22 Credit Card Benefits You May Not Realize You Already Have by Dan Miller and Erik Paquet 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.
Your Guide to Using the Amex Platinum’s $240 Digital Entertainment Credit by Sam Helmy and Mark Jackson March 21, 2025 1 The digital entertainment credit from Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express provides up to $240 in digital entertainment credits per year and helps offset part of the card's $695 annual fee. Here's everything you need to know about how to use your monthly credits.
How to Use Your Alaska Credit Card to Unlock MVP Elite Status and Milestone Rewards in 2025 by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson March 16, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines rolled out a handful of changes to its Mileage Plan frequent flyer program. Among them is a chance to earn MVP elite status and Milestone Rewards without getting on an Alaska Airlines flight. The spending requirement is steep, but it's entirely possible to earn MVP perks through credit cards alone. Here's how to leverage Alaska's co-branded credit cards to earn elite status and choice benefits in 2025.
How to Create and Use Virtual Card Number With Your Capital One Account by Ashley Onadele and Scott Sikes March 12, 2025 3 Have you ever needed your Capital One credit card number but couldn’t find your physical card? Capital One makes it easy by offering virtual credit card numbers — temporary, digital versions of your card that you can use for online purchases. Let’s walk through how to find and use these virtual card numbers and why they might be the best choice for your online shopping.
FoundersCard Review: Is This Premium Membership Program Worth The Fee? by Carissa Rawson and Mark Jackson March 2, 2025 63 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.
Capital One Venture vs. Venture X: Which Card Is Right for You? by Ajay Jain and Scott Sikes February 24, 2025 3 Trying to decide between the welcome offers on the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card? In this post, we compare the two cards side by side, highlighting the key differences in terms of rewards, fees, and benefits. Discover which card is the best fit for your travel style and goals.
IHG Credit Cards Compared: Which One Is Right for You? by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes February 23, 2025 3 With the changes to IHG co-branded credit cards and the addition of a new business card, you might be thinking about adding one to your wallet. In addition to lucrative opportunities to earn a new cardmember bonus, these co-brand cards from Chase come with a great deal of perks that can make them easy to justify keeping for the long term.
Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer February 23, 2025 2 Southwest Airlines offers five co-branded credit cards through Chase. Each credit card has its own unique set of perks and benefits. Which one is right will vary from individual to individual. So, let's take a look and see which could make the most sense for you. A limited time Companion Pass welcome offer may be worth considering.
Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card Review: Unlimited 2% Cash Rewards, No Annual Fee by Ian Snyder and Ryan Smith February 19, 2025 1 Looking for a card that is a solid choice for any cost-conscious consumer? The Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card is a great option for someone looking to earn money on their everyday purchases. The card earns 2% cash rewards on daily spending and offers other valuable perks, such as cell phone theft and damage protection, to save consumers even more.
How to Get the Most Value From the Citi Strata Premier℠ $100 Hotel Credit by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2025 0 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.
How To Use MaxFHR To Find Cheap Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts Stays by Scott Sikes February 12, 2025 0 Many travelers use credits from The Platinum Card® from American Express, but maximizing the $200 Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) credit through the Amex Travel portal can be tricky. MaxFHR simplifies the process by highlighting bookable properties. Here’s how to use the tool to find cheap FHR stays.
CLEAR® Plus Membership Deals: Get $75 Uber Credit or 1500 Alaska Miles, Plus Ways to Enroll for Free by Skye Class February 11, 2025 11 If you aren't already a member, CLEAR is sweetening the pot with promotions for signing up for a new membership. Once again, new members can claim a $75 Uber voucher, plus the ongoing offer for 1,500 bonus Alaska miles. Furthermore, several airline elite status members, plus various credit cardholders, can score a discounted or free membership.
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card vs. Capital One Spark Miles Card: Which Is Better? by Ian Snyder 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.
Chase Extends DoorDash Benefits: Free DashPash & Monthly Credits — Here’s the Breakdown by Card by Tyler Glatt 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.
