Earn points with Travel Rewards Credit Cards & Charge Cards
Enjoy all the benefits, convinience and security of an American Express Credit Card or Charge Card - with travel rewards along the way.
What is a Travel Rewards Card?
A Travel Rewards Card is a type of Credit Card or Charge Card that’s ideal for travelling. You can use it to book flights and hotel stays when planning to go on holiday, and it's accepted around the world.
American Express Travel Rewards Cards come with additional perks. These include airport lounge access and points programmes for discounts.
What are travel rewards?
How do Travel Rewards Cards work?
American Express Travel Rewards Cards work much like normal Credit Cards or Charge Cards. Use your Card for everyday purchases to start collecting rewards points, then redeem these for travel treats – from booking hotels and car hire to other exciting experiences.
If your Card earns Membership Rewards points, you can transfer these to one of our partner loyalty programmes and spend them there.
Why choose an American Express Travel Rewards Card?
Here’s how an American Express Travel Rewards Card could enhance your next trip:
Travel with points
American Express Travel Online
- With 100 years of travel expertise, our travel network – American Express Travel Online – provides exceptional service and support from the moment you book
- Enjoy more ways to travel the world. Transfer your Membership Rewards points to one of our partner loyalty programmes.
- With up to 12 airline transfer partners and three hotel partners to choose from, you
can transfer your points directly to your preferred airline or hotel to travel
practically anywhere in the world. View Transfer Partners.
Travel protection
Some of our Travel Rewards Cards offer Travel Accident and Travel Inconvenience insurance, keeping you covered for international or domestic travel when you book and pay for your trip with the eligible Card.
Subject to enrolment, learn more here.
Luxurious stays
Turning back the crisp white sheets in a great hotel is one of the joys of travelling.
Another is knowing you’ve paid with points.
American Express Travel Online can help you find the perfect place to rest your head. Or, if you prefer, you can transfer your American Express Membership Rewards points to one of our three hotel partners to book directly.
Airport lounge access
The American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card lets you escape the airport crowds with two complimentary lounge visits per year.
After something more comprehensive? The Platinum Card® offers unlimited complimentary access to over 1,400 lounges worldwide for you and a guest, including Priority Pass™ lounges.
Dining experiences
Taste from American Express® Experiences is an exciting service for lovers of good food. Curated by a team of global dining experts, Taste-listed restaurants are recommended local favourites.
They also offer Cardmembers something special on the house, like discounts, a
complimentary bottle of wine or an appetiser. So wherever you are in the world,
you can find great places to eat and earn Membership Rewards points while you
dine.
American Express Travel
American Express Travel makes it easy to organise transport to eligible destinations
around the world. And you can even pay with American Express Membership Rewards
points. Try our online booking service.
Global support
No matter where you are in the world, we'll be here when you need us, 24/7, via the American Express app.
- Refined travel — unique access to airport lounges, handpicked hotels and complimentary offers
- Worldwide travel insurance for you and your immediate family
- Platinum Concierge can take care of travel and lifestyle plans
19 July. Terms Apply 7. 18+, subject to status.
- Limited Time Offer: Earn 30,000 Membership Rewards® Points when you spend £3,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership. Offer ends 19 July. Terms Apply. 18+, subject to status
- Get Membership Rewards points for every pound you spend on purchases
- Complimentary Priority PassTM Membership plus 2 complimentary lounge visits per year
- Get a Companion Voucher when you spend £10,000 each membership year on the Card, which you can use to either take a companion with you in the same flight and cabin or, if travelling solo, a 50% discount on the Avios price you pay for your flight. Vouchers are redeemable when you book a British Airways Reward flight in any cabin. British Airways American Express Premium Plus Cardmembers will have access to additional Reward flight seats within Club World (business) when booking with a Companion Voucher, subject to availability. Taxes, fees and carrier charges apply per person2.
- Automatic enrolment to the British Airways Executive Club
- Travel and shopping protection3
As a new Cardmember, collect 5,000 bonus Avios when you spend £1,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership. Terms Apply8
Representative APR 25.3% APR variable
- Get a Companion Voucher when you spend £12,000 each membership year on the Card, which you can use to either take a companion with you on the same flight and cabin or, if travelling solo, a 50% discount on the Avios price you pay for your flight. Vouchers are redeemable when you book a British Airways Reward flight in Euro Traveller and World Traveller cabins (economy class) only. Reward flights and Companion Voucher bookings are subject to availability and taxes, fees and carrier charges apply per person10.
