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Special Offers for MEMBERSHIP REWARDS
 Enrollees from American Express
March 21, 2002

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Spring is almost here, which also means tax season. With incredible bonus point
opportunities, spring travel rewards and more, you'll see how the
MEMBERSHIP REWARDS program makes the busiest time of year a bit less...taxing.

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Pay your taxes with the Card and earn MEMBERSHIP REWARDS points

How do you get great vacations, electronics and gift certificates when
you pay your individual federal income tax? It's easy when you're enrolled
in the MEMBERSHIP REWARDS program! Pay your taxes with the American Express
Card, and you'll earn points that bring you closer to the rewards you want.
Using the Card to pay taxes is smart...and simple:

1. Prepare your individual federal tax return (Form 1040) by paper or
electronically
2. Log on to http://tm0.com/sbct.cgi?s=126941280&i=480304&m=1&d=2436145 or call 1-800-2PAY-TAX
3. Pay your taxes using the American Express Card. You can also charge your
taxes if you are requesting an extension of time to file (Form 4868), paying
federal estimated taxes (Form 1040-ES), or state income taxes*

NOTE: All federal tax payments made with the American Express Card are
subject to a convenience fee by Official Payments Corporation. Complete
information about the fee will be provided when you call or visit them
online.
*Official Payments Corporation accepts state income tax payments for the
District of Columbia and the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California,
Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and
Wisconsin.

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Get your finances in order...redeem points for American Express
 Financial
Advisory Service

With tax season here, there's no better time to get your finances in order
in 2002. An American Express financial advisor will analyze your financial
picture. Whether you want to prepare for a comfortable retirement, save
for a child's education, or keep more of what you earn, an American Express
financial advisor has the knowledge and resources to help you make better
informed decisions. By redeeming MEMBERSHIP REWARDS points you will receive
a $350 certificate to be used toward the Financial Advisory Service fee.

To learn more about how to redeem for an American Express Financial Advisors
Consultation go to:
http://tm0.com/sbct.cgi?s=126941280&i=480304&m=1&d=2436146

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Take the edge off with a night at the movies from Hollywood Movie Magic


Take some down time with a night at the movies! The MEMBERSHIP REWARDS program
is pleased to announce our newest partner, Hollywood Movie Magic. When
you redeem 15,000 points, you'll get a Hollywood Movie Magic Package good for
ten (10) full-priced admissions [up to $10.50] and six (6) $6.00 concessions.
Certificates are redeemable at participating Hollywood Movie Magic theatres
in the United States, the largest theatre network nationwide, and are valid
anytime, for any movie. Your Hollywood Concession Money(TM) can be used
to purchase popcorn, soda or any other snack of your choice. Redeem points
now and experience Hollywood Movie Magic!

To learn how to redeem MEMBERSHIP REWARDS points for the Hollywood Movie
Magic Movie Package, click here:
http://tm0.com/sbct.cgi?s=126941280&i=480304&m=1&d=2436147

Visit www.hollywoodmoviemagic.net or call 877-796-0676 to find a participating
theatre near you.  This reward is valid through 12/31/02

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Plan a weekend getaway and earn 750 Bonus Points at Hilton Garden Inn
 Hotels

From now until 6/1/02, Hilton HHonors
 members can earn both 750 MEMBERSHIP REWARDS
bonus points and Hilton HHonors points when they pay for weekend stays* using
an American Express Card at participating Hilton Garden Inn hotels. To
take advantage of this offer, simply request MEMBERSHIP REWARDS bonus points
and present your HHonors account number and eligible, enrolled American Express Card
number at time of reservation or check in.

To learn more about this offer, see participating locations or enroll in
Hilton HHonors, click here:
HTTP://www.hiltongardeninn.com/membershiprewards

*Weekend stay includes a Friday night or Saturday night.  To be eligible
to earn bonus points, you must be enrolled in both Hilton HHonors and the
MEMBERSHIP REWARDS program at time of stay and pay for your stay with an
eligible, enrolled American Express Card. Bonus points offer includes 500
bonus points per stay plus 250 bonus points for weekend stays. Bonus points
will be credited to your MEMBERSHIP REWARDS account within 10 - 12 weeks.
Bonus ID 7585*

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Double points makes Orlando twice as much fun in May and June!

Summer time is family time in Orlando! Enjoy Orlando's attractions, shopping,
dining, golf, or simply relax in the sun--Orlando offers fun for your
entire family! Earn double MEMBERSHIP REWARDS points when you use the
Card from 5/1/02-6/30/02 at participating Orlando hotels such as Wyndham
Orlando Resort, Villas of Grand Cypress, Hyatt Orlando, select Embassy Suites
and Holiday Inns and many others.  And, you'll also earn double points at
great restaurants like Wolfgang Puck
 Grand Cafe, plus retailers, attractions,
and more.

For a complete list of participants where you can earn Double Points go to
HTTP://www.orlandoinfo.com/AmericanExpress

Offer valid 5/1/02-6/30/02. Bonus ID 1252*
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Get two free weekend nights & earn Silver Elite status with Marriott Rewards

TAKE TWO offer

It's always a great idea to use your eligible enrolled American Express Card at hotels
so you'll earn MEMBERSHIP REWARDS points on your stay. If you're enrolled in the
Marriott Rewards program, your stay will be even more rewarding with Marriott Rewards'
Take  Two offer!  Marriott Rewards enrollees can earn two free
weekend nights plus Silver elite status in Marriott Rewards when you make three paid
stays at any of more than 2,100 Marriott hotels from 3/14/02 through 6/15/02.

To learn more or to enroll in Marriott Rewards, click here:
http://tm0.com/sbct.cgi?s=126941280&i=480304&m=1&d=2436148

Terms and conditions apply. You must be a Marriott Rewards member to take advantage of
this offer and registration is required for participation in this promotion. Visit:
http://tm0.com/sbct.cgi?s=126941280&i=480304&m=1&d=2436149


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Last chance to Earn a 25% Continental OnePass Bonus on your MEMBERSHIP REWARDS
Point Transfer

We've extended the deadline until 3/31/02!  You still have time to earn a
25% mileage bonus when you transfer MEMBERSHIP REWARDS points to your
OnePass account. It's simple - every time you transfer a minimum of 10,000
points now through 3/31/02, you'll earn a 25% OnePass mileage bonus. Just be
sure to register for the promotion before you transfer MEMBERSHIP REWARDS
points. To register, call 1-800-554-5522 and mention promotion code GG ONE
AX0M06. Don't miss out on this easy way to earn miles towards free travel!

To transfer MEMBERSHIP REWARDS points to a Onepass account, click here:
http://tm0.com/sbct.cgi?s=126941280&i=480304&m=1&d=2436150

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*Bonus Point eligibility

To be eligible to earn bonus points, you must be enrolled in the
MEMBERSHIP REWARDS program at the time of purchase and charge your
purchase to an eligible, enrolled American Express
 Card. Bonus points
will be credited to your MEMBERSHIP REWARDS account within 6-8 weeks.
To learn more ways you can earn bonus points on purchases, click here
http://tm0.com/sbct.cgi?s=126941280&i=480304&m=1&d=2436151


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