Geobreeze Travel How to Get the MOST Value Possible From Your AMEX Points
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Sep 25, 2025 Discover the secrets to getting the most value from your Amex points! Learn why using points for statement credits, gift cards, or at checkout typically yields poor returns. Explore targeted promotions on Amazon that can actually save you money! Find out how transferring points to airline and hotel partners offers the best value and get tips on using tools to locate high-value award space. Julia even shares an exclusive example of scoring a business-class ticket to Singapore for just 107,000 points!
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Don't Use Points For Statement Credits
- Avoid redeeming Amex points for statement credits or to cover card charges because the value is very low.
- Julia Menez shows this returns about 0.6 cents per point compared to much higher values via other methods.
Wiping Purchases With Points Is Wasteful
- Julia recounts buying clothes and then wiping the charge with points, which proved very inefficient.
- She shows a $302 purchase would cost ~50,000 points to erase, demonstrating poor value.
Skip Gift Card Redemptions
- Avoid cashing out Amex points for gift cards because they usually deliver far less value.
- Julia compares a $750 Airbnb gift card at 107,000 points to much higher-value flight redemptions.