American Express referral (BA Premium Plus)
My American Express referral link for the British Airways Premium Plus card: the current Avios welcome offer, what to check before applying, and my honest experience.
See the current welcome offer →
You get: Welcome bonus Avios after minimum spend [VERIFY current offer via the link — Amex changes this regularly]
I get: Bonus Avios per approved referral (at least 9,000) [VERIFY current amount]
Offer last verified: 30 July 2026. You must be a new American Express Cardmember and apply through the referral link for either side to receive the bonus. The card carries an annual fee [VERIFY current fee]. Bonus Avios can take up to 90 days to land.
This page contains a referral link. If you sign up using it, I receive a reward and in most cases so do you, at no extra cost. I only publish codes for products I personally use and pay for. An available referral scheme is never a reason for me to recommend something.
Credit is subject to status and terms apply. 18+, UK residents. This card carries an annual fee and a representative APR you should check on the application page before applying — [ADD current representative APR exactly as Amex states it]. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late has serious consequences. This page is not financial advice.
How to redeem it
- Open the referral link above — it shows the live welcome offer before you commit to anything.
- Check the annual fee, the minimum spend required for the welcome bonus, and the representative APR.
- Apply through that link (a new tab or a direct visit later may not track the referral).
- Meet the minimum spend within the qualifying window; bonus Avios follow, occasionally taking up to 90 days.
Why I use American Express
Frequently asked questions
Why the BA Premium Plus rather than the free BA Amex?
[TODO — Charlie's genuine reasoning: the 241 companion voucher economics, fee vs earning rate, etc. Do not publish until written.]
Do referrals work if my friend already has an Amex?
Sign-up bonuses are generally for new Cardmembers only. Existing Cardmembers may still be able to apply but typically won't get the welcome offer — check the offer terms on the referral page.