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Take the Benefits for a Test Drive: Top Rewards Cards With Introductory $0 Annual Fees [2026]

March 30, 2025 42

Credit cards with a $0 introductory annual fee let you earn rewards and enjoy perks without an upfront cost. You’ll have a full year to decide if the card is worth keeping before the first annual fee posts. This list highlights the best rewards cards that waive the annual fee for the first year.

Senitra Horbrook & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

More Fees, More Perks: My Take on the Winners and Losers in United's Credit Card Overhaul

March 25, 2025 1

United and Chase are shaking things up, rolling out sweeping changes across their entire family of co-branded cards. The updates include higher annual fees, paired with a range of new benefits intended to offset the added cost. Is it still worth hanging onto your United card? Which changes may actually be beneficial? Here's my take on the new United cobranded cards.

Brie Bash

22 Credit Card Benefits You May Not Realize You Already Have

March 24, 2025 37

Credit card benefits can save you a lot of money and make your travel experiences more enjoyable. In this post, we’ll briefly examine each type of benefit and how you activate it. Once you know the basics, you’ll get more value from the cards you already have and make better choices about which ones to consider next.

Dan Miller & Erik Paquet

Reviewed by JT Genter

FoundersCard Review: Is This Premium Membership Program Worth The Fee?

March 2, 2025 64

FoundersCard is a membership program designed for traveling entrepreneurs and business executives. Through its partnerships, members can get a slew of travel perks. FoundersCard has added several new discounts and perks, including renewing its complimentary Virgin Atlantic elite status benefit. So, is it worth it? Here's our breakdown and how to get a three-month free trial.

Carissa Rawson & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Get the Most Value From the Citi Strata Premier® $100 Hotel Credit

February 16, 2025 2

The Citi Strata Premier® Card features an annual hotel benefit that lets you save $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more when you book through the Citi Travel portal. Here's how to unlock your savings and stretch them for maximum value.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card vs. Capital One Spark Miles Card: Which Is Better?

February 10, 2025 0

The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card and Capital One Spark Miles for Business are both solid business credit cards. So if you had to pick between them, what would you consider as part of your decision? In this post, we compare and contrast the two cards, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately show which has more to offer.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase Extends DoorDash Benefits: Free DashPash & Monthly Credits — Here’s the Breakdown by Card

February 4, 2025 31

Several Chase credit cards offer DoorDash benefits, such as a complimentary DashPass membership all the way through 2027 — or monthly or quarterly credits on restaurant or non-restaurant orders. Here's an overview of the DoorDash benefits you'll find on each eligible Chase card.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Amex Expands Streaming Category on Blue Cash Preferred: Earn 6% Cash Back on These 32 Services

January 31, 2025 0

An excellent benefit of the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions. As of January 2025, cardholders can earn cash back with 32 streaming services, including new additions such as AMC+ and Starz. Here are the details — and the list of eligible merchants.

Skye Class

Which Be Relax Airport Spas Can You Access With Your Priority Pass Membership?

January 28, 2025 56

What could be better than getting a massage before stepping on an airplane? Be Relax spas is a part of the Priority Pass network, which lets eligible members enjoy a short massage as a member benefit. Priority Pass members can now visit a Be Relax spa at 11 airports across the U.S. and Canada. Here are the participating locations.

Skye Class

Low-Fee, High-Reward: 6 Best Credit Cards With Annual Fees Under $100

January 23, 2025 0

Credit cards can be powerful tools for travelers, but high annual fees aren't for everyone. Fortunately, many cards offer excellent benefits and rewards for under $100. Here's a list of the best budget-friendly travel credit cards available now.

Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by JT Genter

From Luxury Travel Perks to Discounted Golf: All of the Benefits of Visa Infinite Cards

January 23, 2025 37

Visa Infinite credit cards offers some top-notch travel benefits, protections, and even perks like discounted golf. Without realizing it, you may already have access to a slew of benefits that are built into your card! Since we don't want you to miss out on these perks, we've compiled them here.

Mark Jackson & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hotel Credit Cards With Free Nights: How to Earn and Maximize Value From Annual Certificates

January 21, 2025 42

Ongoing credit card benefits are a great way to get value out of your card. Free night certificates issued by hotel cards are some of the best, provided you use them. Here's what you need to know about cards that offer free night awards.

Mark Jackson & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase and United Downgrade Travel Credits: Key Changes to United Quest and Business Cards in 2025

January 20, 2025 2

This March, Chase and United are significantly changing how the United Quest℠ Card and the United℠ Business Card holders earn and use card benefit credits. Here's what to know about these changes and why this is bad news for cardholders.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Best Credit Cards for Large Purchases: Maximize Rewards, Perks, and Protections

January 17, 2025 0

Many credit cards offer bonus perks for spending a set amount of money on the card in a given year. If you have a large purchase of $5,000 or more coming up, these are the best credit cards to use.

