Tag: Card Benefits

The 2024 PGA Championship tees off next month in Louisville, Kentucky. And if you happen to be both a golf fan and a Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholder, Chase will make your visit to the green more comfortable — starting with access to tickets. Here's a look at the Sapphire Reserve-exclusive benefits available at the 2024 PGA Championship.

If you’re one of the unlucky millions finding yourself sans-bag when you arrive at your destination, the knowledge you paid with a credit card featuring lost luggage reimbursement can take the sting out of an unfortunate situation. We break down the differences in policies to help you know what is and isn't covered.

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.

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

If you travel internationally, there is a nasty little fee that gets added to every transaction if you pay with the wrong credit card. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and planning, you can avoid foreign transaction fees and earn rewards on every purchase abroad. These are the best credit cards without foreign transaction fees, so pack one of these for your next trip.

While many credit cards offer rental car insurance, they often don't offer rental car liability insurance. Make sure you have a plan for liability insurance before you drive away from the car rental agency. Here's a look at what you need to know about this coverage for your next trip.

Almost every rewards card features ancillary benefits ranging from purchase protection and extended warranty coverage to roadside assistance and a slew of different travel insurance perks. One of the most valuable (and widely used) of these benefits is trip delay reimbursement, which can cover your expenses in the event of a delayed or canceled flight.

There's more to your Mastercard than meets the eye, courtesy of several benefits available to consumer and small business cardholders. And yes, these perks come alongside those stated in your cardholder agreement. Even better, Mastercard announced new benefits focusing on health and wellness, travel, and lifestyle rewards. Here's a look at what's new.

Chase Pay Over Time is a fixed payments option with Chase that can allow you to pay off larger credit card purchases over time. Today, we'll take a look at what this is, how it works, and the pros and cons. That way, you can make the right decision on whether or not to use it on your credit cards.

Hilton's shakeup of its American Express-issued credit card lineup is resulting in the loss of select benefits, including complimentary Priority Pass airport lounge access. Depending on when you enrolled in the benefit, your Priority Pass access will disappear this year if it hasn't already. Here's the exact date your card will no longer grant you access to Priority Pass lounges.

Big changes have arrived for The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, which is seeing an increased annual fee. Along with statement credits of up to $240 per year, cardholders can now enjoy rental car elite status and an increased on eve day spending. On the flip side, the card is losing airport lounge access and the ability to earn free night certificates.

Check your latest billing statement on the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, J.P. Morgan Reserve card, or The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card for some bad news. One of each card's key benefits is changing this summer, and you'll lose the ability to get a free meal or comfortable nap at the airport soon. Here's what you need to know.

Airline credit cards can be a valuable tool in a traveler's pocket. They often come with benefits like free checked bags, discounts on in-flight purchases, elevated earnings on your spending, and more. We know you may not want to pay a large annual fee for these benefits, so we've gathered our favorite cards with annual fees under $100.

Some international ATMs charge anywhere from 1%–3% for withdrawing cash. That's why travelers need the Charles Schwab debit card. Use it at ATMs around the world and, at the end of each month, get reimbursed a lump sum for any international ATM fees. That's on top of paying no foreign transaction fees with the card and other traveler-friendly benefits. Here's why you need this card and how to get it.

You don't have to pay credit card annual fees to earn transferable rewards. Even better, some cards provide access to transfer partners without needing to pair with another card to make it happen. Learn about 12 credit cards that offer transferable points (plus other perks) without charging an annual fee.

The majority of rewards cards provide a host of ancillary benefits, outside of points and miles, that can have a significant impact on which card you use for each purchase. Here, we’re shining a light on extended warranty policies offered by major credit providers and highlighting the best rewards cards to use when making a purchase.

The Capital One Premier Collection adds valuable benefits to your hotel bookings — like free breakfast for two people each day and a $100 on-property credit — but who has access and what are the perks you get? And does booking hotels through this portal make sense? Here's everything you should know about the Premier Collection.

One of the keys to extracting value from The Platinum Card® from American Express is using its benefits each year. Among those benefits is up to $240 in annual digital entertainment credits — often referred to as streaming credits. However, my favorite use of this is going away, as SiriusXM will no longer be a qualifying merchant.

American Airlines launched their new Business AAdvantage program late last year. Now that the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® waives the Business AAdvantage requirements. even more people can participate in the program in order to earn points, miles and status faster. Learn more about how to enroll if you're a new or current cardholder and other perks of this valuable business card.

I consider Alaska Airlines miles especially valuable, so the welcome bonus on the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card definitely caught my eye. With that bonus and several ongoing perks on the card, I'm getting over $2,500 in value from the card during the first year. Here's how my numbers add up.

We've got good news and bad news about the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card. Some benefits are going away, while others are being added. All of this is happening on September 9, 2024, so let's take a look at the changes to help you re-evaluate this card and whether it fits in your wallet going forward.

United Airlines' Chase-issued credit cards can be quite valuable for anyone who flies with the airline even a few times each year. If you have an eligible United card, you can use your balance of MileagePlus miles to book flights that aren’t available to everyone else. Here's what savvy travelers need to know.

Citi Merchant Offers gives card members even more options to save money when they load the offer and use their linked card to make purchases from hundreds of merchants. The offers are similar to Amex Ofers and Chase Offers, though with a few differences. Here's what you need to know.

This July, enhancements are coming to the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card. And if by "enhancements," you think the card might get better, we're sorry to burst your bubble. In a few months, the Bonvoy Bold will actually lose benefits. Semantics aside, here's what you need to know about what'll soon change with the Bonvoy Bold.

Ancillary benefits such as price protection don't sound quite as sexy as free flights or five-star hotels, but there's every possibility you’ll receive more dollar value from card benefits than credit card rewards over the life of your card. Provided you know what items your card covers and you can navigate the claims process, price protection can potentially save you thousands of dollars per year.

Returning purchased or gifted items back to the retailer can be a pain, often made harder by inflexible store return policies, and there’s a good chance you’ll get stranded with unwanted items. The right credit card might come to the rescue. Here's a look at the best credit cards with return protection.

The Capital One Travel portal offers a price match guarantee, letting travelers claim the price difference if they find a cheaper rate elsewhere. This week, I utilized this perk to get $78 back through a process that took less than 8 minutes. Here's what you need to know about the Capital One Travel price match perk.

Many banks offer immediate access to your new credit card so you can start spending right away, thanks to providing an instant card number on approval. This is helpful when trying to meet a minimum spending requirement for a bonus or if you have an unexpected expense pop up while waiting for your new card to come in the mail. This article covers all of the major banks and shows you your options for each one.

If you've got a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can book Delta-operated award flights cheaper than anybody else. Thanks to the staple TakeOff 15 benefit that adorns almost every Delta American Express co-branded card, you can save 15% on Delta award tickets. While it may not seem like much, this perk can be the key to unlocking unparalleled savings on award bookings. Here's what Delta SkyMiles American Express cardholders need to know about the TakeOff 15 benefit.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® provides comprehensive benefits simply for being a cardmember. While the sign-up bonus, rewards-earning, and travel perks get most of the attention, you'd be remiss in ignoring all the insurance benefits available when using this card.