- American Express is adding more than 1 million Airbnb listings to its Amex Travel portal, expanding its hotel portfolio of more than 3,400 properties.
- Amex cardholders earn membership reward points on Airbnb stays booked through Amex Travel, but cannot redeem points to pay for Airbnb bookings.
- Consumer and Business Platinum cardholders can apply the $600 annual lodging credit to Airbnb Luxe stays and receive a new $250 statement credit on eligible Airbnb Experiences after a Luxe booking.
- The move comes as premium card issuers compete on perks, following Amex's raise of the Platinum annual fee to $895 and its Centurion Lounge expansion.
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“We're excited to bring more choice and flexibility to American Express Card Members with this exclusive partnership.”
“It does not currently allow members to redeem points to pay for Airbnb bookings.”