American Express and Airbnb Launch Exclusive Partnership, Bringing Over 1 Million Listings to American Express Travel®

American Express and Airbnb have announced a new partnership that brings more than 1 million Airbnb listings onto the Amex Travel platform, giving eligible U.S. Card Members additional ways to book accommodations and earn rewards.

What's New?
Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel
- Eligible U.S. Card Members can now book Airbnb stays through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App.
- Bookings earn Membership Rewards® points on eligible prepaid reservations.
- Airbnb listings now sit alongside Amex's hotel offerings, including Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection.

Membership Rewards Earnings
- Card Type RewardsConsumer & Business Platinum Cards 5X Membership Rewards points on prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel
- Consumer Green Card 3X Membership Rewards points on eligible travel bookings made directly through third-party travel sites, including Airbnb
- Other eligible Membership Rewards cards 2X Membership Rewards points on prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel

New Platinum Benefits for Airbnb Luxe
- For U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Card Members booking Airbnb Luxe properties through Amex Travel:

1. Expanded $600 Lodging Credit
- Previously called the $600 Hotel Credit.
- Covers eligible Airbnb Luxe stays of two nights or more.
- Up to $300 in statement credits every six months.

2. New $250 Airbnb Experiences Credit
- Unlocked after making a qualifying prepaid Airbnb Luxe booking through Amex Travel.
- Provides up to $250 in annual statement credits on eligible Airbnb Experiences purchased directly with Airbnb.

Strategic Significance
For American Express:
- Expands accommodation choices beyond traditional hotels.
- Makes Membership Rewards more useful across different travel styles.

For Airbnb:
- Gains access to Amex's premium customer base.
- Integrates its inventory into a major travel-booking ecosystem.

Bottom Line
- This partnership is one of the biggest moves yet toward integrating vacation rentals into mainstream premium travel programs. It allows eligible Amex cardholders to earn rewards on Airbnb bookings while giving Platinum members new value through Airbnb Luxe credits and Airbnb Experiences benefits.