American Express is making a number of changes:
- Updates to Membership Rewards® Program. Effective March 31, 2025, Card Members will no longer be able to redeem Membership Rewards points on www.newegg.com and www.staples.com.
- ShopRunner Card Benefit Removal. Effective March 31, 2025, ShopRunner membership will no longer be a Card benefit. Card Members currently enrolled through American Express will continue to receive their complimentary ShopRunner membership for the remainder of their ShopRunner membership year and two years thereafter, subject to ShopRunner’s policies and terms and conditions.
- Information about the American Express Auto Purchasing Program. Effective April 28, 2025, the American Express Auto Purchasing Program will be decommissioned and no longer available as a benefit for Card Members. Any offers, including any upfront price offers, available through the American Express Auto Purchasing Program will expire on their stated end date.
Our Verdict
The Staples/Newegg partnership was never useful due to the poor redemption rate. ShopRunner will still run for another two years effectively.
Hat tip to Jordan L
