17 BEST (and Worst) Ways to Use Amex Points | Redeem for Maximum Value 2022

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  • @AskSebby
    @AskSebby  2 года назад +7

    💳 Sebby's Card Picks: www.asksebby.com/credit-cards
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    • @ThoughtMachine1
      @ThoughtMachine1 2 года назад

      "Yes people pay these rates". Uh, most seats in business are paid, and no, it's not limited to top execs and stars, geesh, what kind of broke mfers do you surround yourself with? $3500/business to Asia is totally worth it.

    • @jacquelinedy8899
      @jacquelinedy8899 2 года назад +1

      💳

    • @rajinferno007
      @rajinferno007 2 года назад

      I wanna take my new wife to Japan for our 1 year anniversary. 450k MR points so I’m sitting pretty there but how would I book it and get the best value? Thx Seb!

  • @vincentchase1234
    @vincentchase1234 2 года назад +197

    So helpful, Please do a part 2 showing mock redemptions and include economy rates as well 👍

    • @victorherrera2658
      @victorherrera2658 2 года назад +1

      I know that in state isn’t really worth the transfer partners but it would be helpful if you put one on there. I don’t really see anyone talk about the transfer partner use cases for in state travel

    • @roymwale1967
      @roymwale1967 2 года назад +1

      Yes please please make the party 2. Cuz eventually I want to be more than a beginner lol

  • @MarkReese
    @MarkReese 2 года назад +57

    After all of Sebby’s YOLO trips, this video is 100% Expert Certified ✈️💯😁

  • @civy
    @civy 2 года назад +9

    🦀 definitely started in the aspirational travel camp but now I'm after travel in general as far as my UR points can take me. I've definitely learned lots from your videos so please do a part 2.

  • @MannyCovington
    @MannyCovington 2 года назад +25

    Would love to see a video going over AMEX's transfer partners!

  • @FireHax0rd
    @FireHax0rd 2 года назад +14

    A few days ago, I got approved for the Amex Platinum with the 150k signing bonus! I wouldn't normally think about booking business class, but I'm not sure I'll have another opportunity to do so, and so it may be worthwhile for someone like me to make the effort and find those ~10-20 cpp deals

    • @chrisp7110
      @chrisp7110 2 года назад +3

      It's either a once-in-a-lifetime business-class trip or a series of economy trips. A lot of people fly business class because they otherwise could not afford it. Also, some airlines will give you a higher redemption for certain seating, like American Airlines, where they would give you maybe 2 cents per point vs. 1.4 cents per point for redemption.

  • @LiamGandelsman
    @LiamGandelsman 2 года назад +12

    Great vid as always, I’d love to see a part two. I always have to check myself and remember that not everyone is looking for aspirational travel (or even likes to travel). For us, that’s why we play the game and I’ll happily search for random award space daily 🕵🏻‍♂️

  • @sky9848
    @sky9848 2 года назад +8

    definitely want the pt 2!!!!!

  • @patienceisalpha
    @patienceisalpha 2 года назад +1

    As an Amex MR churning veteran, this video is insanely accurate. Great work.

  • @travelswiththecontessa5307
    @travelswiththecontessa5307 2 года назад +7

    I definitely feel as though transferring point to airline FF programs - especially with those transfer bonuses! - is the best way to maximize the value of those points. This last November, I managed to book a one-way flight from Florence to Washington DC (FLR-IAD) in Air France business class for 40,000 points because Flying Blue was offering an award booking special for that route at the same time that Amex was offering a 1-1.4 transfer bonus! That exact flight was selling for USD 3,000, so really felt as though I was making off like a Points Bandit! 😃

  • @temp903
    @temp903 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic video, I feel like it takes a while to wrap your head around all the different options but this made it very clear why transfer partners have the biggest upside but also slightly misleading because you don’t always get the dates you want and there is a non-trivial amount of effort required to finesse your points through the system like this

  • @kelvin4833
    @kelvin4833 2 года назад +3

    Would want to see a capital one version as well for the venture x. Also interested in part 2

  • @WrldExplorer
    @WrldExplorer 2 года назад +5

    I’ve been learning the value of points before retiring in march this year, and that’s when I planned to start getting the cards I needed. I did 2 international trip this year, and a couple domestically in cash. I wanted to increase my point balance’s to start using possibly next year. I will always be using points for travel redemption.

