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  • Nick_C
    Nick_C Posts: 7,459 Forumite
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    Don't know the answer to your question but I suggest looking at https://www.headforpoints.com
  • anotherbigspender
    anotherbigspender Posts: 195 Forumite
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    Nick_C wrote: »
    Don't know the answer to your question but I suggest looking at https://www.headforpoints.com
    headforpoints wrote:
    You will not receive the sign-up bonus if you have held a Platinum, Gold or Green American Express card in the six months before you apply.

    For clarity, you will definitely receive the sign-up bonus if you already have a BA Amex, SPG Amex, Platinum Cashback Amex or any Amex issued by Barclays, Lloyds or MBNA.

    After the first year, when the £140 annual fee kicks in, you can cancel at any time for a pro-rata fee refund. American Express is the only card issuer to offer such a pro-rata fee refund.

    American Express no longer has a minimum income requirement for any of its cards.

    The bold text suggests I am fine with the cashback card
  • steve1500
    steve1500 Posts: 1,438 Forumite
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    definitely second headforpoints
    Private Parking Tickets - Make sure you put your Subject Access Request in after 25th May 2018 - It's free & ask for everything, don't forget the DVLA :D
  • carolW_2
    carolW_2 Posts: 3 Newbie
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    Does anyone know how you can sell points.
    i have many and will not be able to use them for either flights or hotel bookings.
    I know there are companies which offer to buy points but are they legit?
  • worldtraveller
    worldtraveller Posts: 14,012 Forumite
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    carolW wrote: »
    Does anyone know how you can sell points.
    i have many and will not be able to use them for either flights or hotel bookings.
    I know there are companies which offer to buy points but are they legit?

    Carol, have you looked into the likes of using your points for things like theatre tickets, wine, car hire, days out at theme parks, etc.?

    If you "sell" them I doubt you'll get anything like the same value.

    However, if you want to "sell" them then I'll leave that to others who will know more than me. :)
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  • malkie76
    malkie76 Posts: 6,170 Forumite
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    You can’t sell them because they remain the property of the scheme at all times. As above - look for other spending options.
    Legal team on standby
  • Nick_C
    Nick_C Posts: 7,459 Forumite
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    carolW wrote: »
    Does anyone know how you can sell points.
    i have many and will not be able to use them for either flights or hotel bookings.
    I know there are companies which offer to buy points but are they legit?

    You can use them to book flights for friends.

    The "other" spending offers aren't very good value, but better than nothing.
  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,545 Forumite
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    carolW wrote: »
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    i have many

    can you confirm approximately how 'many' ...it may help with ideas knowing whether 10,000 100,000 or 1,000,000..
  • steve1500
    steve1500 Posts: 1,438 Forumite
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    As suggested use them to buy a flight for friends or family & get them to give you the cash
    Private Parking Tickets - Make sure you put your Subject Access Request in after 25th May 2018 - It's free & ask for everything, don't forget the DVLA :D
  • carolW_2
    carolW_2 Posts: 3 Newbie
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    I have about 190,000 Avios points
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