Top Amex Offers to Use in May 2019: 7 Deals Worth Checking

American Express India has been pushing strong shopping and travel promotions since early 2019, and many of those offers remain attractive through the remainder of the year. Below are some of the best Amex offers for May 2019 and beyond that are worth checking out.

1. Supplementary Card Offer

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This supplementary card promotion has been extended multiple times and remains one of the simplest ways to get extra value from American Express credit cards. For example, swapping to a higher-tier card can trigger voucher rewards and welcome bonuses that significantly offset the card’s cost. If you hold an Amex card and can add a supplementary card, this offer is worth exploring.

2. Amex Hilton Offer

• Offer: Get ₹4,000 cashback* on stays of ₹20,000 or more at participating Hilton properties, valid through July 31, 2019.
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If you frequently stay at Hilton hotels, this cashback offer can deliver meaningful savings on a qualifying booking. Check participating properties and the T&Cs before booking to ensure eligibility.

3. Up to 20% Discount on Yatra

• Flat 20% instant discount* on select domestic hotels with no minimum booking amount and no maximum discount cap.
• Flat 6% instant discount* on international holiday packages on a minimum spend of ₹20,000. Maximum discount capped at ₹20,000.
• Flat 8% instant discount* on domestic flights on minimum spend of ₹3,000. Maximum discount ₹750.
• Flat 6% instant discount* on international flights on minimum spend of ₹25,000. Maximum discount ₹5,000.
• Promo Code: YTAMEX19
• Valid till September 30, 2019.
• Terms & Conditions

This travel-centric offer is useful for both domestic and international bookings. Although some premium properties may be excluded, there are still attractive options available on the platform—worth searching to find the best deals.

4. 55% Off on OYO Rooms

• Flat 55% discount on reservations at OYO Hotels and Homes using promocode OYOAMEX55.
• Offer valid for bookings and stays from April 30, 2019 – May 31, 2019.
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A 55% discount sounds compelling, though some users report the discount doesn’t always appear as expected on every OYO listing. Verify the discount applies at checkout and review the T&C to confirm eligible properties and booking requirements.

5. EazyDiner 5X Points Offer

• Cardmembers can pre-book curated Foodie Award Month menus (priced at Rs. 800, Rs. 1,200 and Rs. 1,800 inclusive of taxes) at winning EazyDiner restaurants and earn 5X membership reward points on these bookings.
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Amex reward points can be harder to accumulate at times, so this promotion helps boost points on dining spends. It’s a good option if you already dine at participating restaurants and want to accelerate rewards.

6. 25% Off on Luxury Brands

• Enjoy 25% off* on full-price merchandise with your American Express® Platinum Travel Credit Card at select premium brands including Armani Exchange, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Brooks Brothers, Canali, Coach, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Hugo BOSS, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Paul Smith, Salvatore Ferragamo, TUMI and others.
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For shoppers of premium brands, a 25% reduction on full-price items is significant. There are practical examples of this discount applying to watches and accessories at select stores, so it’s worthwhile to confirm in-store or at checkout before purchase.

Reader tip from Dr. Patil: “Visited Michael Kors in Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel. They confirmed the offer. A watch priced at Rs.16,900 would cost Rs.12,800 after the discount.”

7. First Year Free Cards

American Express began offering the MRCC and Platinum Travel credit cards with the first year’s fee waived from January 2019 for a limited time, and these offers have been extended periodically. Getting a first-year-free card can be an efficient way to access the suite of Amex offers without immediately incurring an annual fee.

If you don’t already have an Amex card, these promotional waivers make now a good time to consider applying so you can take advantage of the promotions listed above and any future offers.

• Get First Year Free: Amex Membership Rewards Credit Card
• Get First Year Free: Amex Platinum Travel Credit Card

Bottomline

Many of these American Express offers provide genuine value for travel, dining and premium shopping. Which of these offers are you planning to use? Share your experiences or questions in the comments below.