Episode Description

How can you maximize your points earning and redemption opportunities through transferable American Express points? With so many rewards cards and transfer partners to choose from, it can be overwhelming to navigate the Amex ecosystem. But if you know how to play the game, American Express points can unlock incredible value for your travel goals.

For today’s conversation, I’m joined by Kamree Price, founder of Our Family Passport and an expert in earning and redeeming Amex points for family travel. Kamree has been to over 50 countries using points and miles, most of them with her blended family of six. She specializes in finding creative ways to maximize the American Express program for herself, and helps others build a points and miles strategy that works for them.

Tune in this week to learn the ins and outs of the Amex ecosystem, including an overview of their rewards cards, how to qualify for welcome bonuses, and the best ways to use Amex points for high-value redemptions. Kamree shares her top tips for earning a million points per year and breaks down everything you need to know to succeed with American Express.

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What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• Why the American Express points program is particularly valuable for luxury travel redemptions like first class flights and high-end hotels.
• The key differences between the Amex points ecosystem and other transferable points currencies like Chase Ultimate Rewards.
• How to maximize your chances of being targeted for high welcome bonuses on Amex cards.
• Kamree’s strategy for earning over a million Amex points per year through welcome bonuses, referrals, and spending offers.
• The most valuable Amex airline and hotel transfer partners and how to leverage them for outsized value.
• How to use the Apply with Confidence program to check your eligibility for Amex welcome offers.
• Kamree’s tips for getting out of the dreaded Amex pop-up jail and qualifying for bonuses again.

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