Almost 300k in Amex points on corporate card. Not a huge point expert. Best use of the points? Transfer to United? Cash out with gift cards?

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Sign up for Charles Schwab platinum card ($550 annual fee, but worth imo), cash out to brokerage at 1.25 cents per point.

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International business class travel. If you want to maximize value.

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Book a refundable ticket to a place you know you will surely visit ...

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Book travel using Amex travel online and your points should cover the travel cost.

^^^^^^^ love this idea since so often points are basically thrown into luxury splurges. But it isn't that much cash so I would be more tempted to fund travel expenses with it instead to get out and see the world.

You can get gift cards as well with redemption rate of $50 in 5000 points

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