How To Plan a Long-Term Credit Card Strategy by Carissa Rawson May 25, 2024 1 Crafting the perfect credit card portfolio is a long-term process, especially as your lifestyle changes and cards are updated. Let's take a look at some long-term strategies for success, including which how to decide which cards to get next and which to keep in your wallet for the long run.
Why Starting With Chase Cards Matters if You’re Under 5/24 by Ian Snyder May 24, 2024 0 If you're new to the points and miles hobby or looking to dive deeper after just dipping your toe, you want to develop a solid earning strategy for both welcome offers and ongoing rewards. To do so, you need to understand the rules and restrictions card issuers have in place. With Chase offering so many lucrative bonuses, we recommend designing your credit card strategy around their 5/24 rule. Here's how you best do that, and the potential cost of ignoring this unwritten rule.
Understanding Rewards Credit Card Application Rules and Restrictions [2024] by Ian Snyder March 26, 2025 128 Trying to figure out what your next credit card can be? Confused by all the credit card application rules that vary by bank and issuer? This is our resource to help you navigate all the various restrictions, including Chase's infamous 5/24 rule and which banks expect you to have a checking account if you want their credit cards. There is a lot of incomplete information about credit card issuer restrictions, and much is unpublished. Here we detail what we do know about major financial institutions' rules all in one place.
How To Check Your Chase 5/24 Status for Free by Ryan Smith May 24, 2024 73 Chase's 5/24 rule is one of the strictest — and one of the more (in)famous — credit card application rules. However, Chase doesn't publicize this rule or tell you what your 5/24 status is. Here are the best free methods for checking your 5/24 status.
How Does the Chase 5/24 Policy Work? by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt May 24, 2024 79 For points and miles enthusiasts, the Chase 5/24 rule is one of the most notorious restrictions you'll run into when applying for a new rewards card. However, the 5/24 rule can be confusing and frustrating — especially since it’s so common to find references on the web to 5/24 without any additional context. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Chase 5/24 rule.
Where To Find the Best Airport Lounges in 2024 by Skye Class May 23, 2024 0 A good airport lounge is a big factor for comfortable travel. To help with that, here's a list of the best airport lounges around the world (and where to find them) in 2024, as determined by the Priority Pass Excellence Awards.
Virgin Flying Club Just Devalued ANA Premium Cabin Awards (Again!) by JT Genter May 23, 2024 1 Effective immediately, one of the best sweet spots in points and miles just lost some of its shine. Without notice, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club just raised the award rates for flying ANA business class. Here's what you need to know about this latest devaluation, and why Virgin Flying Club might still be the best option.
Capital One Venture vs. Capital One VentureOne: Which Card Delivers More Value? by Tyler Glatt and Jess Farley May 21, 2024 4 The Capital One Venture Rewards and Capital One VentureOne Rewards cards are great options. While both cards offer similar perks, the main difference lies in the annual fee and earning rates. In this post, we compare the two cards and help you determine which is the best fit for your spending habits.
You Can Now Transfer Avios Between British Airways and Finnair. Here’s How. by Tyler Glatt May 21, 2024 2 One of the best aspects of Avios is that you can freely transfer Avios between airline loyalty accounts that use the currency. This lets you combine your Avios and redeem them with the program of your choice. Finnair recently adopted Avios and is rolling out the option to transfer Avios to other airlines, starting with British Airways Executive Club. Starting today, you can convert Finnair Plus Avios to British Airways Avios and vice versa. Here's how.
Take Advantage of a Three-Month Free FoundersCard Trial for AwardWallet Readers by Carissa Rawson May 21, 2024 0 FoundersCard is a lifestyle card that provides benefits such as discounts on travel, complimentary elite status, shopping discounts, and more. If you've been on the fence about whether FoundersCard is worth it for you, we've worked out a deal for AwardWallet readers to get a three-month free trial of FoundersCard — plus $200 discount with a waived activation fee if you decide to sign up. Here's what you can get through this free trial offer.
A Guide to Hyatt Discoverist: What Can It Get You? by Jenna Hansen October 21, 2024 2 There are three status tiers within World of Hyatt: Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist. While Discoverist is the lowest tier, that doesn't mean it's without perks. Here's everything you need to know about earning Discoverist status and the perks you'll get at this tier.
New Avianca LifeMiles Credit Cards Are Here. These Are the Details. by Tyler Glatt May 21, 2024 0 Barely three weeks ago, Avianca announced that it was bringing back LifeMiles-earning credit cards for U.S.-based applicants. We at AwardWallet love LifeMiles, so the news about Avianca partnering with Cardless to introduce two new credit cards was a big deal. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait long for the announcement to come to fruition. The Avianca LifeMiles American Express® Elite Card and the Avianca LifeMiles American Express® Card are here and now open for applications. And yes, they're worth your attention.
Book Soon: Widespread Turkish Airlines Business Class Availability From the US to Istanbul by Tyler Glatt June 17, 2024 0 We love it when award availability is prevalent. That's the case right now with Turkish Airlines business class. So, if you've never flown lie-flat to Istanbul, here's your chance; availability is generous between the end of this year and into the first quarter of 2025. Here's a look at some ways you can book a Turkish Airlines business class seat to Istanbul.
The World of Hyatt Rewards Program — A Complete Guide by Miguel Rueda, Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson May 20, 2024 36 Interested in learning more about program features, elite status, and how to earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt? Thanks to a great award chart, excellent elite benefits, and great credit cards, World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel loyalty programs.
