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Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Review: Good Delta Perks That Offset the Fee

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is one of four personal co-brand Delta cards offered by American Express and presents substantial value for cardmembers who can take advantage of the perks and benefits the card offers. However, the annual fee is a turn-off to some, and you'll need to regularly use the card's benefits to justify it. Our Platinum Delta Amex review can help you decide if this is the right card for you.

The Cost to Apply for Programs Like Global Entry Is Increasing on October 1. Will Your Credit Card Cover the Higher Fees?

If you missed the news, the cost of Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS will increase on October 1, 2024. Since October 1 is just a few short days away, now's a great time to apply for one of these trusted traveler programs before they become more expensive. Or, if you have a credit card offering an application fee waiver as a perk, you may not need to act so swiftly — here's why.

All the Credit Cards That Earn Hilton Honors Points

Travelers have dozens of ways to earn Hilton Honors points. That's a big deal if you're building a stash to fund a free night at one of Hilton's properties. The best way to earn a lot of Hilton points quickly is via credit card — either by netting a sign-up bonus on a Hilton credit card or initiating a transfer from one of Hilton's partner programs. Read on to learn about all the credit cards that earn Hilton Honors points.

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

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.

How Can I Receive Welcome Offers From Multiple Delta Amex Cards?

With so many Delta co-branded credit cards available, one of the most common questions we field on the blog and in our Award Travel 101 Facebook community is, "Can I hold multiple Delta Amex cards?" In the past, the answer was a resounding "yes!" However, that answer has changed to a muddy "maybe." Here's what you need to know about earning welcome bonuses on multiple SkyMiles cards — and why it's worth carrying more than one Delta Amex card.

Here’s What You Need To Do After Your New Amex Business Platinum Card Arrives

If you've been approved for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and received your new card, congratulations! Your first task is understanding how to take advantage of the card's numerous benefits and devising a plan to claim its valuable welcome offer. In this article, we'll walk through the first steps you should take after receiving your brand-new Business Platinum Card.

All About the Platinum Card® From American Express

Earn 5X points on flights, enjoy complimentary lounge access at airports worldwide, and save significant money each year with the many travel and shopping credits offered by The Platinum Card® from American Express. Excellent travel insurance protections also provide peace of mind. The downside of the Amex Platinum is its hefty annual fee and the difficulty of using some of the spending credits. Here's everything you should know about this card.

All You Need To Know About the Amex Platinum $200 Airline Fee Credit

The Platinum Card® from American Express has a hefty annual fee. That much is for sure. But baked into that annual fee is a lot of value — think hundreds of dollars worth of credits and other perks that can easily offset the steep price tag if you maximize them. One of those perks that helps justify the annual fee is the Amex Platinum's $200 airline fee credit. Here's what you need to know about the airline fee credit — what it covers and what it doesn't — plus how to get full value from it every year.

New Avianca LifeMiles Credit Cards Are Here. These Are the Details.

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.