Easy 1,500 Amex Membership Rewards Points

Amex is out with a great new Amex offer which provides 1,500 bonus Membership Rewards points after spending $100 at a "Supermarket."  While this may be a targeted offer, both Emily and I had it on our accounts (just one account each)

I'm assuming that buying a gift card will work.  I've purchased one Whole Foods $100 physical gift card to see if it triggers the points.  Amex clearly states that an online purchase will trigger the bonus so we'll see.  I'll report back if that is indeed the case.

I value 1,500 MR points around $30 so think of this as a 30% discount on groceries.  Not bad.  You can check your Amex offers on the mobile app by clicking on "offers" or in your card account online by scrolling to the bottom of the page and looking at your available offers.