U.S banks play a huge role in the travel rewards ecosystem. Learning about credit card application rules won’t be the most exciting part of your points-and-miles education. But it’s hard to overstate the importance of building a healthy relationship with the banks. In this post, we explain how to build a sustainable, long term credit-card strategy—without falling out of the banks’ good graces.

You might think that you can only redeem Delta miles to fly on Delta, or American miles to fly on American. Opening your mind to the wonderful world of airline alliances and partnerships will really help you maximize the value of your hard-earned frequent flyer miles. Take your rewards game to the next level with this complete guide to partners and alliances.

Have you ever felt like you can’t use miles for any of the trips you want to take? Booking award travel is one of the biggest challenges for points-and-miles beginners. In this post, we’ll explain how award availability works and why it’s one of the most important concepts to master.

If you’ve managed to earn a good stash of airline miles, the next step is understanding how many miles it will take to book your next trip. Don’t let the airlines trick you into paying more than you should! Follow these tips in order to save miles on your next redemption

Points and miles can help you travel for a fraction of what you’d normally pay. But there are several different types of points and miles categories, and these can be hard to understand if you’re just getting started. Here’s an introduction to the different types of reward points and how they can each can play a role in your award wallet.

Sick of the typical rental car experience? I have found that Silvercar offers an elevated rental experience, and its Premium Rewards program is simple to use and can save you money. Plus you can now track your points right in AwardWallet! Here’s what you need to know about Silvercar.

Holders of American Airlines co-branded credit cards have long enjoyed a little-known benefit: AA Reduced Mileage Awards. These awards apply to 14 co-branded cards with two levels of discount available based on the particular card you hold.

The new year is well and truly underway! If you’ve resolved to travel more in 2020, we’re going to show you how points and miles are the perfect vehicle to help you accomplish your travel goals without breaking the bank.

Amex Offers are one of the most underrated benefits available to American Express cardmembers. If you like saving money and traveling for pennies on the dollar, it’s time to take a closer look at how these promotions can put extra cash in your pocket and supercharge your Membership Rewards earning strategy.

Do you enjoy saving money? If you have any kind of banking relationship with Chase, then Chase Offers may be able to help you save on the purchases you make the most. Today we’re going to go through the basics of using Chase Offers to see if they might be worth your time.