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Alaska Airlines Becomes Latest Bilt Rewards Transfer Partner
by Kyle Burbank
Bilt Rewards is bringing in a new travel partner — along with some unique options for members. About the partnership: Bilt has announced a new partnership with Alaska Airlines. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Alaska's Mileage Plan at a rate of 1:1. Alaska joins a slate of numerous other airlines and hotel brands that customers can transfer points to, including Air... Credit Card News
Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories
by Kyle Burbank
Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,... Credit Card News
Amex Partners with Point.Me for Award Flight Search Portal
by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced a new partnership that brings a new tool to cardmembers. About the partnership: Today, Amex revealed the launch of "Point.Me for Membership Rewards Points." This new platform — powered by Point.Me — will allow cardholders to search reward flight booking options across more than 150 airlines. In each case, these flights can be booked using Amex Membership Rewards points via transfer partners (and those partners' alliance... Credit Card News
Wells Fargo to Launch New Autograph Journey Credit Card
by Kyle Burbank
Wells Fargo will roll out its latest rewards credit card starting later this week About the card: In the coming weeks, the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey will make its debut. Designed for frequent travelers, the Autograph Journey will offer rewards in a number of key categories — and will feature travel transfer partners. Speaking of rewards, the card will earn 5x points on hotel bookings as well as 4x points... Credit Card News
Discover Announces 5% Bonus Category Picks for Q2 2024
by Kyle Burbank
As 2024 rolls on, Discover has announced its second quarter 5% bonus categories. About the Q2 2024 5% categories: Starting in April, Discover It cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% back on a variety of purchases. First, Q2 will include Gas Stations & Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. This includes purchases made at merchants classified as places that sell automotive gasoline bought either at the pump or inside... Credit Card News
Bilt Members to Vote on March 2024 Rent Day Benefit
by Kyle Burbank
In honor of March Madness, Bilt has created a Rent Day benefit bracket and is letting members vote for this month's perk. About the March Rent Day benefit bracket: For March 2024's Rent Day, Bilt is introducing its Bilt Bracket. This bracket consists of 16 sweet offers that members can vote on —with one winning perk going into effect on March 1st. The 16 competing benefits include: 15x on hotels... Credit Card News
How to Maximize All of the American Express Platinum Card Credits
by Kyle Burbank
Whenever I tell people that I pay $695 a year for a credit card, I get kind of a weird look. Said looks grows even stranger when I then explain how I even save/make money with that same card. The product in question is the American Express Platinum card, which I've held since 2019. The truth is that, despite that fee, the numerous credits and perks that the card offers...