American Express announces limited-time referral offers with up to 90,000 points up for grabs

29 May, 2026

American Express has launched a series of limited-time ‘Invite a Friend’ offers across eight Consumer Cards and two Business Cards. Available until 21 July 2026, these offers give existing Cardmembers and their referred friends the chance to earn enhanced Avios, Cashback, and Membership Rewards® points.

Harry Mole, Vice President at American Express, said: “At American Express, we reward our Cardmembers through their everyday spending, and these limited-time referral offers give existing Cardmembers and their friends and family even more ways to enjoy the benefits and experiences their Cards can unlock this summer – whether they’re travelling, dining out or enjoying live entertainment and sporting events.”

The Platinum Card®

Successfully referred friends can earn 80,000 bonus points when they spend £6,000 in the first three months – worth £400 in Gift Cards*. Existing Platinum Cardmembers can also earn 25,000 Membership Rewards points for a successful referral. T&Cs Apply.

Platinum Cardmembers earn 1 Membership Rewards point for every £1 spent on purchases. Other Card benefits include £400 in global dining statement credit each year, complimentary access to over 1,550 airport lounges, and elevated hotel benefits. The Platinum Card® has a representative APR of 685.3% variable, incorporating a £650 annual fee.

 

American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card

Successfully referred friends can earn 35,000 bonus points when they spend £3,000 in the first three months – equivalent to £175 in Gift Cards*. Existing Gold Cardmembers can also earn 20,000 Membership Rewards points when they refer a friend who is approved. T&Cs Apply.

Gold Cardmembers earn 1 Membership Rewards point for every £1 spent on purchases. Other Card benefits include up to £10 back each month on Deliveroo and four complimentary Priority Pass™ airport lounge visits every year.

The Gold Card has a representative APR of 85.8% variable, calculated including a £195 annual fee. The Card has no annual fee for new Cardmembers in the first year.

 

American Express® Business Cards

American Express® Business Gold4 and American Express® Business Platinum5 Cardmembers can also benefit from this limited-time offer until 21 July 2026.

Business Gold Cardmembers can earn 25,000 Membership Rewards® points for each successful referral, while Business Platinum Cardmembers can earn up to 35,000 points. Referred businesses can also earn boosted welcome bonuses – 50,000 points for Business Gold and 90,000 for Business Platinum, when they’re approved and meet the spend threshold in the first three months. 90,000 points are worth £450 in Gift Cards*. T&Cs Apply.

 

About Membership Rewards®

The Membership Rewards Programme is available on selected American Express Consumer, Business and Corporate Cards. In addition to transferring points to hotel and airline partners, Cardmembers can use their points on almost anything they buy on their Card, from online shopping to reducing their Card balance.

 

Additional enhanced ‘Invite a friend’ offers

Existing and new Cardmembers can also earn enhanced cashback, Avios and points bonuses across six other Consumer Cards.