Caroline Lupini & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by JT Genter

New Benefit: $200 Annual Hilton Credit for Amex Business Platinum Card Members

December 12, 2024 2

Amex just quietly added a valuable new benefit to the Amex Business Platinum card. Effective immediately, card members can enroll to get up to $200 in annual Hilton credits, delivered as up to $50 per quarter. Here's how to enroll in this new benefit and important terms and conditions.

Mark Jackson

Enjoy Perks and Savings at Amex Venue Collection Stadiums and Arenas With Your Amex Card

December 11, 2024 0

At select venues throughout the United States and worldwide, you can enjoy unique benefits — all because of your American Express credit card. These perks include savings on concessions, special ticket access, and dedicated entrances and fast lanes just for you. Here's what you need to know about the Amex Venue Collection.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Get 2 Years of Lyft Pink All-Access With the Sapphire Reserve — And Unenroll To Avoid Auto-Renewal

December 9, 2024 1

Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can activate a complimentary two-year Lyft Pink All-Access membership through December 31, 2024. Here's how to enroll now and turn off auto-renew to avoid a hefty charge once your trial period runs out.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Earn, Use, and Unlock Significant Savings With the British Airways Travel Together Ticket

December 4, 2024 3

After spending $30,000 on the British Airways Visa Signature® Card, you'll unlock a Travel Together Ticket. Here's what you need to know about this companion ticket benefit and how it can translate into significant savings on premium cabin travel.

Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Everything You Need to Know About the Capital One Venture X $300 Travel Credit

December 1, 2024 3

One of the key features of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is its $300 annual travel credit. Used wisely, this can offset much of the card's annual fee. In this guide, we'll look at what the perk is, how to use it, and answer some questions you may have about this perk as you decide whether or not this card is right for you.

Jenna Hansen & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Citi Adds a Two-Year Extended Warranty Benefit to Two No-Annual-Fee Cards

November 20, 2024 1

Citi recently emailed select cardholders to announce the addition of a new extended warranty benefit to two cards. This benefit is a pleasant surprise if you use such a card to make purchases that could use up to two years of extra coverage for large purchases. Here are the details of all Citi cards we now know have an extended warranty benefit.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

New Restrictions on Chase's Trip Cancellation Reimbursement Policy Explained

October 28, 2024 9

Chase updated its trip cancellation benefit on select cards and introduced new terms for coverage and how reimbursements work. Read on to learn what changed and how this updated benefit might impact you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Which Credit Card Should You Use To Buy Points and Miles?

October 22, 2024 0

If you've decided to buy points or miles for an upcoming redemption, what credit card should you use? In this post, we show you how to decide the best option for you.

Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

No-Annual-Fee Cards Are Not No-Fee Cards. Here's Why.

October 13, 2024 1

No one likes paying extra fees; it feels like extra fees are everywhere. That means many people try to avoid them. And maybe you don't want to pay annual fees on credit cards. Here's why you should be careful of discussions about "no fee" credit cards.

Ryan Smith & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Express® Green Card Losing Key Lounge Benefit in 2025

October 12, 2024 0

Folks holding an American Express® Green Card may be disappointed to learn that they are losing an important benefit in 2025. That's because as of January 13, members will no longer receive the annual LoungeBuddy credit. Here’s what you need to know about this benefit change.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase Sapphire Reserve® Cardholders Can Now Access Select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges

October 11, 2024 2

If you've got the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, we've got good news. Chase has improved the lounge access benefits attached to the Sapphire Reserve. Effective immediately, cardholders can access select Air Canada Maple Leaf lounges. Here's what you need to know.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Qatar Airways Credit Cards: New Reward Fee Waiver Benefit Explained

October 11, 2024 0

Cardless and Qatar Airways Privilege Club announced that effective immediately, holders of the Qatar co-brand credit card can benefit from having their award fees waived on award bookings. This benefit is uncapped and can save you thousands... but you need to meet an annual spending threshold to unlock it.

Sam Helmy

2 More Airlines Just Joined PreCheck. Here's A List of All 100 TSA PreCheck Participating Airlines.

October 2, 2024 70

Two more airlines just joined as a TSA PreCheck participating airlines. That means you can now breeze through TSA PreCheck when flying on any one of 100 airlines! If you haven't signed up for TSA PreCheck (or Global Entry) yet, let's show you why you should. Plus, here are 25 credit cards that reimburse the TSA PreCheck application fee.

JT Genter

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

September 27, 2024 0

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.

Ryan Smith & Scott Sikes

How To Track Progress Toward Rewards and Benefits on Your Co-Branded Amex Card

September 10, 2024 0

American Express has several tools that allow you to both track how close you are to meeting spending thresholds as well as understand how many rewards points you'll earn for your pending and recent transactions. Here's how they work and where to find them.

Dan Miller

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Power Duo: Leveraging the Hilton Aspire and Hilton Surpass Cards for Maximum Value

August 18, 2024 0

The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card offer great benefits for Hilton loyalists. Using both cards together will enhance your Hilton visits, multiply your Hilton point balance, and help you earn that next free night certificate even faster! Here's how.

Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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