  • @1Talex
    @1Talex 2 года назад +3

    Waiting for episode 2. Thanks

  • @rickhousesamurai
    @rickhousesamurai 2 года назад +5

    Going to Japan in December and hoping some ANA first class flight become available for our flight back 🤞🏿

  • @TheAudioCzar
    @TheAudioCzar 2 года назад +2

    I got my gold card in May so I haven't used any points yet. But 4x adds up really quick. Before the end of the month I will likely transfer some points to Qantas to fly American to Canada. Air Canada fees are too much

  • @nancyf9986
    @nancyf9986 Год назад

    💳 thank you so much for these tips! I am excited to start using these points. I am going to search your page for the part 2

  • @Rawafication
    @Rawafication 2 года назад +4

    Bro please please do a part 2 with specific use cases

  • @noeapantoja
    @noeapantoja 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for reuploading Sebby, it’s working fine now 👌🏼

  • @LM-cl6ys
    @LM-cl6ys 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this very comprehensive video. Is there a video that covers the fundamentals of rebates? I am not familiar with those and how they work with the credit cards.

  • @ForTheWin2007
    @ForTheWin2007 Год назад

    Great overview and tips! Thanks and subscribe!

  • @livingthevacationlife
    @livingthevacationlife 2 года назад +9

    💳💳 Just got back from Oktoberfest in Munich, was able to score 4 business class lay down seats on Air Europa via Flying Blue for less than 40K points per person and only about $20 in fees. All in total 4 seats worth about 10-16K for roughly 160K MR plus $100 in fees. I'm totally hooked, cannot wait to fly on business class again. Totally looking forward to part 2 reviewing more partner redemptions.
    This redemption took hours of research and I can see why people give up and end up redeeming via portals or getting cashback/credits. Definitely a complicated game unless you have experience knowing all the different partner options. Next goal is figuring out a good sweet spot for 3 business class seats to Hawaii 😎

  • @timothyodaniell9119
    @timothyodaniell9119 Год назад

    Sebby, you are phenomenal! Great content researched smartly. Good stuff

  • @leijin4765
    @leijin4765 2 года назад

    Great video, thanks Sebby! I was doing my own research and video saved me a lot of time! Please do the 2nd part, I am looking forward to it already!

  • @toucansam3217
    @toucansam3217 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for reposting. I was 11 minutes in when you deleted it. I was pissed. I was like DAMMIT SEBASTIAN!!!

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  2 года назад +1

      Lol! Thanks for your patience :)

  • @dohausser
    @dohausser 2 года назад +1

    Definitely interested in a Pt 2! Great as always! 🎉

  • @JeanPierreCuba
    @JeanPierreCuba 2 года назад +1

    Great content like usual, part 2 please!

  • @5xTechnology
    @5xTechnology Год назад

    Sebby, I have 2 questions: 1) If I use AMEX points to book travel do I get both spend and airmiles? 2) if I transfer points to an airline partner, but list my primary partner in the data, do I get travel credit with my primary carrier? appreciate your thoughts

  • @rogerhoffmore9262
    @rogerhoffmore9262 2 года назад +3

    💳 Comprehensive list in this video. ...one question... how do we dependably hear about discounts or bonuses with transfer partners? Is simply being in the points/mileage program enough?

  • @MrCROCKETA
    @MrCROCKETA 2 года назад +4

    The confusing part is how to redeem them with airline partners for example using British Airways to go on American airlines or other partners a video like that would be great

  • @JOHNDELGADO2024jdtrading
    @JOHNDELGADO2024jdtrading 2 года назад

    great video Seb.

  • @Darrin67
    @Darrin67 Год назад +1

    Another great and informative vid Sebby. Due to Covid, I was doing absolutely ZERO traveling so I ended up transferring my points into my Schwab account with my Schwab Platinum card.

    • @seren1ty755
      @seren1ty755 Год назад +1

      Same here. Schwab platinum is great no stress way if I don’t feel like dealing with the point hoops. 1.1 cents per point is fine with me if I end up not traveling.

  • @cellsheet
    @cellsheet 2 года назад +10

    Sebby, there’s also the option for redeeming for cash in the rewards checking which is 0.8 CPP. I took this option personally with a 100k upgrade bonus because I wanted to help pay off debt to get closer to being debt free and I wouldn’t go back personally now. I personally just don’t vacation a lot either, and especially since I only do that with family and they don’t like hotels and prefer vrbo/Airbnb, and I’m limited on my vacation time as well. I’m also single so I don’t think I’d go on vacation without family and it’s just not my preference. I personally prefer cash back as well, I buy a bit of tech products and whatnot more so than thinking when I have the next vacation opportunity come next.

  • @RustinCoziahr
    @RustinCoziahr 2 года назад

    Great video. This is the kind of stuff I am here for. Thanks Sebby

  • @MarioRioMcBride
    @MarioRioMcBride 2 года назад +2

    💳 thanks again Sebby, I'm with Amex but I get statement Credit. For people that on a fix income or limited their spending. Are always looking get some type of enjoyment in life. One day I will climb that ladder to upgrade to another Amex card.

  • @hot_coffey
    @hot_coffey 2 года назад

    💳Thanks for the great info! I appreciate all of the work you put in and thanks for sharing it.

  • @how-much
    @how-much 2 года назад +1

    Hey Sebby. Why do you transfer points to Virgin to book an ANA flight, instead of transfering directly to ANA? Thanks!

  • @CptQueQuo
    @CptQueQuo 2 года назад

    💳 Always love the videos! Thank you!

  • @michaelmiller1109
    @michaelmiller1109 Год назад +1

    I am a higher tier credit card customer by your definitions, but extremely humble upbringings. We can talk points and perks all day long, but what Amex can do that no other credit card company has done from my experience is as their CEO put it: "the card always works, the card always works, the card always works". I also hold Capital One and Chase cards. Fine cards. But if it were not for the VIsa / MC networks they have let me down.

  • @SeeSotos_World
    @SeeSotos_World 2 года назад +1

    💳 thanks Sebby. I am getting a 150k Amex Plat offer and needed to understand how many points get a two 1st class round trip flights to Japan or Paris

  • @CaseySpeaks6
    @CaseySpeaks6 2 года назад +1

    I am using my AMEX points for travel. Utilized the transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines to book first class tickets (one way) for my wife and I to Hawaii in lay flat seats.
    Secondly, scoping out transfers for business class to Italy. This one has been a bit tougher to find but trip wouldn’t be for a while.

  • @jaykid007
    @jaykid007 2 года назад

    Great video 💳

  • @PhearNoneGearGadgets
    @PhearNoneGearGadgets 2 года назад

    Great Video Thanks! So I only have the Amex Plat Business card. If I transfer my points to Amex Checking account how much would I have to keep in that account. Monthly fees?

  • @nakarits
    @nakarits 2 года назад

    💳 Great video! Taught me a lot more about Amex points.

  • @1992Co
    @1992Co 2 года назад +1

    💳 Not sure how I want to use my points yet. But this video definitely gave me some insight.

  • @eclectic_musafir
    @eclectic_musafir 2 года назад +1

    💳 I use Amex points exclusively for transfer to partners. I booked my first transatlantic business class award on Air France and flew it from Miami to Marrakech, Morocco earlier this year, and flew an AF Promo Reward on the return, both capitalizing on a 30% transfer bonus, so that was an epic first-time experience. I've also transferred points to BA to fly QSuites on separate legs back to the US from Cape Town with a stopover in Doha for a 2023 trip. I picked up the EveryDay Preferred to replace the Gold card and Freedom Unlimited as my go-to points factory, and Amex are my favorite points (Chase is a close second).

