this one page summary of the new rules.  I will add a .....

On 21st March 2019, American Express made some major changes to the rules on how you qualify for a sign-up .....

22 Mar 201922 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • 208 comments

American Express unveiled massive changes to its UK card sign-up bonuses last night. This will effectively end card churning for most people. Before I go on, I want to stress one thing.  The new .....

American Express unveiled massive changes to its UK card sign-up bonuses last night. This will effectively end .....

21 Mar 201921 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • 1171 comments

This is Part 2 of our discussion on changes to the personal American Express card sign-up bonuses.  The main article is here. This article was updated on 16th April to reflect changes in some .....

This is Part 2 of our discussion on changes to the personal American Express card sign-up bonuses.  The main .....

21 Mar 201921 March 2019 by Rob Burgess • 126 comments