How Many Rewards Points or Miles Does My Credit Card Earn? by Jess Farley August 4, 2025 57 Knowing which credit card to swipe when making a purchase is key to maximising the points and miles earned for award travel. If you hold an array of rewards cards in your wallet, the decision is complicated by each card’s earn rate and bonus categories, and whether the rewards earned are fixed-value points, some form of cash back, airline-specific miles, or flexible points that transfer to travel partners.
Hyatt Enhances Co-Branded Credit Card Earnings at Mr & Mrs Smith Properties by Tyler Glatt June 13, 2024 2 World of Hyatt's partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith has been alive for the better part of two months. Some elements are great; others aren't so great. Moreover, using a World of Hyatt credit card to pay for your stay wasn't even that rewarding — until now. Here's what you need to know about the adjustments to your World of Hyatt card's earnings on Mr & Mrs Smith stays.
High Swipe Fees Force eBay To Cut Ties With American Express — What It Means for You by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2024 1 eBay has had enough — or so it seems based on the e-commerce company's scathing statement issued this morning. The swipe fees it incurs every time you charge an eBay purchase to your American Express credit card are too much to bear, according to the platform. And as a result, eBay is cracking down on what cards you can and can't use to shop its website. Here's what eBay users need to know.
Emirates Drops Economy Award Pricing By Up to 55%, Decreases Mileage Earnings by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 0 Emirates just quietly implemented two changes to its Skywards frequent flyer program. Effective June 1, 2024, Emirates trimmed the mileage earning rates for economy and premium economy passengers while simultaneously slashing economy award prices. You can now fly Emirates from US to Europe for 17,500 miles with affordable taxes/fees! Here's what you need to know about the Emirates Skywards changes.
Disgruntled With United MileagePlus? Here Are Some Better Alternatives. by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 5 Sometimes, it's time to move on. If United Airlines MileagePlus has fallen out of your good graces — of which there are several reasons it very well could have — rest assured, plenty of other mileage programs and elite status programs are worth your attention. Here's the best alternatives to United MileagePlus, even if United is still your most convenient airline.
Claim up to 250,000 Bonus Points With Marriott’s Refer a Friend Programs by Skye Class June 1, 2024 1 Did you know that you can earn points as a Marriott Bonvoy member when you refer a friend to sign up for a Bonvoy account or credit card? Members can earn up to 250,000 bonus points a year through these programs. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer.
American Airlines Scraps ‘Preferred Partner’ Changes for How You Earn on Bookings by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith May 29, 2024 9 The long-awaited change to how you'll earn AAdvantage miles on bookings is no more. American Airlines scrapped its plans to only award miles on bookings made directly through the airline and preferred travel agencies. Here's what you need to know.
How To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards by Ryan Smith June 5, 2024 50 There's a hesitation I see regularly about applying for travel rewards credit cards is about the minimum spending requirement to earn a welcome bonus. Some people feel the spending requirements are too high for their income levels. Others think that much spending sounds rash — as if it's a surefire way to get into credit card debt. Thankfully, there are ways to put spending on a new credit card without increasing your overall spending. Here are our tips on how to meet minimum spending requirements to earn a new bonus without busting your budget.
How To Plan a Long-Term Credit Card Strategy by Carissa Rawson May 25, 2024 1 Crafting the perfect credit card portfolio is a long-term process, especially as your lifestyle changes and cards are updated. Let's take a look at some long-term strategies for success, including which how to decide which cards to get next and which to keep in your wallet for the long run.
How Teenagers Can Earn Points and Miles by Kennedy Miller May 19, 2024 0 It’s never too early to start earning points and miles. Teenagers don't have access to every way of earning points and miles. But, it's still possible to start learning and building balances. In this piece, AwardWallet contributor Kennedy Miller explains to her fellow teenagers how they can start earning points and miles - both from traveling and from everyday shopping.
Comparison of Premium Travel Rewards Credit Cards by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash May 11, 2024 40 At first glance, credit card fees north of $400 don’t make sense to a lot of points and miles fans. Why would you pay $400+ per year for a card that's likely to earn fewer points per dollar than low or no annual fee cards from the same rewards family? It’s not until you look past the simple points per dollar equation that the value of a premium travel rewards card comes into focus.
How Many IHG Rewards Points Can I Earn on Hotel Stays? by Brie Bash May 6, 2024 0 With a huge global footprint and a large portfolio of hotel brands, IHG provides many opportunities for great reward redemptions. IHG's points may not be as valuable as some other hotel brands, but, luckily, earning lots of IHG points is fairly easy to do. Here's how many points you can earn from your stays and how you can accelerate your earnings.
