The Amex Platinum Card Refresh Coming Soon — And Right Now's the Best Time to Apply

Reviewed byJT Genter

The Amex Platinum Card Refresh Coming Soon — And Right Now's the Best Time to Apply

by Tyler Glatt

1 hours ago

Reviewed byJT Genter

Few premium cards are as iconic as The Platinum Card^® from American Express. This card in particular offers a slew of fantastic benefits, access to airport lounges via the American Express Global Lounge Collection^®, statement credits, and more. If you’ve never had the Amex Platinum before, now might be a great time to apply. Here's why.

Tripadvisor Launches Tripadvisor Rewards: Earn 5% Back in Trip Cash on Stays and Experiences

by Harrison Pierce

August 13, 2025

Tripadvisor Rewards is a new loyalty program by Tripadvisor, where you can earn 5% Trip Cash on your hotel and activity bookings. You'll also earn Trip Cash by being an active member of the Tripadvisor community. Here's everything you need to know about the new program.

Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work

by Ashley Onadele and Mark Jackson

August 13, 2025

Marriott Bonvoy's Nightly Upgrade Awards are a benefit that elite members can choose through Annual Choice Benefits. With these awards, you can request a room upgrade prior to arrival at the hotel. This benefit replaced the previous and similar Suite Night Awards. Here's a closer look at what Nightly Upgrade Awards are, how to earn them, and how to use them.

Our Guide to the Bilt Rewards Travel Portal: Earn and Redeem Points on Flights, Hotels, and More

by Mark Jackson

August 13, 2025

The Bilt Rewards Travel Portal is a revamped option for Bilt Members to make travel bookings within the Bilt ecosystem and earn points. While still missing key travel options like rental cars and packages, it may make sense for those looking to earn Bilt status each year.

Capital One Quicksilver Secured Credit Card Review: Earn Rewards While Building Your Credit

by Harrison Pierce

August 13, 2025

The Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card is a great option for those with poor to fair credit who want to increase their credit score. Although you must make a security deposit of at least $200, you can still earn rewards while using your card responsibly. But is this a card you should apply for?

Delta Selling Unbundled Travel Experiences for Travel Starting in October — Here’s What This Means for You

by Harrison Pierce

August 13, 2025

Delta's new unbundled fare structure (which it's calling "Travel Experiences") is now live for flights departing on or after October 1, 2025. With 11 different options to choose from, it can easily become overwhelming. Here's everything to know about the new fare structure, and how to know which one is best for your next trip.

Act Soon: Bid Hyatt Points to Win Four Exclusive Experiences at Bunkhouse Hotels

by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class

August 13, 2025

In July, World of Hyatt began integrating Bunkhouse Hotels into its portfolio. To celebrate, World of Hyatt members can bid on four unique FIND Experiences at Bunkhouse Hotels properties in Austin, Houston, Todos Santos, and Mexico City through August 18, 2025. Here are the details.

Match Your Airline, Hotel, or Rental Car Status to SIXT for Free — And Keep Your New Status for Life

by Skye Class and Carissa Rawson

August 13, 2025

SIXT car rental company has an excellent status match program with dozens of airlines, hotels, and other rental car agencies. Matched statuses last a lifetime, although there are a couple caveats. This is just one way to get a free elite status with SIXT, among other car rental companies. Here are the details.

New Capital One VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor Offers: Earn a $100 Travel Credit Plus 20k Bonus Miles or $200 Cash Bonus

by Tyler Glatt

September 9, 2025

Capital One is sweetening the welcome bonus on three popular no-annual-fee cards by including a $100 Capital One Travel credit in addition to the bonus cash bonus or miles you’ll earn after meeting the minimum spending requirement. Here's a look at these elevated offers.

How and Why You Should Use the United Airlines ‘Expert Mode’

by Payton Turner and Carissa Rawson

August 12, 2025

United Airlines' expert mode is an incredible tool that allows flyers to access helpful fare class details about their flights directly from United. This information is incredibly useful in understanding when flights can be booked with partners or when confirmable upgrades are available. And it's very easy to use.

Wyndham Rewards Promotions: Up to 20% Off, Bonus Points on Bill Payments, 2X at New Hotels, and More

by Skye Class

September 9, 2025

Wyndham Rewards is offering several promotions to make your next stay more rewarding or less expensive. Right now, you can save up to 20% on stays in the U.S. and Canada, get up to 10% off at Wyndham Vacation Club properties, collect bonus points by paying bills with a Wyndham credit card, and more.

Buy Emirates Skywards Miles With up to a 25% Bonus to Unlock Deals to Europe, Fly Emirates First Class

by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter

August 23, 2025

Emirates just launched a new promotion to buy Skywards miles, offering up to a 25% bonus on purchases through August 22, 2025. You can buy Skywards miles for as low as 2.4¢ apiece. But does it ever make sense to jump on a promotion like this? Let's consider the details.

The SAS and Scandic Partnership Is Fully Live: Status Match and Point Transfers Now Available

by Sam Helmy

August 12, 2025

You can now status match between Scandic Friends and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) EuroBonus — with points transfers coming soon. Although this feature was promised earlier, it was delayed by about a month. Now that the partnership is live, let’s break down what you can do and whether it makes sense to take advantage of it.

Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport

by Tyler Glatt

August 11, 2025

The long-awaited American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) finally opened its doors in May 2025. Flagship Lounges are a cut above Admirals Clubs in both amenities and exclusivity, and the Philadelphia lounge is a cut above the rest of the Flagship network, too. Here’s what you’ll find inside the Philadelphia Flagship Lounge so you can make the most of your time there.

Paying Tuition With Credit Cards: When It’s Worth It and Which Cards Are the Most Rewarding

by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi

August 11, 2025

College tuition is a huge expense, which presents a lucrative opportunity for those looking to earn additional points, miles, or cash back with credit cards. But is it a good idea? Here are some considerations you'll want to make before paying with a credit card, plus some cards you should use.

What You Get By Signing Up for the Free Bilt Rewards Program and Why You Should

by Carissa Rawson

August 12, 2025

Bilt Rewards is a flexible point currency like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards. Unlike these, however, you're able to earn points on the rent that you pay. Pair this with a strong list of transfer partners and monthly Rent Day promotions offering free perks, and Bilt Rewards is a no-brainer to join.

A Guide to Hyatt Explorist Status: Is It Worth It?

by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson

August 11, 2025

World of Hyatt Explorist status sits one level above Discoverist and one below top-tier Globalist. For those loyal to the Hyatt brand, Explorist offers enough perks to make each stay more comfortable and rewarding. While it's not Hyatt's elite status sweet spot (that award goes to Globalist), Explorist is fairly easy to earn and likely worth the investment to those who prefer Hyatt over competitors like Hilton and Marriott. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Explorist status, including how to earn it.

You Can Redeem American Airlines Miles for Items Through the AAdvantage Exchange — But Please Don’t

by Cameron Laufer

August 11, 2025

Have you ever wondered if you can exchange your hard earned airline miles for a Dyson vacuum or a toaster? You probably haven't but we're here to tell you that it's possible through American Airlines' new shopping marketplace, called AAdvantage Exchange. Let's look at the new program and if it makes sense to redeem miles this way.

Amex Platinum Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Premium Card Is Better?

by Dan Miller and Brie Bash

August 11, 2025

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and The Platinum Card® from American Express are two of the most popular premium rewards cards. But which one is best? Does it ever make sense to have both? In this head-to-head comparison, we look at the strengths of each help you decide which one is best for you.

Easy Ways to Use and Maximize the Citi Strata Elite Card’s $300 Annual Hotel Credit

by Tyler Glatt

August 10, 2025

If you're reading this, there's a good chance you like saving money on hotels. Who doesn't? The brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card makes it easier to do just that with its annual hotel savings benefit worth up to $300. Here's how to use the credit and our best tips on how to maximize it.

Omni Hotels Points Expiration Rules — and How to Avoid Losing Select Guest Credits

by Sam Helmy

August 10, 2025

Omni Hotels Select Guest credits don’t follow the same rules as most hotel points. Here’s how expiration works — and how to keep your rewards from expiring unused.

Guide to Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Which Programs Offer the Best Value for Your Points?

by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce

August 10, 2025

Citi ThankYou® Rewards offers a ton of value with top transfer partners and plenty of options to collect ThankYou Points. In this post, we break down each Citi transfer partner in detail to help you decide where to transfer your Citi ThankYou Points, highlighting some great example redemption options with the best partners.

How Amex Platinum Cardholders Can Get a Free Paramount+ Streaming Subscription

by JT Genter and Carissa Rawson

August 10, 2025

The Platinum Card® from American Express is loaded with perks. And some of those perks offer their own perks. Here's how Amex Platinum cardmembers can get a free Paramount+ Essential subscription, 50% off Paramont+ with Showtime, gas discounts at 14,000+ stations, and more.

I Went ‘Glamping’ in an Airstream at AutoCamp Cape Cod — And I Can’t Wait to Go Back

by Tyler Glatt

August 9, 2025

Visiting an AutoCamp had been on my travel bucket list for a while. I like camping, and I don’t mind a glamorous stay every now and then, so it only made sense that I’d enjoy “glamping.” And honestly, I loved it. Here’s what my AutoCamp Cape Cod experience was like — and a few things I learned about the property during my stay.

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

by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson

August 9, 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.

The Ultimate Guide to Bilt Elite Status: SkyTeam Status, Helicopter Rides, and More

by Mark Jackson

August 9, 2025

Bilt Rewards Elite Status offers a compelling reason to engage with the program, if just for Rent Day transfer bonuses alone. If you're on the East Coast and can take advantage of other top-tier benefits like BLADE, Bilt could make sense for your spending habits.

My Experience Flying Emirates Business Class: Did It Live Up to the Hype?

by Lauren Wynn

August 8, 2025

In the points and miles world, there are a few bucket-list items that we all strive to mark off our lists. Business class on Emirates' A380 has been hovering at the top of my list for so long, and this summer I finally got to experience it for myself. But perhaps my expectations were too high. Here's what my experience was like.

Chase Co-Branded Card Promotions: Up to 7X Points on Groceries, Gas, and Dining in Q3 2025

by Skye Class

August 8, 2025

Chase finally announced the Q3 2025 co-branded credit card offers (that started on July 1). These targeted promos offer eligible cardholders bonus points or cash back. This time around, Chase is offering up to 7X total points on grocery, gas station, and restaurant purchases made between July 1 and September 30, 2025. If you have a Chase co-branded card, here’s how to check if you’re targeted for a bonus offer.

Barclays Confirms to AwardWallet: Hawaiian Airlines Cards Are Here to Stay

by Harrison Pierce

August 8, 2025

If you've been wondering what will happen to your Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard when the airline joins loyalty programs with Alaska Mileage Plan, you aren't alone. Luckily, you don't have anything to worry about. Here's what Barclays shared with AwardWallet about the future of the Hawaiian Airlines cards.

U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Slashes Earnings, Limits Travel Redemptions, and Teases Transfer Partners

by Mark Jackson

August 8, 2025

The U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Card has historically offered strong earnings for mobile wallet spending and redemptions for travel purchases. Now, announced changes for the card coming later in 2025 put big limitations on the upside for holding this credit card in your wallet. But it's not all bad news. Here's a breakdown of the upcoming changes.

Chase Partners With Coinbase, Teases Crypto Redemptions for Ultimate Rewards Points

by Harrison Pierce

August 8, 2025

Chase and Coinbase just announced a new partnership that will let customers fund crypto purchases using a Chase bank account, credit card, or even Ultimate Rewards points. Here’s what’s confirmed — and what we’re still waiting to learn.

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