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Heads up, deal hunters! There's a new AmEx Offer floating around that you should definitely check for on your American Express cards: Spend $250 or more at Best Buy (either in-store or online at BestBuy.com) by December 31, 2025, and get a $25 statement credit. This is a super popular offer that pops up periodically, especially around the holidays.
Now, the fine print technically excludes gift cards. However, many users have reported success triggering the offer even when purchasing gift cards, especially digital ones online or physical ones in-store. Best Buy sells a ton of gift cards, including Amazon, Apple, Uber, and more! So, this could be a great way to essentially get a discount on future purchases at those retailers. Just remember, it's not guaranteed to work with gift cards, but it's often worth a shot!
Why does this matter to you? If you were planning on making any purchases at Best Buy anyway, this is free money! But even if you weren't, this AmEx Offer opens up opportunities to save on other retailers through the sneaky gift card trick. Just be sure to load the offer to your card before you shop and hit that $250 spending threshold. Happy shopping!
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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