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.
Making Sense of the Marriott Bonvoy Co-Branded Credit Cards by Ashley Onadele and Mark Jackson May 13, 2024 82 The lineup of Marriott Bonvoy co-branded cards from Chase and American Express is robust, with great benefits as well as high-value welcome offers. Unfortunately, there are many rules to follow to ensure you're eligible for all the benefits and welcome bonuses. Catch our breakdown of the benefits and offers for Marriott Bonvoy cards in this post.
All About The Business Platinum Card® from American Express by Ian Snyder May 11, 2024 4 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium business card that commands a high annual fee but offers tons of value through lounge access, hotel and car rental elite status, up to $1,400 in annual credits, travel protections, and even cell phone insurance. Check out our detailed review of the card, covering the welcome offer, earning rates, travel perks, and the array of credits that can save you lots of money. These will help you decide if the card is right for you.
Amex Platinum Cardholders: Check Your Account for 40th Anniversary Offers by Ryan Smith May 21, 2024 0 The Platinum Card® from American Express is turning 40, so cardholders should check their accounts. There are travel and non-travel offers for bonus points, extra cash back, and even a third night free at luxury hotels. Here are the offers we're seeing — and how to find them.
The Top Hotels for Using Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Free Nights by Miguel Rueda and Brie Bash April 23, 2024 78 Multiple Marriott credit cards provide free night awards automatically on your account anniversary each year. Here, we look at maximizing these awards with some of our top picks for redeeming your free nights, no matter how many points they're worth.
Capital One Venture X Business vs. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express by Carissa Rawson April 17, 2025 0 Both the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer premium benefits for business owners, but which one is better? With differing annual fees and a range of benefits, one is definitely better than the other.
Get Exclusive Benefits at Coachella and Stagecoach With American Express by Tyler Glatt April 3, 2024 0 It's about that time of year when thousands gather in Indio, California for the Coachella and Stagecoach music and arts festivals. And if you're an American Express card member planning a trip to the desert, plenty of exclusive perks and benefits are in store. Here's what festivalgoers need to know.
Here’s When Your Hilton Credit Card Is Losing Its Priority Pass Benefit by Tyler Glatt April 3, 2025 0 Hilton's shakeup of its American Express-issued credit card lineup is resulting in the loss of select benefits, including complimentary Priority Pass airport lounge access. Depending on when you enrolled in the benefit, your Priority Pass access will disappear this year if it hasn't already. Here's the exact date your card will no longer grant you access to Priority Pass lounges.
Amex Hilton Honors Business Card Shakeup: Priority Pass Out, Spending Credits In, Higher Annual Fee by Carissa Rawson March 28, 2024 5 Big changes have arrived for The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, which is seeing an increased annual fee. Along with statement credits of up to $240 per year, cardholders can now enjoy rental car elite status and an increased on eve day spending. On the flip side, the card is losing airport lounge access and the ability to earn free night certificates.
Ending Soon: Double Uber Credits for Amex Platinum Cardholders by Skye Class November 18, 2024 2 Through March 31, 2024, holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express can claim a $15 Uber credit after completing a single ride. That's in addition to the usual $15 Uber Cash Amex offers with the card, which has been around for years. This offer is ending soon, so you'll need to book and complete your ride fast. Here are the details.
Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit Changing: Loss of SiriusXM by Ryan Smith May 9, 2024 1 One of the keys to extracting value from The Platinum Card® from American Express is using its benefits each year. Among those benefits is up to $240 in annual digital entertainment credits — often referred to as streaming credits. However, my favorite use of this is going away, as SiriusXM will no longer be a qualifying merchant.
How Delta TakeOff 15 Can Help You Save 15% on Delta Award Tickets by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2024 2 If you've got a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can book Delta-operated award flights cheaper than anybody else. Thanks to the staple TakeOff 15 benefit that adorns almost every Delta American Express co-branded card, you can save 15% on Delta award tickets. While it may not seem like much, this perk can be the key to unlocking unparalleled savings on award bookings. Here's what Delta SkyMiles American Express cardholders need to know about the TakeOff 15 benefit.
Best Mid-Tier Hotel Card Offer: Hilton Surpass or IHG One Rewards Premier? by Jenna Hansen February 13, 2024 26 The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card both offer valuable welcome bonuses and a long list of cardmember benefits. We break down the offers to see which card provides more value, considering its benefit and annual fees.
First Look: American Express Centurion Lounge in Atlanta Now Open by Tyler Glatt July 25, 2024 0 It's long been rumored that American Express had an impressive, new 26,000+ square foot Centurion Lounge in the works at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. And if you've wondered when that space would open, we're here bearing good news. Amex has cut the ribbon on its newest space. Here's a tour inside the new lounge to show you what you can expect from the Centurion Lounge in Atlanta.
Amex Adds ‘Family’ Restrictions to the American Express® Green Card by Tyler Glatt February 8, 2024 0 Continuing with its effort of adding "family" language to what now seems like all of its credit card offerings, American Express rolled out new terms on the American Express® Green Card. Yes, there are now more restrictions on who can receive a welcome bonus on the card. Here's what you need to know about the new terms attached to Amex Green Card applications.
Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card Review: A Solid Workhorse by Ryan Flanigan February 3, 2024 2 The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card incentivizes you the more you use it. For a modest annual fee, you can earn significant Membership Rewards points — one of the most valuable flexible point currencies available. With frequently used bonus categories, this is a solid workhorse card for those who may prefer a simple reward-earning strategy.
American Express Shakes Up Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Lineup, Changing Perks and Fees by Tyler Glatt February 1, 2024 14 Throughout the past year, Delta Air Lines' infamous SkyMiles frequent flyer program has undergone a lot of change. SkyClub access, Medallion elite status qualification, MQDs — you name it. Almost everything has undergone some sort of overhaul. But now, there's more. Delta's American Express-issued credit card lineup is getting refreshed. From new and enhanced benefits to higher annual fees, here's everything you need to know about what's changing with the Delta credit card lineup.
How To Extract Maximum Value From the Amex Hilton Surpass Card by Ryan Flanigan and Jess Farley January 9, 2025 5 The Hilton Surpass card is one of the few co-branded cards that provides outstanding value — even if you only spend a couple of nights a year with Hilton. With a valuable welcome offer, complimentary Gold Elite status, and a unique sweet spot for return on everyday spending, this card remains one of our top picks for hotel rewards.
The Complete Guide to Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts by Ashley Onadele January 20, 2024 1 Back before every credit card issuer had a hotel program, there was the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program. This collection offers luxury benefits on your hotel stays, and it's only accessible to those with American Express' premium cards. But are these bookings worth it? We look at the positives and negatives to help you decide.
Earn Bonus American Express Membership Rewards or Cash Back by Adding Employee Cards by Tyler Glatt November 24, 2024 0 American Express has a nice incentive to add employee cards to your small business credit card account, coming in the form of bonus Membership Rewards points or cash back. Even better, this bonus is easy to earn and lucrative if you can take advantage of it in its entirety. When maximized, it offers up to 75,000 bonus points or $500 cash back. But this offer won't last forever; the enrollment period closes on February 2, 2024. Here's everything you need to know about this American Express offer.
And Another One: Amex Adds ”Family” Language to the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card by Tyler Glatt December 22, 2023 0 Another American Express card has fallen victim to the inclusion of "family" language. This time, it's the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card. According to the updated terms, you may not be eligible to receive the welcome offer on the card if you've previously carried it or the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Here's what you should know about the changes to the fine print on the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card as part of this unfortunate trend.
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card vs. Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card: Which Credit Card Is Right for You? by Carissa Rawson May 19, 2025 1 Delta Air Lines and American Express offer several different credit cards to customers. These include the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card as well as the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. But when it comes down to it, which is best? Let's find out.
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card Review: Top-Tier Perks on a Top-Tier Card by Carissa Rawson June 6, 2025 50 The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the star of Hilton’s co-branded lineup of credit cards from American Express. With annual perks including hundreds of dollars in resort and airline credits plus the ability to earn multiple free nights, it offers more than just top-tier Diamond status. Is it the right card for you? Our review will help you answer that question.
How To Unenroll From Amex Pay Over Time (And Why It’s a Good Idea) by Kennedy Miller November 30, 2023 4 Pay Over Time from American Express gives cardmembers more options and flexibility when it comes to paying off their balance, but it comes with a price. Here's how and why you should unenroll from this feature to avoid accidental interest charges and to make sure you are eligible for future offers.
Should You Use Amex Reward Dollars for Your Amazon Purchases? by Sam Helmy November 26, 2023 0 American Express announced that cardholders can now use their Amex Reward Dollars to pay for their Amazon purchase directly. Members need to link their accounts and use Amex Reward Dollars to pay for all or part of their purchases. While the math makes sometimes, using this redemption doesn't always provide a good deal.
American Express Card Offer History: Best-Ever Offers and When You Should Apply by Tyler Glatt June 6, 2025 6 Increase your point and miles earning by taking advantage of best-ever offers for American Express cards. In this post, we show you the history of Amex welcome offers for many popular cards and provide insight on what a great offer looks like. Use this information to figure out when it makes sense to apply for some of the most popular American Express cards.
Amex Corporate Cards Offer 4 Months of Free CLEAR Plus by Skye Class October 22, 2023 1 Certain Amex Corporate cardholders now have access to a free CLEAR Plus membership for four months. While it's not a full year like you can get through other means, this is still a nice benefit. Plus, you can tack these four months onto an existing membership.
How To Use the American Express International Airline Program by Carissa Rawson October 21, 2023 2 The American Express International Airline Program offers up to a 20% discount on paid airfare for premium economy, business, and first class tickets. There are 26 participating airlines in this program, but not everyone has access.
Amex Platinum Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Premium Card Is Better? by Dan Miller June 2, 2025 0 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.
