American Express Membership Rewards points can be converted into airline miles and hotel rewards points with a hefty list of partners. This is mostly at a 1:1 ratio meaning that 1,000 AMEX points will give you 1,000 points or miles with the partner program.
AMEX transfer partners
American Express Membership Rewards points can be transferred to the following airline and hotel partners:
AMEX Membership Rewards is one of the few flexible travel rewards programs available in Canada. This makes it an excellent program for just about all of it's airline and hotel partners. Listed below are a few worth noting.
AMEX points to Aeroplan points
Aeroplan is a direct transfer partner of Air Canada Aeroplan. This makes the Membership Rewards program an excellent choice if fly Canada's flag carrier.
Every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer to your Aeroplan account will give you 1,000 Aeroplan points.
AMEX points to Delta SkyMiles
American Express is the only major credit card partner of the Delta SkyMiles program in Canada. This means if you're loyal to Delta Airlines, SkyTeam, or any of Delta's other airline partners, you will want to heavy consider the Membership Rewards program.
Every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer to your Delta account will give you 750 Delta SkyMiles.
AMEX points to Hilton Honors
Hilton is another notable partner of American Express Canada. Membership Rewards points can be transferred to Hilton Honors at a 1:1 ratio meaning that every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 Hilton Honors points. With Hilton not offering any co-branded credit cards in Canada, this is a solid option for topping off your account.
AMEX points to Marriott Bonvoy
American Express Membership Rewards can be converted into Marriott Bonvoy points at a 5:6 ratio. Every 5,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 6,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
This 'slightly' elevated transfer ratio can be useful if you're loyal to Marriott. Pair one of Marriott's co-branded credit cards with this program and you're all set.
Calculator: AMEX points transfer
Use the conversion calculator to calculate the transfer of AMEX points to airline miles and hotel points with American Express Canada travel partners.
FAQ
Are American Express Points transferable?
Yes. Membership Rewards Points earned with AMEX Canada can be transferred to 8 partners which consists of airline and hotel rewards programs.
Can you transfer AMEX Canada points to Aeroplan?
Yes. Membership Rewards points can be transferred to Air Canada Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio.
How do I transfer Amex Points?
American Express Points can be transferred through the Membership Rewards portal.
What hotels can you transfer AMEX Points to?
Membership Rewards Points earned with AMEX Canada can be transferred to Marriott Bonvoy (5:6) and Hilton Honors (1:1).
Which airlines accept AMEX Membership Rewards points?
Membership Rewards Points can be used to book travel through American Express Travel at a value of 1 to 2 cents per point. This means that you can use them towards a flight on any airline that you find in the portal.
