Amex Transfer Bonus: Current Bonuses & History (Oct 2026)
Every Amex transfer bonus since 2023. Track current Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonuses to airlines & hotels, historical bonus rates, and the best times to transfer your Amex points.
Verified October 2, 2026. We re-check offers daily.
TL;DR
Amex Membership Rewards has 2 live transfer bonuses right now — the best is 25% to Air France KLM Flying Blue until October 31, 2026.
- Typical bonus size
- Amex transfer bonuses we have tracked run 10% to 50% (most often 30%, average 26%), across 176 bonuses since 2017.
- How often
- 110 separate bonus windows have opened since 2017, roughly one every 31 days on average.
- Last bonus
- 30% to Hilton, ending October 14, 2026.
- Next bonus
- Our corridor history points to Amex to Marriott next, around October 2026 (medium confidence, based on 17 past bonuses). This is a pattern, not a promise: Amex announces bonuses at its own discretion.
Amex transfer bonus history by year
Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Bonus Timeline
Bonus percentages over time, grouped by partner program. Higher bars = bigger bonuses.
When Is the Next Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Bonus?
Data-backed predictions based on historical Amex Membership Rewards bonus patterns. Corridors with more history and consistent timing get higher confidence ratings.
+15% (Nov 2021)
Every 284 days
Overdue
November, October
+20% (Sep 2022)
Every 170 days
Overdue
September, June
+15% (Sep 2022)
Every 368 days
Overdue
September, November
+15% (Nov 2024)
Every 243 days
Overdue
September, January
+20% (Aug 2024)
Every 348 days
Overdue
September, June
+20% (Mar 2025)
Every 449 days
Overdue
November, February
+20% (Apr 2025)
Every 473 days
Overdue
June, March
+20% (Jun 2026)
Every 115 days
Oct 2026
September, June
+15% (Jul 2026)
Every 130 days
Nov 2026
November, May
+30% (Oct 2026)
Every 105 days
Jan 2027
September, December
+30% (Jul 2026)
Every 189 days
Feb 2027
December, May
+25% (Oct 2026)
Every 189 days
Active now
October, May
+30% (Sep 2026)
Every 252 days
Jun 2027
June, August
+30% (Sep 2026)
Every 314 days
Aug 2027
August, June
+10% (May 2026)
Every 526 days
Oct 2027
October, August
+20% (Oct 2026)
Every 452 days
Active now
September, November
+30% (Sep 2026)
Every 769 days
Nov 2028
August, July
Disclaimer: Predictions are based on historical patterns and are not guarantees. Transfer bonuses are at the sole discretion of each loyalty program and bank.
Amex Transfer Bonus History by Year
How many Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonuses we tracked each year, how big they were, and the partners that came up most.
| Year | Bonuses | Average | Best | Most frequent partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 23% | 30% (Hilton) | Hilton, Air France KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles |
| 2025 | 22 | 24% | 40% (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club) | Avianca LifeMiles, Hilton, Marriott Bonvoy |
| 2024 | 19 | 26% | 40% (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club) | Avianca LifeMiles, Hilton, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club |
| 2023 | 19 | 23% | 50% (Marriott Bonvoy) | Avianca LifeMiles, Hilton, Air France KLM Flying Blue |
| 2022 | 23 | 23% | 40% (British Airways Avios) | Air France KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club |
| 2021 | 18 | 26% | 40% (British Airways Avios) | Air France KLM Flying Blue, Hawaiian Miles, Hilton |
| 2020 | 14 | 29% | 50% (Hilton) | Hilton, Marriott Bonvoy, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles |
| 2019 | 27 | 31% | 50% (Hilton) | Qantas Frequent Flyer, British Airways Avios, Air France KLM Flying Blue |
| 2018 | 14 | 28% | 40% (Iberia Avios) | Hilton, AeroMexico ClubPremier, Air Canada Aeroplan |
| 2017 | 3 | 34% | 40% (Iberia Avios) | Hilton, Iberia Avios, Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer |
All Past Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Bonuses
ExpiredAmex Membership Rewards → Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Etihad Guest
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Etihad Guest
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qatar Privilege Club Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hawaiian Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → AeroMexico ClubPremier
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air Canada Aeroplan
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → AeroMexico ClubPremier
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air Canada Aeroplan [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → JetBlue
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Amex Membership Rewards → JetBlue [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Iberia Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air Canada Aeroplan
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → JetBlue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qatar Privilege Club Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → AeroMexico ClubPremier
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Amex Membership Rewards → Etihad Guest
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Amex Membership Rewards → Etihad Guest [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Aer Lingus Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Iberia Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → JetBlue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hawaiian Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton (1000:2500)
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Choice
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air Canada Aeroplan
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Amex Membership Rewards → Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air Canada Aeroplan [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → JetBlue [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Iberia Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → AeroMexico ClubPremier
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Amex Membership Rewards → Etihad Guest [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Aer Lingus Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → JetBlue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hawaiian Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Iberia Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → AeroMexico ClubPremier
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → JetBlue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air Canada Aeroplan
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hawaiian Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → AeroMexico ClubPremier
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hawaiian Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hawaiian Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hawaiian Miles
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton [Targeted]
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Amex Membership Rewards → Air France KLM Flying Blue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Avianca LifeMiles
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → JetBlue
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Amex Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy
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Amex Membership Rewards → Iberia Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Aer Lingus Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Hilton
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Amex Membership Rewards → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Amex Membership Rewards → British Airways Avios
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Amex Membership Rewards → Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer [Targeted]
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Use Your Points
Maximize Your Transfer Bonuses
Earn points that transfer to multiple programs
Take advantage of transfer bonuses by earning flexible points with these credit cards that transfer to the programs offering bonuses.
