Amtrak - National Railroad Passenger Corporation

10/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2024 07:29

Amtrak Offers 35,000 Bonus Points for New Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Cardholders

WASHINGTON - Amtrak has launched a limited-time offer for new Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard® holders. From Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, new cardholders can earn 35,000 bonus points, which is worth up to $930 in Amtrak travel when they spend $2,000 within the first three billing cycles.1

Customers can redeem travel starting at just 400 points and earn points on all purchases anywhere Mastercard is accepted, plus three points per dollar spent on Amtrak travel, including onboard purchases. Additional rewards and benefits of the Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard, which has a $99 annual fee2, include:

The ability to earn point accelerators on every purchase, such as:

  • 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

Amtrak Guest Rewards members with Tier status receive additional point bonuses and benefits on travel, including:

  • Round-trip companion coupon upon account opening and card anniversary1
  • One-class upgrade upon account opening and card anniversary1
  • One (1) Metropolitan Lounge pass upon account opening and one (1) additional pass annually upon each 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
  • Earning tier status faster with 1,000 TQPs (Tier Qualifying Points) each time you make $5,000 in qualifying purchases1

Amtrak's Limited Time Offer comes just in time for guests to earn points on holiday travel to redeem on future trips across Amtrak's National Network of more than 500 destinations in 46 states. Whether it's to visit friends and family, attend a concert, sporting event or conference, or tour a national park. Amtrak offers spacious, comfortable seats, and other unique amenities and features that can make travel enjoyable again compared to flying and driving. This includes extra legroom to stretch out with ample space, the ability to get up and move around whenever the mood strikes, no middle seats, and a decreased carbon footprint.

Amtrak Guest Rewards also recently introduced Points & Cash, a major enhancement that allows members to purchase Amtrak travel using a combination of points and cash.

New cardholders can apply at Amtrak.com/Offer.* Signing up for Amtrak Guest Rewards is free and easy, and does not require having a valid Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard.

*Must apply here for this offer. Offers vary elsewhere.

Please see the Summary of Credit Terms provided at time of application 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 28.24%. The APR for cash advances will be a variable 29.74%. 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 October 2024.

Cards are issued by First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO®), pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.