30% bonus on buying Avios points extended – but Groupon Spain is a better deal
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Avios has extended the current 30% bonus when you buy points until 1st October. However, a new Groupon Spain deal offers better value if you can take the risk that the admin process will run smoothly.
For the 30% bonus, you need to visit ba.com via this page in order to buy.
This is a poor deal, given that we regularly see bonuses of 40% or 50% these days. The only positive aspect is that there is no minimum purchase. The bonus kicks in with the smallest 1,000 Avios transaction.
Over at Groupon Spain …..
The Groupon ‘cheap Avios’ promotion in Spain, with Iberia Plus, is also back again. Click here for details.
The Avios are not a steal at these prices either, but you will in most cases find them cheaper than the offical BA offer.
Here are the prices:
- 1,000 Iberia Plus Avios for €19 (1.68p)
- 2,000 Iberia Plus Avios for €29 (1.28p)
- 4,000 Iberia Plus Avios for €59 (1.30p)
- 8,000 Iberia Plus Avios for €109 (1.20p)
- 15,000 Iberia Plus Avios for €199 (1.17p)
- 20,000 Iberia Plus Avios for €259 (1.15p)
- 34,000 Iberia Plus Avios for €429 (1.11p)
You will need an Iberia Plus account to redeem your Groupon voucher, and you can then use ‘Combine My Avios’ to move them across to British Airways Executive Club. Please remember that Iberia Plus accounts must be 90 days old before you can use ‘Combine My Avios’, so don’t open a new one specifically to take advantage of this deal.
Some people have had trouble getting their Avios recently due to IT issues with Groupon and Iberia. I can only hope that, in the four months since this offer last ran, they have sorted themselves out.
How to earn Avios from UK credit cards (February 2023)
As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Avios points from UK credit cards. Many cards also have generous 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 Mastercard
25,000 Avios for signing up and an upgrade voucher for spending £10,000 Read our full review
Barclaycard Avios Mastercard
5,000 Avios for signing up and an upgrade voucher for spending £20,000 Read our full review
There are two official British Airways American Express cards with attractive sign-up bonuses:
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 21st February 2023, the sign-up bonus on the British Airways Premium Plus American Express card is increased to 35,000 Avios from 25,000 Avios. You can apply here.
British Airways American Express Premium Plus
35,000 Avios (ONLY to 21st February) and the famous annual 2-4-1 voucher Read our full review
British Airways American Express
5,000 Avios for signing up and an Economy 2-4-1 voucher for spending £12,000 Read our full review
You can also get generous sign-up bonuses by applying for American Express cards which earn Membership Rewards points.
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
The Platinum Card from American Express
30,000 points and unbeatable travel benefits – for a fee Read our full review
Run your own business?
We recommend Capital On Tap for limited companies. You earn 1 Avios per £1 which is impressive for a Visa card, along with a sign-up bonus worth 10,500 Avios.
Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa
Get a 10,000 points bonus plus an extra 500 points for our readers Read our full review
You should also consider the British Airways Accelerating Business credit card. This is open to sole traders as well as limited companies and has a 30,000 Avios sign-up bonus.
British Airways Accelerating Business American Express
30,000 Avios sign-up bonus – plus annual bonuses of up to 30,000 Avios Read our full review
There are also generous bonuses on the two American Express Business cards, with the points converting at 1:1 into Avios. These cards are open to sole traders as well as limited companies.
American Express Business Platinum
40,000 points sign-up bonus and a £200 Amex Travel credit every year Read our full review
American Express Business Gold
20,000 points sign-up bonus and free for a year Read our full review
Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Avios. This includes both personal and small business cards.
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