In the world of travel rewards and points redemption, the ability to efficiently search for award space is crucial. With so many different airlines, routes, and redemption options available, having a tool that can help you find the best options for your points is invaluable. Point.me is one such tool, offering users the ability to search for award space across multiple airlines and alliances. And now, with their new partnership with American Express, Point.me is even more accessible to US Amex cardholders.
Point.me has been embedded in the Bilt Rewards app for some time now, providing users with a free search function for Bilt transfer partners. This allows users to easily search for award space and find the best redemption options for their points. However, one of the main drawbacks of Point.me has been its slow search speed. While the award space is live and they search the most airlines of any other engine, the slow search times can be frustrating for users.
With the new partnership with American Express, US Amex cardholders now have free access to Point.me. This means that users with transferrable Amex points, specifically Membership Rewards points, can now use Point.me to search for award space without any additional cost. This is a significant benefit for Amex cardholders, as it provides them with another tool to help maximize the value of their points.
To access Point.me with an Amex account, users simply need to go to www.point.me/amex and login with their credentials. Once logged in, users will have access to a limited search function that includes all of the Amex partners that Point.me has access to. While this does limit the search options somewhat, users can still access a wide range of airlines and redemption options.
In a test search from Atlanta to London, Point.me provided accurate results for available award space; however, there was a discrepancy in the fees listed. This serves as a reminder to always double-check the details before transferring points or booking a flight. Despite this minor issue, the ability to search for award space for free with Amex points is a valuable benefit for cardholders.
For those who have been using Point.me with a premium subscription, the ability to now access it for free with Amex points may lead to some cost savings. For others who may have been hesitant to use Point.me due to the subscription cost, this new partnership with Amex provides an opportunity to try out the tool at no additional cost. And for those who prefer a faster search experience, there are other options like PointsYeah and AwardTool that may be worth considering.
Overall, the partnership between Point.me and American Express is a positive development for US Amex cardholders. By providing free access to Point.me, Amex is giving their cardholders another valuable tool to help them maximize the value of their points and make the most of their travel rewards. And with the ability to easily search for award space across multiple airlines, users can find the best redemption options for their points with ease.