Chase Offering Automatic Upgrades From Freedom Rise® to Freedom Unlimited® by Ryan Smith May 20, 2024 0 Good news for those building credit: If you pay your bills on time and develop good credit habits, you can be automatically considered for an upgrade to a better credit card. That's the latest perk Chase is offering on the Chase Freedom Rise®. Here's how this latest feature works.
Transfer Citi Points to Turkish Miles & Smiles With a 50% Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt June 17, 2024 1 Through June 15, 2024, you can transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles with a 50% bonus. No, that's not a typo. However, you'll want to pay attention to a few of the strings attached to this offer before initiating a transfer. Here's what you need to know about the Citi–Turkish transfer bonus, plus a few ways to maximize it.
Card Question: Do You Need a Chase Sapphire Card Before Getting a Chase Ink or Unlimited? by JT Genter April 16, 2025 2 The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card both offer valuable sign-up bonuses. One reader reached out to ask if he needed to have an existing Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve® before applying for an Ink card to convert that cash-back bonus into transferrable Ultimate Rewards points. We break down the answer in this post.
Status Match to Caesars Rewards for No Resort Fees and More by Mark Jackson May 19, 2024 3 Caesars Rewards is one of the largest loyalty programs on the Las Vegas Strip, and with resort fees over $50 per night at some properties after tax, waiving fees can present huge savings on a trip. With Caesars Diamond status, no resort fees is just one of the perks travelers will enjoy. In this post, we explore how to attain the status without gambling.
How Teenagers Can Earn Points and Miles by Kennedy Miller May 19, 2024 0 It’s never too early to start earning points and miles. Teenagers don't have access to every way of earning points and miles. But, it's still possible to start learning and building balances. In this piece, AwardWallet contributor Kennedy Miller explains to her fellow teenagers how they can start earning points and miles - both from traveling and from everyday shopping.
What Is Hertz Five Star Status — And How To Get It for Free? by Tyler Glatt May 19, 2024 1 Hertz is one of the world's largest rental car companies, with locations throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, and more. One of the perks of renting through Hertz is that you can earn points and enjoy benefits courtesy of its frequent driver program, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Even better, you can earn mid-tier Hertz Five Star status for free — no rentals required. Here's what you need to know about Hertz Five Star status.
Earn Triple United Miles on IHG Stays (Up to 15,000 Bonus Miles) by Skye Class May 18, 2024 18 IHG One Rewards and United MileagePlus have brought back a promotion from last year but with better rewards this time around. Travelers now have the option to earn triple United miles on IHG stays, up to a total of 15,000 bonus miles. Bonus miles are given on stays of any length. However, you'll need to make some adjustments to your settings to earn these miles.
The 8 Best World of Hyatt Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam May 18, 2024 14 We're back once again with another list of the best points redemptions for luxury stays, this time focusing on everyone's favorite brand: Hyatt. Today, we are going to take a look at Hyatt's best points redemptions for luxury properties. Let's see just how much value you can extract from your World of Hyatt points.
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Premium Perks With a High Annual Fee by Senitra Horbrook and Jess Farley May 15, 2025 7 The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card was the first premium credit card to carry the iconic Marriott branding. A 2022 refresh added even more valuable luxury perks for cardholders while increasing the annual fee. Check out our review to see if this card is right for you.
Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson May 18, 2024 21 Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program, thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you'll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton's elite status, and some shortcuts on how to get it. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.
JetBlue and Etihad Partnership Offers Reciprocal Earning & Redemptions by Sam Helmy May 18, 2024 0 JetBlue and Etihad Guest announced a deepening of their partnership. With immediate effect, members can earn and redeem points and miles for flights on one airline using rewards from the other airline's rewards program. The announcement builds on the nearly decade-long codeshare agreement.
45 Small Luxury Hotels of the World Properties Rejoined World of Hyatt via Mr & Mrs Smith by Tyler Glatt May 17, 2024 0 World of Hyatt's partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith is now live, and Hyatt's partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World is now a thing of the past. However, 45 properties under the Mr & Mrs Smith umbrella also belong to SLH. Here's what you need to know about these dual-collection properties, including where they are, what they cost, and which benefits you can expect on stays.
Wyndham Rewards’ Generous Status Match Offer by Sam Helmy May 17, 2024 25 Wyndham Rewards has extended its status match offer, and the conditions are extremely generous. You can match your status up to top-tier Wyndham Diamond from a host of other programs, including IHG One Rewards, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and more.
Now Open for Applications: The Refreshed Citi Strata Premier℠ Card by Tyler Glatt May 16, 2024 0 For those (myself included) who've been waiting earnestly for the scoop on what's changing with Citi Strata Premier℠ Card, today is your lucky day. The is here and is open to new applicants. Here's what you need to know about the and what aspects of it evolved from the now-retired Citi Strata Premier.
All AutoCamp Properties Now Integrated Into Hilton Honors by Ryan Smith June 3, 2024 0 While it's not a giant leap forward, Hilton's partnership with AutoCamp has taken another step forward. You can now earn and redeem Hilton points — plus enjoy elite status benefits — when glamping at AutoCamp properties around the countries. Here's the latest on this unique relationship.
Act Fast: Earn Bonus Avios by Booking a Trip Through Qatar Airways Student Club by Tyler Glatt November 16, 2024 0 Qatar Airways Student Club is more popular than you may realize. It's recently surpassed one million college-enrolled members. And to celebrate, Qatar Airways is offering Student Club members a chance to earn 5,000 bonus Avios by booking a flight. But you'll have to act fast. The booking window lasts through May 16, 2024. Here's the details on this very limited-time Qatar Student Club promotion.
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