Club Eurostar is Eurostar's loyalty programme — relaunched in late 2023 after the merger with Thalys. It's free to join, you earn points on every journey based on what you spend, and those points convert into free tickets, upgrades, and partner rewards with no blackout dates.
The programme now covers all Eurostar services, including the former Thalys routes across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. With nearly 4 million members, it's one of the most active rail loyalty schemes in Europe.
You earn points based on spend, not distance:
Points expire after 24 months of inactivity — so as long as you take at least one Eurostar trip every two years, your balance stays alive.
Club Eurostar has four tiers, based on status points earned within your membership year:
Everyone starts here. You earn the base rate of 1.2 points per £1 and can redeem points for tickets, upgrades, and partner transfers. No minimum spend required — just sign up.
Reached by spending roughly £417 on Eurostar tickets in a membership year. Benefits include a 25% bonus on points earned, an annual upgrade voucher (Standard to Plus, one way), and the ability to board the train immediately before or after your booked service on ex-Thalys routes at no extra cost.
The serious traveller tier. 50% bonus points, an upgrade voucher, one lounge guest, and access to Railteam lounges across Europe when travelling on ex-Thalys services.
The top tier. 75% bonus points (effectively earning 2.1 points per £1), an upgrade voucher, two lounge guests, any-train-same-day flexibility, and invitations to exclusive Eurostar events.
Avantage only requires about £417 in Eurostar spend per year — that's roughly two return trips to Paris at mid-range prices. For anyone who crosses the Channel more than twice a year, hitting Avantage is very achievable and the annual upgrade voucher alone makes it worthwhile.
Club Eurostar points can be redeemed for:
Eurostar also runs periodic redemption sales — the most recent offered 20% off all reward seats. Sign up for our newsletter and we'll alert you when these happen.
Club Eurostar has several partner programmes that let you earn or spend points beyond train travel:
Club Eurostar has a two-way partnership with Accor's ALL loyalty programme, covering brands like Novotel, ibis, Sofitel, Mercure, Raffles, and Fairmont. You can transfer points in either direction:
Accor occasionally runs transfer bonuses — sometimes as high as 50% extra — which can make the conversion significantly better value. Keep an eye out for these promotions.
Amex Membership Rewards points transfer to Club Eurostar at a ratio of 15:1. So 15,000 Amex points = 1,000 Club Eurostar points (enough for a one-way Standard ticket). This can be a useful way to top up your balance if you're close to a free ticket.
UK, French, and Belgian American Express Platinum cardholders get complimentary access to Eurostar's Business Premier lounges at St Pancras, Gare du Nord, and Brussels-Midi — even when travelling on Standard or Standard Premier tickets. This is one of the best hidden perks of the Amex Platinum card for regular Channel crossers.
Eurostar offers Premium and Frequent subscription passes for very regular travellers. Pass holders automatically receive elite tier status (Avantage for Frequent Pass, Étoile for Premium Pass) for the duration of their subscription, along with all associated benefits.
Joining Club Eurostar is free and takes about 2 minutes. Create an account on eurostar.com, and you're automatically enrolled at the Classique level. Start earning points on your very first journey.