WASHINGTON – Amtrak has launched a limited-time offer for its Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard® worth double the value for new cardmembers to earn for more travel and perks, including the opportunity to experience a handful of weekend getaways or an unforgettable cross-country trip. From now to Wednesday, April 30, 2025, new cardholders can now earn 40,000 bonus points, which is worth over $1,000 in Amtrak travel.
Cardholders receive their bonus points after application approval and making at least $2,000 in purchases within the first three billing cycles of account opening1. New cardholders can apply at Amtrak.com/Offer [1].
“One of the best perks of Amtrak Guest Rewards is the value of our points, and this Limited Time Offer provides the opportunity for new cardmembers to get even more value to earn more trips and experience,” said Amtrak Assistant Vice President Loyalty and Customer Engagement Lisa Copeland. “Whether it’s for your next vacation or business trip, 40,000 points goes a long way to make travel more affordable and rewarding.”
Joining Amtrak Guest Rewards is free and members can immediately start earning points toward Amtrak reward travel and other redemptions, upon enrollment. Members earn two points per dollar spent on Amtrak travel, plus a 25% point bonus for Business Class travel and a 50% point bonus for Acela First Class travel. Members can book reward travel to experience Amtrak Across America with popular city pairs as few as 400 points. In addition, Amtrak Guest Rewards members with Tier status [2] receive additional point bonuses on travel, as well as benefits to elevate the customer experience, including upgrades, lounge access and companion coupons.
Additional rewards and benefits of the Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard, which has a $99 annual fee2, include:
- Earn 3 points per $1 spent on Amtrak travel, including onboard purchases1
- Earn 2 points per $1 spent on dining and travel, including transit and rideshare1
- Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other qualifying purchases1
- Round-trip companion coupon upon account opening and card anniversary1
- One-class upgrade upon account opening and card anniversary1
- Station lounge pass upon account opening and card anniversary1
- 20% rebate on Amtrak onboard food & beverage purchases in form of statement credit1
- 5% point rebate when you redeem points for Amtrak reward travel1
- Earn tier status faster with 1,000 TQPs (Tier Qualifying Points) each time you make $5,000 in qualifying purchases1
- Points do not expire as long as your account remains open1
- No limit on how many points you can earn as long as your account remains open1
- No foreign transaction fees2
This Limited Time Offer comes on the heels of Amtrak Guest Rewards recently surpassing 20 million enrolled members [3] and its introduction of Points & Cash [4], a major enhancement that allows members to purchase Amtrak travel using a combination of points and cash.
Please see the Summary of Credit Terms for important information on rates, fees, costs, conditions and limitations.
1 See the Credit Card Rewards Program Terms and Conditions in the Summary of Credit Terms at time of application for details. Please see the Amtrak Guest Rewards Program terms and conditions at www.amtrak.com/guestrewards for information regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on Amtrak Guest Rewards Points.
2 For additional information about the Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) fees, and other costs, see the Summary of Credit Terms provided at time of application. The APR for purchases and balance transfers will be a variable Purchases 27.24%. The APR for cash advances will be a variable 28.74%. These APRs will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. The Minimum Interest Charge is $1.75. The Balance Transfer Fee is $10 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. The Transaction Fee for Cash Advances or for certain “Cash Equivalent Transactions” is the greater of $15 or 5% of the transaction. Rates are accurate as of March 2025.
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