Whilst I have a Starwood Preferred Guest American Express card, I also have Gold status in the SPG programme via my Amex Platinum card. This development had therefore passed me by until a reader .....

Whilst I have a Starwood Preferred Guest American Express card, I also have Gold status in the SPG programme .....

1 Nov 20131 November 2013 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

Reader Dan dropped me a note to say that he had just renewed his car tax, and was pleasantly surprised to see that the DVLA website is now accepting American Express for payment. This is quite rare .....

Reader Dan dropped me a note to say that he had just renewed his car tax, and was pleasantly surprised to see .....

22 Oct 201322 October 2013 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

American Express has rolled out two new cashback offers for holders of Amex-issued Amex cards, which includes MBNA and Lloyds Bank-issued Amex cards as well as the ‘official’ ones. The .....

American Express has rolled out two new cashback offers for holders of Amex-issued Amex cards, which includes .....

28 Sep 201328 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment

The London Restaurant Festival is back this year, running from 3rd to 21st October. American Express is again sponsoring the festival, and is offering £25 cashback on your statement when you make 2 x .....

The London Restaurant Festival is back this year, running from 3rd to 21st October. American Express is again .....

19 Sep 201319 September 2013 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

To be honest, I feel a little bit silly writing about this again.  After running a big “apply now, it’s about to go away!” post in late July, this impressive deal is still alive. It .....

To be honest, I feel a little bit silly writing about this again.  After running a big “apply now, .....

6 Aug 20136 August 2013 by Rob Burgess • 27 comments

This is your final reminder that July 29th is the last day to apply for the Starwood American Express card and claim a 20,000 SPG points (=25,000 Avios) sign-up bonus. Based on historic patterns, I .....

This is your final reminder that July 29th is the last day to apply for the Starwood American Express card and .....

25 Jul 201325 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 39 comments

When BMI still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. BA was a core member of the oneworld alliance, and BMI was part of Star Alliance. Between them, you could redeem to .....

When BMI still existed, it was easier to get around the world with airline miles. BA was a core member of the .....

22 Jul 201322 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

The Starwood American Express card is currently one of my recommended choices, due to the excellent 20,000 SPG points that you receive as a sign-up bonus. This is my original article on the 20,000 .....

The Starwood American Express card is currently one of my recommended choices, due to the excellent 20,000 SPG .....

1 Jul 20131 July 2013 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

I reported a couple of days ago that the American Express mobile site was showing a higher sign-up bonus for the British Airways credit cards. The Premium Plus version, with the £150 annual fee, was .....

I reported a couple of days ago that the American Express mobile site was showing a higher sign-up bonus for .....

7 Jun 20137 June 2013 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the site for June. Sadly, the American Airlines 35,000 miles sign-up bonus finished on May 31st. However, we have had another .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the site for June. Sadly, the American .....

3 Jun 20133 June 2013 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments

Yesterday, I did my best to respond to an email I received asking ‘What is the best credit card for earning Avios points?’. Because you can earn Avios points both directly and indirectly .....

Yesterday, I did my best to respond to an email I received asking ‘What is the best credit card for .....

24 May 201324 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

I recently had an email asking ‘What is the best credit card for earning Avios points?’. This is not as easy an answer as you might think. Whilst there are the BA and Lloyds / TSB cards .....

I recently had an email asking ‘What is the best credit card for earning Avios points?’. This is .....

23 May 201323 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

Another great way to earn a pile of Avios points from a credit card sign-up has appeared. I was very surprised last night to see that the sign-up bonus on the SPG / Starwood American Express card had .....

Another great way to earn a pile of Avios points from a credit card sign-up has appeared. I was very surprised .....

10 May 201310 May 2013 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

This is the 15th of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether of not they are worth applying for. These articles will be linked to the relevant sections .....

This is the 15th of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether .....

7 Apr 20137 April 2013 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments