Major Overhaul of Delta Cards for 2020 by Jess Farley October 22, 2019 73 Delta has announced sweeping changes to its co-brand card lineup for 2020. We cover all the details in this comprehensive guide.
It is Now Easier to Use The Amex Platinum Uber Credit by Sam Helmy October 10, 2019 53 American Express and Uber have made it easier for Platinum and Centurion cardholders to use their monthly Uber credits. It's a small change, but it should help folks capture more of the $200 in annual credits up for grabs. Here's how to take advantage.
The Hyatt Card is Offering $250 Statement Credit at All-Inclusive Resorts by Skye Class September 10, 2019 23 Are you a fan of all-inclusive stays? For stays between November 1st and March 31st, 2020, the Hyatt Card is offering a $250 statement credit when you spend $500 or more at select all-inclusive resorts.
Amex Eliminates Airline Fee Credit for Gift Card Purchases by Sam Helmy August 4, 2019 69 American Express has finally closed a loophole that allowed cardholders to use their airline fee credit to reimburse gift cards purchased directly from the airline. Although the terms and conditions have always stated that gift cards are excluded from the credit, this had never been enforced for gift cards purchased in small denominations.
Amex Priority Pass Cards Losing Non-Lounge Access Privileges by Sam Helmy July 29, 2019 57 American Express has announced that Priority Pass Select memberships associated with its cards will no longer be eligible to access Priority Pass Non-Lounge facilities. This change takes effect on August 1, 2019, and will eliminate the option to visit Priority Pass restaurants. Fortunately, Priority Pass cards linked to Citi and Chase credit cards are not affected.
10% Points Rebate on Redemptions for Hyatt Credit Card Holders by Sam Helmy June 30, 2019 33 World of Hyatt co-brand credit card members can receive a 10% rebate on redeemed points for stays from July 2, 2019, through September 2, 2019.
Amex Platinum Card Losing Boingo Wi-Fi Perk by Sam Helmy April 17, 2019 37 American Express has announced that it is ending the free Boingo Wi-Fi benefit for the Amex Platinum. The good news for current cardholders is that it is still possible to keep the benefit through the end of 2019 by taking action before May 1, 2019.
American Airlines Ending 10% Mileage Rebate for Card Holders by Sam Helmy April 16, 2019 81 On May 1, 2019, American Airlines is ending a benefit offering a ten percent rebate on miles redeemed for holders of the AA co-branded credit cards. The change affects cardholders of the AA Platinum Select, Aviator Red, and Barclays Aviator Silver rewards cards.
Capital One Ending Hotels.com 10x with Venture Cards January 31, 2020 (Updated) by Andrew Kunesh March 25, 2019 41 The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has long offered 10x points on Hotels.com purchases. Unfortunately, the promotion is set to end on January 31, 2020.
Capital One Introduces Exclusive Restaurants with Resy by Sam Helmy February 16, 2019 53 Capital One has announced a new partnership with the reservation platform Resy to offer cardmembers exclusive restaurant reservations in Washington, D.C., New York, and Austin. Capital One gave new life to a previously unimpressive rewards program by adding airline transfer partners in December, and we're hoping the investment in creative new benefits continues into 2019 and beyond.
Priority Pass Finally Adds Restaurant at Washington IAD by Sam Helmy November 15, 2018 17 Priority Pass has finally added Chef Geoff’s at Washington IAD, to its network of participating restaurants and lounges. Chef Geoff’s becomes the only Priority Pass establishment on Concourse C at Washington DC Dulles IAD airport.
Free National Executive Status with American Express Card by Sam Helmy September 24, 2018 19 National has announced a promotion granting American Express card members Emerald Club Executive status when signing up with Emerald Club by January 31, 2019. The promotion is only open to new National Emerald Club members, and Executive status is valid through February 28, 2020.
Priority Pass Increases the Price of Lounge Visits (Amex Only) – Doesn’t Matter! by Sam Helmy September 4, 2018 25 Priority Pass announced in an email to members that the price of chargeable lounge visits through their Priority Pass membership associated with their American Express card is increasing to $32 per visit as of October 1, 2018. This represents an 18.5% increase on the current cost of a lounge visit of $27. That said, this, in theory, is a non-issue for many people. This is only an issue if you exceed the complimentary guest benefit of your card.
Partial Reprieve For Citi Price Rewind Through 2018 by Sam Helmy August 23, 2018 5 Citicard members have won a partial reprieve on the reduction of Citi’s Price rewind benefit. In May, Citi had announced that effective July 29, 2018, the following price rewind benefit would change but they have delayed the max from $2500 to $1000 change until 2019.
American Express Launches Do More Business (Replacement for OPEN Savings) by Sam Helmy June 21, 2018 14 American Express has launched its AMEX Do More Business program, the successor to its OPEN Savings program which we reported in March would be discontinued June 1, 2018.
Capital One Venture Card Adds TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Statement Credit by Sam Helmy June 12, 2018 11 Capital One has added a statement credit towards TSA PreCheck or Global Entry as a benefit to holders of the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card as of June 12, 2018.
Devaluation Of Citi Price Rewind Benefit (Price Protection) by Sam Helmy May 26, 2018 20 Doctor of Credit has confirmed with Citi that they are devaluing their price protection, by reducing the benefits of their Citi Price Rewind. The new rules will come into effect July 29, 2018. The move topples Citi from near top of the price protection benefit and comes as a further disappointment after Chase dropped its price protection recently.
Possible Devaluation Of Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits Coming Soon by Sam Helmy May 11, 2018 35 It appears as though Chase will be cutting some benefits from the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. The move comes relatively quickly after Chase abolished Price and Returns protection across most of its cards. According to a document obtained by Doctor of Credit, the changes will affect some of the 3X earning on travel, as well as the guest access policy for the complimentary Priority Pass membership.
Chase Eliminating Price and Return Protection on Credit Cards by Sam Helmy April 24, 2018 36 When we reviewed the best credit cards for Price Protection, Chase cards came out on top. Sadly this will no longer be the case. Chase has quietly eliminated Price Protection and Return Protection from nearly all of its cards. When you visit the landing page of most Chase cards and click on Service & protection or Travel & purchase coverage, you will no longer see either benefit listed as a card feature.