  • @aubreytyrelle6228
    @aubreytyrelle6228 2 года назад +1

    definetly need that part 2

  • @Mdariusg
    @Mdariusg 2 года назад

    Great video! Would love to see a deep dive into examples for Capital One's Transfer Partners

  • @anoopdavidson
    @anoopdavidson 2 года назад

    💳 thank you fo this. Would love something like this for Chase points and Aeroplan! Thanks 🙏🏾

  • @lonz0_0
    @lonz0_0 2 года назад

    Great video/topic!! Could you do the same thing for Chase? 💳

  • @melvenorc12
    @melvenorc12 2 года назад

    Thank you! Love this type of content.

  • @أبوحسنالمقدسي-ذ2ذ
    @أبوحسنالمقدسي-ذ2ذ 2 года назад +1

    Can you make a video with many examples on booking first and business with points (aspiration trips)

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  2 года назад +2

      Will probably run through 1-2 options for each partner; generally people lean on the highest value ones though (for obvious reasons).

  • @jacobhaa2jacob71
    @jacobhaa2jacob71 2 года назад

    I would want to see a part two sebby🙌🏼

  • @paulstein916
    @paulstein916 2 года назад +1

    💳 As usual, my head is spinning after one of Sebby’s videos. Will have to replay it on the weekend. 😝. I haven’t used my points yet because not traveling but intend to transfer them out to travel partners eventually. All the other options don’t sound as appealing.

  • @dp-hr8wb
    @dp-hr8wb 2 года назад

    Thanks Sebby! 💳

  • @marek0rn
    @marek0rn 2 года назад

    Really helpful! Thank you, Sebby!

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Merkur :)

  • @adeyeminniss
    @adeyeminniss 2 года назад

    SeBBBBBBBB! love the content please do part 2

  • @SpencerJohnsonOfficial
    @SpencerJohnsonOfficial 2 года назад +6

    This video is SUPER valuable. I’d love to see some more mock redemptions in the future. I’m personally saving up my Amex points for travel in the future or possibly use them for cash back if I get the CS Platinum down the line. Great video as always Sebby! 💳

  • @mkmdallas23
    @mkmdallas23 Год назад

    💳 Very informative video you got yourself a new Sub. Im new to this i got my very first Amex gold 5 months ago and today i get my Platinum , i’ve been able to save 115k points and looking to maximize my points as much as possible so thanks for the video.

  • @Aragon714
    @Aragon714 2 года назад

    The video i been waiting years for

  • @thetruthmakesfree
    @thetruthmakesfree 2 года назад

    I’m asking Sebby, I have Hilton Aspire and Delta Platinum should I get the Hyatt top card? What do you think?

  • @kimgrod
    @kimgrod 9 месяцев назад

    Which tools do you use to identify the transfer partners?

  • @Mini-ou8hc
    @Mini-ou8hc 2 года назад

    Yes we want a part 2!!!!! Go through each transfer partner pls

  • @robirvin9819
    @robirvin9819 2 года назад

    Can't wait for Part 2!

  • @karinsandiego4120
    @karinsandiego4120 2 года назад +2

    💳 Helpful video as usual. Well done, you!
    Please do Part 2. I want to know exactly how you search the partners and a step-by-step on how to transfer points and acquire the plane ticket. 💳

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  2 года назад +1

      I'll probably run through 1-2 use cases for each vs. necessarily step-by-step (otherwise it would be like 10+ minutes for EACH partner).

    • @kevinpresser9017
      @kevinpresser9017 2 года назад

      @@AskSebby very interested in all the best transfer partner use cases for chase, Amex, and citi.

  • @k1fizz
    @k1fizz 2 года назад +1

    If you transfer points to Virgin and book ANA, do you get to skip fuel surcharges? Also, how can you find reward flights for ANA on Virgins point redemption page? I don’t see any showing up.

