American Express has launched a trio of limited time offers, including a boosted new Cardmember offer on the Amex^® Gold Card, offering up to 30,000 bonus Membership Rewards points for taking out the Card, 10,000 more points than the usual sign up offer.

From today until 16 July, 2024, new Amex Gold Cardmembers will be able to earn 25,000 points, boosted from the usual 20,000, when they spend £3,000 in their first three months. New Gold Cardmembers can then earn a further 5,000 points when they make a transaction of any amount in the fifteenth month of Cardmembership, taking the potential bonus points available to 30,000.

30,000 points can be redeemed for £150 in gift vouchers at a range of shopping, travel and lifestyle partners, used to offset purchases made on the Card, or redeemed against flights and hotels with Amex Travel.

The Gold Card is free for the first year. Gold Cardmembers have access to a wide range of travel and lifestyle benefits in the first year and beyond, including:

• £5 back on Deliveroo twice a month;
• Four Priority Pass accesses to 1,300 global airport lounges;
• Access to exclusive experiences; and
• The ability to earn at least 1 Membership Reward point for every £1 they spend, plus 2,500 additional points for every £5,000 spent, up to 12,500 additional points.

‘Invite a Friend’ offer

American Express has also launched an enhanced referral bonus when existing Cardmembers invite friends to become new Cardmembers. Running until July 2024, different offers are available across multiple Cards (see table below for Cards, offers and end dates which vary across July*), where both the existing Cardmember and the referred friend will earn enhanced points or cashback. There are also exciting opportunities for many referrers to earn ‘accelerated’ points as they spend.

For example, an existing Amex Gold Cardmember who invites a friend will have their bonus increased from 9,000 to 14,000 Membership Rewards points for each successful referral**. On top of that, for the first referral, they will receive an additional 2 points for every £1 spent, for 3 months, up to £6,000. The invited friend will also receive 30,000 points, up from 22,000, if they spend £3,000 in the first 3 months of Card membership.

The process of inviting a friend is quick and easy. Referral can be done via the existing Cardmember’s Amex^® App or website, where Cardmembers will find their unique referral link. Cards that are part of this offer include the Amex Gold Card, The Platinum Card^® and The American Express^® Rewards Credit Card.

American Express^® Platinum Cashback (Amex^® Cashback Card) offer

The third offer American Express has launched today sees the first-year annual fee lifted on the market leading Platinum Cashback Card for new Cardmembers. Until 2 July, 2024, new Cardmembers will be exempt from the usual £25 annual fee, for the first year***.

New Cardmembers can continue to earn 5% cashback up to £125 in the first three months of Card membership. They then earn up to 1.25% cashback on purchases, the highest ongoing cashback rate in the UK.

Dave Edwards, Vice President, American Express, commented: “With summer just around the corner, many of us will be planning holidays, shopping trips and experiences to share with friends and family. With this trio of limited time offers, new and existing American Express Cardmembers have the opportunity to earn even more rewards, which they can put towards their next purchase or adventure.”

The American Express Gold Card has an 88.8% APR variable. The Platinum Cashback Card has a 36.7% APR variable. Terms apply. 18+. Subject to status.