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Points of Interest March 2026: New Transfer Partners and Redemption Options, Increased United Card PQP Caps, and More

The calendar just hit March, and if there’s one takeaway from the first little bit of the year, it’s that loyalty programs are making changes at a rapid pace. Since early January 2026, we’ve seen the launch of a new transfer partner (from a program you might not have even known had transfer partners), enhancements to a couple of co-branded United cards, and much more. Here’s a roundup of the minor points and miles news that dropped over the past couple of months.

Tyler Glatt

Robinhood Unveils Its New Platinum Card With Premium Benefits

March 5, 2026 0

On March 4, 2026, at its “Take Flight” event, Robinhood unveiled a suite of new financial products, including its first premium card with luxury benefits. The new card, called the Robinhood Platinum Card, is set to launch soon. Here’s what we know so far about this new premium card.

Tyler Glatt

Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer

March 4, 2026 5

Bask just launched a new offer of 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before May 31, 2026 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.

JT Genter

Reviewed byErik Paquet

AwardWallet Card Reviews: Links to All 130+ Cards We've Reviewed

March 2, 2026 0

Earning points and miles through credit cards is a key part of a points and miles earning strategy. The key is finding the right credit cards for you. To help you piece together the right card portfolio, AwardWallet writers have written over 130 extensive card reviews listing the earning rates, benefits, and the pros and cons of each card. Here's a link to each AwardWallet credit card review.

JT Genter

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Discover Unveils 5% Cash Back Bonus Categories for Q2 2026

March 1, 2026 18

Each quarter, Discover it® Cash Back and Discover® More® Card cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of purchases in select categories. And now you can start planning your purchases for April-June, as Discover's 5% cash back bonus categories were just announced for the second quarter of 2026. Plus, you can still take advantage of Q1 earnings for the next month. Here are the categories and how to activate your bonus earnings.

JT Genter

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Bank of America Releases More Details on the Preferred Rewards Changes — What to Know

February 23, 2026 5

Bank of America is tweaking its Preferred Rewards program. The name, tiers, and asset thresholds are changing, as well as some of the important benefits. If you use this valuable program, here are the changes to make note of.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage® Partnership: How It Works and What You Get

February 20, 2026 0

American Airlines and Hyatt Hotel elite members can choose rewards from both programs as they work towards earning higher elite status or just work on requalification for another year. See what those rewards are and whether you can find value in them.

Mark Jackson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Spirit’s Free Spirit Debit Card Is About to Launch — Here’s What It Costs and What You’ll Earn

February 19, 2026 0

Spirit Airlines first teased a debit card back in May 2025. Now, Spirit is live with a landing page for its new rewards earning card, which means that a launch is likely right around the corner. Here’s what to know about the Free Spirit Debit Card, including its earning rates, benefits, and welcome offer.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Bilt Cash Explained: How It Works, How to Earn It, and What You Can Redeem It For

February 18, 2026 0

Bilt Cash is the new way members are rewarded for their spending and loyalty to the Bilt Rewards program. It’s also a way to offset housing payment fees and boost your overall rewards. Here’s a closer look at how Bilt Cash works, including how to earn it and the different ways you can redeem it.

Mark Jackson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Add Authorized Users to Your Card Accounts — and Get Bonus Points or Miles on These Cards

February 17, 2026 57

Sign-up bonuses are a crucial part of the points and miles puzzle, but they’re not the only way of banking a substantial balance of rewards points. Other methods include signing up for regular promotions offered by credit card providers and loyalty programs, taking advantage of generous referral bonuses, and — on select credit cards — scoring bonus points for adding an authorized user to your account.

Samantha Holland & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byJT Genter

United and JetBlue’s Blue Sky Partnership Expands Again — Reciprocal Cash Bookings Added

February 12, 2026 2

JetBlue and United just massively expanded their Blue Sky partnership and you can now earn and redeem miles on both airlines — and make reciprocal cash bookings! Here’s an overview of which parts of the partnership are live now, how you’ll earn and redeem miles, and what other perks and benefits of this tie-up are still to come.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Best Cards for Amazon Purchases — Earn up to 6% Cash Back or 2X Transferable Points

February 12, 2026 2

If you're shopping on Amazon, you might as well use the right credit card to maximize your earnings. Options exist for extra points or putting cash back in your pocket. Whatever type of rewards you're looking for, using the right payment method can help you maximize the Amazon deals you've found and provide extra earnings.

Ryan Smith & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Iberia Introduces Family Accounts — Here’s How to Set One Up and Pool Your Avios With Others

February 10, 2026 0

Iberia just launched Family Accounts, giving you the ability to combine Avios with up to six other people — with no age or kinship restrictions. Anyone in the account can then use the shared balance to book flights or experiences through Iberia. Here's what to know about Family Accounts, including how to create one.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Rove Miles Promotions: 1,500 Free Miles for Enrolling Through This Link

February 6, 2026 16

If you’ve never heard of Rove Miles, it’s worth getting familiar with this unique rewards program. Rove operates as both a travel booking portal and a shopping portal, letting you earn transferable Rove Miles on the trips you book through its site and the purchases you make through its links. Here are the promotions available now.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Easy Ways to Save On Tax Prep: Card-Linked Offers, Shopping Portals, Free Filing, and More

January 31, 2026 20

It's tax time! The process of preparing tax returns isn't fun for anyone, and it can be made even worse if you have a surprise tax payment. Even if you don't end up owing the IRS, you may still have to pay to get your taxes done. That means finding some savings along the way can ease the burden of filing taxes. In this article, we show you how to save this tax season.

