EQUIPThe Points Guy · 3h ago
I put Amex's 'sleeper hit' new transfer partner to the test in NYC

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American Express has introduced Leaders Club as a new loyalty transfer partner for premium cardholders. Executives can now leverage Membership Rewards points to secure high-value bookings at independent luxury properties globally.
- 01American Express Membership Rewards points now transfer directly to the Leaders Club loyalty program
- 02Test bookings demonstrate high redemption value for luxury stays at independent boutique hotels
- 03Redemption rates recently allowed for a thousand dollar stay using under fifty thousand points
- 04Leaders Club provides access to a portfolio of over four hundred luxury hotels worldwide
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I put Amex's newest transfer partner, Leaders Club, to the test in NYC — and booked a $1,100 hotel night for about 48,000 Amex points.