American Express Card Offer History: Best-Ever Offers and When You Should Apply

by Tyler Glatt

6 hours ago

Here’s a detailed history of welcome offers for many popular Amex cards, along with insight into what makes an offer stand out. Use this information to help decide when it’s the right time to apply for some of the most popular American Express cards.

Thrifty Traveler Premium Adds Hotel Alerts. Here’s Our Review So Far.

by Brie Bash

July 23, 2024

Thrifty Traveler recently expanded its Premium subscription with a new add-on feature that provides subscribers with hotel alerts. If you're like me, seeking rare award availability at bucket-list hotels, this service might be just what you need. Here's how it works, some alerts they've sent so far, and how you can start getting hotel alerts as well.

Capital One Closes Applications for Capital One Savor Card. Here’s Which Card To Get Instead.

by Mark Jackson

July 23, 2024

Capital One just closed the Capital One Savor Card to new applicants, which is a bummer considering the card's high earning rates on dining and entertainment. Given this news, here are a list of the best alternative credit cards available for the spending categories of dining, groceries, streaming services, and entertainment.

Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders: Meet Olympians, Access Exclusive Lounges at 2024 Paris Olympics

by Skye Class

July 22, 2024

Chase unveiled several benefits and events for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders for this year's 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Members can get exclusive meet and greets in the Visa Lounge, exclusive dining experiences, and a kick-off party. If you're headed to France this year for the Olympics, here's how to leverage your Sapphire Reserve to score exclusive access.

Win 1 Million Avios in the British Airways Luggage Tagged Sweepstakes

by Skye Class

July 22, 2024

The British Airways Luggage Tagged Sweepstakes offers US-based Executive Club members a chance to win 1 million Avios and a one-of-a-kind luggage set. To celebrate 30 years of the British Airways Visa Signature® Card, British Airways will choose five lucky winners after the contest ends on August 27. Here's how to enter and how to get a bonus daily entry.

How Does a Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Work?

by Kennedy Miller

July 22, 2024

There are many ways to earn points, but if you’re just getting started, the credit card sign-up bonus is a critical part of your strategy for saving on your next trip. Here's our breakdown of how sign-up bonuses work and why you should care about earning them.

Ink Business Cash® Review: Elite Earnings on Office Supplies and Communications

by Ryan Flanigan

April 1, 2025

The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is a true gem, offering powerful earnings, no annual fee, and a handful of perks that make it worth keeping year after year. Find out why this card is so highly regarded in our full review — and consider if it's right for your business.

The Best Points and Miles for Flights to Australia and New Zealand

by Ajay Jain

July 20, 2024

Flying to the South Pacific using points and miles can be one of the most difficult challenges a points and miles enthusiast can encounter. There is a limited selection of flights operated by a limited number of airlines, and it takes a long time to get there. However, there are still sweet spot redemptions out there, especially if you book in advance or at the last minute.

The Best Credit Cards for Trip Interruption and Trip Cancellation Insurance [2024]

by Ryan Smith and Jess Farley

April 12, 2025

Wondering if you should purchase trip insurance to cover trip cancelations or interruptions? Enter credit card trip interruption and cancellation insurance, which can cover you for extra expenses when you must end a trip early (interruption insurance) or cancel it (cancellation insurance) for covered reasons. Which cards provide the best policies? Here's a closer look.

Free Points for Registering, Plus Up to 10k Bonus Points for Spending on Marriott Credit Cards

by Skye Class

July 19, 2024

Marriott's annual promotion is back, offering Bonvoy members bonus points with co-branded credit card spending. It's also available again with cards from both Amex and Chase, offering up to 10,200 bonus points after spending at least $7,000 between July 18 and September 21, 2024 — including 200 bonus points just for registering for this promotion. Here's how to register to claim your free points.

Last Chance: Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Asia Miles With a 15% Transfer Bonus

by JT Genter

July 18, 2024

Now's your last chance reminder to take advantage of a 15% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou® points to Cathay Asia Miles that's ending on July 20, 2024. From business class to Africa or Asia for 55k Citi points to Cathay Pacific business class as far as you possibly can for 96k Citi points, here's how you can take advantage of this transfer bonus.

Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite Credit Card Review: Annual Statement Credits and Lounge Access

by Senitra Horbrook and Ian Snyder

July 18, 2024

With a $550 annual fee, the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card offers some compelling perks. But it falls short of the competition in terms of earning rate and overall value. Here's our full review of the card.

Earn Double the LifeMiles on LifeMiles Hotels Reservations, Up to 28K Per Night!

by Skye Class and Andrew George Bradshaw

July 22, 2024

Now through July 21, 2024, you can book through the LifeMiles Hotels portal and earn up to 28k LifeMiles per night at one of LifeMiles' 500,000 properties — meaning you can earn up to 22 LifeMiles per $1 spent! You must complete your stay by January 31, 2025. Let's take a look at some of the details of this promotion.

How To Find Choice Preferred Hotel Award Availability

by Sam Helmy

July 17, 2024

Finding Preferred Hotel award availability using Choice Privileges points can be difficult if you don't have a significant points balance. Here is the easy way to find availability online, whether by date or location, even if your points balance is zero right now.

Why the Chase Ink Preferred Is My Primary Travel Card

by JT Genter

May 2, 2025

Thanks to broad 3X earning categories, travel protections, and a reasonable $95 annual fee, the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card earns its spot in my wallet as my primary card for travel purchases. And now is an excellent time to get this card. Chase just made the 90,000-point bonus much more achievable by nearly halving the spending requirement. Here's my take on why now might be an excellent time to add this card to your wallet.

