Airline Transfer Partner

Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Emirates

American Express’s flexible Amex Membership Rewards points move to Skywards at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Skywards miles. No active transfer bonus right now — set an alert to catch the next one.

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Emirates

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Ratio

1:1

Partner Type

Airline

Program CPP

2¢

Current Bonus

None

How many miles do I get?

Amex Membership Rewards points transferred	Skywards miles received	Approx. cash value
10,000	10,000	~$200
25,000	25,000	~$500
50,000	50,000	~$1,000
100,000	100,000	~$2,000

Approximate cash value is based on Pointify’s 2¢ average redemption for Amex Membership Rewards. Actual value depends on the redemption — premium cabin awards on Emirates often yield 3–8¢ per point.

Best ways to use Emirates miles

FirstUS to Japan (round-trip)

ANA First Class to Japan

Transfer to ANA Mileage Club and book "The Suite" first class — one of the best first class products in the world.

110,000points

BusinessUS West Coast to Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific Pier Business Class

Transfer to Asia Miles for award space on Cathay's reverse-herringbone Pier business class.

70,000points

How to transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Skywards

1
Confirm award availability on Emirates before transferring — seats can disappear quickly and transfers are one-way.
2
Log in to your American Express account at the Amex Membership Rewards transfer hub.
3
Select Emirates (Skywards) as the destination and enter your Skywards loyalty number.
4
Choose the amount (1:1 ratio — every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Skywards miles) and confirm. Most transfers post instantly or within a few hours.
5
Complete the booking on the Emirates website using your newly transferred miles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Amex Membership Rewards to Emirates?+

The transfer ratio is 1:1 — every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Skywards miles.

How long does a transfer from Amex Membership Rewards to Skywards take?+

Most American Express transfers to Emirates post instantly or within a few hours. Some partners can take 1–2 business days during high-volume periods, so we recommend transferring only after you have confirmed award space.

Is there a current transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Emirates?+

No active bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Emirates is listed today, but bonuses are run throughout the year. Set a price and bonus alert to be notified the moment one activates.

Can I transfer Amex Membership Rewards points back if I change my mind?+

No. Transfers from Amex Membership Rewards to Skywards are one-way and irreversible. Always confirm award availability with Emirates before initiating the transfer.