How To Earn and Redeem Marriott Credit Card Free Night Certificates by Miguel Rueda and Brie Bash February 2, 2025 5 Marriott Free Night Awards can return an excellent value to cardholders year after year, especially since you can top them off with points to book more expensive stays. Here’s how to utilize Marriott free night certificates for free stays.
Amex Expands Streaming Category on Blue Cash Preferred: Earn 6% Cash Back on These 32 Services by Skye Class 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.
Discover Cashback Bonus Never Expires — But Here’s What Happens If You Close Your Account by Sam Helmy January 30, 2025 0 Discover has a very generous expiration policy. Your cash-back bonus is safe, even if you close your account. Here is all you need to know about the Discover Cashback Bonus expiration policy.
Delta Amex Authorized User Benefits: What Perks You Get as an Additional Cardholder by Brie Bash February 8, 2025 2 With some cards, you can allow your trusted friends or family to access card member perks by adding them as authorized users on your account. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about adding an authorized user to your American Express Delta SkyMiles card and what perks these users get.
Which Be Relax Airport Spas Can You Access With Your Priority Pass Membership? by Skye Class 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.
Low-Fee, High-Reward: 8 Best Credit Cards With Annual Fees Under $100 by Lauren Wynn 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.
From Luxury Travel Perks to Discounted Golf: All of the Benefits of Visa Infinite Cards by Mark Jackson and Ryan Flanigan 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.
Hotel Credit Cards With Free Nights: How to Earn and Maximize Value From Annual Certificates by Mark Jackson and Ryan Smith 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.
Chase and United Downgrade Travel Credits: Key Changes to United Quest and Business Cards in 2025 by Skye Class January 20, 2025 2 This March, Chase and United are significantly changing how The New United Quest℠ Card and The New 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.
How To Change Your Preferred Airline for the Amex Airline Fee Credit by JT Genter and Toni Southam January 18, 2025 3 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.
Best Credit Cards for Large Purchases: Maximize Rewards, Perks, and Protections by Caroline Lupini and Andrew Kunesh 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.
Upgrade Your Travel Experience: Best Travel Credit Cards With Lounge Access in 2025 by Mark Jackson and Jerod Morales January 12, 2025 37 One of the easiest ways to unlock airport lounge access is by getting a credit card with lounge access. These cards can grant entry to a wide network of lounges — even when flying budget carriers. Here are the best cards for airport lounge access.
Marriott Elite Status Made Easy: Earn up to a 40 Elite Night Credits Boost With Credit Cards by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt January 7, 2025 41 One of the more valuable benefits of carrying a Marriott co-branded credit card is that it comes with Elite Night Credits that can boost you to that next status tier faster. Even better, the right credit card pairing can award up to 40 Elite Night Credits! Here's all you need to know about earning Elite Night Credits from Marriott cards.
Online Shopping Made Rewarding: The Best Credit Cards to Use in 2025 by Tyler Glatt May 29, 2025 0 Using the right credit card when you shop online can help you earn valuable rewards or cash back on every purchase. But which credit card should you use? Here's what should be at the front of your wallet.
Free Cell Phone Insurance: Which Cards Cover Damage, Theft, and Loss [2025] by Jess Farley and Andrew Kunesh January 4, 2025 62 Credit card issuers are noticing consumer trends, and several credit cards have added cell phone protection over the years. This is good news since replacing or repairing a cell phone can be costly. Here are the cards that offer this benefit and the details of what is (and isn't) covered.
Top No-Annual-Fee Card Benefits: 10% Points Rebate, Cell Phone Protection, and More by Jenna Hansen and Scott Sikes June 2, 2025 1 Credit cards are frequently discussed for the benefits they provide. Most of the time, these benefits are typically listed as a way to justify a card's annual fee. But what about credit cards with no annual fee that also offer great benefits? In this article, we will review the perks you don't want to miss on some of our favorite cards without annual fees.
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