TAP Air Portugal and Cardless, Inc., a credit card platform, announced the launch of the TAP Miles&Go American Express Card from Cardless. The credit card, underwritten by First Electronic Bank, is now available to US consumers through the American Express network.
Cardholders receive triple miles on TAP Air Portugal purchases, double miles on ride-share, hotels and car rentals, and single miles on all other purchases. The card has a $79 annual fee, and includes an array of benefits including preferred boarding, 2 TAP Premium Lounge access passes per year, and 2 extra checked bags per year.
Additionally, cardholders will earn 1 status mile for every 5 miles earned from spend, up to 10,000 miles per year. This can serve as a fast-track to both TAP Miles&Go Status, as well as Star Alliance silver or gold status.
As a signup bonus, cardholders can earn up to 40,000 bonus miles after spending $2,500 in the first 90 days after being approved for the card. And until Nov. 30, 2023, TAP and Cardless are adding an extra 20,000 bonus miles—for a total of 60,000 bonus miles once a cardholder spends $2,500 in their first 90 days.
Sofia Lufinha, TAP’s chief customer officer, said that the launch of the “is proof of our commitment to the US market.” As a member of the world’s largest airline alliance, Star Alliance, she said, TAP cardholders not only earn miles but also gain access to an exclusive network of airlines.
