Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card
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LifeMiles are a Star Alliance cheat code, and this card feeds them directly.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
Credit Score
700+
(Good to Excellent)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 40,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-09 | 40,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Earliest recordCardless relaunch of the US Avianca cobrand | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
Append-only evidence ledgerEvent-level primary-source attachments begin with the September 2026 verification system. Older records remain visible but are not retroactively presented as evidenced.
Source checked 2026-06-11 · spot an outdated offer? Report a correction above.
Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 2xAvianca and LifeMiles purchases
- 2xGroceries and restaurants
- 1xEverything else
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦Avianca Silver elite status with lounge access on international itineraries and priority boarding
- ✦5% discount on award flights booked at LifeMiles.com
- ✦LifeMiles never expire while the card is active
- ✦No foreign transaction fees
Why it earns its spot
- +LifeMiles' no-surcharge Star Alliance awards make every mile count
- +Status and award discount at a modest fee
Where it costs you
- −2x cap on earning lags transferable-point cards
- −Runs on Cardless and First Electronic Bank rather than a major issuer
The Compound Verdict
The old Banco Popular Avianca Visa faded out, and Cardless revived the US program in late 2024 on the Amex network. LifeMiles remain one of the savviest currencies in the game for Star Alliance premium cabins with no fuel surcharges. The $249 Elite version doubles down with Gold status and bigger multipliers, but this $99 card is the value pick.
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