AMEX Transfer Partners
Transferring American Express Membership Rewards (MR) points can open airline and hotel options, but it is irreversible. Check a real award price, taxes and availability before you move points.
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August 2025 Devaluation — Click to see what changed
| Airline | Old Ratio | New Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 5 MR : 4 Miles | 2 MR : 1 Mile |
| Etihad | 5 MR : 4 Miles | 3 MR : 2 Miles |
| Cathay Pacific | 5 MR : 4 Miles | 3 MR : 2 Miles |
| Qatar Airways | 5 MR : 4 Avios | 3 MR : 2 Miles |
Etihad Guest is leaving (June 2026): American Express Germany ended its transfer partnership with Etihad Guest — the last possible transfer was 15 June 2026. It is no longer a usable transfer option and has been removed from the table below.
Lufthansa Miles & More: There is no direct transfer from Membership Rewards to Miles & More. An indirect route is available through PAYBACK. Check the current PAYBACK and Miles & More terms before every transfer; the PAYBACK transfer-bonus history provides context from past campaigns.
Airline partners
Key Airline Transfer Partners (Germany)
Best transfer ratios, not automatic best value: British Airways (5:4), Flying Blue (5:4) and SAS EuroBonus (5:4) retain the highest ratios in this table. A good redemption still depends on the route, availability and cash charges. Emirates transfers at 2:1.
These figures are a starting point only; confirm the current ratio and timing before transferring.
| Airline partner | Ratio | Minimum | Estimated transfer time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Miles (Cathay Pacific) | 3 MR : 2 Miles | 900 MR | ~3 business days |
| British Airways Executive Club | 5 MR : 4 Avios | 1,000 MR | Up to 1 business day |
| Club Iberia Plus | 5 MR : 4 Avios | 1,000 MR | Up to 1 business day |
| Delta SkyMiles | 3 MR : 2 Miles | 3,000 MR | ~5 business days |
| Emirates Skywards | 2 MR : 1 Mile | 1,000 MR | Up to 1 business day |
| Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) | 5 MR : 4 Miles | 625 MR | Up to 1 business day |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 3 MR : 2 Miles | 900 MR | ~7 business days |
| SAS EuroBonus | 5 MR : 4 Points | 1,000 MR | ~5 business days |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 3 MR : 2 Miles | 1,500 MR | ~15 business days |
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