  • @chrisp7110
    @chrisp7110 2 года назад +1

    Probably an unpopular opinion, but many other banks will match 1:1 ratio for statement credit which makes their credit cards better than the Amex gold card.

  • @steviedickson4736
    @steviedickson4736 2 года назад

    Steer me in the direction I need to go for a trip to Africa. I have American Express Gold, Platinum and Business Platinum. --How do we "Pay with points," 35% rebate? Thanks for amazingly valuable videos...

  • @dfastor9959
    @dfastor9959 2 года назад

    💳💳 Keep it up. Your delivery is clear and info-packed.
    I try to be frugal so my annual spend is pretty low. When I use my points I want to make it count.
    Currently have biz gold, but may be upgrade to platinum as annual benefits may justify annual cost plus extra points benefit.

  • @keranjangbelanjaan
    @keranjangbelanjaan 2 года назад +1

    Hi Sebby. if I added my wife as an authorized user, does that disqualify her to earn sign up bonus when she applies her own card in the future?

  • @bryanpatterson7224
    @bryanpatterson7224 Год назад

    Looking to fly international next summer. I only have Discover and Chase cash-back cards (both for 10 years+). I just applied for a Freedom. FICO=800+, so what Amex should I apply for out the gate and when should I apply for a Chase Sapphire Preferred?

  • @pinapeters770
    @pinapeters770 Год назад

    Unfortunately AE is not widely accepted in Italy. What do you suggest instead

  • @staticclings618
    @staticclings618 2 года назад

    What are your thoughts about amex is 1X points for spending... I want the amex platinum card for its benefits but this is all that is holding back.

  • @TravelBossNas
    @TravelBossNas 2 года назад +1

    💳 Before watching the rest of the video I’d like to see a video on the transfer partners and best use cases for each. I know the transfer partners but wondering what would be best for each.

  • @KL1VE
    @KL1VE 2 года назад

    Please make a video about best value transfer partners. And the process of booking a flight. Me and the family are currently considering going to Tokyo.

  • @l.a.rivasesq.8841
    @l.a.rivasesq.8841 2 года назад

    💳 I’m still earning points for international travel I plan to do in 2024. Thank you for producing this video because it was concise and informative.

  • @pepehands8224
    @pepehands8224 2 года назад

    This is very helpful as I'm looking to take advantage of the transfer partner bonus AMEX is running this month.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  2 года назад

      Yep! Lots of options this month :)

  • @mikeybee98
    @mikeybee98 2 года назад

    the American Express Personal checking account (not just the business checking account) also allows you to cash out your points at 0.8 cpp !

  • @andrewhubiaklynn7514
    @andrewhubiaklynn7514 Год назад

    What about transporting Points to Canadian AMEX cards like Cobalt?

  • @dostevenk
    @dostevenk 2 года назад

    Plz make part 2!

  • @JacksonWelch
    @JacksonWelch 2 года назад +2

    💳 I only fly domestically so delta works best for me. I'm happy just to get 1.25cpp🤷‍♂️

  • @jonathanthomas5950
    @jonathanthomas5950 2 года назад

    masterpiece from the sebster

  • @zehuazhou3390
    @zehuazhou3390 Год назад

    How do you find deal like booking ANA from Virgin?

  • @michaelryan5160
    @michaelryan5160 2 года назад

    💳💸💳💸💳💸...trying to get the ANA biz class...tough to find now that they opened...

  • @hunter3.141
    @hunter3.141 2 года назад +2

    I got 5.3cpp with Hilton! Booked Waldorf Cancun, 146k MR for a $7900 hotel (5 nights).

