The Amex Platinum Saks Credit Resets Soon — Here’s How to Maximize It Now by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt June 18, 2025 29 Holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express can receive $100 back in annual statement credits at Saks. Even though most things at Saks cost more than $50, there are still some great ways to use the credit without spending a ton of extra money. Let's look at how to maximize this benefit before it resets on July 1, 2025.
Elite Perks and a Price Tag to Match: Chase Unveils the Brand-New Sapphire Reserve for Business by Tyler Glatt June 17, 2025 0 One of the most well-rounded premium travel rewards cards is getting a counterpart built for business owners. In response to growing demand for such a product, Chase is launching the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business. Here’s what you need to know about the new card to help you decide if it’s worth applying for once it becomes available later this month.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Is Getting a Major Overhaul — Here’s What You’ll Get (and Lose) by Tyler Glatt June 17, 2025 7 The gauntlet’s been thrown. Details about the all-new Chase Sapphire Reserve® are out, and Chase is making a play for the best — and most expensive — premium rewards card on the market. There’s a lot to unpack, so let's get into what’s new with the Sapphire Reserve.
How to Save 15% on Delta SkyMiles Awards With a Delta Credit Card by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce June 17, 2025 2 If you have a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can book Delta-operated award flights cheaper than anyone 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 cardholders need to know about the TakeOff 15 benefit.
Citi Unveils New 5% Cash Back Categories on the Dividend Card — Here’s How to Activate by Tyler Glatt June 15, 2025 6 Citi® Dividend Card cardholders can activate their Q3 2025 quarterly bonus categories and earn 5% cash back, up to $300 cash back annually. From July through September 2025, you'll earn 5% cash back when using your card at home improvement stores and gas stations. Here's the link to register and all of the details of how the Citi Dividend Card works.
Best Credit Cards for Rental Car Insurance [2025] by Jess Farley and Tyler Glatt June 8, 2025 64 Primary car rental insurance is one of the unsung heroes of rewards credit card perks. It also provides piece of mind on trips. In this post, we make insurance easy to understand and cover the credit cards that provide the best coverage.
Max Out Your $200 Amex Dell Credit Before It Expires This Month. Here are 10 Items to Consider Buying Now. by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt June 5, 2025 2 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers up to $400 in Dell statement credits each year after enrollment. You get up to $200 statement credit in January–June and another $200 statement credit for purchases made July–December. But what can you really use these credits for? Here are 10 items we recommend.
Spent Enough to Unlock a Brilliant Earned Choice Award? You Now Have a New Benefit Option by Tyler Glatt June 4, 2025 0 The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is packed with benefits. Most of these you get automatically (or after enrollment), but one of the card's lesser-appreciated perks is the Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit you unlock after making eligible purchases every calendar year. And this benefit just got a little better. Here's how.
Amex Business Platinum Wireless Credit: How It Works and How to Use It by Brie Bash June 3, 2025 3 If you carry The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, there’s a practical perk that’s easy to overlook but worth taking advantage of. You can save up to $120 a year with the monthly wireless credit. Here’s what you need to know to enroll and maximize this benefit on your Amex Business Platinum card.
Amex Offers: A Beginner’s Guide to Saving Money and Earning Bonus Points by Patrick Stouffer and Mark Jackson June 3, 2025 40 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.
Premium Credit Card Perks That Make Family Travel Smoother (and Cheaper) by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash May 30, 2025 2 Premium credit cards may come with hefty annual fees, but they’re also packed with high-value perks that can elevate any family vacation. From annual statement credits to airport lounge access, the right benefits can make travel more comfortable, more convenient, and yes, even more affordable, despite the upfront cost. Here are the best premium credit card perks for families.
Best Credit Cards for Travel Purchases in June 2025 by Patrick Stouffer and Tyler Glatt June 13, 2025 49 Redeeming points and miles for travel is the endgame for all award travelers, but even the most seasoned point collectors have to cough up some hard-earned cash sometimes. That's why it's essential to have a great card for travel purchases. Here's a roundup of all the best cards for travel purchases.
Skip the CDW: How to Use Credit Card Rental Insurance and Get Proof When Needed by Jenna Hansen May 29, 2025 36 If you've ever rented a car, you've heard the spiel on purchasing insurance as part of the rental agreement. Fees can range anywhere from $10 to $50 per day. But your credit card might provide a complimentary Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance. Here's how to get proof of Collision Damage Waiver from your credit card so you aren't stuck paying for something you don't need.
From Elite Perks to Travel Credits: All of the Hotel Benefits That Come With Your Chase Sapphire Reserve® by Jenna Hansen and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 28, 2025 0 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® offers several valuable hotel benefits. These include access to The Edit by Chase, VIP perks at Relais & Châteaux properties, a $300 annual travel credit, elevated earnings in the Chase Travel portal, and more. This article breaks down each of these perks so you can make the most of them.
New: Chase Adds Rotating Categories to Aeroplan Card Pay Yourself Back by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter May 28, 2025 0 Chase just added new "promotional categories" to Pay Yourself Back on the Aeroplan® Credit Card. In addition to travel purchases and the card’s annual fee, cardholders can now redeem Aeroplan points to offset everyday spending in select categories. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Use Chase Trip Delay Insurance to Get Reimbursed for Flight Delays by Jess Farley and Andrew Kunesh May 23, 2025 36 Flight delays are inevitable when traveling by air. Planes get held up by weather, mechanical, or personnel issues, or you may get bumped due to the flight being overbooked. But, provided you pay with the right card, you won’t have to rough it in the departures lounge or wear the outlay of an expensive airport hotel. If you hold a Chase travel card, it’s likely you have access to some of the best Trip Delay protection available, provided you follow all the steps listed out below.
How Amex Platinum Card Members Can Unlock Complimentary Centurion Lounge Guest Access by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 14, 2025 0 Here’s how to unlock complimentary guest access now that Amex changed the Centurion Lounge guest policy for Platinum-branded Card Members, along with a few alternative options to help you and your guests get into the lounge for as little cash out of pocket as possible.
The 7 Best Credit Cards for Grocery Shopping in 2025 — From Cash Back to Transferable Points by Jess Farley and Tyler Glatt May 11, 2025 45 Using the best credit card for groceries can mean a lot of extra points each year. Here’s our roundup of the seven best cards to maximize your rewards on one of your most consistent monthly expenses.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Use the Citi Prestige® Card’s $250 Travel Credit by Ross Denkin and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 9, 2025 43 Despite not being available to new cardholders, the Citi Prestige® Card still has serious appeal. With features like a fourth night free on hotel stays and 5x bonus categories, this card is incredibly rewarding. One of the best ways to offset the annual fee is its annual $250 travel credit. Here's how to effortlessly maximize this benefit.
How to Top Off Your Marriott Free Night Award Certificate With up to 15,000 Bonvoy Points by Sam Helmy and Jenna Hansen May 9, 2025 1 Marriott lets you top off your Free Night Award night certs (including those earned through co-branded credit cards) with up to 15,000 Bonvoy points. This brings some flexibility when trying to book more expensive hotels or peak nights. This article shows you exactly how it works.
How to Set Up Your Digital Priority Pass Card to Access Airport Lounges by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 8, 2025 0 If you have a Priority Pass account, make sure to set up your digital card to access one of the 1,700+ lounges in the network using just your phone, so even if you lose your card or leave it behind on your next trip, you'll still be able to get into an airport lounge.
Which Credit Cards Still Offer Access to Priority Pass Restaurants? by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt May 7, 2025 12 There’s more to Priority Pass than just lounge access. At select airports, members can skip the lounge and enjoy a free — or nearly free — meal at a sit-down restaurant. However, the number of cards that include the Priority Pass restaurant benefit is shrinking. Here’s a look at the credit cards that still offer access to Priority Pass restaurants.
Level Up Your Rewards: The Best Credit Cards for Gamers by Ajay Jain May 5, 2025 0 There are multiple credit cards that offer top cashback earning rates on gaming purchases. Whether it's a card affiliated with a specific store or a card that offers cash back on multiple types of purchases, find out which credit card is best for buying your next console, video game, or in game purchase.
Launching This Summer: Use Your Alaska Airlines Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines by Mark Jackson May 4, 2025 0 Alaska’s Companion Fare is famous for a reason. This lucrative benefit allows eligible Mileage Plan credit cardholders to purchase a round-trip ticket for a companion for $99 (plus taxes and fees) anywhere Alaska Airlines flies within North America. Traditionally, it’s only been valid on Alaska-operated flights, but this summer, you’ll be able to take it even further on Hawaiian Airlines.
Free Instacart+ and Monthly Credits Now Available on These Chase Cards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 2, 2025 5 Chase is now partnering with Instacart to offer Instacart perks to cardholders. If you have a Chase cobranded credit card or any of the Ink business cards, chances are you could be enjoying additional perks from this partnership. Let us tell you all about these perks and all the cards that now come with them in this article.
Free Bags, Seats, and More: 3 New Southwest Card Benefits to Debut as Soon as May 2025 by Tyler Glatt June 1, 2025 0 Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines. The "Bags Fly Free" policy is on the way out, and basic fares are on the way in. But to help ease the pain, new Rapid Rewards credit card benefits are also rolling out, and they can help you skirt the worst of the changes. Here's an overview of the new benefits.
Can You Use Credit Card Travel Credits to Pay Award Change and Cancellation Fees? by Jess Farley and Ian Snyder April 27, 2025 37 One of the frustrating aspects of award travel is often needing to book well in advance to get the best price with your points and miles, knowing that your plans might change along the way. And some programs will charge you (handsomely!) if you have to make these changes. But if your credit card has travel credits, can you use these to cover the award change and cancellation fees?
A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam April 25, 2025 2 Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion Lounge. Here's what to know about having the right card (and potentially flying the right airline) to enter. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges, the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.
Have an Alaska or Hawaiian Credit Card? Your Checked Bag Benefits Just Got Better by Mark Jackson April 24, 2025 0 Combining airline operations is always a complex process, but so far, the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has progressed smoothly. Now, another welcome update is rolling out: co-branded credit card holders from both airlines can use their checked bag benefits across both carriers. Here are the details.
Earn 5X Amex Points on Vacation Rentals and Travel Packages With the Business Platinum Card by Brie Bash April 23, 2025 0 Those with The Business Platinum Card® from American Express earn 5X Membership Rewards on certain travel booked in the Amex Travel portal. American Express has quietly expanded the bonus category to include even more travel that will earn the 5X Membership Rewards. Here's what you need to know about the newly expanded bonus categories.
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