Significant points reduction: Amex Business Platinum limiting 35% bonus points

Changes to American Express Business Platinum Card Points Bonus Starting September 18th, American Express is making significant adjustments to its Business Platinum Card® by altering the 35% points bonus, which has been a favored feature among cardholders. Previously, this bonus applied to first and business class tickets booked on select airlines, as well as tickets […]
Sad: Amex Business Platinum Reducing Pay With Points Rebate by 35%

Well, this is a change I’m not too thrilled about (thanks, Jay, for bringing this up)… Amex Pay Points 35% Rebates Become More Restrictive Starting September 18, 2025, the Amex Business Platinum will see a shift in its 35% payment rebate structure, and unfortunately, it’s not for the better. Right now, the points rebate can […]
Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire credit card enhancements provide dining and other benefits.

Upcoming Credit Card Updates from JPMorgan Chase and American Express Two well-known credit cards are about to receive significant updates. JPMorgan Chase and American Express have both announced changes to their Sapphire Reserve and Platinum cards, respectively. On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase revealed that its premium credit cards will now offer users over $2,700 in benefits […]
Are Amex to Hawaiian transfers ending on June 30th? – Frequent Miler

Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Air has been one of the juicy topics in the points and miles sewing circles last year or so. Previously unremarkable Hawaiian Miles have been converted into objects of desire and intrigue based on their new 1:1 transferability to the Alaska Mileage Plan Miles. Hawaiian is the transfer partner for […]
Amex Projects Resilient Consumer Demand, Anchored by Gen Z and Millennial Growth – PYMNTS.com

Highlights Despite widespread economic uncertainty, American Express has maintained a confident outlook for the rest of 2025. This trust is attributed to the company’s expectations for stable spending and manageable peak unemployment, especially among wealthy and young clients. Gen Z and Millennial cardholders have been identified as key growth drivers for American Express, indicating strong […]
Amex GBT-CWT deal approved by CMA – Business Travel News Europe

The UK's Competitive and Markets Bureau today cleared the $570 million acquisition of CWT's CWT, but the merged still faces regulatory hurdles in the US following the antitrust law raised by the Department of Justice (DOJ). According to a statement issued by the CMA, “The group concludes that CWT is a significantly weaker competitor than […]
Amex ending ability to pay personal cards with PayPal Bill Pay – Frequent Miler

It was possible to use PayPal Bill Pay (PPBP) to pay for American Express personal credit card bills for a while. Payments were limited to $1,000 each, but we were able to make multiple payments for the same card. In fact, I was able to pay back the entire invoice in a few days. Not […]
Amex Business Gold: 125k welcome offer with no lifetime language – Frequent Miler

There is a new Target welcome offer for the American Express Business Gold card, offering 125,000 membership rewards after spending $15,000. This is 25k better than the current release, and for many people, they never have a once-in-a-lifetime language (NLL). You are eligible for a welcome offer. The offer appears to be a small comparison […]
How to maximize Amex bonuses through referrals (Video) – Frequent Miler

If you introduce American Express credit cards to others, you may be able to get a large bonus. In addition, you may be able to introduce a card you don't have. This video shows how to do it. How to maximize the Amex bonus by introduction (01:10) – Log in to AMEX and find the […]
Amex cardholders at JFK will no longer enjoy this unusual lounge perk

American Express has closed the luxury wellness benefits of its exclusive Centurion Lounge at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport and replaced it with a full-service coffee bar. Last year, the credit card company closed Equinox Body Lab, where members could participate in restorative therapy sessions such as self-meditation, stretching, compression boots and vibroacoustic chairs […]