American Express frequently negotiates attractive merchant deals for its cardholders, who are often treated as premium customers. Below are several current Amex offers that provide strong value and are worth considering.
Table of Contents
- 1. Amex Insurance Offer
- 2. Amex Hyatt Offer
- 3. Amex Travel Offer
- 4. Amex Taj Offer
- 5. Amex Paytm Flights Offer
- 6. Amex Zomato 50% Off
- 7. Amex Platinum Travel Card Offer
- Bottomline
1. Amex Insurance Offer
- Offer: Earn 10 MR points for every Rs.100 spent (approximately 5% value).
- Maximum points: 5,000 MR points (roughly Rs.2,500 value).
- Expiry: 31 March 2019 (check your offer communication for exact dates).
This offer can be valuable if you have upcoming insurance payments. It is typically targeted, so only cardmembers who receive the communication can enroll. Amex has been rolling this out in batches, so wait for your invitation if you haven’t received it yet.
2. Amex Hyatt Offer
- Offer: Rs.4,000 cashback on spending Rs.20,000 (20% value).
- Condition: Available to the first 10,000 cardmembers who enroll.
This is a solid offer for stays at Hyatt properties. Combine it with Hyatt promotions for additional savings, and consider splitting stays across cards if you plan multiple bookings to maximize benefits.
3. Amex Travel Offer
- Offer 1: 10X points on hotel bookings (domestic and international) and 3X points on flights when booked via the Amex Travel portal. Applicable to select cards; excludes Platinum Travel and Jet cards.
- Offer 2: 15X points on hotels and 5X points on flights for Platinum Charge Card and Centurion cardholders.
On many eligible cards, hotel bookings through Amex Travel can net about 20 MR points per Rs.100 spent, roughly a 10% value. This is especially useful for premium hotels where online travel agency discounts are often limited.
4. Amex Taj Offer
- Offer: 25% off best available room rate (room-only rate).
- Eligible cards: Centurion, Platinum Charge, Platinum Corporate Card, and Platinum Reserve.
This is a compelling discount for stays at Taj properties. If you can use an Amex travel voucher in combination with this offer, the total savings can be substantial. Note that promotional visibility from Amex may vary by region and campaign timing.
5. Amex Paytm Flights Offer
- Offer: Rs.1,500 cashback on flight bookings of Rs.7,500 or more.
This effectively delivers up to 20% savings on flight purchases, making it a significant discount for air travel when the offer is active.
6. Amex Zomato 50% Off
- Offer: 50% off Zomato online orders, up to Rs.250 per order, up to three times per card.
- Expiry: 31 January 2019 (confirm current validity on your offer page).
This was one of the most valuable dining offers available when active. If it appears on your card, it can deliver substantial savings on online food orders.
7. Amex Platinum Travel Card Offer
- Offer: First-year fee waiver for the Amex Platinum Travel Card (limited-time offer).
A waived first-year fee can make trying the Platinum Travel Card attractive, particularly if you plan to use its travel benefits and welcome offers within the first 12 months.
Bottomline
These offers represent some of the stronger value propositions for Amex cardholders, but Amex runs many additional promotions from time to time. Examples include accelerated points on educational expenses, discounts on select retail brands, and F&B discounts at partner hotels. Eligibility and availability can be targeted or limited, so always check your card’s offers page and any enrollment requirements before booking.
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