How to Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 18 airline partners at a 1:1 ratio. Transfers are typically instant, making Amex one of the most flexible transfer currencies.
Airline Transfer Partners (18)
| Airline Program | Ratio | Transfer Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus AerClub | 1:1 | Instant |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1 | Instant |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant |
| ANA Mileage Club | 1:1 | 2-3 days |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant |
| British Airways Executive Club | 1:1 | Instant |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 1:1 | Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:1 | Instant |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant |
| Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles | 1:1 | Instant |
| Iberia Plus | 1:1 | Instant |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:250 | Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 1:1 | 12-24 hours |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant |
How to Transfer Points — Step by Step
- Log in to your American Express account at amextravel.com or the Amex app.
- Navigate to "Membership Rewards" and select "Transfer Points."
- Choose your airline partner from the list.
- Enter the number of points to transfer (minimum 1,000 for most partners).
- Enter your frequent flyer number for the destination program.
- Confirm the transfer. Most transfers are instant.
Tips & Things to Know
- Amex charges a $0.0006/point excise tax for transfers to U.S.-based airlines (Delta, JetBlue, Hawaiian).
- Watch for periodic transfer bonuses of 20-40% to select partners.
- You must have the frequent flyer account set up before initiating a transfer.
- Transfers are one-way and non-reversible once completed.
Transfer partner availability, ratios, and transfer times are subject to change. Always verify current details with the card issuer before transferring points.