I get numerous emails from Head for Points readers asking for advice on which miles and points credit card they should get. These often come with the caveat “but I don’t want to pay a fee for a card”. I don’t agree with this approach. […]
American Express Platinum charge card
The American Express Platinum charge card is a hugely popular card among miles and points collectors in the UK. This is because of its generous sign-up bonus, free travel insurance and a wide range of travel perks.
These include Radisson Rewards Gold status, Marriott Rewards Gold status, Hilton Honors Gold status, Melia Rewards Gold status, Shangri-La Jade status, two Priority Pass cards for airport lounge access (admits four people in total) and Eurostar lounge access.
Our main article reviewing the American Express Platinum charge card is here. You can learn more and apply for the card via the Amex website.
Bits: good news on BA and Heathrow strikes, Norwegian closing Irish routes, £10 via Amex for £30 supermarket spend
14 August 2019 By 147 Comments
News in brief: British Airways and Heathrow strike updates There is some good news for anyone concerned about disruption from the threatened British Airways pilot strike and the Heathrow Airport employees strike. As we reported over the weekend, British Airways mysteriously found some extra money […]
What American Express bonuses can you get, based on the cards you have?
12 August 2019 By 161 Comments
The wave of changes to the UK American Express card portfolio this year now seems to have settled down, although I am still waiting for the Starwood Preferred Guest card to relaunch under the Marriott Bonvoy brand. As it is fairly quiet during August, I […]
What is the difference between American Express Gold and American Express Platinum?
5 August 2019 By 80 Comments
I got an email from a reader last week asking about the difference between American Express Preferred Rewards Gold and The Platinum Card from American Express. He thought it was a simple question with a simple answer. In reality, these are two completely different products, […]
Are the six Amex Platinum hotel status cards worth having?
29 July 2019 By 94 Comments
If you’re looking to get yourself some hotel status cards quickly, there is no easier route than getting The Platinum Card from American Express. It comes with SIX hotel status cards. Five of these are given to you directly and one requires you to complete […]
ENDING SOON: £25 off £40 Amazon purchase for Amex Gold and Platinum holders
26 July 2019 By
Amazon is currently offering an exclusive £25 discount code for some or all Amex Gold, Green and Platinum card holders when they spend £40 or more. This offer expires on 31st July. If you haven’t taken advantage of it yet – possibly because you didn’t […]
New American Express ‘Shop Small’ cashback offer
23 July 2019 By
American Express has launched a new ‘Shop Small’ offer. Don’t get too excited – you can only use this once! You will get a £5 statement credit when you spend £10+ at a participating Shop Small business between 22nd July and 2nd September. You may […]
Which six loyalty credit cards are worth keeping for their benefits even if you never use them?
15 July 2019 By
Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Cards you get just for the sign-up bonus Cards you get primarily for the strong on-going earnings rate Cards you get but don’t use because they come with generous perks […]
More on the American Express / Priority Pass changes – no more free restaurant meals (except at Gatwick!)
14 July 2019 By
Last week we covered the changes coming to the airport lounge cards issued with Amex Platinum. The Platinum Card from American Express comes with two Priority Pass airport lounge access cards, one for you and one for your supplementary Platinum cardholder. This allows each of […]
American Express rolls out more spend-based bonuses
11 July 2019 By
10 day ago we wrote about a new spend-based bonus promotion launched by American Express for many people – but not everyone – who have Preferred Rewards Gold or The Platinum Card. The deal may also be available to Green, Centurion and Amex Rewards Credit Card […]
American Express is removing Priority Pass restaurant access
8 July 2019 By
The Platinum Card from American Express comes with two Priority Pass airport lounge access cards, one for you and one for your supplementary Platinum cardholder. This allows each of you to get two people into any of the 1,200 airport lounges in the Priority Pass […]
Tonight is Head for Points Summer Party night!
8 July 2019 By
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket for the Head for Points Summer Party, generously sponsored by Marriott Bonvoy, we look forward to seeing you tonight at Renaissance St Pancras between 6pm and 9pm. But please don’t all arrive at exactly 6pm or […]
Save 15% off Malaysia Airlines for Amex cardholders
6 July 2019 By
If our review of Malaysia Airlines Business Suite has got you interested in their service (a review of Business Class follows next week), the airline has just launched a 15% discount code for UK American Express cardholders. Via this link, you can get 15% off […]
How to handle a metal American Express Platinum card
3 July 2019 By
The Platinum Card from American Express recently relaunched as a metal card. You can read our coverage of that here. A HFP reader who is also a retailer sent me the screenshot below which was sent to him. It seems that these cards only work […]
American Express launches spend-based bonus promo for Gold and Platinum cardholders
2 July 2019 By
American Express has launched a new bonus points offer for many people – but not everyone – who have Preferred Rewards Gold or The Platinum Card. The deal may also be available to Green, Centurion and Amex Rewards Credit Card holders. It is a very simple […]
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