I wrote about Amex’s new gift cards recently.  They are poor value for money, but have one great advantage – they are a relatively cheap way of getting to the minimum spend requirement on .....

I wrote about Amex’s new gift cards recently.  They are poor value for money, but have one great .....

8 Dec 20128 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments

The ‘Credit Card Offers’ page at the top of site has been updated for December.  (Click here to see it if you are an email or RSS reader.) There has been quite a lot of promotional .....

The ‘Credit Card Offers’ page at the top of site has been updated for December.  (Click here to .....

2 Dec 20122 December 2012 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Yesterday I ran a post about earning double Avios when you shop at Sainsbury’s. Amex is offering double Membership Rewards points on all purchases until 31 December. If you have a BA Amex, you .....

Yesterday I ran a post about earning double Avios when you shop at Sainsbury’s. Amex is offering double .....

23 Nov 201223 November 2012 by Rob Burgess • 48 comments

Two months ago I wrote a post on “What are the best credit card bonuses for LONG-TERM spending?“. This was an attempt to judge the best card to use as your ‘day to day’ card. .....

Two months ago I wrote a post on “What are the best credit card bonuses for LONG-TERM spending?“. .....

21 Nov 201221 November 2012 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

The ‘Credit Card Offers’ page at the top of the site has been updated for November to reflect changes over the past month.  After a quiet start to the month, things have really picked .....

The ‘Credit Card Offers’ page at the top of the site has been updated for November to reflect .....

1 Nov 20121 November 2012 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

Here is some great news for anyone thinking of getting the British Airways American Express cards.  There is a very attractive sign-up offer again. See here for details of the two promotions. The .....

Here is some great news for anyone thinking of getting the British Airways American Express cards.  There is .....

26 Oct 201226 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 12 comments

For US frequent travellers, car rental is part of their regular travel routines. It is less common in Europe, where you are more likely to fly to your location and then use taxis and public transport .....

For US frequent travellers, car rental is part of their regular travel routines. It is less common in Europe, .....

19 Oct 201219 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 2 comments

27th October, to all intents and purposes, will mark the end of bmi Diamond Club.  As of that day, the only way to earn points will be via the bmi credit cards, and the only way to spend points .....

27th October, to all intents and purposes, will mark the end of bmi Diamond Club.  As of that day, the .....

16 Oct 201216 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

Amex sent an interesting offer around to its British Airways Premium Plus American Express cardholders last week. It is, apparently, their ‘hottest ever offer’. We can only hope that .....

Amex sent an interesting offer around to its British Airways Premium Plus American Express cardholders last .....

6 Oct 20126 October 2012 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

A quick reminder that today is the last day to register your Amex card (any Amex-issued Amex) to received double rewards when you shop at World Duty Free. Original post is here. You will receive .....

A quick reminder that today is the last day to register your Amex card (any Amex-issued Amex) to received .....

30 Sep 201230 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

Something I stress on Head for Points whenever I can is the need to keep a clear mind when earning miles or points. If you are buying a product or service primarily because it offers you miles, you .....

Something I stress on Head for Points whenever I can is the need to keep a clear mind when earning miles or .....

27 Sep 201227 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

This offer was promoted in the latest newsletter for British Airways American Express cardholders.  However, it is actually valid for UK cardholders of any Amex-issued Amex.  You can also take part .....

This offer was promoted in the latest newsletter for British Airways American Express cardholders.  However, .....

25 Sep 201225 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

There are two special hotel rate deals knocking about for American Express cardholders which may be of interest. Via this link, Hilton is offering a 30% discount on its Bed & Breakfast Rate.  You .....

There are two special hotel rate deals knocking about for American Express cardholders which may be of .....

25 Sep 201225 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

The majority of the credit card posts on Head for Points are focussed on exploiting sign-up bonuses.  Get a card, spend the minimum required to trigger the bonus, cancel the card, move on. .....

The majority of the credit card posts on Head for Points are focussed on exploiting sign-up bonuses.  Get .....

17 Sep 201217 September 2012 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment