Travel Reward Credit Card Reviews
American Express Membership Rewards
Issuer: American Express
Annual fee: $110
Airline partners: More than 10 (Doesn't include American, United or Northwest)
Reward: $1 = 1 point (double points on purchases at supermarkets, gas stations, drugstores, the U.S. Postal Service and on wireless phone service)
One of the most popular rewards programs, American Express prides itself on having the largest catalog of items that members can redeem their points for -- from CDs to golf clubs to airline tickets. However, the domestic airline choice is limited and some of the conversion rates for other products can be pricey.
Date: May 2006