Tag: Card Benefits

Amex Adds New Dining, Cell Phone Monthly Credits to Many Co-Branded Cards

February 4, 2021 21

The good news for American Express cardholders just keeps on coming! Through the end of 2021, Delta, Hilton, and Marriott co-branded cards will receive a monthly statement credit for dining or wireless credits. These credits range from $5 per month on no-annual-fee cards up to $20 per month on Amex's premium co-branded cards. That's up to $220 in statement credits through the end of the year!

Toni Southam

New American Express Platinum Perk: $30 Monthly PayPal Credit

January 2, 2021 35

The monthly streaming and cell phone service credits have now expired for the Platinum Card®. In their place, American Express is adding a temporary monthly $30 PayPal credit for Platinum Card® cardmembers. Here's what you need to know to utilize this new credit.

Toni Southam

[Expired] American Express Cardmembers Can Activate a Free Year of Calm Premium Membership

December 4, 2025 35

American Express announces a new partnership with the Calm app. All U.S. Amex cardholders can now signup for a free premium subscription to the app for one year. That's 12 months of access to guided meditations, calming music, and even soothing bedtime stories—all for free!

Michelle Molloy

New Amex Gold Cardholders Are No Longer Eligible for the $100 Airline Fee Credit

October 23, 2020 19

One of Amex's go-to benefits for justifying high(er) annual fees is the Airline Fee Credit. This credit reimburses cardmembers for making eligible purchases with their airline of choice every year. However, for the Amex Gold, this benefit is in its last years. Starting in January 2022, Amex will no longer offer the annual $100 Airline Fee Credit to Amex Gold cardholders that signed up before February 4, 2021. What's next for this card?

Patrick Stouffer

A Comprehensive Guide to All Credit Card Benefits, Changes Due to COVID-19 [Updated]

October 27, 2022 82

Feeling overwhelmed by all the new promotions and credit card changes in response to COVID-19? You're not alone. With new changes announced every day, it's getting harder and harder to keep up. We've tried to make things a little easier by putting together a post where you can find ALL of the changes in one place.

Patrick Stouffer

Citi Accelerates Premier Benefits, Adds Temporary Spending Bonus for Prestige

June 4, 2020 14

Citi has accelerated increased earnings on the Citi Premier℠ Card due to go into effect later this year. Plus, Citi announced a temporary new spending bonus for the Citi Prestige® Card. Cardmembers with accounts active on May 22nd can now earn bonus ThankYou® Points on the things that we're spending more on lately—including online retailers, supermarkets, and restaurants.

Patrick Stouffer

American Express Adds a Slew of New Perks For Travelers Stuck at Home

May 2, 2020 28

American Express offers one of the largest collections of travel-oriented credit cards—some of which involve a significant annual fee. With travel at a standstill, many cardmembers are debating whether their travel cards are still worth the annual fee. In response, Amex just released the most comprehensive list of cardmember benefit updates we've seen yet.

Patrick Stouffer

'Capital One Offers' Launched in Beta for Select Cardmembers

April 19, 2020 10

Capital One has launched Capital One Offers in beta to select cardmembers, offering between 10-15% back with a variety of retailers. While details are still slim, it appears to be a similar format to that of Chase Offers and Amex Offers. If Capital One Offers end up being similar, the program could add a lot of additional value to Capital One's portfolio of credit cards.

Patrick Stouffer

(Expired) Hyatt Launches Fast-Track to Elite Status, Milestone Rewards Through Credit Cards

April 16, 2020 24

Chase and Hyatt just launched a great new promotion for co-branded cardmembers, making it easier to earn World of Hyatt elite status and Milestone Rewards—like free nights, bonus points, lounge access awards, gift cards, and more—even from home! Depending on your situation, now might be the perfect time to boost yourself into the next tier or earn the next Milestone Reward.

Patrick Stouffer

Capital One Replaces Hotels.com Partnership With New 5x Bonus Category

January 30, 2020 39

January 31st, 2020, was the last day to earn 10X miles on Hotels.com bookings using your Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or VentureOne® Credit Cards. Capital One has now replaced this benefit with the ability to earn 5X Venture Miles on hotel and rental car purchases made through Capital One Travel.

Patrick Stouffer

Get an Amazon Discount When You Use 1 Discover or Amex Point

January 28, 2020 34

For a limited time, targeted Amex and Discover cardholders can receive an Amazon discount when using a single rewards point toward their purchase. For Amex, you can earn a discount of up to $50 (20% off a $250 purchase). For Discover, you'll get a flat discount of $20 when spending over $50 on Amazon products. The Amex discount ends tomorrow, so act fast to get this deal.

Skye Class

Existing Amex Business Platinum WeWork Subscriptions Extended Through 2020

December 31, 2019 30

If you registered for the The Business Platinum Card® from American Express WeWork Benefit before 01/01/2020, you will now have access through 12/31/2020.

Joe Petrovic

Chase Freedom 5X Categories for Q4 2019

October 27, 2022 26

The Q4 2019 Chase Freedom bonus earning categories are now active. Through December 31, 2019, you can earn 5% cashback on purchases at department stores, PayPal, and Chase Pay. The bonus is restricted to the first $1,500 of spending across all 5X categories for a maximum bonus of $75 or 7,500 Ultimate Rewards points.

Sam Helmy

Major Overhaul of Delta Cards for 2020

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.

Jess Farley

It is Now Easier to Use The Platinum Card® Uber Credit

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.

Sam Helmy

The Hyatt Card is Offering $250 Statement Credit at All-Inclusive Resorts

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.

Skye Class

Amex Eliminates Airline Fee Credit for Gift Card Purchases

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.

Sam Helmy

Amex Priority Pass Cards Losing Non-Lounge Access Privileges

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.

Sam Helmy

10% Points Rebate on Redemptions for Hyatt Credit Card Holders

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.

Sam Helmy

Platinum Card® Losing Boingo Wi-Fi Perk

April 17, 2019 37

American Express has announced that it is ending the free Boingo Wi-Fi benefit for the Platinum Card®. 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.

Sam Helmy

American Airlines Ending 10% Mileage Rebate for Card Holders

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.

Sam Helmy

5% Back With Chase Freedom Q2 2019

April 2, 2019 56

The Chase Freedom® 5% cash back categories for April to June, 2019 are grocery- and home-improvement stores. To take advantage, you just need to activate your bonus by June 14, 2019.

Sam Helmy

Capital One Ending Hotels.com 10x with Venture Cards January 31, 2020 (Updated)

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.

Andrew Kunesh

Capital One Introduces Exclusive Restaurants with Resy

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.

Sam Helmy

Priority Pass Finally Adds Restaurant at Washington IAD

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.

Sam Helmy

Changes To The Citi Prestige Card [Coming in 2019]

November 11, 2018 32

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Sam Helmy

Priority Pass Increases the Price of Lounge Visits (Amex Only) - Doesn't Matter!

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.

Sam Helmy

Partial Reprieve For Citi Price Rewind Through 2018

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.

Sam Helmy

American Express Improves Purchase Protection And Extended Warranty Benefits

August 22, 2018 22

Amex has made some updates to Extended Warranty and Purchase Protection benefits across their credit cards. All in all, positive changes that might convince you to use your Amex on your next purchase.

Sam Helmy

Credit Cards that Waive Annual Fees for Active Duty Military Personnel

October 27, 2022 42

Thanks to protections laid out in the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), active-duty military personnel can access credit cards and other financial products with reduced interest rates and fees while serving under orders. We'll cover the top cards that are worthy of a look if you're the recipient of such benefits.

Jess Farley