American Express has launched a limited-time offer of 30,000 Rewards points when new Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Cardholders spend £3,000 in the first three months.
The increased sign-up bonus (usually 20,000 points) is valid for applications made by November 8, 2022, and coincides with the previously announced revamp of the card’s benefits.
As reported by Business Traveller in June, Amex has made a number of changes to its Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card benefits, effective October 12.
Cardholders now receive 2,500 points when reaching £5,000, £10,000, £15,000, £20,000 and £25,000 expenditure milestones in their card year, instead of the previous flat rate of 10,000 bonus points when they spending £15,000.
In addition cardholders now receive four airport lounges visits per year (up from the previous two), and those who enrol in the Avis Preferred loyalty scheme will receive Preferred Plus status, which includes a complimentary single upgrade (when available.
Other Gold Card benefits remain unchanged, including up to £120 back each year in statement credit when ordering via the Deliveroo app or website.
From this week the Gold card’s annual fee (waived in the first year) has increased from £140 to £160.
The group has also unveiled a new, previously unannounced Amex Experiences App for Gold cardholders, featuring exclusive events, offers and competitions.
More details on the sign-up bonus and revamped card can be seen here.
