American Express and Airbnb Launch Integrated Booking and Rewards Partnership

American Express and Airbnb announced a partnership that adds more than 1 million Airbnb listings to the American Express Travel platform. U.S. card members can search these homes through a “Homes” tab on AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel app and book prepaid stays directly. The deal also introduces new statement-credit benefits for Platinum-level cards and expands Membership Rewards point earnings on Airbnb bookings.

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The move follows a broader push by premium-card issuers to differentiate their offerings. Earlier in 2026, American Express raised the annual fee on its Platinum Card to $895 and expanded lounge access, signaling a strategy focused on high-value perks. Adding Airbnb to its hotel portfolio—previously over 3,400 properties across Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection—marks the first deep-loyalty integration for the home-sharing platform.

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• Listings: > 1 million Airbnb homes searchable via Amex Travel.

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• Points Earned:

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• Consumer and Business Platinum Card members earn 5 points per $1 on prepaid Airbnb bookings made through Amex Travel.

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• Classic Green Card members earn 3 points per $1 on bookings made on third-party sites, including Airbnb.

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• All other eligible cards earn 2 points per $1 on prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel.

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• Statement Credits:

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• The $600 annual lodging credit (split into two $300 semi-annual credits) can now be applied to eligible Airbnb Luxe stays of two nights or more.

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• A new $250 annual credit for Airbnb Experiences becomes available after a qualifying Luxe booking.

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Howard Grosfield, Group President of U.S. Consumer Services at American Express, said the integration broadens travel options and enhances loyalty value.

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• Late October 2026: Launch of the integrated booking platform and announcement of new point-earning rates and statement-credit benefits.

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• October 14 2026 (occurred): Reporting revealed that Fine Hotels + Resorts will soon require a two-night stay to qualify for the credit.

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• January 1 2027 (scheduled): The two-night minimum becomes effective for all Platinum lodging credits, including Airbnb Luxe bookings.

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The partnership positions Airbnb as a formal lodging supplier for a major credit-card network, potentially shifting premium-card travel spend from traditional hotels to home-sharing options. For American Express, the expanded portfolio strengthens the appeal of its Platinum and Business Platinum cards amid rising competition for high-spending consumers. Cardmembers gain greater flexibility in how they earn and redeem rewards, while the two-night minimum may steer longer stays, increasing average transaction values for both companies.

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• “Travel is personal and where our Card Members choose to stay is personal,” — Howard Grosfield, Group President, US Consumer Services at American Express

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• “We're excited to bring more choice and flexibility to American Express Card Members with this exclusive partnership.” — Juan David Borrero, head of partnerships at Airbnb.

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