American Express has confirmed that it is bringing back its ‘Shop Small’ promotion in June. Regular readers will know that we had this news as an exclusive story last month. ‘Shop .....

American Express has confirmed that it is bringing back its ‘Shop Small’ promotion in June. .....

15 May 202115 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 117 comments

A decent Harvey Nichols offer has appeared on many American Express cards. As usual, you need to look under the ‘Offers’ tab on the website or Amex app for each card that you own, and then .....

A decent Harvey Nichols offer has appeared on many American Express cards. As usual, you need to look under .....

7 May 20217 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Bicester Village, the luxury outlet shopping destination in Oxfordshire, is running a private sale from now until 31st May. British Airways Executive Club members can unlock up to 30% off regular .....

Bicester Village, the luxury outlet shopping destination in Oxfordshire, is running a private sale from now .....

1 May 20211 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

A common question that comes up in our comments section is whether you can buy a new or used car with a credit card, primarily American Express. After all, it would be wrong to turn down a large chunk .....

A common question that comes up in our comments section is whether you can buy a new or used car with a credit .....

1 May 20211 May 2021 by Rob Burgess • 115 comments

Adding a supplementary cardholder to your American Express card has two key benefits: you earn points, and trigger sign-up bonuses, more quickly when two people are carrying a card you receive a .....

Adding a supplementary cardholder to your American Express card has two key benefits: you earn points, and .....

23 Apr 202123 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 66 comments

Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: cards you get just for the sign-up bonus cards you get primarily for the strong on-going earnings rate cards .....

Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: cards you get just .....

19 Apr 202119 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

A number of interesting Amex offers have dropped over the weekend now that non-essential retail has been allowed to open. I thought it would be worth running through some of them here: £50 back on .....

A number of interesting Amex offers have dropped over the weekend now that non-essential retail has been .....

13 Apr 202113 April 2021 by Rhys Jones • 66 comments

An easy way of earning a large bonus of Membership Rewards points or Avios is by inviting your friends and family to take out an American Expres Card. For a limited period, from 7th April to 12th May .....

An easy way of earning a large bonus of Membership Rewards points or Avios is by inviting your friends and .....

12 Apr 202112 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 110 comments

We understand that American Express is bringing back its ‘Shop Small’ promotion in June. ‘Shop Small’ is an established Amex offer which incentivises you to shop at small .....

We understand that American Express is bringing back its ‘Shop Small’ promotion in June. .....

12 Apr 202112 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 78 comments

What is the best Avios credit card?  In this article I want to look at your options for earning Avios points from a UK credit card, and explain my preferred choices. All of these cards add a 3% .....

What is the best Avios credit card?  In this article I want to look at your options for earning Avios .....

5 Apr 20215 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

American Express has launched a new batch of cashback deals, with a couple of new hotel deals among them. As usual, you may see all, some or none of these offers on your American Express account. You .....

American Express has launched a new batch of cashback deals, with a couple of new hotel deals among them. As .....

3 Apr 20213 April 2021 by Rob Burgess • 76 comments

Gas and electricity is a substantial monthly outlay for most people, but it is rare that you find a way of putting the cost of gas and electricity onto an American Express card. This is unfortunate, .....

Gas and electricity is a substantial monthly outlay for most people, but it is rare that you find a way of .....

28 Mar 202128 March 2021 by Rhys Jones • 156 comments

It’s time for our annual rank of the best UK travel credit card sign-up bonuses in terms of cold hard cash. How do I value my miles and points? The biggest question mark is over the value of the .....

It’s time for our annual rank of the best UK travel credit card sign-up bonuses in terms of cold hard .....

28 Feb 202128 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

In early January, we outlined Marriott Bonvoy’s plans to help you retain or gain elite status in 2021 despite reduced travelling. There are two elements to this. One is an interesting new .....

In early January, we outlined Marriott Bonvoy’s plans to help you retain or gain elite status in 2021 .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments