James Bronzz, WalletHub Analyst
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The American Express Rewards® Catalog is an online platform where American Express cardholders can redeem their Membership Rewards Points for a wide range of rewards. The catalog covers a broad selection of products, experiences, and services, allowing users to choose how they’d like to spend their points based on their preferences.
Categories Typically Offered in the Amex Rewards Catalog
- Travel: Cardholders can redeem points for flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and vacation packages. You can book directly through American Express Travel® or transfer points to travel partners, including airlines and hotels.
- Gift Cards: Amex offers gift cards from a variety of popular retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues, which can be an easy way to use points for spending flexibility.
- Merchandise: Cardholders can choose from electronics, home goods, fashion, beauty items, and more through Amex’s catalog, often from well-known brands.
- Experiences & Entertainment: Amex regularly updates its experiences catalog, offering options like dining events, concerts, sports games, and unique excursions.
- Statement Credits: For those who want a direct benefit on their billing statement, points can often be redeemed for statement credits to offset purchases.
- Charitable Donations: Membership Rewards points can be donated to a range of charities, allowing users to support causes they care about.
- Ticketmaster: Amex points can be used for Ticketmaster purchases, making it easy to redeem for live event tickets.
The Amex Rewards Catalog can be accessed through the American Express website or the mobile app, where cardholders can view the points required for various items and make their redemptions.
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