Confirmed! FHR to Require 2-Night Minimum in 2027, New $250 Airbnb Credit for Amex Platinum
The rumors have been confirmed. FHR credit will be devalued in 2027 with a requirement of 2 night minimum to qualify for the $300 semi-annual credit.
The new terms are now showing on the American Express website:
Get up to $300 in statement credits semi annually on prepaid Fine Hotels and Resorts® or prepaid stays of two nights or more at The Hotel Collection and Airbnb Luxe through American Express Travel® using your Platinum Card® or Business Platinum Card®. Effective January 1, 2027, Fine Hotels and Resorts® bookings will require a minimum two night stay to be eligible for the $600 Lodging Credit.
$250 Airbnb Experiences Credit
Amex has also confirmed the new Airbnb credit:
Basic Card Members on U.S. Consumer Platinum Card® or U.S. Business Platinum Card® Accounts who make a prepaid Airbnb Luxe booking with Airbnb through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ can earn up to $250 in statement credits after they or any Additional Card Members on the Card Account use their Card to make eligible Airbnb Experiences purchases. However, the total amount of statement credits for eligible Airbnb Experiences purchases will not exceed $250 per calendar year per Card Account.
New Ways to Earn Membership Rewards Points
The partnership gives eligible U.S. Consumer and Business Card Members more flexibility to choose the stay that works for their trip while earning Membership Rewards points:
- Consumer and Business Platinum Card Members will earn 5X Membership Rewards points on prepaid bookings with Airbnb through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel AppTM.
- Consumer Classic Green Card Members will continue to earn 3X Membership Rewards points on bookings made directly with third party travel sites, including Airbnb.
- All other eligible Membership Rewards program enrolled Card Members will earn 2X Membership Rewards points on prepaid bookings with Airbnb through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel AppTM.
