AmEx Platinum Charge Points Devalued from 15 Dec 2025 and Ended Amazon Prime Membership Cashback

littlesoldier on 08/09/2025 - 12:14
Last edited 08/09/2025 - 12:15

Officially announced about Membership rewards points devalued
And AMEX is ending the Amazon Prime membership cashback https://ibb.co/gLDxbSSD

Probably best time to transfer all the MR points now, and take the advantage of 10% bonus from Asia miles

Airline Current Rate New rate effective 15 Dec 2025
British Airways 2 Membership Rewards points = 1 Avios 3 Membership Rewards points = 1 Avios
Cathay 2 Membership Rewards points = 1 Asia Mile 3 Membership Rewards points = 1 Asia Mile
Emirates 3 Membership Rewards points = 1 Skyward Mile 4 Membership Rewards points = 1 Skyward Mile
Etihad 2 Membership Rewards points = 1 Etihad Guest Mile 3 Membership Rewards points = 1 Etihad Guest Mile
Malaysia Airlines 2 Membership Rewards points = 1 Enrich Mile 3 Membership Rewards points = 1 Enrich Mile
Qatar Airways 2 Membership Rewards points = 1 Avios 3 Membership Rewards points = 1 Avios
Virgin Atlantic 2 Membership Rewards points = 1 Virgin Point 3 Membership Rewards points = 1 Virgin Point
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  • jv on 08/09/2025 - 12:22

    points devalued from 12 Dec 2025

    Only for flights ?

    • littlesoldier on 08/09/2025 - 12:25
      +1

      yes
      points devalued on most airline partners programs
      while qantas FF and Virgin velocity conversion rates remains (2:1)
      both qantas and virgin have recently devalued their points on rewards tickets

      • jv on 08/09/2025 - 12:26
        -1

        I just use the points for gift cards…

        Looks like soon, will be able to use points for Woolies, Big W and Ampol purchases.

      • jv on 08/09/2025 - 12:27

        both qantas and virgin have recently devalued their points

        only for some flights.

  • HardQuiz on 08/09/2025 - 12:46

    I know it’s rare to see KrisFlyer bonus when converting points/miles, but I’m hoping to see one soon.

    • askbargain on 08/09/2025 - 13:06
      +1

      bonus via virgin

    • Craze on 08/09/2025 - 20:56

      Same here!! Although have a feeling it's going to be discounted KF points needed for flight redemption rather than bonus points promo…

  • Saitake12 on 08/09/2025 - 13:57
    +1

    Pretty sad to lose the amazon benefit, hopefully they replace with something else.

    • askbargain on 08/09/2025 - 17:12

      Half price OnePass!

  • FrugalDealSeeker on 08/09/2025 - 17:39

    I mean it was is more of a flex card anyway rather than good value for most people

    • daft009 on 08/09/2025 - 18:29
      +1

      Still great value for me.

      Yes Amazon prime ending hurts but this deval doesn't affect me otherwise

      Restaurant credit extended for 2026

      • bluepop on 08/09/2025 - 19:47

        Oh good

      • FrugalDealSeeker on 09/09/2025 - 09:00
        +1

        Sure but that's why I said most people and not all people… a lot of people I know of, rarely get even $1k value out of it, e.g. 1x international trip for 2 is 4 lounge passes which is worth may be $300 - $400 (~$150 + ~$50 per visit this can be free too with a lot of credit cards) and maybe a $800 in hotels inc. travel credit, (but generally have poor experiences with Accor).

        Obviously if you have a high spend (e.g. my previous employer had a white goods business with monthly spend in excess of $50k pw in spending) and are smart with this it's not too hard to get good value but usually for someone like us who travels once a year internationally that too to visit/ stay with our family overseas, generally buy items in cash from FB/ Gumtree, we're better off with cheaper priced credit cards.

    • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 09/09/2025 - 07:50

      I only use Virgin/Qantas, it is phenomenal value I doubt you can get better value from any other card if you have high spend.

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 09/09/2025 - 07:46
    +1

    Looks like business platinum cards remain unaffected:

    ** Airline redemption rate changes are not applicable for Card Members enrolled in the following Membership Rewards Tiers: Business Ascent, Corporate Choices, Corporate Membership Rewards, Spirit and Corporate Spirit

    • mini2 on 10/09/2025 - 11:52

      You would hope so - the business version is more expensive than the personal card.

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 09/09/2025 - 08:26

    Anyone know if the priority pass access is changing? It is currently primary + 1 additional card holder (total of 4 people into the lounges per visit). Now all the writing just states the primary card member.

    Edit: seems to still show on this page, but not on the main Platinum card page nor the explore benefits page.

    • littlesoldier on 09/09/2025 - 09:16

      its still in the T&Cs of the platinum charge page: https://ibb.co/RGX730Jq

      • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 09/09/2025 - 11:20

        Let’s hope it’s not getting changed. Although it’s in the T&Cs, it now says primary card specifically on the Platinum page and on the card benefits page.

  • p-d on 09/09/2025 - 09:15
    +2

    The problem with this is the fact that the card became mainstream, an influencer/tiktok thing with a lot more people getting the card. I also think they approve more easily. I recall waiting in the line for a lounge when there was a dozen of people trying to get in using Amex as well.

    This, combined with the aeroplan being mostly downgraded to economy in flights (and for some reason everything is Thai airways), has made the whole points game subpar. (Not to mention Air Canada suing seats.aero)

    Any ideas how to strategically use/move the points and what to move on to?

    • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 09/09/2025 - 11:21

      Yeah they need to either increase the minimum income or increase the annual fee to reduce the number of people with the card and as such the queues at the lounges.

  • jlien on 09/09/2025 - 11:50
    +1

    There are material changes to the accor plus benefit too which is a good chunk of the value out of the platinum charge.

    They've upped the complementary night from 1 to 2, but you now have to book a paid night to use it. So no more outright 1 free night. IMHO a downgrade.

    Gold instead of silver. Meh

    15% off rates instead of 10% off. Meh.

    A flat 30% dining discount instead of a variable 10-50% off. BOOOOO this sucks since most people who take advantage of this make full use of the 50% benefit.

    • littlesoldier on 09/09/2025 - 11:57

      Gold instead of silver. Meh

      15% off rates instead of 10% off. Meh.

      I think these 2 isn't bad, gold tier comes with room upgrade
      15% off RRP are usually better than most 3rd party sites like agoda, booking.com or hotels.com

      • jlien on 09/09/2025 - 12:13
        +1

        It can be hit and miss; genius level 2 is easy to achieve for booking.com and that also comes with a 10-15% discount as well as comp breakfast & upgrade. And not limited to accor properties. I genuinely try to take advantage of the accor discounts but find it often not that competitive.

        E.g. last month i was in sydney for 4 nights; mercure and novotel were about 900 bucks via accor plus. Ended up going with rydges world square instead via booking.com and ended up with comp breakfast & airport ride for similar money.

  • jlien on 11/09/2025 - 10:21

    Used my accor plus membership to get another $50 of value during dinner last night, one of the best perks and will be sad when they downgrade it.

  • GourmetFoodie on 16/09/2025 - 21:36

    The program is trash now.

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