American Express® has launched a decent new offer rewarding UK Cardmembers with enhanced bonus points when they invite friends or family to become a new Cardmember.
Running from 7 April to either 7 June or 19 July, 2022 (depending on Card), existing Cardmembers will receive at least a third extra in bonus rewards compared with the standard bonus offer. For example, an American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Cardmember will have their points doubled with at least 12,000 Membership Rewards points for each eligible referral compared with the standard 6,000 Membership Rewards points, with the invited friend receiving at least 32,000 Membership Rewards points if they select the same Card, compared to the standard 22,000 Membership Rewards Points.
You can refer someone for any of the cards, you don’t need to hold the same card as they are applying for. Available cards include American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card, American Express® Platinum Cashback Credit Card and British Airways American Express® Credit Card.
If you are considering whether it’s time to switch from the BA Amex to a more flexible card that earns Membership Rewards, this could be a good opportunity. Membership Rewards allow you to transfer your points into a number of airline and hotel loyalty schemes.
The process of inviting a friend is quick and easy, and can be done via the Cardmember’s Amex App or online portal. The rewards bonus will be applied once the referred friend has been approved as a new Cardmember, and they have met any specific spend criteria for their chosen Card. Cardmembers can refer as many friends or family members as they wish, providing they remain within the annual limit for the rewards they can earn through referrals.
| Card Type | Reward Type | Cardmember Gets at least | Friend Gets at least | Offer end date | ||
| Standard bonus | Limited time bonus | Standard bonus | Limited time bonus | |||
| American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card
| Membership Rewards Points | 6,000 | 12,000 | 22,000 | 32,000 |
19 July 2022 |
| American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Charge Card
| Membership Rewards Points | 6,000 | 12,000 | 22,000 | 32,000 |
19 July 2022
|
| American Express® The Platinum Card
| Membership Rewards Points | 12,000 | 24,000 | 35,000 | 65,000 | 7 June 2022 |
| American Express® Platinum Cashback Credit Card
| Cashback | £30 | £40 | £25 | £35 | 7 June 2022
|
| American Express® Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card
| Cashback | £20 | £30 | £10 | £20 |
7 June 2022
|
| British Airways American Express® Credit Card
| Avios | 4,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 10,000 |
7 June 2022
|
| British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card
| Avios | 9,000 | 12,000 | 26,000 | 30,000 |
7 June 2022 |
