Amex Cardholders Can Now Book Airbnb Stays Through Amex Travel
WHO:
Fast Company - American Express and Airbnb announced a partnership. Howard Grosfield, group president of U.S. consumer services at American Express, and Juan David, Airbnb’s global head of partnerships, described the partnership.
CNBC - American Express and Airbnb announced the partnership. Airbnb head of partnerships Juan David Borrero said it would provide card members “more choice and flexibility” and help make travel “more rewarding.”
Fast Company, CNBC - Eligible U.S. American Express cardholders can book Airbnb stays through Amex Travel. Consumer and Business Platinum members receive the Platinum-specific benefits described in the articles.
WHAT:
The Points Guy - The up to $600 annual lodging credit can also be used for qualifying Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings, in addition to eligible Airbnb Luxe stays and The Hotel Collection bookings.
The Points Guy - Eligible Airbnb Experiences can be booked directly through Airbnb; they do not have to take place during or near the Luxe stay. The experience may occur in a later calendar year if purchased after the Luxe booking is confirmed and before the credit expires.
The Points Guy - There is no minimum spend for an eligible Airbnb Experience, and the credit can apply to an experience costing $250 or more.
Fast Company, CNBC - The partnership adds more than 1 million Airbnb listings to Amex Travel. The platform previously included more than 3,400 properties in 116 countries through Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection.
Fast Company, CNBC - Eligible cardholders can book Airbnb properties through the American Express Travel website or app and earn Membership Rewards points on qualifying prepaid bookings. CNBC reports that points cannot currently be redeemed to pay for Airbnb bookings.
Fast Company, CNBC - Consumer and Business Platinum cardholders earn 5x points on qualifying prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel; other eligible Membership Rewards cards earn 2x. Consumer Classic Green cardholders earn 3x on travel reservations booked directly through third-party sites, including Airbnb.
Fast Company, CNBC - The Platinum card’s $600 annual Hotel Credit is renamed the $600 Lodging Credit and can apply to eligible Airbnb Luxe stays. It provides up to $300 in statement credits in each half of the calendar year, up to $600 annually; stays must be prepaid, at least two nights, and booked through Amex Travel. It does not apply to Airbnb generally.
Fast Company, CNBC - Consumer and Business Platinum cardholders can receive up to $250 in annual statement credits for eligible Airbnb Experiences after first booking an Airbnb Luxe property with the card. The credit is available for the rest of that calendar year and expires at year-end.
Fast Company - Cardholders can view reservations through Amex Travel but must use Airbnb to contact hosts or change reservations.
CNBC - American Express raised the Platinum card’s annual fee to $895 and has invested in perks including airport lounges and events. It announced renovations at four Centurion Lounges and planned new lounges at Newark Liberty International Airport and London Heathrow Airport; the Newark lounge will be the network’s largest.
Fast Company - Grosfield said research found “as many as 82% of consumers” consider where they stay as important as the destination.
WHERE:
Fast Company, CNBC - Airbnb bookings are accessed through Amex Travel; host communications and reservation changes take place on Airbnb’s platform.
CNBC - Planned Centurion Lounge locations include Newark Liberty International Airport and London Heathrow Airport.
WHEN:
The Points Guy - Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, Fine Hotels + Resorts, The Hotel Collection, and Airbnb Luxe stays must each be at least two nights to qualify for the Platinum lodging credit; Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits may still apply to one-night stays.
The Points Guy - For 2026, eligible cardmembers can purchase Airbnb Experiences by Dec. 31 to use the unlocked credit, even if the experience takes place in 2027.
Fast Company, CNBC - The articles describe the partnership and booking changes as newly announced or available; no calendar date is provided.
WHY:
Fast Company - American Express said adding Airbnb responds to the importance travelers place on where they stay.
CNBC - American Express is investing in cardholder perks amid increasing competition among premium credit cards.
HOW:
Fast Company, CNBC - Airbnb Experiences credits are unlocked after an eligible Luxe booking; the lodging credit requires a qualifying prepaid Airbnb Luxe stay booked through Amex Travel.
(UPDATED October 22, 2026 19:21 UTC)
American Express and Airbnb have partnered to add more than 1 million Airbnb listings to Amex Travel, expanding the platform beyond its existing hotel collections. Eligible U.S. cardholders can book through the Amex Travel website or app and earn Membership Rewards points on qualifying prepaid stays; points cannot currently be used to pay for Airbnb bookings. Consumer and Business Platinum members earn five times the points, while other eligible Membership Rewards cards earn twice the points. The Platinum card’s $600 annual Hotel Credit is now called the Lodging Credit and can cover qualifying, prepaid Airbnb Luxe stays of at least two nights, up to $300 per half-year. After booking Luxe, Platinum members can also unlock up to $250 in annual credits for eligible Airbnb Experiences. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, qualifying hotel and Luxe stays must be at least two nights. Host contact and reservation changes remain on Airbnb.
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(UPDATED October 22, 2026 16:25 UTC)
American Express and Airbnb are adding more than 1 million Airbnb listings to Amex Travel, expanding the platform beyond its existing hotel collections. Eligible U.S. cardholders can book through the Amex Travel website or app and earn Membership Rewards points on qualifying prepaid stays, though they cannot use points to pay for Airbnb bookings. Consumer and Business Platinum members earn five times the points, while other eligible Membership Rewards cards earn twice the points. The Platinum card’s $600 annual Hotel Credit becomes a Lodging Credit, but it applies only to qualifying prepaid Airbnb Luxe stays of at least two nights booked through Amex Travel. Platinum members can also unlock up to $250 in annual credits for eligible Airbnb Experiences after booking a Luxe stay. Reservations appear in Amex Travel, but guests must use Airbnb to contact hosts or make changes.