Wyndham Rewards: How Many Points Can I Earn on Wyndham Stays? by Brie Bash April 30, 2024 0 Despite being somewhat underrated in the world of hotel loyalty programs, Wyndham Rewards points can provide a lot of value. One of the main ways to earn Wyndham points is by staying at a Wyndham property, but there are plenty of other options. Let's explore how many points you can earn from your stays and how you can accelerate your earnings.
Why I Intentionally Paid a Foreign Transaction Fee While Overseas by JT Genter April 20, 2024 5 Foreign transaction fees can be an obnoxious part of international travel. No one likes to pay an additional ~3% on every transaction just for using a credit card outside the United States. But this week, I intentionally used a credit card that charged a foreign transaction fee instead of one of the cards in my wallet with no foreign transaction fees. Here's the story why.
How To Stack Offers for Thousands of Points, Free Food & Minimal Spending by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Right now, you could take home some inexpensive meals while earning a ton of points. Through the practice of stacking — combining multiple offers on top of using the right credit card — you could spend a low sum while earning a ton of rewards. You'll also get some food in the process. Let's look at a clear example of how (and why) you should stack.
AA Shopping Portal Can Supercharge Your Miles by Tyler Glatt April 13, 2024 43 American Airlines offers a lucrative online shopping portal called AAdvantage® eShopping. Use this portal to supercharge your AA earnings with minimal effort and no additional spending. In this post, we'll walk you through how using the AA portal could earn you a ton of miles on your regular purchases and accelerate your path to elite status.
You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2024 2 Credit card issuers want your business. And to get it, they'll offer you big welcome bonuses complete with points, miles, or cash back. But what happens when you're ready to move on from your card? Of all the things you could do, you shouldn't cancel your credit card within the first year of membership. Here's why you'd be wise to avoid canceling a credit card less than a year after opening it.
How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences by Sam Helmy June 23, 2025 30 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.
Earn Delta SkyMiles Through Delta Cruises by Skye Class April 2, 2024 3 Delta Cruises (formerly SkyMiles Cruises) is a great way to earn SkyMiles. On all bookings, you'll earn a flat 2X SkyMiles per dollar spent and can occasionally leverage lucrative promotions. Depending on how much you're spending on a cruise, this new earning rate can be far more rewarding than the previous program — which was a flat rate based on the length of your cruise. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about earning Delta SkyMiles on cruises.
You Can Now Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points With BetMGM Wagers by Carissa Rawson April 9, 2024 0 Marriott and MGM are taking their partnership one step further with news that BetMGM members can now convert their rewards to Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting today, BetMGM points from gambling activities can be transferred to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio.
How To Earn 10X Wyndham Points on Tours and Activities by Jenna Hansen July 2, 2024 0 Wyndham Tours and Experiences is a great way to earn an automatic 10X on all purchases. It's powered by Viator and offers an excellent way to maximize your spending on purchases you may already be making. Spend just $675 and earn enough points for a free night at participating properties.
The 12 Best Credit Cards for Computer Equipment and Hardware Purchases [2025] by Ryan Smith February 26, 2024 30 We break down the best rewards cards for computer equipment purchases and outline some strategies to help you earn thousands of rewards points when purchasing computer equipment and other associated hardware. Whether you're buying for personal use or for a business, there's a hefty amount of points, miles, or cash back you could earn by following these tipes.
How Many Points Can You Earn on Hilton Stays? by Ryan Flanigan January 16, 2024 0 Hilton Honors is one of the largest global hotel brands with one of the biggest loyalty programs in the industry. When you stay with Hilton, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return, but just how many points can you earn on Hilton stays?
How To Get Targeted Credit Card Offers by Kennedy Miller and Jess Farley January 14, 2024 46 As credit card application restrictions evolve and bonuses become harder to come by, it’s essential we look past the most common methods of applying for cards to secure the best deals. An often-overlooked technique is to position yourself for targeted credit card offers. It isn't as hard as you think; just be prepared for a little "junk mail." Here are our best tips.
The Complete Guide To Earning Points and Miles as a College Student by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2024 0 Just because you're enrolled in a university doesn't mean you can't concentrate on earning points and miles. In fact, you can earn lots of points and miles without going out of your way to do so. Here are some of the best ways to earn extra rewards in college to help meet your travel goals.
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