Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points for Airbnb Stays
Looking for another way to redeem your Membership Rewards points? Well, you're in luck! Amex's points program just got another partner this week with the introduction of a new redemption option through Airbnb, in addition to the gift card redemptions Amex introduced last year.
Amex cardholders will now be able to integrate Membership Rewards accounts with their Airbnb profiles. You'll be able to log into Airbnb using your Amex login credentials and redeem Membership Reward points for Airbnb stays.
Unfortunately you're not going to get a great return when using your Membership Rewards points for Airbnb stays. When checking out, you can now input how many points you'd like to apply to the booking — up to the full amount of the stay. Ultimately, you'll receive much less than 1 cent per point in value (as you can see above), which is pretty terrible considering TPG's 1.9 cents-per-point valuation — you'll be better off saving up for Amex's far better redemption options.
What's especially appealing about this partnership is a new promotion from Amex Offers, earning you a $50 statement credit after spending $100 through the end of the year. As always, there are a few rules for the promotion, so check out the full offer for T&Cs. If you think you might be able to take advantage, be sure to register ASAP!
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| 5X miles | Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel |
| 2X miles | Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day |
Pros
- Stellar welcome offer of 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, a $250 Capital One Travel credit to use in your first cardholder year upon account opening.
- You'll earn 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, which means you won't have to worry about memorizing bonus categories
- Rewards are versatile and can be redeemed for a statement credit or transferred to Capital One’s transfer partners
Cons
- Highest bonus-earning categories only on travel booked via Capital One Travel
- LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
- Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
- Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
- Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel
- Enjoy a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Lifestyle Collection
- Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
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