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Last chance for the 20-30% bonus on Amex Membership Rewards transfers

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If you were targetted back in January to receive a 20%-30% bonus on your Membership Rewards transfers to British Airways Executive Club, Virgin Flying Club, Etihad Guest or Finnair, then remember that February 15th is the last day to initiate your transfer.

My original article on this deal, together with things you should consider before making a transfer, is here.

Remember that the bonus will NOT post immediately.

The BA, Etihad and Finnair bonuses are due by 15 April.  Virgin is more efficient and promises it by March 11th!

And before anyone asks …. if you did not receive the e-mail back in January, you will not receive the bonus.


best travel rewards credit cards

Want to earn more points from credit cards? – September 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:

Barclaycard Avios Plus card

Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard

Get 25,000 Avios for signing up and an upgrade voucher at £10,000 Read our full review

Barclaycard Avios card

Barclaycard Avios Mastercard

10,000 Avios (to 26th September) for signing up and an upgrade voucher at £20,000 Read our full review

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.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

Your best beginner’s card – 20,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review

British Airways American Express Premium Plus

30,000 Avios and the famous annual 2-4-1 voucher Read our full review

The Platinum Card from American Express

40,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard

18,000 bonus points and 1.5 points for every £1 you spend Read our full review

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:

American Express Business Platinum

Up to 80,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

American Express Business Gold

Get up to 40,000 points as a sign-up offer and FREE for a year Read our full review

Capital on Tap Business Rewards Visa

10,000 points bonus – plus an extra 500 points for our readers Read our full review

British Airways American Express Accelerating Business

30,000 Avios sign-up bonus – plus annual bonuses of up to 30,000 Avios Read our full review

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.

Barclaycard Select Cashback Business Credit Card

1% cashback uncapped* on all your business spending (T&C apply) Read our full review

Comments (3)

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  • Scott says:

    For an extra 20% I was thinking about this, but I don’t think I’m going to bite. Am I being a fool for hoping something better might come along later in the year?

    • gagravarr says:

      I believe that that BA bonuses are (almost?) always targetted, so there could well be a better bonus which you’re not able to get… You need to weigh up the chances of a better bonus, and the chances that that’ll be one of the targetted offers that you yourself get!

    • Raffles says:

      No, I am not biting for 25 per cent!

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