Amex points...better to transfer the points (e.g. Bonvoy account) or redeem out as gift cards (e.g. Marriott gift card)?

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Marriott is a terrible transfer partner for Amex points, unless you really need the points to top up consider other options

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Flights >

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Get the Amex Everyday Card. No annual fee and you can keep your points until you find a good airline transfer

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If you have a personal Amex linked, they don’t expire even if you quit

What is best points travel for domestic US travel? Or at that point is it better for a 1cent redemption gift card?

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Curious the same thing!!

How many pts do you have? The Schwab Plat let's you cash out at 1.25 cents per point.

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Thanks so much!

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