Amex Hong Kong (HK) transfers to 7 airlines and 3 hotel programs. Airlines: Cathay 18:1, Malaysia Airlines Enrich 18:1, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands 18:1, Qantas Frequent Flyer 18:1, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 18:1. Checked 2 November 2026.
Airlines
Ratio is Amex Hong Kong points to partner miles. A point is worth a different amount in each country, so compare within Asia-Pacific.
| Partner | Ratio (Amex Hong Kong : partner) | 10,000 points become | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|---|
 CathayOfficial Amex HK partner page: 18,000 MR = 1,000 (rate shown for Turbo Program members). Min 18,000, increments 9,000. Estimated 48 hours. | 18:1 | 555 | <24 hours |
 Malaysia Airlines EnrichOfficial Amex HK partner page: 18,000 MR = 1,000 (rate shown for Turbo Program members). Min 18,000, increments 9,000. Up to 10 days. | 18:1 | 555 | Varies |
 EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOfficial Amex HK partner page: 18,000 MR = 1,000 (rate shown for Turbo Program members). Min 18,000, increments 9,000. Up to 10 days. | 18:1 | 555 | Varies |
 Qantas Frequent FlyerOfficial Amex HK partner page: 18,000 MR = 1,000 (rate shown for Turbo Program members). Min 18,000, increments 9,000. Estimated 48 hours. HK$300 admin fee per transfer (not for Centurion/Corporate). | 18:1 | 555 | <24 hours |
 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOfficial Amex HK partner page: 18,000 MR = 1,000 (rate shown for Turbo Program members). Min 18,000, increments 9,000. Up to 15 days. | 18:1 | 555 | Varies |
 The British Airways ClubOfficial Amex HK partner page: 18,000 MR = 1,000 (rate shown for Turbo Program members). Min 18,000, increments 9,000. Estimated 48 hours. | 18:1 | 555 | <24 hours |
 Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOfficial Amex HK partner page: 18,000 MR = 1,000 (rate shown for Turbo Program members). Min 18,000, increments 9,000. Estimated 48 hours. | 18:1 | 555 | <24 hours |
Hotels
| Partner | Ratio (Amex Hong Kong : partner) | 10,000 points become | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|---|
 ALL - Accor Live LimitlessOfficial: 25 MR = 1 ALL point, min 25,000, increments 12,500, estimated 48 hours. | 25:1 | 400 | <24 hours |
 Hilton HonorsOfficial: 64 MR = 10 Hilton points (8,000 MR = 1,250), min 8,000, increments 8,000, estimated 48 hours. FlyAsia confirms 8,000:1,250. | 64:10 | 1,562 | <24 hours |
 Marriott BonvoyOfficial: 9 MR = 1 Bonvoy point, min 9,000, increments 9,000, estimated 48 hours. FlyAsia confirms 9:1. | 9:1 | 1,111 | <24 hours |
Good to know
Amex HK lists 10 partners: 7 airline, 3 hotel. All airline partners are 18,000 MR = 1,000 miles (18:1). The public page says this rate applies to Turbo Program members and that cardmembers should log in to see their card's rate. Amex HK's own 2025-2026 marketing (Platinum Accelerator T&Cs, Explorer page) works out miles at 18 MR = 1 mile, and the 1 Dec 2023 change notice (quoted on LIHKG) set 18,000:1,000 for Centurion, Platinum, Platinum Credit, Explorer, Essential, Gold and the other Turbo-enrolled cards, so 18:1 applies across consumer cards. Corporate cardmembers get 12,000 MR = 1,000 miles (about-program page). Before 1 Dec 2023 the rate was 15:1 (TPG 2020), which TPG's older table still shows. Fees: HK$400 per airline transfer, waived for Centurion, Explorer and Corporate cards; Qantas transfers carry a HK$300 admin fee (not for Centurion/Corporate); hotel transfers are free. MR-earning cards include The Platinum Card, Platinum Credit Card, Explorer, Essential, Gold and Green; Blue Cash does not earn MR. Explorer MR accounts are kept separate from charge-card MR accounts. Emirates Skywards transfers are 'unavailable until further notice' because of system maintenance. Conflict: loyalty.hk (Feb 2026) claims Amex HK MR transfers to Asia Miles at '1:1.25' from 2026 and that KrisFlyer is 3:2. That mixes up US/other-market ratios and contradicts Amex HK's own page, so we ignore it. The AwardTool 'Amex to Hong Kong' page shows US MR ratios, not HK ones.
Recently removed or suspended
- Emirates Skywards. Suspended, not formally removed: Amex HK says transfers to Emirates Skywards are 'unavailable until further notice' because of system maintenance. Start date not given on the HK page; Amex Singapore's equivalent suspension began 29 May 2025 (MileLion). The previous HK ratio is not shown.
Questions
What are the Amex Hong Kong transfer partners?
As of 2 November 2026, Amex Hong Kong transfers to 7 airlines and 3 hotel programs: Cathay 18:1, Malaysia Airlines Enrich 18:1, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands 18:1, Qantas Frequent Flyer 18:1, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 18:1, The British Airways Club 18:1, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 18:1, ALL - Accor Live Limitless 25:1, and more.
What is the Amex Hong Kong to Cathay transfer ratio?
18:1: 10,000 Amex Hong Kong points become 555 Cathay miles.
Is it worth transferring Amex Hong Kong points to airlines?
Usually only for a specific award you have already found, often a premium-cabin seat. Compare the miles needed (plus taxes and surcharges) against the cash fare before you move points: transfers can't be undone, and conversion fees can apply.
Sources: americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com, lihkg.com, flyasia.co, thepointsguy.com. Ratios change; check your bank's own transfer page before you move points. Every currency side by side: Points Ratio Index.
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