Are we allowed to buy a personal travel airfare ticket using Amex points if it exceeds your points value? Says the Amex will be charged the difference, can I just mark that as a personal charge?

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Been using my SPG Amex cc for 5-6 months now, just found out that AmEx never transfered my spending points to SPG ac, can I ask for more points for compensation for the inconvenience this caused me?

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Best way to redeem AmEx points? (from a value standpoint)

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Better to transfer AmEx reward points to Delta (1:1), SPG(1:0.33) or FlyingBlue(1:1.2)?

Don't even behave an account with FlyingBlue but there is an ongoing promotion on AmEx hence the qtn.

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I traveled a bit last year and have some 50k Amex points. I would love to use it for International airfare. Can you folks please guide me on the best way to do this. First person in my fam contd:

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If I book a delta flight on Amex travel with points do I get the mqds?

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What’s the best airline to redeem Amex points on? If so, what’s the process (re: transfer ratio etc.) Trying to book business class or premium economy from Sf to India.
Thanks

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Leaving the firm soon and have 150k amex points - should I open a personal Amex and transfer? If so, which one? Don’t live by a C Lounge airport and already have a CSR so don’t want Platinum card

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Anyone ever stayed at the Rosewood Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen? What’s the best way to cash in points from CSR, AmEx, or AA for something off brand like this?

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Amex points to Amazon gift card. Good or bad idea?

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Trying to decide which Delta AMEX card to apply. I do quite a lot personal travels but can't book work travels on personal cards. Feeling Gold is not much better than Blue yet Platinum fee is too high

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Amex points are worth more than delta sky miles? Can anyone confirm this? For example 50,000 Amex points gets me a $532 ticket. For the same ticket, I would need 108000 skymiles. It’s supposed to be a

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Any recs for a new credit card with a great intro offer? Not spg/Marriott, and ideally not an amex card (Have enough). Thanks in advance!

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Been using Chase Sapphire Reserved and I like it (good perks/rewards). Would it make sense to also get an Amex? If so, which one? Trying to maximize travel rewards

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Best Amex to complement CSR? (If any)
Interested in maximizing travel rewards

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Amex Platinum + Chase Sapphire Preferred or
SPG Amex + Chase Sapphire Reserve?

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Can you transfer Amex points from a corporate card to a personal card?

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Looking for suggestions on best value for money way/s to spend amex points? 🇨🇦🐠🙏🏼

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Going to spend $4k on non US airlines. Best no fee (for the first year) credit card recommendations? Already have chase preferred, sapphire and can’t get Amex spg (used it last year and canceled it)

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Best transfer options for CSR and Amex?

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What’s the best value on return while redeeming the Amex points? Amazon?

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Thinking of getting an Amex card but I hate that barely any place outside of the US accepts it. Anyone ever call customer service and tried to get points for the inconvenience?

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I have the CSR, but I believe I’ve heard of a card that gets status at Marriott/SPG. I’ve come up with the AMEX SPG but I don’t think that’s it. Has anyone heard of this?

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Business traveler here. I stay at Marriott/SPG hotels. I can’t bill flights so I charge hotels, taxis and food each week. Which is better Amex SPG or Chase Sapphire Preferred for building points?

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Does your Amex show up on your credit score ?

Just recently signed up for Amex reward points, how long is it before you start seeing points you've earned in your account?

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Left EY 6 months ago, but my first SM from my internship over 4 years ago sat next to me at an airport bar. He made partner and bought me a drink on the AMEX. Quintessential consulting moment?

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How do you use for AmEx Membership Rewards?

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Switching from the SPG Amex to an airline card. Which airline makes the most sense to commit to with the credit card if I live in dc?

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Are the delta platinum amex or reserve worth getting? Currently fly delta weekly between two major hubs and plan to fly same route for another 10+ weeks. 10k MQMs and 10 segments away from silver.

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Quitting job. Have 80k Amex points. What is the best use of the points in terms of $value realized?

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How long after your annual fee hits can you cancel the Amex Plat and get the full amount back?

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Anyone know what the “AmEx Ticket Fee” or “AmEx After Hours Services” charges are for ($10 each) and how to expense them?

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From the expense posting date..how quickly do you have to submit your expense report(or by when amex needs to get paid) before you end up losing amex points for those $$?

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Anyone have the 100k Amex Plat offer??

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Does $550 count towards minimum spend for Amex plat?

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Can you get denied an amex corporate credit card because of a poor credit score ?

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Travel question: let’s say I don’t work at EY anymore, but want to use the EY rate at hertz. What are the consequences? Worried if I get into an accident, personal AMEX insurance won’t cover it...

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I have AMEX SPG card that I am not using anymore and I also have Mariott card. Any value in keeping both? Both have $95 annual fee...

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I have 90k points on Corp AMEX. Can I transfer these points to my personal AMEX card? I have AMEX blue cash where I can redeem cash back only in multiples of $25. What is the best way to transfer?

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