TAP Air Portugal launches new credit card for US travelers — with a 60,000-mile bonus through Nov. 30

16.10.2023 - 14:23 / thepointsguy.com / Credit Card

Portugal has long been a popular spot for tourists, but that demand has reached new heights. In fact, the first half of 2023 saw record foreign visitors to the country. So, it should come as no surprise that its national carrier — TAP Air Portugal — has increased its presence within the U.S. in recent years.

And today, Cardless and American Express are announcing the TAP Miles&Go American Express® Card to make it easier for you to visit the nation awarded Europe's Leading Destination of 2023 by World Travel Awards.

Here's everything you need to know about the new TAP Miles&Go card — including a limited-time sign-up bonus.

When you sign up for the new TAP Miles&Go card by Nov. 30, you'll earn 60,000 miles after spending $2,500 on the card in the first 90 days of account opening. After Nov. 30, new cardmembers will earn 40,000 miles after spending $2,500 on their new card in the first 90 days.

You can use the 60,000 bonus miles on a round-trip flight from anywhere in North America to Portugal, as one-way awards start at just 29,000 miles.

For example, this round-trip itinerary with nonstop flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lisbon Airport (LIS) next April clocks in at 58,000 miles plus $85.20 in taxes and fees.

Paying for these flights out of pocket would set you back over $900.

These same prices hold true if you plan to connect within Portugal, to the Azores, to another European city or even to a North African destination.

There are also some steals for short hops in Europe. Here are the starting award rates for TAP-operated flights from Portugal:

Here's an example of flights from Lisbon to Zurich Airport (ZRH) on a Saturday next summer starting at just 7,500 miles and $38.50 in taxes and fees.

Paid rates on these flights start at roughly $150, giving you a value of nearly 1.5 cents per mile.

And by applying and getting approved for the TAP Miles&Go card before Nov. 30, you can get a lot more value — 20,000 additional miles, to be exact — from this sign-up bonus.

If the sign-up bonus isn't quite enough to get you to where you want to go, you can earn miles faster with bonus categories when using the card.

The TAP Miles&Go card is especially rewarding for those who plan to travel frequently on TAP between the U.S. and Portugal, but you'll also take home bonus miles in additional categories as well.

Here's how you'll earn miles on the TAP Miles&Go card:

Not only will you earn additional miles when you use your card for purchases made with the airline, but you'll also get bonus miles for other travel needs such as hotels and car rentals.

It can be a great card for use throughout a trip to Portugal — especially since it waives foreign transaction fees for purchases outside the U.S.

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