- Automatic Enrolment to the British Airways Executive Club
- Travel and shopping protection3
Earn 20,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points when you spend £3,000 in the first three months of Cardmembership. Terms Apply6
Representative APR 42.6% APR variable
- Travel and shopping protection
- Automatic upgrade to Gold Elite Status when you spend £15,000 in purchases on your Card each year
- Receive a Free Night Award, for each year you spend £25,000 on the Card
- Get a Companion Voucher when you spend £12,000 each membership year on the Card, which you can use to either take a companion with you on the same flight and cabin or, if travelling solo, a 50% discount on the Avios price you pay for your flight. Vouchers are redeemable when you book a British Airways Reward flight in Euro Traveller and World Traveller cabins (economy class) only. Reward flights and Companion Voucher bookings are subject to availability and taxes, fees and carrier charges apply per person10.
- Automatic Enrolment to the British Airways Executive Club
- Travel and shopping protection3
- Travel and shopping protection
- Automatic upgrade to Gold Elite Status when you spend £15,000 in purchases on your Card each year
- Receive a Free Night Award, for each year you spend £25,000 on the Card
The benefits don’t end when you’re back home. Here’s a taste of what else you can enjoy as a Cardholder:
- A welcome bonus on selected Cards.
- The ability to earn rewards points.
- Card security and protection – All American Express Cards feature Chip and PIN technology. And transactions are processed through our own Secure System to minimise the risk of fraud, whether you use your Card at home or abroad. Our early detection systems monitor potentially fraudulent activity, while our Fraud Protection Guarantee means that in the unlikely event you’re a victim of Card fraud – and provided you’ve taken reasonable care with your Card – you won't be held responsible for any associated costs.
- 24/7 customer service – Whenever you need us, wherever you are, our Customer Care Professionals are available 24/7 by phone, text, email or mail. Our Global Assist® team provides immediate personal advice almost anywhere in the world, any time of the day or night.
- American Express Experiences – Access some of the best entertainment, events and experiences in the UK.
- Accepted around the world – American Express Travel Rewards Credit Cards and Charge Cards are accepted all over the world. Your purchases are converted as soon as we process the transaction, and the American Express exchange rate is set daily. If you’re paying in US dollars, the amount will be converted directly to pounds sterling. If you’re paying in another currency, this will be converted to US dollars and then to pounds sterling.
- Mange your Account on the go – Register to manage your Account online or on your mobile. View your current balance, have updates sent to your phone, pay your bills easily and manage your rewards points at your leisure.
Frequent Flyer Cards
Enjoy points for flights.
Choose between a variety of Cards that offer you Avios points or Membership Rewards points for purchases made on your Card.
SOME OF OUR FREQUENT FLYER CARDS
Premium Cards
Receive a variety of premium benefits such as airport lounge access or 2-4-1 travel vouchers on top of earning points for your everyday spend.
SOME OF OUR PREMIUM CARDS
Travel Rewards Cards
Enjoy all the benefits, convenience and security of an American Express Card when travelling, with the added bonus of earning points when you make purchases at home and abroad.
SOME OF OUR TRAVEL REWARDS CARDS
Cashback Cards
Earn cashback everyday.
American Express Cashback Credit Cards give you all the benefits and convenience of an American Express Credit Card, whist earning you cashback on your purchases.
SOME OF OUR CASHBACK CARDS
Rewards Cards
Get the most out of life.
Enjoy all the benefits, convenience and security of an American Express Card – with the added bonus of accumulating Rewards points which offer you the flexibility to redeem for flights, hotels, gift cards and more.
SOME OF OUR REWARDS CARDS
No Annual Fee Cards
Get the most out of your Card with no annual fee.
Enjoy all the benefits, convenience and security of an American Express Card - with the added bonus of accumulating rewards.
SOME OF OUR NO ANNUAL FEE CARDS
I am aged 18 or over
I have no history of bad debt
I have a permanent UK home address
I have a current UK bank or building society account
Some Cards may have additional specific eligibility criteria, and you will be asked to provide employment, income and bank account information in order to submit your application.
Once you have found the Card that best suits you, read the important information, then click the 'Apply now' button on the page to begin the application process. At this point, you can choose optional additional benefits and also decide how you'd like your name to appear on your Card.
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1. 25,000 bonus Avios will be awarded onto your Account if you are a new Cardmember and once you have been approved and you have spent and charged a minimum of £3,000 on goods and services to the Account within the first three months of Cardmembership. Cardmembership begins from Card approval. Please note, it can take up to one month for the bonus Avios to be awarded to your Account once you have met the required spend. Introductory offers are not available if you currently hold or have held any personal American Express Cards in the past 24 months.
