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Earlier in the year American Express Membership Rewards added Qatar Airways Privilege Club as a transfer partner. The most notable feature? Transfers are instant.

Why This Matters

Previously, transferring Membership Rewards points to British Airways Executive Club would take at least a day. This new partnership provides a clever workaround for those moments when you spot that perfect reward flight and need Avios immediately.

Remember that Avios transfers between Qatar Airways Privilege Club and BA Executive Club are also free and instant.

How It Works

1. Transfer your Membership Rewards points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club (instant)
2. Move the Avios from Qatar Airways to your linked British Airways Executive Club account (instant)
3. Grab that reward flight availability while it’s still there!

Bottom line

Being able to make instant transfers from Amex to Avios is a huge benefit. It allows you to retain the flexibility of keeping your Amex points in your Membership Rewards account, without risking missing out on your perfect Avios redemption.

I would strongly suggest linking your Qatar Airways Privilege Club account to Membership Rewards now to avoid any security delays when you need to make urgent transfers in the future.