Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Partners: Complete List & Best Sweet Spots (2026)

16 partners • 2.00¢/pt average value • Updated March 04, 2026

Quick Answer

Amex Membership Rewards transfers to 16 partners (14 airlines, 2 hotels). Best value: ANA Round-the-World (80,000 pts = Business class RTW in 8 stops ($15,000+ value)). Points are worth approximately 2.00 cents per point at peak value.

All Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Partners
PartnerTypeTransfer RatioTransfer TimeBest Use
Air Canada AeroplanAirline1:1InstantBusiness class to Europe at 60K pts
Air France/KLM Flying BlueAirline1:1InstantMonthly promo awards 25-30% off
ANA Mileage ClubAirline1:12-5 daysRound-the-world business class 80K
British Airways AviosAirline1:1InstantShort-haul AA flights at 7.5K Avios
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesAirline1:11-3 daysBusiness class to Asia from 50K
Delta SkyMilesAirline1:1InstantDelta flights; variable pricing
Emirates SkywardsAirline1:1InstantFirst class to Dubai from 85K miles
Etihad GuestAirline1:11-3 daysBusiness class to Europe from 50K
Iberia PlusAirline1:1InstantBusiness to Spain from 34K Avios
JetBlue TrueBlueAirline250:200InstantBest for JetBlue Mint business class
Qantas Frequent FlyerAirline1:11-3 daysBusiness class to Australia from 80K
Singapore KrisFlyerAirline1:11-3 daysSuites class to Asia from 143K
Turkish Miles&SmilesAirline1:11-3 daysBusiness class to Europe from 45K
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubAirline1:1InstantDelta One at 50K miles
Hilton HonorsHotel1:2InstantBest for 5th night free; 2:1 ratio
Marriott BonvoyHotel1:11-3 daysBest for non-peak category redemptions
Top 5 Amex MR Sweet Spots
#1 ANA Round-the-World3.8x value
80,000 points
Business class RTW in 8 stops ($15,000+ value)
#2 Air Canada Business to Europe3.3x value
60,000 points
Roundtrip business ($4,000+ value)
#3 Singapore Suites3.5x value
143,000 points
Suites class to Asia ($20,000+ value)
#4 Cathay Business to Asia3.0x value
50,000 points
One-way business ($3,000+ value)
#5 Air France Monthly Promo2.5x value
35,000 points
Business class flights at 30% off
Transfer Bonus History
  • Aeroplan: Occasional 30% transfer bonuses
  • Hilton Honors: Frequent 2x bonus transfers (effectively 2:4)
  • Virgin Atlantic: 25% bonuses periodically

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How to Transfer Amex MR Points
  1. Log into your Amex Membership Rewards account online or via app
  2. Navigate to "Transfer Points" or "Convert Points"
  3. Select your transfer partner from the list
  4. Enter the number of points to transfer (must meet minimum, usually 1,000)
  5. Enter your frequent flyer/hotel loyalty account number
  6. Confirm the transfer — points typically move within the time shown above
Critical rule: Never transfer points until you have a specific award booking in mind. Point transfers are irreversible. Search for award availability first, then transfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many transfer partners does Amex Membership Rewards have?

Amex Membership Rewards has 16 transfer partners including 14 airline partners and 2 hotel partners. All transfer at a 1:1 ratio unless otherwise noted.

What is the best use of Amex MR points?

The best use of Amex MR is ANA Round-the-World: 80,000 points for Business class RTW in 8 stops ($15,000+ value). Points are worth an average of 2.00 cents each at peak redemption value.

How long do Amex MR point transfers take?

Most Amex Membership Rewards transfers are instant to frequent flyer programs. Some airline partners (particularly Asian carriers) may take 1-3 business days. Hotel program transfers typically take 1-5 business days.

Can Amex MR points expire?

Amex MR points generally do not expire as long as your account remains open and in good standing. Closing your account will result in points forfeiture. Always book a redemption before closing.

Are Amex MR transfers reversible?

No. Point transfers to airline or hotel programs are irreversible. Never transfer points speculatively — only transfer once you have a specific award you want to book and have confirmed availability.