Ross Denkin & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Extended: Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50

January 29, 2026 119

Rakuten is one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet for earning bonus rewards. And it's a great time to sign up. There's a new member bonus of $50, 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points, or 5,000 Bilt Rewards Points. Here's how to get it.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

How To Earn Hyatt Points On Hyatt Stays, Meetings, Card Spending, And More

January 24, 2026 0

World of Hyatt has one of the most useful and generous point-earning loyalty programs around. When you stay at one of Hyatt's many brands and properties, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But just how many points can you earn on World of Hyatt stays? Let us show you.

Mark Jackson & Anthony Cave

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

3% Cash Back on Everything: How I'm Using the Robinhood Gold Card

January 20, 2026 1

I love earning and burning points and miles. But as some programs get more complex, I’ve come to appreciate the simplicity of carrying the Robinhood Gold Card, earning 3% cash back on every purchase, and effortlessly adding those rewards to my brokerage account. Here's my case for getting this card and what you need to know before you apply for it.

Tyler Glatt

Bilt’s New Cards Come With Surprising Rewards Restrictions

January 19, 2026 3

Planning to apply for or receive a new Bilt card and are thinking about making a big tax payment to earn a welcome bonus or doing some online shopping to rack up a large number of points? Here’s a PSA before you use that card.

Tyler Glatt

Join, Dine, Earn: Score up to 4,000 Bonus Miles by Joining These Airline Dining Programs

January 16, 2026 74

Did you know that you can earn airline miles just by going out to restaurants — and not just by using a co-branded card? Many airlines offer dining rewards programs where you can get rewarded each time you dine at an eligible restaurant. And lots of these programs are offering new member bonuses. Here's an overview.

Skye Class

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Debuts Earn-Only Partnership With ITA Airways — Here’s How You’ll Earn Points on Flights

January 12, 2026 0

The newest Alaska Airlines partner has landed: ITA Airways. The Rome-based carrier is now an Alaska partner, which means you earn Atmos Rewards points on ITA flights, though for now, that’s nearly the full extent of the partnership. Here’s what to know about the new Alaska Airlines and ITA partnership.

Tyler Glatt

Chase Co-Branded Card Promotions for Q1 2026: Up to 10k Bonus Points or 7X on Groceries, Gas, and Dining

January 12, 2026 33

Chase has rolled out its Q1 2026 co-branded credit card spending offers, with two sets of targeted promotions that let eligible cardholders earn up to 10,000 bonus points or miles or up to 7X rewards. Here's how to check if you've been targeted for an offer and register so that you don't miss out.

Skye Class

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

The Best Rewards Credit Cards for Each Spending Category

January 11, 2026 28

One of the easiest ways of increasing your monthly haul of points and miles is picking the right credit card for each purchase. Not only will you earn more points in the short-term, knowing which rewards card nets the best returns in each spending category can direct your long-term card application strategy, allowing you to fill your wallet with top-earning cards and maximize the rewards earned on every purchase.

Tyler Glatt & Jess Farley

Reviewed byJT Genter

I’ve Got 23 Credit Cards and Pay Over $5k in Annual Fees — Here’s My Wallet for 2026

January 10, 2026 0

As the year closes, I'm taking a look at my credit card portfolio. What stays and what should go? I outline my favorite cards and perks I value most.

Cameron Laufer

Making Quarterly Tax Payments? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back

January 6, 2026 157

Paying the IRS is never fun. But, if you must, it presents a fantastic opportunity to earn points and miles by paying taxes with a credit card. Here's when it makes sense to pay your taxes using a credit card, including how to actually profit from paying your taxes with the right card!

Ross Denkin

Reviewed byJT Genter

How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences

January 5, 2026 32

If you're booking Airbnb stays, you need to know about this partnership. British Airways Club members can earn 2X Avios spent on all Airbnb stays and Airbnb Experiences. Here's how to make a qualifying booking and maximize your earnings.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byJT Genter

Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back Categories for Q1 2026: What They Are and How to Activate

January 3, 2026 124

Cardholders of the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom® can now activate and start spending to earn 5% on a new batch of bonus categories. Here's how to activate your card to earn 5% in select categories to earn 5% cash back from January 1 through March 31, 2026.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Earn 5% Back (or More) This Quarter Using These Credit Cards With Rotating Categories in Q1 2026

January 1, 2026 32

A new calendar quarter has started! That means now is a great time to review the credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn up to 5% (or 5X points) on eligible cards this quarter.

JT Genter & Toni Southam

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Earn up to 7,500 Bonus Points With These Hotel Dining Program New Member Bonuses

December 31, 2025 42

Hotel dining rewards programs are a fantastic way to earn bonus points and miles through your everyday spending. Currently, new members can earn up to 7,500 bonus points when signing up for all four programs and completing the required orders. In this article, we'll dig into the hotel dining programs offering new member bonuses.

Skye Class

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

You Can Multiply the United Miles You Earned Last Month by up to 6X — But Is It Worth It?

December 30, 2025 0

United's miles multiplier allows you to multiply any miles earned in the last month by up to 6X. It's not a lot, but if you need a few miles ahead of an upcoming redemption, it could easily allow you to buy what you need at a lower rate than you'd normally pay to buy United miles. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

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