Amex transfer partner
How to Transfer Amex Points to Aer Lingus AerClub (2026 Guide)
Aer Lingus AerClub is one of the fastest Amex transfer partners to use — points land instantly at a 1:1 ratio — and the Avios you receive work across a much bigger route network than Aer Lingus alone.
By the Point Finder team · Updated 2026-07-17 · Ratios and transfer times verified against issuer transfer pages
- Ratio
- 1:1
- Transfer speed
- Instant
- Alliance
- None
- Type
- Airline
The short version
Amex Membership Rewards points transfer to Aer Lingus AerClub at 1:1, instant. Avios is a shared currency spanning British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Vueling, and Loganair (the seven full transfer partners, all exchangeable 1:1), plus several additional redemption-only partners (e.g., IndiGo, China Southern, Airlink, Garuda Indonesia) — not just British Airways and Iberia/Aer Lingus.
What Aer Lingus AerClub Actually Is
Aer Lingus AerClub is the Irish carrier's loyalty program, and its currency is Avios — the same currency used by British Airways and Iberia. Aer Lingus left Oneworld in 2007, so it's not an alliance partner in the traditional sense, but it's part of the IAG group alongside British Airways and Iberia, and a joint-venture partner with American on transatlantic routes.
Because Avios earned or transferred into AerClub are the same Avios that live in a British Airways or Iberia account, you're not locking your points into a single small airline's route map — you're buying into a shared currency deployable across three loyalty programs.
How the Amex Transfer Works
Amex Membership Rewards points transfer to Aer Lingus AerClub at a 1:1 ratio, instantly — no multi-day wait. Transfers move in increments of 1,000 points, with a 1,000-point minimum.
Any Membership Rewards-earning card can transfer, including Platinum, Gold, Green, Business Platinum, and Business Gold — not just the four premium cards.
What to Do With the Avios Once They Land
Aer Lingus prices its own award flights on a distance-based chart with roughly six zones. Business class between the US and Dublin has generally run 50,000-60,000 Avios one-way, plus roughly $140-$180 in taxes — noticeably less than paying cash.
AerClub itself only books Aer Lingus-operated flights directly on aerlingus.com. To spend the same Avios on British Airways or Iberia metal, log in at avios.com using your AerClub credentials.
Booking Quirks Worth Knowing
Aer Lingus releases award inventory 355 days before departure. Availability and even pricing for the same route can differ between aerlingus.com and avios.com, so check both.
Because the transfer is instant and irreversible, confirm the exact award space you want is bookable before you move points.
Sweet spots worth booking
| Route | Cabin | Points |
|---|---|---|
| JFK-DUB or BOS-DUB | Business | ~50,000-60,000 Avios one-wayPlus roughly $140-$180 in taxes; check both aerlingus.com and avios.com for pricing. |
| US East Coast-Dublin | Economy | Meaningfully less than business class, varies by zone and dateOff-peak midweek departures price lowest. |
| Dublin-regional Europe (e.g., DUB-CDG, DUB-LHR) | Economy | Among the cheapest Avios redemptions availableShort intra-European hops fall into the lowest distance zones. |
| British Airways long-haul routes via avios.com | Business or Economy | Varies by BA's own distance-based chartSame Avios balance, booked outside AerClub. |
How to transfer Amex points to Aer Lingus AerClub
- 1Log in to your American Express Membership Rewards account online.
- 2Select Aer Lingus AerClub from the transfer partners list and link your AerClub membership number.
- 3Choose the number of points to transfer — increments of 1,000, 1,000-point minimum.
- 4Confirm the transfer; Avios post instantly.
- 5Search award space on aerlingus.com, or log in at avios.com with your AerClub credentials to search British Airways and Iberia.
- 6Book the award and pay remaining taxes and carrier-imposed fees.
Tips before you transfer
- •Search both aerlingus.com and avios.com before transferring — availability and pricing can differ.
- •Award space opens 355 days before departure — lock in peak-season dates early.
- •AerClub only books Aer Lingus-operated flights directly; use avios.com for BA and Iberia.
- •Flexible, off-peak midweek dates cost noticeably fewer Avios.
- •Confirm the award seat is bookable before transferring — the transfer is instant but not reversible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aer Lingus part of an airline alliance?
No — it left Oneworld in 2007, but remains a close commercial partner of British Airways, Iberia, and American via the IAG group and transatlantic joint venture.
Can I use Avios transferred to Aer Lingus AerClub on British Airways flights?
Yes — Avios is shared across AerClub, British Airways Executive Club, and Iberia Club.
How long does the Amex to Aer Lingus transfer take?
Instant, at a 1:1 ratio.
What's the minimum transfer amount?
1,000 Avios, in increments of 1,000 points.
Which Amex cards can transfer points to Aer Lingus AerClub?
Any Membership Rewards-earning card, including Platinum, Gold, Green, Business Platinum, and Business Gold — not just the four premium cards.
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