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LAST CHANCE: Get 60,000 or 120,000 points with Amex Business Gold or Platinum – & no bonus rules
American Express has brought back the biggest sign-up bonus ever seen in the UK for a payment card, but you must apply by Tuesday.
This 120,000 Membership Rewards points deal on Business Platinum, which closes on Tuesday 8th April 2025, matches the biggest we’ve ever seen. If you only sign up for one payment card mileage promotion all year, this should be it (assuming you have a small business, buy to let etc).
There is also a 60,000 points option on ‘free for a year’ American Express Business Gold.
All restrictions on receiving a sign-up bonus have been removed as long as you hit the spending target. If your application is successful and you spend the required sum, you qualify for the bonus. Full stop.
American Express Business Platinum now offers up to 120,000 Membership Rewards points. You receive 80,000 points when you spend £12,000 within three months and a further 40,000 points when you make a single transaction between Month 14 and Month 17.
American Express Business Gold – which is free for your first year – now offers up to 60,000 Membership Rewards points. You receive 40,000 points when you spend £6,000 within three months and a further 20,000 points when you make a single transaction between Month 14 and Month 17.
To find out more, read this article which runs through the deals in detail.
You can apply for Business Platinum here.
You can apply for Business Gold (first year free) here.
In other news ….
British Airways Club is here:
British Airways Club is here – what do you need to know?
‘Earn BA tier points by buying SAF credits’ is now live but not recommended
This week’s top travel news stories:
London City Airport gears up for larger aircraft – we see the first E195-E2 land
easyJet’s CEO confirms loyalty scheme plans as we visit the new Southend base
Air India is planning a Heathrow lounge
Virgin Atlantic drops flights to St Lucia
Rotana joins Global Hotel Alliance, adding 80 properties
Iberia launches two new routes to Brazil, bookable on Avios and with 2-4-1 vouchers
Gatwick airport completes the roll-out of new security scanners
Hilton announces huge Wembley and FA deal – FA Cup finals tickets now biddable
IHG’s voco Lythe Hill hotel in administration
Top travel deals this week:
British Airways launches a rare 40% off Avios sale to Salerno on the Amalfi Coast, image above
Virgin Atlantic launches a £250 Amex cashback deal
Credit card news:
What is the difference between American Express Business Gold and Business Platinum?
STILL ON: Get a 50% discount and improved bonus terms on the Hilton Debit Card
British Airways and Avios news:
How to link British Airways Club and Loganair Loyalty accounts to earn and redeem Avios
British Airways changes its boarding groups
Juneyao Air is no longer an Avios partner
Reviews:
We visit the new No1 Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2, accessible with Priority Pass and DragonPass (or even cash!). How does it compare to Plaza Premium? Image above.
Hotel news:
Get a 50% bonus on Accor transfers to Club Eurostar – it’s surprisingly decent
Get £75 cashback with a new IHG and American Express hotel promotion
That’s all, folks
Our latest round-up of miles and points offers closing soon is here.
If you are booking a hotel this weekend, click here to read our summary of the best bonus points offers for April from the big chains.
Don’t forget to visit our forum if you have any questions relating to frequent flyer or hotel loyalty programmes or loyalty credit cards.
See you next Saturday,
Rob, Rhys, Sinead and Katie @ Head for Points
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