Amex Preferred Rewards Gold
- Annual fee
- £195
- Earns
- Amex Membership Rewards points
- Point value
- 1 p/pt
- Credits a year
- Up to £120
Welcome offer
30,000 MR points and a £100 Selfridges eGift Card after £3,000 in 3 months (apply by January 12, 2027; normally 20,000)
Up to ≈ £400 at 1 p/pt
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Travel booked through Amex Travel | 3x | 3% |
| Flights booked directly with airlines | 2x | 2% |
| Purchases in a foreign currency | 2x | 2% |
| Travel | 1x | 1% |
| Dining | 1x | 1% |
| Groceries | 1x | 1% |
| Gas | 1x | 1% |
| Everything else | 1x | 1% |
Return is what each £1 of spend is worth with points valued at 1 p/pt.
Credits and benefits
- Deliveroo credit£10 a month
Up to £120 a year if you use every credit. Track them in the benefits tracker
Lounge access
Priority Pass membership with 4 complimentary visits per membership year, usable by the cardholder or shared with a travelling guest; further visits are charged (about £24).
Transfer partners for Amex Membership Rewards points
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Accor Live Limitless | 3:1 | Instant |
| British Airways | 1:1 | Instant |
| Cathay Pacific | 1:1 | Up to 3 working days |
| Delta | 1:1 | Up to 30 minutes |
| Emirates | 2:1 | Usually instant, up to 2 working days |
| Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM | 1:1 | Up to 4 working days |
| Hilton Honors | 1:2 | Up to 5 working days |
| Iberia | 1:1 | Up to 4 working days |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 2:3 | Usually instant, up to 1 working day |
| Qantas Airways | 1:1 | Usually instant, up to 3 working days |
| Qatar Airways | 1:1 | Usually instant, up to 48 hours |
| Radisson Rewards | 1:3 | Up to 10 working days |
| SAS EuroBonus | 1:1 | Up to 5 working days |
| Singapore Airlines | 3:2 | Up to 15 working days |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1:1 | Instant |
About the Amex Preferred Rewards Gold
The Amex Preferred Rewards Gold is a personal American Express card in the UK from Amex with a £195 annual fee that earns Amex Membership Rewards points. It earns 3x on travel booked through Amex Travel, 2x on flights booked directly with airlines, 2x on purchases in a foreign currency and 1x on everything else. The current welcome offer: 30,000 MR points and a £100 Selfridges eGift Card after £3,000 in 3 months (apply by January 12, 2027; normally 20,000). It comes with 1 statement credit worth up to £120 a year if you use them all. Cardholders get access to Priority Pass (4 complimentary visits a year). Points transfer to 15 airline and hotel partners, including Accor Live Limitless, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. AwardHack values Amex Membership Rewards points at 1 p/pt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amex Preferred Rewards Gold annual fee?
The Amex Preferred Rewards Gold has a £195 annual fee. Its statement credits add up to £120 a year if you use all of them.
What is the Amex Preferred Rewards Gold welcome bonus?
30,000 MR points and a £100 Selfridges eGift Card after £3,000 in 3 months (apply by January 12, 2027; normally 20,000). AwardHack values that at up to £400.
Does the Amex Preferred Rewards Gold include airport lounge access?
Yes: Priority Pass (4 complimentary visits a year). Priority Pass membership with 4 complimentary visits per membership year, usable by the cardholder or shared with a travelling guest; further visits are charged (about £24).
Where can I transfer Amex Membership Rewards points?
To 15 partners: Accor Live Limitless (3:1), British Airways (1:1), Cathay Pacific (1:1), Delta (1:1), Emirates (2:1), Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM (1:1), Hilton Honors (1:2), Iberia (1:1), Marriott Bonvoy (2:3), Qantas Airways (1:1), Qatar Airways (1:1), Radisson Rewards (1:3), SAS EuroBonus (1:1), Singapore Airlines (3:2) and Virgin Atlantic (1:1).
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