Amex US Transfer Bonus Bonanza for September 2022

For the month of September 2022, American Express US is putting on a veritable bonanza of transfer bonuses. 

If you’ve gotten into the US credit card game, you’ll most certainly want to think about making some moves with your Amex US Membership Rewards points this month. 

Amex US Transfer Bonuses to 12 Partners

Until September 30, 2022, you can earn the following bonuses when you transfer Amex US MR points to one of 12 airline and hotel partners:

• 25% transfer bonus to Aer Lingus AerClub
• 20% transfer bonus to Aeromexico Club Premier
• 15% transfer bonus to Aeroplan
• 25% transfer bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue
• 15% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles
• 25% transfer bonus to British Airways Avios
• 20% transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles
• 20% transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer
• 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
• 25% transfer bonus to Choice Privileges
• 30% transfer bonus to Hilton Honors
• 20% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy

With such an abundance of transfer bonus possibilities, which programs might you consider transferring points to – especially as a Canadian who dabbles in US credit cards? 

Let’s take a look at some of my top picks for where I personally might transfer my Amex US MR points, with various different travel goals in mind. 

1. Book ANA First Class with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club for 43,000 US MR Points

For anyone who’s inclined to redeem points for aspirational travel experiences, this is hands-down the best way to take advantage of Amex US’s September bonus bonanza. 

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charges only 55,000 or 60,000 Flying Club miles to book a direct flight on ANA First Class from the US West Coast or East Coast, respectively.

Once you factor in the 30% transfer bonus, that reduces to only 43,000 or 47,000 US MR points. 

In addition to North America–Tokyo flights, you could also book one of ANA’s New 777 First Class routes to London or Frankfurt for the same 60,000 Flying Club miles or 46,200 US MR points with the 30% bonus. 

Since award space cannot be searched online, you typically need to locate ANA First Class award space using another search engine (like ExpertFlyer or Aeroplan), and then call Virgin Atlantic to book. 

2. Boost Your Balances with Aeroplan / Avios / Flying Blue

Virgin Atlantic & ANA First Class is the only…