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Old Mar 5, 2026 | 11:54 am
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flying_tech
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Amex Platinum ICC EURO transfer MR points

Hi, I have an Amex Platinum Charge ICC Euro card which I don't use much. I have around 40k MR points and I was looking to transfer these points out before closing my account. Which partner would be the best conversion?
  • 1:1 airline transfers (often best raw value)
    • Cathay Asia Miles: 1 MR = 1 mile — ~5 working days — min 1,000 MR
    • Singapore KrisFlyer: 1 MR = 1 mile — ~15 working days — min 1,000 MR
    • Malaysia Airlines Enrich: 1 MR = 1 mile — ~5 working days — min 500 MR
  • Avios options (easy UK use, but weaker ratio)
    • British Airways Club: 3 MR = 2 Avios — instant — min 900 MR
    • Qatar Privilege Club: 3 MR = 2 Avios — up to 48 hours — min 300 MR
  • Other 3:2 airline options (same “hit” as Avios)
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 3 MR = 2 points — instant (allow 48h) — min 900 MR
    • Flying Blue (AF/KLM): 3 MR = 2 miles — ~5 working days — min 900 MR
    • Etihad Guest: 3 MR = 2 miles — ~5 working days — min 900 MR
    • Emirates Skywards: 3 MR = 2 miles — ~5 working days — min 900 MR
    • Delta SkyMiles: 3 MR = 2 miles — ~5 working days — min 900 MR
    • SAS EuroBonus: 3 MR = 2 points — ~5 working days — min 900 MR
  • Hotel options (often lower value unless you have a specific redemption)
    • Marriott Bonvoy: 1 MR = 1 point — up to 1 business day — min 300 MR
    • Hilton Honors: 4 MR = 5 points — ~5 working days — min 200 MR
    • Radisson Rewards: 2 MR = 3 points — ~5 working days — min 6 MR
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