Sue Patterson, WalletHub Analyst
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Yes, you can use Amex on Airbnb. Airbnb accepts credit cards and debit cards from American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover (U.S. only), and they will also process payments through Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal in countries where those services are available.
Best Amex card for Airbnb
The best Amex card for Airbnb is the American Express® Green Card because it offers 3 points / $1 spent on Airbnb, and other travel purchases. New cardholders also earn 45,000 points for spending $2,000 in the first 6 months. You can't redeem points directly for Airbnb, but you can choose to cover previous Airbnb charges by redeeming for statement credits. Points won't be worth as much as other redemption options such as travel booked through Amex Travel, though. The Amex Green card charges a $150 annual fee, but its extensive rewards have the potential to offset this cost. To decide if it's worth it for you, feel free to check out WalletHub's review of the Amex Green card.
Airbnb Alternatives
In case you're not tied to American Express as an issuer, one of the best credit cards for Airbnb is the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. It offers 5 miles per $1 spent on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, and 2 miles per $1 on all other purchases (including Airbnb bookings). Plus, new cardholders get 75,000 miles for spending $4,000 in the first 3 months. And you can use the Purchase Eraser tool to cover your Airbnb purchases by redeeming your earned miles for statement credit.

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