For the Premium Plus Card, you will be awarded 1.5 Avios for every £1 spent and charged per transaction, and 3 Avios for virtually every £1 you spend direct on British Airways flights and holidays. Avios are not earned on Balance Transfers, Cash Withdrawals, American Express Travellers Cheques purchases, Foreign Exchange, interest, any spending in excess of your credit limit, charges for returned payments, late payment or referral charges and American Express Credit Card finance charges. Written details available on request.
2. Terms and conditions apply to Avios redemptions. Reward flights and Companion Voucher bookings are subject to availability and taxes, fees and carrier charges apply per person. Companion Vouchers can only be used when redeeming Avios for a British Airways Reward flight seat in any cabin, paid with Avios. Companion Vouchers earned from 1 September 2021 can be used on bookings departing from outside of the UK, as well as allowing the Companion Voucher holder to benefit from a 50% reduction in Avios when making a Reward flight booking with their Companion Voucher as a solo traveller. Access to Reward flight seats within Club World (business class) is available for British Airways Premium Plus Companion Vouchers earned
from 1 September 2021. Full Companion Voucher Terms and Conditions can be found at ba.com/amex-companion or by calling 0844 493 0750 (calls cost 7ppm plus your telephone company access charge).
3. Subject to enrolment, for more information click here. Terms and Conditions apply. Please see the Insurance Terms and Conditions for full details. Please read this to understand the limits and exclusions that may apply.
4. Earn Gold Elite status after making £15,000 in eligible purchase on your Card in a calendar year. This includes 25% Bonus Points on Stays, Gold Welcome Gift of Points (250/500 Points, Varies by
Brand), 2p.m. Late Checkout (Based on Availability), Enhanced Room Upgrade (Based on Availability), Complimentary Enhanced In-Room Internet Access, Dedicated Elite Reservation Line.
5. Terms and Conditions apply to points redemptions and are subject to availability. Detailed information can be found here. All applicable Terms and Conditions will be provided to you as you receive your Card when approved.
6. 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points: You will receive 20,000 bonus points when you spend and charge £3,000 within the first three months of Cardmembership. Introductory offers are not available if you currently hold or have held any other personal American Express Cards in the past 24 months. Please note that it can take up to two months for bonus points to be awarded to your Account. Please see complete information on complimentary nights by visiting Marriott.co.uk
7. 30,000 Membership Rewards bonus points: The 30,000 Membership Rewards bonus points will be awarded onto your Account if you are a new customer and you have applied after midnight GMT 8 June and before 11:59pm GMT 19 July and once you have been approved and you have spent and charged £3,000 within the first three months of Cardmembership. Cardmembership begins from Card approval. Please note that it can take up to one month for bonus points to be awarded to your Account.
8. 5,000 bonus Avios will be awarded onto your Account if you are a new Cardmember and once you have been approved and you have spent and charged a minimum of £1,000 on goods and services to the Account within the first three months of Cardmembership. Cardmembership begins from Card approval.
Please note, it can take up to one month for the bonus Avios to be awarded to your Account once you have met the required spend. Introductory offers are not available if you currently hold or have held any personal American Express Cards in the past 24 months.
9. 30,000 Membership Rewards bonus points: The 30,000 Membership Rewards bonus points will be awarded onto your Account once you have been approved and you have spent and charged £4,000 within the first three months of Cardmembership. Cardmembership begins from Card approval. Please note that it can take up to one month for bonus points to be awarded to your Account. Flight is based on a return economy flight, reward flights are subject to availability.
10. Terms and conditions apply to Avios redemptions. Reward flights and Companion Voucher bookings are subject to availability and taxes, fees and carrier charges apply per person. Companion Vouchers can only be used when redeeming Avios for a British Airways Reward flight seat in economy only, paid with Avios. Companion Vouchers earned from 1 September 2021 can be used on bookings departing from outside of the UK as well as allowing the Companion Voucher holder to benefit from a 50% reduction in Avios when making a Reward flight booking with their Companion Voucher as a solo traveller. Full Companion Voucher Terms and Conditions can be found at ba.com/amex-companion or by calling 0844 4930750 (calls cost 7ppm plus your telephone company access charge).
