American Express and Airbnb announced a partnership that brings more than 1 million Airbnb listings to Amex’s travel portal, letting cardholders earn rewards on bookings, though members cannot yet redeem points for Airbnb stays. Platinum cardholders can apply their $600 annual lodging credit to Airbnb Luxe stays and receive a new $250 statement credit on eligible Airbnb Experiences after a Luxe booking. Rewards vary by card: Platinum cardholders earn five times membership rewards on prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel, while Consumer Classic Green cardholders earn three times points on travel bookings made through third-party sites, including Airbnb. The move comes as competition among premium cards intensifies, after Amex raised the annual fee on its Platinum card to $895 last year.
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