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Apple Pay will let shoppers check out using American Express points
American Express cardholders will soon be able to redeem Membership Rewards points directly at Apple Pay checkout, turning loyalty balances into a real-time payment option without switching apps or applying credits after a purchase. The integration offers a 0.7-cent-per-point redemption rate, better than typical statement credits but below the value often available through airline and hotel transfers. The move gives Amex a lower-friction way to keep rewards relevant as card issuers face growing competition for customer loyalty.
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