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Program Changes: The Good and the Ugly

by Sam Helmy

July 17, 2024

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards just announced a slew of program changes for this year — some positive and some negative. The most negative change includes a new fixed-date points expiration policy. Here's what you need to know about the changes to the Hertz Gold Plus rewards program.

Earn 3X TrueBlue Points with JetBlue Paisly Hotel Bookings Through July 22

by Skye Class

July 17, 2024

Paisly is the travel booking service where TrueBlue members can earn points on hotel stays, car rentals, vacation rentals, and activities. This week, TrueBlue members can earn triple points on Paisly hotel bookings through July 22, 2024. All bookings for any length or date are eligible for this promotion. Here are the details of this offer.

Virgin Atlantic Suspends Point Redemption for Air France KLM Until August

by Sam Helmy

August 19, 2024

Virgin Atlantic added a statement to its KLM and Air France partner pages indicating that you cannot redeem points for awards on both airlines due to a system issue. Here are your alternatives while we wait for this functionality to be fixed.

First Look: Amex Debuts Brand-New Centurion Lounge in Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

by Tyler Glatt

July 16, 2024

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has a brand-new American Express Centurion Lounge! Here's your first look at DCA's long-awaited Centurion Lounge and a preview of its amenities, offerings, and unique features you'll find after entering the blue doors.

The Complete Guide to National Car Rental and Emerald Club

by Ross Denkin

July 15, 2024

Points and miles enable air travel and hotel stays across a wide variety of programs. However, a trip often includes other aspects beyond a set of flights and a hotel stay. National Car Rental stands out based on how members can earn status via credit card, as well as the outsized value of the rewards offered by its loyalty program, Emerald Club.

Charles Schwab Amex Platinum 1.1% Cashout Rate to be Limited to 1 Million Points per Year

by Sam Helmy

July 15, 2024

One of the defining features of the American Express Platinum Card® by Charles Schwab is the ability to cashout American Express Membership Rewards points for an account deposit at a rate of 1.1 cents per point. But soon, Amex is capping this preferential redemption rate at 1 million points per year. Here's what to know about these changes.

SkyTeam Elite Plus Status: What It Is and Why You Should Earn It

by Brie Bash

July 15, 2024

The SkyTeam Alliance offers reciprocal benefits to travelers with elite status in any of their member airlines. That means having status with any of the airlines in the alliance will get you perks no matter which airline in the alliance you are flying. This post will look at the SkyTeam alliance and what benefits you can get from the highest level of status: Elite Plus.

How To Earn Hyatt Points On Hyatt Stays, Meetings, Card Spending, And More

by Ryan Flanigan and Mark Jackson

October 18, 2024

World of Hyatt has one of the most useful and generous point-earning loyalty programs around. When you stay at one of Hyatt's many brands and properties, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But just how many points can you earn on World of Hyatt stays? Let us show you.

Do TAP Portugal Miles&Go Miles Expire?

by Sam Helmy

July 14, 2024

TAP Miles&Go miles expire after a set amount of time — regardless of activity — with some miles expiring just one year after being earned. Here's what you need to know about avoiding mileage expiration.

Get Maximum Value From the $750 Ink Business Unlimited Welcome Bonus

by Mark Jackson and Jess Farley

April 14, 2025

The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card currently features one of the best offers available for business owners. In this post, we illustrate how to leverage the welcome offer for maximum value with transfer partners, by booking through Chase travel, or cashing out.

How To Redeem Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles for an Award Flight

by Mark Jackson and Jess Farley

July 13, 2024

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer maintains a unique position in the world of rewards travel. It flies a quality hard product backed by excellent customer service and a reputation for providing a top in-flight experience. KrisFlyer miles offers some of the best premium cabin award redemptions and miles are easy to get thanks to partnerships with several transferrable rewards currencies. Want to book an award for yourself? Here's everything you need to know about redeeming KrisFlyer miles.

Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Review: A Small Business Powerhouse

by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson

March 21, 2025

The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card features powerful 3X earning categories, a modest annual fee, and a valuable welcome bonus. But what benefits does it offer, and is it the right card for your small business long term? Here's what you need to know.

Award Availability Alert: Air Tahiti Nui Business and Premium Economy Through 2025

by Skye Class and JT Genter

July 13, 2024

If you've dreamed of visiting the Tahitian islands using points and miles, now is the time to act. We're seeing solid award availability in business and premium economy, plus evergreen space in economy. Here are the details on this rare Air Tahiti Nui award space and what points and miles you need to secure a seat for yourself.

Cover Buy Now, Pay Later Installments With a Chase Card? This Policy Change Will Affect What Card You Can Use.

by Sam Helmy

October 11, 2024

Chase has added language to many of its credit card statements announcing that it will no longer support third-party buy now, pay later platforms. Fortunately, Chase has given ample notice about the impending changes, so members who use these programs have ample time to adjust payment methods. Here's what Chase cardholders need to know about this policy change.

My Trick to Booking An American Airlines Award That Includes a Partner

by JT Genter

July 12, 2024

American Airlines has an annoying bug that prevents award travelers from booking awards involving an overseas partner like Japan Airlines. Here's my simple but effective workaround to snag these awards.

The ‘Enhanced’ Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card: Here’s What Changed Effective Today.

by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter

July 11, 2024

The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card was due to undergo enhancements on July 11, 2024. We now know what changed with the Bonvoy Bold. Here's an overview of what's changing with Marriott's no-annual-fee card — and what's staying the same.

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