American Express Membership Rewards® are flexible and valuable.
You’ll have plenty of ways to earn them from many different American Express® cards.
You’ve also got plenty of options when it comes to redeeming American Express Membership Rewards®. Your points value will depend on how you use them.
You’ll get the best value when you transfer them to airline and hotel partners, where you can ge 2.2 cents per point or more.
You can choose when you transfer your points. Plus, transfer bonuses give you extra value.Plus, transfer bonuses give you extra value.
Here’s how to redeem your American Express Membership Rewards® points in Canada and choose the option that works best for you.
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How to Earn Amex MR®
You’ll earn American Express Membership Rewards® every time you pay with an American Express® card. You’ll earn plenty of points on groceries, dining, and travel.
Plus you can earn high welcome bonuses with some Amex MR® cards after meeting the minimum spend. Those bonuses often give you enough points to start planning your next trip or hotel stay right away.
Read about earning more American Express Membership Rewards® here.
American Express Membership Rewards® Cards
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Best Luxury Business Travel Card
Annual Value: $2,385
Annual Fee: $799
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Best mid-range Amex® MR business card
Annual Value: $420
Annual Fee: $199
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Best for occasional lounge access
Annual Value: $832
Annual Fee: $250
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Best Everyday Card
Annual Value: $260
Annually Fee: $191.88 ($15.99 Monthly)
How to Redeem Amex MR®
You’ll have plenty of ways to redeem your American Express Membership Rewards® points.
You can use them for travel through American Express® Travel, apply them as statement credits, or redeem them for gift cards.
You’ll get the best value when you transfer your Membership Rewards® points to airline and hotel partners and book your travel directly and travel for nearly free.
Transfer MR® to Airline & Hotel Partners
You’ll get the best value for your American Express Membership Rewards® points when you transfer them to airline and hotel partners. You’ll get access to premium cabins and high-end hotels for just a fraction of the cash price.
In Canada, you can transfer your points to six airlines and two hotel loyalty programs. You’ll often get 2.2 cents per point or more, the highest point valuations in Canada. Plus, transfer bonuses give you extra value.
Some of the best value comes from premium flights with Aeroplan® or Flying Blue, and high-demand hotel stays with Marriott Bonvoy® and Hilton Honors.
Learn more how to transfer American Express Membership Rewards® points, saving you money and getting the most for your hard-earned points.
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You’ll sometimes see American Express® transfer bonuses with partners, except Aeroplan. Check out the latest credit card transfer bonuses.
If an Amex® MR transfer bonus lines up with your travel plans, it’s a great way to stretch your points further and save more on your next trip.
Redeem MR® for Fixed Points Travel
You can redeem your American Express Membership Rewards® points through the Fixed Points Travel program for round-trip flights booked on the American Express® Travel portal.
The number of points you’ll need depends on your destination and distance. You’ll need enough points for the full fare. Taxes and fees are paid with cash.
This is simple and flexible option, but you’ll usually get only around 1 cent per point.
Flights booked through this program could earn airline miles and count toward elite status. This adds a bit of value back. To redeem, just log in to the American Express® Travel portal and choose “Fixed Points Travel“.
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Redeem MR® for Flexible Points Travel
You can redeem your American Express Membership Rewards® points for almost any type of travel through the Amex® Travel platform. This includes flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages.
You’ll get a consistent value of around 1 cent per point. Decent value, but not the best use of your points.
To redeem, log in to the American Express® Travel portal portal and choose “Flexible Points Travel“.
Redeem MR® for Statement Credit
You can redeem your American Express Membership Rewards® points for statement credits to offset eligible purchases on your American Express® card.
You’ll get a fixed value of around 1 cent per point, with a minimum redemption of 1,000 points. You can also use points to cover part of a charge, which makes it handy for everyday spending.
It’s quick and easy, but you’ll get much lower value compared to other redemption options like transferring to airline or hotel partners.
To redeem, log in to your American Express® account, choose the charge you want to cover, and select “Use Points for Purchases“.
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Learn how easy it’s for Canadians to earn and redeem points with the best reward credit cards and programs. Make your first redemption for almost free travel in no time.
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From points newbie to booking your first trip.
Learn how easy it’s for Canadians to earn and redeem points with the best reward credit cards and programs. Make your first redemption for almost free travel in no time.
Redeem MR® for Merchandise and Gift Cards
You can redeem your American Express Membership Rewards® points for gift cards or merchandise, but it’s one of the weakest options available.
You’ll usually get between 0.5 and 1 cent per point, which is much lower than what you’d get from travel transfers or even statement credits. For example, with 12,500 points, you can get a $100 American Express® prepaid card, but you could cover $125 in statement credits.
These redemptions are easy to make, but they don’t offer good value and aren’t the best use of your hard-earned points.
Bottom Line
You can redeem Membership Rewards® points from American Express® cards in plenty of ways, from travel to statement credits and gift cards.
Your best value for nearly free travel comes from transferring your points to travel partners. You’ll often get 2.2 cents per point or more by transferring to airline and hotel partners.
That’s how you save the most money on travel. Booking business class flights, luxury hotels, and family vacations for nearly free.
