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"Hey there! I’ve got a fantastic story to share about how I managed to rack up over 100,000 Avios air miles with American Express in just 9 months, right here in the UK. The best part? I didn’t have to spend any extra money each month, apart from the credit card fee. Now, I’m sitting pretty with over 130,000 Avios air miles and a ‘companion voucher’ that lets my wife fly Business Class with me for free on British Airways, even on long-haul return flights. I wish I’d figured this out sooner!
I also scored two unlimited Prestige Priority Passes, which get me into business class lounges at almost every airport worldwide, even when I’m flying economy. These passes are worth £339 each! I gave one to my mum, who now enjoys sipping champagne in the lounge before her economy flight from the UK to Thailand.
So, how did I do it? It was surprisingly simple. I signed up for three different credit cards, spent my usual amount each month, got the sign-up bonus, then moved on to the next card. It only took about 5 minutes each time.
Here’s the trick: American Express UK cards don’t recognize sign-up bonuses in different currencies. So, the three cards I signed up for gave me bonuses in three different currencies: Nectar Points, British Airways Points (known as Avios), and American Express Membership points. The cool part is that you can convert Nectar points and American Express Membership points into Avios. So, even though Amex sees these as three different bonuses, we can consolidate them all into British Airways Avios, which means we can fly BUSINESS CLASS FOR FREE!
Here’s the step-by-step process I followed:
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American Express Nectar: I signed up for this card first. It’s free in the first year, and you can cancel it before then, so it’s essentially free. Spend £2,000 within 3 months and earn 20,000 Nectar Points as a sign-up bonus. You get 2 Nectar points for every £1 you spend on the card, on top of your sign-up bonus. I earned 37,500 Nectar points, which I then converted to Avios miles. Total points earned: 23,500 Avios.
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British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card: After hitting the sign-up bonus with the Nectar American Express, I signed up for this card. Spend £3,000 within 3 months and earn 40,000 Nectar Points as a sign-up bonus. The card costs £250 a year, but once you hit your £3,000 spend in the first 3 months and get your sign-up bonus, you can cancel the card and get about £190 back. Total points earned: 40,000 Avios.
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American Express Platinum Card: After hitting the sign-up bonus with the BA American Express premium, I signed up for this card. Spend £4,000 within 3 months and earn a 30,000 Mile sign-up bonus. The card costs £575 a year, but once you hit your £4,000 spend in the first 3 months and get your sign-up bonus, you can cancel the card and get about £430 back. Total points earned: 68,000 Avios.
In total, I earned 131,000 Avios in 9 months. But that’s not all. I also got two Priority Passes and a bunch of other benefits. With my Avios and companion voucher, I can fly from London to Mexico in business class, and bring a friend or family member along for free. All it cost me was a few hundred quid in credit card fees.
So, what’s the value of 100,000 Avios air miles? It’s hard to say exactly, but a rough estimate is that each Avios air mile is worth about 0.05p. However, if you use them wisely, they can be worth much more. For example, a return business class ticket from London to Mexico usually costs £4732. But with my Avios, I can get this ticket for free and just pay the taxes. That’s a huge saving and a fantastic experience to share with my wife.
This isn’t some complicated game that requires a genius to figure out. It’s a simple, step-by-step guide to earning 100,000 Avios or more within a year. I tried it, I did it, and now I can’t wait to spend my Avios. The Companion Voucher means I can share the experience with my partner too. And all for a few hundred quid in credit card fees. That’s money well spent! Let me know if it works for you guys too!"
