Tag: membership rewards

American Express Membership Rewards devalues airline miles conversions

AMEX Aaron Wong - Jan 22, 2026 10

From 23 February 2026, the cost of Membership Rewards transfers to AMEX's 8 airline partners will increase by up to 25% (50% for Emirates), with a commensurate cut to earn rates- and even unfulfilled welcome offers!

American Express suspends points transfers to Emirates

Airlines Aaron Wong - May 18, 2025 1

From 29 May 2025, American Express Singapore will suspend points transfers to Emirates Skywards for almost the rest of the year.

AMEX offering 54% bonus on Membership Rewards points conversions to statement credit

AMEX Aaron Wong - Aug 20, 2024 0

From now till 20 October 2024, redeem 1,000 MR points for S$7.40 statement credit, instead of the usual S$4.80.

American Express offering enhanced Pay with Points rate at selected merchants for 2021

AMEX Aaron Wong - Jan 6, 2021 1

AMEX cardholders can redeem Membership Rewards points at an enhanced rate of 1,000 points= S$6 throughout 2021, at selected merchants. Is it worth it?

AMEX Platinum Charge changes welcome gift from hotel stay to 75,000 MR points

AMEX Aaron Wong - Sep 2, 2020 14

AMEX Platinum Charge members will now get 75,000 MR points (46,875 miles) upon approval, stackable with the MGM and sign-up bonus offers.

The case for using American Express points to “redeem” staycations (but you’ll need to do it today)

AMEX Aaron Wong - Jul 20, 2020 7

Today's the last day for Platinum Charge and Centurion members to redeem points for double statement credit. Here's how I'm using that for staycations.