How to convert AMEX Membership Rewards Plus to Yamada Denki in Japan
Our guide on how to transfer American Express Membership Rewards Plus in to Yamada Denki. The conversion ratio for converting between these two systems is 1:1.
What are the steps to convert between these two programs?
You will have to do multiple conversions from different programs in order to get the best value for your points. Below we'll guide you on the most optimal conversion path!
Step 1: AMEX Membership Rewards Plus to ANA Mileage Club
You can convert a maximum of 40,000 points per year from these two programs.
First, you'll have to transfer your points to ANA Mileage Club at a ratio of 1,000:1,000. Once your points are in your ANA Mileage Club account, you can move forward to the next step.
If you don't already have an account with ANA Mileage Club you can make a new one at ANA Mileage Club's official website. Ensure that the name on your accounts match as this will ensure the transfer goes through smoothly.
Convert now →Step 2: ANA Mileage Club to Yamada Denki
Next, you'll need to convert your points to Yamada Denki at a ratio of 10,000:10,000.
The same as previous steps, if you don't already have an account with Yamada Denki, you'll need to make a new one on their official site.
Convert now →Is transferring between AMEX Membership Rewards Plus and Yamada Denki a good deal?
How much is AMEX Membership Rewards Plus worth?
We estimate that the value of 1 AMEX Membership Rewards Plus is roughly 1.60 JPY.
How much is Yamada Denki worth?
We estimate that the value of 1 Yamada Denki is roughly 0.90 JPY.
Our verdict: This conversion ratio can be worth it in certain situations.
You'll be converting your AMEX Membership Rewards Plus for roughly half the value of Yamada Denki, so you may or may not come out ahead in the end. We recommend weighing your options and seeing if it's worth transferring beforehand.
How can I easily earn more Yamada Denki?
If you're looking to quickly accumulate Yamada Denki, using the right credit cards is one of the most effective strategies. These cards provide generous welcome bonuses and higher earning rates on certain purchases, making it easier to build your points balance. Below are some top credit card options to help you earn points faster.
American Express Gold Preferred Card
American Express' premiere card in Japan, the Gold Preferred card offers an outsized first year bonus for the annual fee, and has a ton of additional dining and hotel perks for even greater value.
Sign Up Bonus
105,000 AMEX Membership Rewards Plus
Converts To
105,000 Yamada Denki
American Express Platinum Card
American Express' top-tier card, the Platinum Card offers a wide range of cash back and travel benefits, as well as some of the most comprehensive insurance for everything from returns, cancelations, smartphone protection, and more.
Sign Up Bonus
40,000 AMEX Membership Rewards Plus
Converts To
40,000 Yamada Denki
Are there any transfer bonuses to Yamada Denki right now?
There are currently no bonus campaigns for transferring between these two programs.
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