Amex tips

Amex Offers are a fantastic way to save money on everything from hotels to streaming services and everyday shopping. According to American Express, cardholders earn an average of $130 back via statement credits when they utilize Amex Offers (based on 2022 data). But, it's possible to save much more.

It’s the season for holiday surveys, with sentiment for exploration and unique experiences abounding.

American Express has recently introduced a new set of Amex Offers for targeted cardholders on eligible Amazon purchases. In this latest round of offers, some cardholders can earn an enticing bonus of 5 extra Membership Rewards points per eligible dollar spent on Amazon — just in time for your holiday shopping needs.

In terms of airport lounges, American Express is undeniably a trailblazer.

If you're considering applying for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, now could be a great time.

We are in the midst of American Express Member Week, and unlike some other widely promoted but ultimately underwhelming deal events, this one is legit — especially if you like saving money on some popular brand-name items.

Whether you are getting household staples or getting ready for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, there are many ways to save on Amazon orders. One of the ways to save a lot very quickly comes courtesy of an offer that involves American Express and Amazon.

The American Express® Business Gold Card has been around for several years, but it's recently gotten a refresh. With new bonus categories, higher earnings on Amex Travel purchases, and up to $395 in annual statement credits, there are plenty of reasons to add the card to your wallet. Enrollment is required for select benefits. And that's not even counting the value you'll get from the welcome bonus.

The American Express® Business Gold Card has been a popular choice for business owners for many years. Cardholders love earning bonus rewards that automatically apply to their top two spending categories and the ability to add up to 99 employee cards for no additional cost.

American Express cardholders (and even some non-cardholders) will get a chance to enjoy a slew of special offers during American Express Member Week. Amex is back this year with a five-day event from Oct. 9-13, with cool experiences and statement credits on travel brands like Delta Air Lines and Hilton that add up to nearly $400.

Every fall, half a million music lovers congregate in downtown Austin's Zilker Metropolitan Park to attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

While some truly excellent credit card bonuses are available right now, sometimes the most lucrative offers are reserved for targeted individuals. One of the best places to look for these elevated targeted offers is by using the CardMatch tool, where you might find introductory bonuses that are much higher than those posted elsewhere.

If you need to rent a car for a vacation in the next few months and hold an American Express card, listen up: You may be able to earn some extra points on your next trip through the Amex Offers program.

Alaska Airlines frequent flyers, check your American Express account. TPG staffers are seeing a new targeted Amex Offer for Alaska Airlines flights.

I have 24 credit cards right now, and it's getting hard to justify continuing to pay for the annual fees for all of them since the costs continue to skyrocket (ahem, The Platinum Card® from American Express).

One of the best ways to earn extra rewards is through online shopping portals such as Rakuten. By starting there (instead of a specific merchant's website), you can make your online shopping trips even more lucrative.

One of the best options for saving money and earning some bonus points on a wide variety of purchases is taking advantage of offers on American Express credit cards.

It’s official: Amex is expanding its swanky Centurion Lounge to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Once unveiled, Amex will hold a lounge presence at all three major New York City airports, with Newark joining both New York LaGuardia and New York JFK. 

There's some great news for Amex cardmembers passing through the New York City area: The issuer will soon have a Centurion Lounge in all three of the region's big airports.

The official end of summer is near, but that does not mean you have to stop adventuring—especially if you have a stash of miles and points to pay the way. In fact, come fall, airlines, hotels and credit card companies are eager to woo new business after the summer rush, offering special offers and promotions that can refill your loyalty program account in a jiffy. Plus, seasonal perks and benefits often pack extra value into the journey. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of September's best loyalty rewards program deals.

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