pretty new to the AMEX transfer bonus etc. Recently took out AMEX plat. Received my 50,000 bonus and now thinking about transferring to avios.

I don't need avios at the moment, but am thinking to do the transfer now because of the current transfer bonus.

But i cannot see this bonus when I log in and it just says 1000 points = 1000 avios.

Its a UK based Amex - is this the issue?

If so, does Amex UK ever offer such bonus?

If not, can I transfer my UK points to a friends US Amex account ?

Thanks