  • @souly25life
    @souly25life Год назад

    You dig deep in this video

  • @borethlong7587
    @borethlong7587 2 года назад

    Please do part 2. I have been trying to boo business flight but no luck😢

  • @chriskasprzyk6235
    @chriskasprzyk6235 2 года назад +2

    💳 I'm in for the part 2 and in case it matters I'm interested in Europe with no desire to go to Asia. Sitting on a decent stash of MR and UR points accumulated over the last few years and looking forward to finally using them.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  2 года назад +2

      I'll probably run through 1-2 examples for each partner :)

    • @livingthevacationlife
      @livingthevacationlife 2 года назад +1

      Flying Blue is a great option, transfer partner to both MR and UR, they constantly have transfer promos. You should be able to find descent award availability for starting in either Paris via Air France, Amsterdam via KLM or Spain via Air Europa. The trick is avoiding high fuel surcharges.

  • @user-zh2cm4ur4n
    @user-zh2cm4ur4n 2 года назад

    Could you also cover the increased AMEX signup offer points? I just wonder if I still need to card match.

  • @staticclings618
    @staticclings618 2 года назад

    Also, regarding the purchase with the business gold points for flights transfer amount, is it that same amount with amex platinum?

  • @dirtzmanfromyard2306
    @dirtzmanfromyard2306 2 года назад

    The Marriott bevy is here!!!!!!

  • @daniellee5490
    @daniellee5490 2 года назад

    need more tips and tricks for the GOLD!

  • @ignent2
    @ignent2 2 года назад

    💳 💳 💳
    Currently hoarding all my points for a dream trip one day. I’m sitting on 212k MR points right now. Just have to decide when to pull the trigger 😁

  • @danealexander6793
    @danealexander6793 2 года назад

    Hey Seb! @13:27 you talk about ecom spending $100k a month with 4x MR card bonus - I thought the 4x points was on AMEX Gold only and capped at $400k per year spend on a platform (e.g. FB) can you let me know which card you are referring to here. Thanks

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  2 года назад

      Business Gold. You're capped at 10 hybrid cards (Gold/Plat/Green/etc.)
      Not unusual to have multiple Biz Gold cards for the same company, especially as you ramp up spend over time: www.flyertalk.com/forum/28520424-post3.html

    • @danealexander6793
      @danealexander6793 2 года назад

      @@AskSebby Awesome response! Very clear and something I had overlooked! Thank you!

  • @socalskater5757
    @socalskater5757 2 года назад

    I would like to see a video on how to best use MR Points to travel from LA to Switzerland. Would Air Canada be the best transfer partner to use in this circumstance or which other airline partner(s) would you recommend? 💳

  • @KenanHeppe
    @KenanHeppe 2 года назад

    I just planned a USA extravaganza solely with points.
    Signed up for Southwest Chase Personal AND business cards. Got the welcome bonuses. This meant my wife got companion flyer status.
    Signed up for Amex platinum and got welcome bonus of 100,000 points.
    Signed up for Capital One Venture X and got about 130,000 welcome points.
    Signed up for AMEX Hilton card and got welcome bonus of 100,000 points.
    Transferred 50,000 points from MR to Hilton at a 2.6X rate, to get a total of 280,000 Hilton points.
    - Flying from LA to Oregon for four days.
    - Oregon to NEW YORK, staying for five nights in Manhattan, Hilton, for free with the 1 free night bump due to gold status.
    - New York to MIAMI, staying for free with capital one points
    - Miami to VEGAS, staying for free at Crocksfords for two nights with Amex MR redemption
    - Vegas to Montana, renting a car with Citi ThankYou points, driving for a few days on a road trip through Yellowstone and then the Dakotas, and back to Montana
    - Flying to Hawaii, staying at a Hilton for three nights with Capital One Venture X points
    All flights free using southwest welcome points + companion pass for my wife.
    Thank you, Sebby!

  • @drewski23_7
    @drewski23_7 2 года назад

    💳 love the channel have over 1 million points between my wife & I we need to use!

  • @johnoverton8438
    @johnoverton8438 2 года назад

    Looking forward to part II

  • @eloyrodriguez6980
    @eloyrodriguez6980 2 года назад

    💳 Can you do a tutorial of how to transfer points and when and how you know which transfer partners to pick

  • @dwaynewhite789
    @dwaynewhite789 2 года назад

    💳 Great Video!!

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching Dwayne! :)