1. 25,000 bonus Avios will be awarded onto your Account if you are a new Cardmember and once you have been approved and you have spent and charged a minimum of £3,000 on goods and services to the Account within the first three months of Cardmembership. Cardmembership begins from Card approval. Please note, it can take up to one month for the bonus Avios to be awarded to your Account once you have met the required spend. Introductory offers are not available if you currently hold or have held any personal American Express Cards in the past 24 months.
For the Premium Plus Card, you will be awarded 1.5 Avios for every £1 spent and charged per transaction, and 3 Avios for virtually every £1 you spend direct on British Airways flights and holidays. Avios are not earned on Balance Transfers, Cash Withdrawals, American Express Travellers Cheques purchases, Foreign Exchange, interest, any spending in excess of your credit limit, charges for returned payments, late payment or referral charges and American Express Credit Card finance charges. Written details available on request.
2. Terms and conditions apply to Avios redemptions. Reward flights and Companion Voucher bookings are subject to availability and taxes, fees and carrier charges apply per person. Companion Vouchers can only be used when redeeming Avios for a British Airways Reward flight seat in any cabin, paid with Avios. Companion Vouchers earned from 1 September 2021 can be used on bookings departing from outside of the UK, as well as allowing the Companion Voucher holder to benefit from a 50% reduction in Avios when making a Reward flight booking with their Companion Voucher as a solo traveller. Access to Reward flight seats within Club World (business class) is available for British Airways Premium Plus Companion Vouchers earned
from 1 September 2021. Full Companion Voucher Terms and Conditions can be found at ba.com/amex-companion or by calling 0844 493 0750 (calls cost 7ppm plus your telephone company access charge).
3. Subject to enrolment, for more information click here. Terms and Conditions apply. Please see the Insurance Terms and Conditions for full details. Please read this to understand the limits and exclusions that may apply.
4. Earn Gold Elite status after making £15,000 in eligible purchase on your Card in a calendar year. This includes 25% Bonus Points on Stays, Gold Welcome Gift of Points (250/500 Points, Varies by
Brand), 2p.m. Late Checkout (Based on Availability), Enhanced Room Upgrade (Based on Availability), Complimentary Enhanced In-Room Internet Access, Dedicated Elite Reservation Line.
5. Terms and Conditions apply to points redemptions and are subject to availability. Detailed information can be found here. All applicable Terms and Conditions will be provided to you as you receive your Card when approved.
6. 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points: You will receive 20,000 bonus points when you spend and charge £3,000 within the first three months of Cardmembership. Introductory offers are not available if you currently hold or have held any other personal American Express Cards in the past 24 months. Please note that it can take up to two months for bonus points to be awarded to your Account. Please see complete information on complimentary nights by visiting Marriott.co.uk
7. 30,000 Membership Rewards bonus points: The 30,000 Membership Rewards bonus points will be awarded onto your Account if you are a new customer and you have applied after midnight GMT 8 June and before 11:59pm GMT 19 July and once you have been approved and you have spent and charged £3,000 within the first three months of Cardmembership. Cardmembership begins from Card approval. Please note that it can take up to one month for bonus points to be awarded to your Account.
8. 5,000 bonus Avios will be awarded onto your Account if you are a new Cardmember and once you have been approved and you have spent and charged a minimum of £1,000 on goods and services to the Account within the first three months of Cardmembership. Cardmembership begins from Card approval.
Please note, it can take up to one month for the bonus Avios to be awarded to your Account once you have met the required spend. Introductory offers are not available if you currently hold or have held any personal American Express Cards in the past 24 months.
9. 30,000 Membership Rewards bonus points: The 30,000 Membership Rewards bonus points will be awarded onto your Account once you have been approved and you have spent and charged £4,000 within the first three months of Cardmembership. Cardmembership begins from Card approval. Please note that it can take up to one month for bonus points to be awarded to your Account. Flight is based on a return economy flight, reward flights are subject to availability.
10. Terms and conditions apply to Avios redemptions. Reward flights and Companion Voucher bookings are subject to availability and taxes, fees and carrier charges apply per person. Companion Vouchers can only be used when redeeming Avios for a British Airways Reward flight seat in economy only, paid with Avios. Companion Vouchers earned from 1 September 2021 can be used on bookings departing from outside of the UK as well as allowing the Companion Voucher holder to benefit from a 50% reduction in Avios when making a Reward flight booking with their Companion Voucher as a solo traveller. Full Companion Voucher Terms and Conditions can be found at ba.com/amex-companion or by calling 0844 4930750 (calls cost 7ppm plus your telephone company access charge).