# AMEX Membership Rewards
Rakuten and Bilt 1:1 Payout Option Has Ended — Update Your Settings
If you previously selected Bilt points as your Rakuten payout option, pay close attention: after the May 15 payout, the redemption rate for BiltBlue members dropped to 1:2, which i...
AMEX Business Gold Rewards: FedEx Credit Removed; Up to 200,000-Point Welcome Offer
AMEX Business Gold has another change: after October 1, the FedEx portion of the monthly $20 credit will be removed, but Grubhub and Office Supply Stores purchases will still be el...
AMEX Business Platinum: GPT Business $300 Credit Is Now Live; Up to 300,000 Welcome Bonus
AMEX Business Platinum and Gold have officially added a new $300 annual GPT Business credit. The good news is that it is calculated on a calendar-year basis, with up to $300 back e...
Imprint Rakuten Co-Branded Card (AMEX Network): $200 Sign-Up Bonus; 4% Cash Back on Shopping
The sign-up bonus on this card has now been increased to $200, with no end date known! Rakuten points can be converted to Bilt points and Membership Rewards, opening up a huge set...
AMEX Gold Card: New Benefits for the 60th Anniversary! Up to 100,000-Point Welcome Bonus
It’s hard to believe this card has already been around for 60 years—AMEX really has a long history here. For the 60th anniversary, there are a few small new perks, plus exclusive A...
AMEX Checking Review: Limited-Time $300 Signup Bonus; No Monthly Fee, Earn MR
This account now offers a $300 signup bonus, which is pretty good. You just need to complete a total of $75,00+ in direct deposits within 90 days. The offer ends on July 30, 2026....
AMEX “As High As” Welcome Bonus Gets a New Twist: Now Also on Delta, Blue Cash, and Business Cards
If you see an “As High As XXX” AMEX welcome offer, be careful and make sure you don’t fall into the trap....
Rakuten Cash Back Deal: Up to 105% Back on NordVPN, a Very Cheap Way to Earn Membership Rewards or Bilt Points
Rakuten is currently offering 95%-105% cash back on NordVPN. If your Rakuten account earns Membership Rewards points, this can be a very cheap way to rack up a lot of points. You c...
AMEX to Terminate Membership Rewards Transfers to Etihad Airways Starting June 30, 2026
American Express announced that its Membership Rewards program will stop allowing transfers to Etihad Airways effective June 30, 2026. This is a complete cancellation of the partne...
ANA Mileage Program Guide: Refund Fee Can Now Be Paid With ¥3,000
ANA recently added a new way to pay its refund fee. Previously, it required 3,000 ANA miles per person; now there is also an option to pay ¥3,000. ¥3,000 is about $20, which is cle...
AMEX Account-Closure Wave: Analysis and Response "2025.10.23: Another Big Wave of Closings—Check Yourself and Transfer Points"
Can you believe it? Just five months after the last round, AMEX is at it again. Today they shut down a large number of accounts, and the reason in the email is still suspected abus...