Gave my notice to the firm this week. Any suggestions on what should be done with the Amex reward points ? How can I keep them to use them at a later date? Don’t have any other personal Amex card.

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Buy gift cards and pay the bill with points

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Transfer them to an airline that you plan to take flights on, but I’d recommend just getting an Amex Everyday or something to keep your points without paying an annual fee

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You have to have a personal AmEx. If not your out of luck

Open no fee amex and link MR accounts

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