American Express adds Airbnb stays to Amex Travel
American Express has partnered with Airbnb to integrate over 1 million listings into its travel portal, allowing cardholders to earn rewards on bookings. Platinum cardholders can also apply their annual lodging credits toward high-end Airbnb Luxe stays.
Why it matters
This partnership reflects the ongoing competition among premium credit card issuers to capture the luxury travel market through expanded perks and ecosystem integration.
American Express is bringing Airbnb into its travel rewards platform.
The companies on Thursday announced a new partnership to bring more than 1 million Airbnb listings to Amex's travel portal and allow cardholders to earn rewards when booking the stays. It does not currently allow members to redeem points to pay for Airbnb bookings.
The launch adds Airbnb rentals to Amex's hotel portfolio, which includes more than 3,400 properties across its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs.
Amex members with either the consumer or business Platinum card can also now apply their $600 annual lodging credit — previously called the hotel credit — to Airbnb's higher-end Luxe stays and take advantage of a new $250 statement credit on eligible Airbnb Experiences after making a Luxe booking.
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