Tag: Card Benefits

One of the enigmas of award travel is 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!) to make these changes. If your credit card has travel credits, can you use these to cover the award change and cancellation fees?

Hilton Honors fifth-night-free benefit is a great perk of this award program. It's a little more complex than the name implies, however, but nearly anyone can access this benefit. Here's how to get and maximize this valuable benefit.

U.S. Bank bonus earning categories for the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card are open for enrollment for October to December 2023. What makes the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa unique in comparison to similar cards? You get to choose the bonus categories! Here's how to do so and which categories you can choose from.

Both the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Business boast similar earnings, identical annual fees, and the same transfer partners. So, which one stands out? Dive into our detailed comparison to determine the perfect fit for your wallet and spending habits.

Many credit cards offer welcome bonuses and other spending bonuses for those able to spend significant sums on the card. If you have a large purchase of $5,000 or more coming up, these are the best credit cards to use.

One great perk that American Express has long offered on its premium products is the annual airline fee credit. Although you have to select an airline to use the credit with each year, you can actually change it quite simply. Here's how to change your preferred airline for the Amex airline fee credit.

Both the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer premium benefits for users. But which one is better? With differing annual fees and a range of benefits, one is definitely better than the other.

The Credit Card Competition Act purports to reduce fees on credit card purchases, saying businesses will save money and then reduce prices — leading to savings for consumers. History tells us this isn't true. So what is this legislation, how does it relate to credit card rewards, why should you care? These are the latest developments.

Credit card issuers are noticing consumer trends, and several credit cards have added cell phone protection lately. This is good news, as replacing or repairing a cell phone can be costly. Here are the cards offering this benefit and the details of what is (and what isn't) covered.

Deciding whether the Chase Sapphire Reserve®⁠ is worth its annual fee can be a complicated decision. In short, the answer will vary depending on your circumstances. The Sapphire Reserve⁠ has an annual fee of $550, but it also comes with an impressive array of benefits. Let's take a look at the value of these perks to help you decide.

Capital One miles are a valuable transferrable rewards currency. They can be used to book flights, hotels, and rental cars through Capital One Travel or by transferring to travel partners, providing opportunities for maximum value. Learn all about the cards that earn miles, plus how you can put those miles to good use.

Citi just announced elevated earnings on the Citi Double Cash^® Card. Now through December 31, 2023, cardholders will earn 5% cash back on most travel bookings. That's an extra 3% cash back on top of the card's standard earning rate.

The U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card isn't one of the easiest cards to get, due to some strict application rules. The lucky ones who have it are now even luckier. Let's take a look at the changes now available on the Altitude Reserve and what this improved Priority Pass lounge access policy means for you.

One of the key features of the Capital One Venture X 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.

Citi Dividend cardholders can activate their Q4 2023 quarterly bonus categories and earn 5% cash back, up to $300 cash back annually. From October to December 2023, you'll earn 5% cash back when using your card at grocery stores. In the meantime, you can still earn 5% back at gas stations and home improvement stores through the end of this month. Here's how to register and all of the details of how the Citi Dividend works.

One of the key benefits to offset the large annual fee on the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Business is the $300 annual travel credit. How you use that credit has changed, however. And while it might make using the credit easier, it's a negative change in terms of the value these cards provide over the course of a year.

Companion pass, companion certificate, companion fare, or companion ticket. Whatever you call them, they offer travelers a way to bring a companion along for less. Some airlines have designed their companion pass as a well-thought-out feature of their rewards program. Others have turned it into a lazy benefit slipped into the back end of a credit card's benefits. Here are the airlines and credit cards that offer companion fares.

You can now enroll your Chase card to get between three and 15 months of free DoorDash DashPass membership. Plus, Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can enroll to get monthly DoorDash credits. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer now and enjoy it through the end of 2024.

Whether you're a big fan of Hilton Honors or just stay at hotels a few times a year and would like to get some extra perks, there are numerous Hilton co-branded credit cards. But these choices could feel daunting. Which Hilton credit card is right for you? We'll help you decide.

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.

Chase credit cardholders can still take advantage of a free Instacart+ membership and up to $15 per month in statement credits for Instacart purchases. If you haven't taken advantage of this benefit, you still have plenty of time to do so before this partnership expires in July 2024. Here's how.

Premium credit cards don't just come with high annual fees. They also come with high-value benefits that can improve the quality of any vacation. For families, premium credit card perks like annual spending credits and lounge access help make travel...

Four 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 88 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.

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.

The Platinum Card® from American Express is loaded with perks. And some of those perks offer their own perks. Here's how Amex Platinum cardmembers can get a free Paramount Plus Essentials subscription, gas discounts at 14,000+ stations, and more.

Citi offers several types of American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards. So how do you decide which card is right for you? Here is a comparison of the benefits, perks, and fees associated with the cards to help you understand what ongoing value they provide beyond just the welcome offer. There's likely a card that fits in everyone's wallet, so let us help you decide.

A Walmart+ membership just got even more valuable for drivers. Walmart+ has several promotions for members, including an offer for 10 cents off each gallon of gas. Here's how to use this perk (and how to get a Walmart+ membership for free).

American Express has announced an increase in the cost for authorized users on its ever-popular The Platinum Card® from American Express. Although authorized users enjoy many of the benefits of the card, it may not be worth adding them if your travel styles don't fit. Let's check the math.

With expanded earning categories on the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card, you'll be able to earn 3% cash back in more places than before. Let's look at the changes and how these can boost your earnings.

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.