Best use for Amex points? (Transfers etc)

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You missed the perfect usage of "your mileage may vary"

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British airways "avios" miles according to my research last year. Wife and I got flights to France with my Amex points from a year of (mostly) weekly regional travel. Your results may vary and the best use will obviously be what's most useful for you.

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Touché 🗡

I use mine to buy holiday gift cards for family members I don't really like, have to buy gifts for for family peace, but don't feel they are worth cash.

I got the Amex platinum for Schwab. Convert points to cash and am now getting paid to have a platinum card.

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