# Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Partners: Ratios, Times and Bonuses

Amex Membership Rewards points transfer to 20 programs: 16 airlines and 4 hotels. Most transfer at 1:1 and usually arrive instantly. 2 bonuses are running right now.

## Amex airline partners (16)

| Partner | Ratio | 1,000 points become | Transfer time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aer Lingus AerClub | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost Instant |
| Aeromexico Rewards | 1:1.6 | 1,600 | 2-12 days |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost Instant |
| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost Instant |
| ANA Mileage Club | 1:1 | 1,000 | 2-3 days |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost Instant |
| British Airways Club | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost Instant |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 | 800 | 1-7 days |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost Instant |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | 800 | Almost Instant |
| Iberia Club | 1:1 | 1,000 | 1-3 days |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:0.8 | 800 | Almost Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost instant |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost instant |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 1:1 | 1,000 | 1-2 days |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | 1,000 | 1-2 days |

## Amex hotel partners (4)

| Partner | Ratio | 1,000 points become | Transfer time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Choice Privileges | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost Instant |
| Hilton Honors | 1:2 | 2,000 | Up to 24 hours |
| Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club | 4:1 | 250 | Almost Instant |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1:1 | 1,000 | Almost instant |

## Amex transfer bonus history

155 bonuses since 2017. By partner:

- Hilton Honors: 22 (last +30%, September 1, 2026)
- Avianca LifeMiles: 18 (last +15%, June 15, 2026)
- Marriott Bonvoy: 17 (last +35%, October 20, 2026)
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue: 15 (last +25%, October 1, 2026)
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 14 (last +30%, November 2, 2026)
- British Airways Club: 10 (last +30%, August 3, 2026)
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: 9 (last +15%, November 1, 2024)
- Aeromexico Rewards: 7 (last +20%, October 1, 2026)
- HawaiianMiles: 7 (last +20%, August 1, 2024)
- JetBlue TrueBlue: 7 (last +10%, May 4, 2026)
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: 7 (last +20%, September 1, 2022)
- Iberia Club: 5 (last +30%, August 3, 2026)
- Air Canada Aeroplan: 4 (last +15%, September 1, 2022)
- Aer Lingus AerClub: 3 (last +30%, August 3, 2026)
- Etihad Guest: 3 (last Up to 20%, April 1, 2025)
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer: 3 (last +20%, December 1, 2023)
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 2 (last +20%, February 24, 2025)
- Choice Privileges: 1 (last +25%, September 1, 2022)
- Virgin Australia Velocity: 1 (last +30%, October 10, 2017)

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Amex Membership Rewards' transfer partners?

Amex Membership Rewards transfers to 20 programs. Airlines: Aer Lingus AerClub (1:1), Aeromexico Rewards (1:1.6), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France-KLM Flying Blue (1:1), ANA Mileage Club (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), British Airways Club (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Iberia Club (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.8), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (1:1) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Hotels: Choice Privileges (1:1), Hilton Honors (1:2), Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club (4:1) and Marriott Bonvoy (1:1).

### Do all Amex transfer partners transfer at 1:1?

No. 14 of 20 do. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Emirates Skywards transfer at 5:4, so 1,000 Amex points become 800. Aeromexico Rewards transfers at 1:1.6, so 1,000 Amex points become 1,600. JetBlue TrueBlue transfers at 1:0.8, so 1,000 Amex points become 800. Hilton Honors transfers at 1:2, so 1,000 Amex points become 2,000. Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club transfers at 4:1, so 1,000 Amex points become 250.

### How long do Amex transfers take?

13 of 20 Amex transfers are typically instant. Aeromexico Rewards takes 2-12 days, ANA Mileage Club takes 2-3 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles takes 1-7 days, Iberia Club takes 1-3 days, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer takes 1-2 days, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club takes 1-2 days and Hilton Honors takes up to 24 hours. Check award space is still there before a slow transfer, since seats can disappear while you wait.

### Is there a Amex transfer bonus right now?

Yes. As of November 9, 2026: +30% to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club until November 30, 2026 and +35% to Marriott Bonvoy until December 10, 2026. The Transfer Bonus Tracker lists every live bonus and emails free alerts when new ones start.

### How often does Amex run transfer bonuses?

Amex ran 17 transfer bonuses in the 12 months to Nov 2026, and 155 since 2017 in AwardHack's records. The most frequent partners are Hilton Honors (22), Avianca LifeMiles (18) and Marriott Bonvoy (17). The typical bonus is 25%.

### Can Amex points transfer to United, American, Delta or Hyatt?

Amex reaches Delta at 1:1. It doesn't transfer to United, American, Southwest, Alaska and Hyatt.

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Source: https://awardhack.com/transfer-partners/amex-membership-rewards | Updated 2026-11-09