This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. It runs through the checklist of which UK American Express bonuses you can get based on the cards you .....

This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. It runs .....

28 Dec 202028 December 2020 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

Twice in one year? It must be Christmas. After American Express launched an out-of-season ‘Shop Small UK’ promotion over the summer we weren’t sure if it would return in time for .....

Twice in one year? It must be Christmas. After American Express launched an out-of-season ‘Shop Small .....

4 Dec 20204 December 2020 by Rhys Jones • 213 comments

If you are looking to stock up on champagne for Christmas, an interesting offer was flagged up in the comments section this week by babyg. Many American Express cards currently feature an offer from .....

If you are looking to stock up on champagne for Christmas, an interesting offer was flagged up in the comments .....

11 Nov 202011 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 102 comments

What credit card should you get if you want to redeem for flights with a Star Alliance airline? Let’s find out. Who are the members of Star Alliance? The bulk of major global airlines have .....

What credit card should you get if you want to redeem for flights with a Star Alliance airline? Let’s .....

8 Nov 20208 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 36 comments

There are quite a few comings and goings with American Express cashback deals worth mentioning, so I have put them together in this article. £100 cashback on £350 spend at Mr Porter A new Mr Porter .....

There are quite a few comings and goings with American Express cashback deals worth mentioning, so I have put .....

3 Nov 20203 November 2020 by Rob Burgess • 121 comments

Marriott Bonvoy is currently running its ‘Week of Wonders‘ promotion to remind you of the joys of travel. Head for Points is supporting ‘Week of Wonders’ with a number of special .....

Marriott Bonvoy is currently running its ‘Week of Wonders‘ promotion to remind you of the joys of .....

14 Oct 202014 October 2020 by Sinead Archer • 19 comments

American Express has launched a new cashback deal with the Co-Op. You will receive £5 cashback when you spend £15 in-store. This is widely available. Don’t confuse it, however, with an offer .....

American Express has launched a new cashback deal with the Co-Op. You will receive £5 cashback when you spend .....

3 Oct 20203 October 2020 by Rob Burgess

Another batch of hotel cashback offers have hit American Express cards. This means that virtually all of the major chains are currently offering cashback via American Express, although you may not be .....

Another batch of hotel cashback offers have hit American Express cards. This means that virtually all of the .....

22 Sep 202022 September 2020 by Rhys Jones • 64 comments

This article looks at the different ways you can get elite status with hotel chains via UK credit and charge cards. If you are just getting started with miles and points, you have probably realised by .....

This article looks at the different ways you can get elite status with hotel chains via UK credit and charge .....

15 Sep 202015 September 2020 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

Exactly a month ago, I wrote an article telling you check your Marriott Bonvoy account.  Earlier than expected, Marriott Bonvoy had posted your ‘bonus’ elite nights to your account. .....

Exactly a month ago, I wrote an article telling you check your Marriott Bonvoy account.  Earlier than .....

18 Aug 202018 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

Since the start of May, American Express had been giving people six months – rather than the usual three months – to hit the spending target required to earn the sign-up bonus on a new .....

Since the start of May, American Express had been giving people six months – rather than the usual three .....

17 Aug 202017 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

Since the start of May, American Express has been giving new applicants six months – rather than the usual three months – to hit the spending target required to earn the sign-up bonus on a .....

Since the start of May, American Express has been giving new applicants six months – rather than the .....

15 Aug 202015 August 2020 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

Earlier than expected, Marriott Bonvoy has posted your ‘bonus’ elite nights to your account. As we reported back in June, all Marriott Bonvoy members are getting elite night credits .....

Earlier than expected, Marriott Bonvoy has posted your ‘bonus’ elite nights to your account. As we .....

18 Jul 202018 July 2020 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

There are complex rules around American Express sign-up bonuses.  Getting some cards blocks you from getting a bonus on some other cards, but not all cards block you from all other cards. There .....

There are complex rules around American Express sign-up bonuses.  Getting some cards blocks you from .....

6 Jul 20206 July 2020 by Rob Burgess