Congratulations if you got the Amex Gold with no fee and 20,000 bonus points ….

…. because Amex has just taken an axe to the sign-up bonus.

The deal for getting the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is now 10,000 Membership Rewards points (was 20,000).  These transfer at 1:1 to Avios, amongst other options.

It is still not a bad deal, of course, given there is no card fee for the first year.  However, if you were thinking of getting it then I would hold off for a few weeks as September may see a batch of new offers.

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Want to earn more points from credit cards? – April 2024 update

If you are looking to apply for a new credit card, here are our top recommendations based on the current sign-up bonuses.

In February 2022, Barclaycard launched two exciting new Barclaycard Avios Mastercard cards with a bonus of up to 25,000 Avios. You can apply here.

You qualify for the bonus on these cards even if you have a British Airways American Express card:

You can see our full directory of all UK cards which earn airline or hotel points here. Here are the best of the other deals currently available.

Earning miles and points from small business cards

If you are a sole trader or run a small company, you may also want to check out these offers:

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 12th May 2024, the Capital on Tap Business Rewards Visa card is offering a bonus of 30,000 points, convertible into 30,000 Avios. You must have a Limited Company to apply. Click here to learn more and click here to apply.

For a non-American Express option, we also recommend the Barclaycard Select Cashback card for sole traders and small businesses. It is FREE and you receive 1% cashback on your spending.