If you have an American Express credit card, you could enjoy exclusive entertainment offers, discounts and benefits courtesy of American Express Experiences. Whether you need pre-sale tickets to an upcoming concert, want to wait in the comfort of an exclusive lounge before an event or want discounts for your next date night, American Express Experiences has got you covered.
What is American Express Experiences?
Initially branded “American Express Invites”, American Express Experiences is an entertainment service available exclusively to American Express cardholders. It offers access to a hand-picked selection of the hottest upcoming events and experiences. The perks can include reserved and pre-sale tickets for upcoming shows or sporting events, discounts for events and passes for the American Express Lounge. Cardholders can amp up their rewards even further by entering Experiences competitions available only to AMEX customers.
You can browse the different entertainment deals on the American Express Experiences website and Facebook page. If you want to stay up to date, you can also opt in for email and Facebook updates for all of the latest offers.
What benefits will you get with American Express Experiences?
You’ll get access to reserved tickets. You can use your American Express credit card to purchase reserved tickets to some of the hottest events or concerts.
Pre-sale ticket opportunity. Secure concert, theatre or sports tickets before the general public with American Express Experiences pre-sales. Usually, you’ll be required to pay with your American Express credit card and enter a promotional code to access the tickets.
Enjoy the American Express Lounge. Relax before your next concert in the private American Express Lounge at The O2 in London. Show your American Express card at the door and you (and up to 3 guests) can enjoy a free welcome drink and the opportunity to eat and drink in comfort away from the crowds before and after the show. You can also play your favourite songs on the American Express Jukebox to get you in the party spirit.
Potential discounts on tickets. You can also enjoy discounts on ticket prices to select events.
National Theatre Backstage Tour. Your membership entitles you to an exclusive, complimentary behind-the-scenes tour of one of Britain’s most iconic theatres for you and 3 friends. Learn about how the props, scenery and special effects come together for over 20 world-class productions a year.
Chance to pay with points. You can use your Membership Rewards to pay for tickets booked through Ticketmaster and AXS. All you need to do is purchase the tickets using your American Express credit card and you can select your Membership Rewards points to cover all or some of the cost.
Competitions. American Express Experiences sometimes hosts competitions that are only available to AMEX cardholders. For example, in 2018, the programme (then American Express Invites) offered cardholders the chance to win tickets to see Justin Timberlake in London.
Compare a range of American Express Cards
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If you don’t have an American Express credit card yet, compare the offers below.
With an American Express reward card you earn points on almost everything you purchase. With pure reward cards, instead of just cashback, you build up points for all the spending you do and these can be exchanged for exclusive rewards including flights, hotels, gift cards and more.
American Express has teamed up with BA to enable you to earn Avios on your day-to-day spending. You can use your Avios to buy flights, hotel stays, car hire and more.
Much more of a luxury option than your average credit card, premium American Express cards come with perks aplenty. Expect to pay an annual fee, but in some cases this will be waived for the first year.
Here’s more information on the American Express Experiences programme
Pros
Exclusive discounts. You can save on your next gig or Cirque du Soleil expedition with discounts only available when you pay with your American Express credit card.
VIP perks. Enjoy reserved tickets to the hottest events, such as the Wimbledon tournament or the BFI London Film Festival, and access to the VIP entertainment lounge at The O2.
Extra value. If you already have an American Express credit card, taking advantage of the perks on offer through American Express Experiences is a clever way to get extra value from your card.
Cons
Card costs. Many American Express credit cards have an annual fee and interest costs. So, you should make sure that these costs don’t outweigh the value of American Express Experiences and the other card features.
Select events. Reserved seating and discounts from American Express Experiences are only available for a select list of events (you can find them on the website). You won’t be able to take advantage of the American Express perk at every concert or event that you attend.
Terms and conditions. You might be required to sign up for an offer by a certain date or pay for tickets using your American Express credit card to enjoy the perks. So, make sure you know exactly what’s involved to get the most out of the American Express Experiences offer.
If you own an American Express credit card, American Express Experiences can be a great way to get extra value from the card and enjoy a variety of entertainment perks. Browse the American Express Experiences websites for details on the latest offers and the terms and conditions you need to know to get the most out of the programme.
Example: Emily buys hard-to-find concert tickets
Emily, a writer at Finder, had been trying to see hip-hop group De La Soul in concert for years, but kept missing out on tickets because their London dates sold out so fast.
As an American Express cardholder, she received an email invitation to American Express Experiences pre-sale for the band's Summer Series gig at Somerset House. She was able to buy tickets to see one of her favourite bands using her American Express card before they went on general sale.
* This is a fictional, but realistic, example.
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