The Platinum Card from American Express
Personal · Annual fee $895
175,000 points
after $12,000 in 6 months
- Airline incidentals credit ($200)
- Uber credit ($200)
- Lounge access
American Express Gold Card
Personal · Annual fee $325
100,000 points
after $8,000 in 6 months
- Dining credit ($120)
- Resy credit ($100)
- Dunkin credit ($84)
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Personal · Annual fee $795
100,000 points
after $6,000 in 3 months
- Annual Travel Credit ($300)
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit ($120)
- The Edit Hotel Credit ($500)
Chase Ink Business Preferred®
Business · Annual fee $95
100,000 Ultimate Rewards points
after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months
- 3x points on travel & shipping
- 3x points on advertising
- 3x points on internet/cable/phone
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Personal · Annual fee $95
75,000 points
after $5,000 in 3 months
- Hotel credit ($50)
- DoorDash DashPass
- Peloton credit ($60)
Capital One Venture Rewards
Personal · Annual fee $95
75,000 points
after $4,000 in 3 months
- Capital One Travel credit ($300)
Credit card approval subject to eligibility. Terms and conditions apply. American Express cards shown are available to US residents only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a live Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonus right now?
Amex Membership Rewards has 2 live transfer bonuses right now — the best is 25% to Air France KLM Flying Blue until October 31, 2026.
What was the last Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonus?
The most recent Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonus was 30% to Hilton, ending October 14, 2026.
How many Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonuses have been tracked?
We have tracked 176 Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonuses across 30 partner programs, averaging a 26% bonus.
How big are Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonuses?
Amex transfer bonuses we have tracked run 10% to 50% (most often 30%, average 26%), across 176 bonuses since 2017. 110 separate bonus windows have opened since 2017, roughly one every 31 days on average.
When is the next Amex transfer bonus?
Our corridor history points to Amex to Marriott next, around October 2026 (medium confidence, based on 17 past bonuses). This is a pattern, not a promise: Amex announces bonuses at its own discretion.
What is the Amex transfer bonus history?
By year, 2026: 17 bonuses (best 30%); 2025: 22 bonuses (best 40%); 2024: 19 bonuses (best 40%); 2023: 19 bonuses (best 50%); 2022: 23 bonuses (best 40%); 2021: 18 bonuses (best 40%); 2020: 14 bonuses (best 50%); 2019: 27 bonuses (best 50%); 2018: 14 bonuses (best 40%); 2017: 3 bonuses (best 40%). The full table above lists the average bonus and most frequent partners for each year.
When is the next Amex Membership Rewards to Qantas Frequent Flyer transfer bonus?
Based on 7 historical promotions, Amex Membership Rewards to Qantas Frequent Flyer transfer bonuses occur approximately every 170 days. The last bonus ended September 2022. Historically, September and June have been the most common months for this bonus.
When is the next Amex Membership Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan transfer bonus?
Based on 4 historical promotions, Amex Membership Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan transfer bonuses occur approximately every 368 days. The last bonus ended September 2022. Historically, September and November have been the most common months for this bonus.
When is the next Amex Membership Rewards to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles transfer bonus?
Based on 9 historical promotions, Amex Membership Rewards to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles transfer bonuses occur approximately every 243 days. The last bonus ended November 2024. Historically, September and January have been the most common months for this bonus.