Transfer bonus history
American Express Membership Rewards Transfer Bonus History
Use this history to understand timing—not to transfer speculatively. Confirm a bookable redemption before moving points.
Active Bonuses
Timing Patterns
Based on 35 recorded bonuses — when each partner typically runs offers.
| Partner | Bonuses | Avg Bonus | Per Year | Peak Months | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | +29% | 1.7× | AprOctNov | Jul 2026 | |
| 2 | +20% | 2× | AprJul | Jul 2026 | |
| 2 | +25% | 2× | JunNov | Jun 2026 | |
| 2 | +15% | 2× | FebNov | Feb 2026 | |
| 1 | +25% | 1× | Jun | Jun 2026 | |
| 1 | +10% | 1× | May | May 2026 |
Bonus History
All recorded American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonuses, grouped by partner.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
27 bonuses| +30% | Jul 2026 – Jul 2026 | Officially live |
| +40% | Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 | |
| +40% | Nov 2025 – Dec 2025 | |
| +40% | Dec 2024 – Dec 2024 | |
| +30% | Apr 2024 – May 2024 | |
| +30% | Dec 2023 – Dec 2023 | |
| +30% | May 2023 – Jun 2023 | |
| +30% | Dec 2022 – Dec 2022 | |
| +30% | Mar 2022 – Mar 2022 | |
| +30% | Dec 2021 – Dec 2021 | |
| +30% | Nov 2018 – Apr 2026 | End date not documented on source |
| +30% | Aug 2018 – Sep 2018 | |
| +30% | Oct 2017 – Nov 2017 | |
| +30% | Apr 2017 – May 2017 | |
| +30% | May 2016 – May 2016 | |
| +25% | Apr 2015 – Apr 2015 | |
| +35% | Oct 2014 – Nov 2014 | |
| +30% | May 2014 – May 2014 | |
| +30% | Oct 2013 – Nov 2013 | |
| +35% | Nov 2012 – Dec 2012 | |
| +30% | Aug 2012 – Sep 2012 | |
| +25% | Apr 2012 – May 2012 | |
| +30% | Mar 2012 – Mar 2012 | |
| +25% | Jun 2011 – Jun 2011 | End date approximate — source notes 'most likely June 30th' |
| +15% | Jan 2011 – Feb 2011 | |
| +20% | Oct 2010 – Oct 2010 | |
| +15% | Jul 2010 – Jul 2010 |
Hilton Honors
2 bonuses| +20% | Jul 2026 – Jul 2026 | Officially live |
| +20% | Apr 2026 – May 2026 | Hilton often sells points with a 100% bonus, making them cost just 0.5 cents per point. If you value them at that rate, it would impute a value of 1.2 cents per AMEX point, which isn’t exceptional, but can be a decent value for hotel stays. |
Marriott Bonvoy
2 bonuses| +20% | Jun 2026 – Jun 2026 | Bad value especially if you have UR points for the current 55% bonus to Marriot |
| +30% | Nov 2025 – Dec 2025 | Not the best use/value of points |
Avianca LifeMiles
2 bonuses| +15% | Feb 2026 – Mar 2026 | |
| +15% | Nov 2025 – Dec 2025 | Get 15% more Lifemiles when you transfer Membership Rewards® points through 11/30/2025. Minimum Transfer 1,000 points Maximum Transfer 750,000 points Transfer Increments 1,000 points Estimated Transfer Time 72 hours |
Flying Blue
1 bonus| +25% | Jun 2026 – Jun 2026 | Great for booking domestic flights with Delta or to fly to Europe |
JetBlue TrueBlue
1 bonus| +10% | May 2026 – May 2026 | The normal AMEX to JetBlue transfer ratio is 1:0.8, so this bonus only brings it up to 250:220, or an effective 12% loss. AMEX also charges a small cash fee for transfers to domestic airlines, something that no other bank does. Chase and Citibank points transfer to JetBlue at a 1:1 ratio. Capital One miles transfer to JetBlue at a 1:0.6 ratio. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does American Express Membership Rewards run transfer bonuses?
Yes — American Express Membership Rewards has offered transfer bonuses to partner programs. CardCurator has tracked 36 bonuses, most frequently to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
When does American Express Membership Rewards typically run transfer bonuses?
Based on historical data, American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club most commonly launch in April and October. They average 29% and occur approximately 1.7 times per year.
How large are American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonuses?
American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonuses have historically averaged 29% across tracked offers. Larger bonuses (30-40%+) typically run during major promotions tied to airline sales or holiday travel periods.
Which partners does American Express Membership Rewards offer transfer bonuses to?
The most frequent American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonus partners tracked by CardCurator are: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, Avianca LifeMiles, Flying Blue. Partner availability can change, so check the full tracker above.
How do I get alerted when a American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonus is live?
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