Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios)
The published transfer ratio is 1:1. Right now there's a +30% bonus running through Sep 27, 2026.
SECONDARY SOURCE (in-account Amex offer, no public first-party page found): the cited tracker article (fetched 2026-08-08, HTTP 200) reports a 30% bonus to the British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus Avios programs expiring September 27, 2026, and three further independent trackers checked the same day agree, so 1,000 Membership Rewards points become 1,300 Avios (the trackers list the deadline as 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time). Minimum transfer 1,000 points in 1,000-point increments. British Airways adds hefty carrier surcharges on many of its own long-haul awards; Avios move freely between British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and Finnair, so price the exact award first. Transfers are non-reversible.
What your Amex Membership Rewards points become after transfer
| If you transfer | You get (base) | With +30% bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts | 10,000 British Airways Club (Avios) pts | 13,000 British Airways Club (Avios) pts |
| 25,000 pts | 25,000 British Airways Club (Avios) pts | 32,500 British Airways Club (Avios) pts |
| 50,000 pts | 50,000 British Airways Club (Avios) pts | 65,000 British Airways Club (Avios) pts |
| 100,000 pts | 100,000 British Airways Club (Avios) pts | 130,000 British Airways Club (Avios) pts |
Calculations use the official 1:1 transfer ratio published by Amex Membership Rewards. Bonus column shows what you'd receive during the current promotion.
Should you transfer to British Airways Club (Avios)?
With the +30% bonus running, transferring Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios) is a stronger move than usual. Use the boosted ratio to lock in a redemption you've already verified.
The general rule: only transfer when you have a specific award flight or stay in mind. Transfers are non-reversible, and British Airways Club (Avios) can devalue their award chart at any time. Build the itinerary first, confirm availability with the airline or hotel directly, then transfer the exact number of points needed.
The fastest way to find out if a transfer makes sense for your trip is to ask the AI advisor , it pulls your wallet balances, today's active bonuses, and the destination redemption sweet spots into a single recommendation.
Cards that earn Amex Membership Rewards
These cards earn Amex Membership Rewards points directly. One sign-up bonus is usually enough to fund this transfer with room to spare.
How to transfer Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios)
- Confirm award space first. Search for the specific flight or stay you want directly on British Airways Club (Avios)'s site, or ask our AI Points Advisor to compare programs side-by-side.
- Log in to your Amex Membership Rewards account. Bank portals are the source of truth for current ratios, confirm the 1:1 ratio still applies at the moment you transfer.
- Select British Airways Club (Avios) as the recipient. Enter your loyalty account number. Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios) transfers post instantly.
- Book immediately.Award space disappears fast; if your seats or rooms are gone by the time the transfer lands, you're stuck holding partner points instead of bank points.
FAQ
- What is the transfer ratio from Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios)?
- Amex Membership Rewards transfers to British Airways Club (Avios) at 1:1. There is currently a +30% bonus, making the effective ratio 1:1.3 until Sep 27, 2026.
- How long does a Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios) transfer take?
- Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios) transfers post instantly.
- Are Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios) transfers reversible?
- No. Once your points land in your British Airways Club (Avios) account they cannot be moved back to Amex Membership Rewards. Confirm award availability before initiating the transfer.
- Is it worth transferring Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Club (Avios)?
- It depends on the redemption. British Airways Club (Avios) is best used for specific award flights where their per-mile pricing beats other partners on the same route. Use our advisor to evaluate whether your specific trip benefits.
Transfer ratios on this page reflect the official ratio published by Amex Membership Rewards at the time of our last data review. Always confirm the live ratio inside your account before transferring, transfers are non-reversible.