Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points

Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points

Author: Chris Hutchins July 9, 2025 Duration: 1:45:22
#236: Chris reviews and ranks the full American Express lineup of 30+ cards. He also breaks down Membership Rewards, transfer partners, approval rules, card-linked offers, unique perks, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/amex-cards-membership-rewards-points Partner Deals Kick: 50% off your first year of self-driving bookkeeping w/ code CHRIS DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Best Cards Page Amex Cards Tier List Membership Rewards Cards American Express® Green Card Business Green Rewards Card American Express® Gold Card The American Express® Business Gold Card The Platinum Card® from American Express American Express Platinum Card for Schwab The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley The Business Platinum Card® from American Express The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express Cash Back Cards Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card The Plum Card from American Express Delta Cards Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card Hilton Cards Hilton Honors American Express Card Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Marriott Cards Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card CardPointers Pro: 30% off here or 50% off for ATH Members Free point.me for American Express Membership Rewards® points Co-Branded Marriott Card Eligibility Rules Tim Ferriss Ep #815: Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips & More ATH Podcast Membership: Join here Luxury Hotel Upgrade Program Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Quick Episode Overview (04:29) Amex Green Cards (07:30) Amex Personal Gold Card (11:32) Amex Business Gold Card (15:01) Amex Platinum Cards (19:24) Perks & Benefits on the Platinum Cards (25:19) Platinum Card Variations (29:38) Business Platinum Card (38:05) Centurion Cards (42:05) Blue Business Plus (43:45) Amex Cash Back Cards (49:19) Delta Cards (1:03:10) Hilton Cards (1:11:37) Marriott Cards (1:22:17) Amazon Cards (1:23:39) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers (1:25:47) Notable Benefits of Amex Cards (1:29:48) General Business Card Perks & Benefits (1:30:30) Rental Car Coverage (1:31:46) Credit Limits on Amex Cards (1:32:19) Membership Rewards (1:35:00) Amex Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners (1:37:32) How to Move Membership Rewards Points (1:38:21) Rules for Opening Amex Cards (1:41:34) Reasons to Love or Dislike Amex (1:45:26) The Best Amex Two-Card Combo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like there's a smarter, more efficient way to navigate your finances, your travels, and your daily routines? That's the core question driving All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life. Hosted by Chris Hutchins, this podcast is built on a simple, powerful idea: maximizing value doesn't mean sacrificing enjoyment. Instead, it's about the strategic choices that free up resources-both money and time-for what truly matters. Chris approaches life as a series of systems to be optimized, drawing from his own experience saving millions through meticulous analysis. The conversations here are practical and wide-ranging, moving seamlessly from credit card points strategies and investment philosophies to the less tangible hacks for personal fulfillment. You'll hear from a diverse roster of experts and icons, including Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez, and Gary Vaynerchuk, who all bring their unique perspectives on building wealth and designing a compelling life. Each episode feels like a focused workshop, offering actionable advice you can use immediately, whether it's planning a luxury vacation for a fraction of the cost or rethinking your approach to career and leisure. This isn't just about frugality; it's about unlocking freedom and excitement through smarter decisions. Tune in for a consistently insightful blend of tactical moves and deeper conversations that challenge the conventional trade-offs between spending, saving, and living well.
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The Custom Everything Era with Kevin Rose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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#275: Chris and Kevin dig into how they're actually using AI tools in their daily lives right now. They explore real-world AI use cases, the tradeoffs of sharing personal data, the collapse of trust online, and what all…
The Surprising History of Points and Miles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:25
#274: Chris walks through the complete history of points and miles and breaks down the $140 billion machine behind them, so you can get more out of every point you earn. He covers the legal accidents that made credit car…
Stop Overthinking and Start Deciding with Derek Sivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:11
#273: Learn to stop overthinking and make better decisions. Chris and Derek discuss how optimizing can go wrong, a coin flip trick for making decisions, journaling as a superpower, how your actions might reveal what you…
My Process for Booking Travel with Points & Miles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:29
#272: Learn how to turn your points into significantly better travel experiences by following a simple, repeatable system. We cover how to plan, find award availability, choose the right tools, and decide between portals…
How to Actually Live the Life You're Optimizing For with Sahil Bloom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
#271: Learn why over-optimizing your life can quietly destroy the things you actually care about. Chris and Sahil explore the doorman fallacy, why big life decisions should happen fast, how to use AI as a thinking partne…
Ski Trip Mishaps, AI Interior Design, Reflecting on Life and More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:15
#270: Chris and Amy discuss lessons from three ski trips with kids, using AI to redesign rooms on a budget, their favorite new gadgets, navigating high-deductible health plans, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://…
Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:45
#267: Chris reviews his credit card lineup for 2026, sharing which cards he's keeping and canceling and why. He also covers how to evaluate annual fees, the best cards across major spending categories, and the apps he us…
Why Change Is Hard and How to Make It Your Advantage with Maya Shankar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:22
#266: Chris and Maya break down the science-backed tools that make change easier and more intentional. They explore why most people misunderstand change, how to anchor your identity to your deeper “why,” and practical to…