American Express offers valuable airline fee credits for cardholders, with the Platinum Card providing $200 and the Premier Rewards Gold Card offering $100 annually. This guide explores effective strategies for utilizing these credits, including purchasing airline electronic gift cards, maximizing benefits throughout the year.
The Amex Platinum card in the UK comes in at £450 per year. What do you get for that many ask. Here I take a look at the travel benefits.
Hilton is currently offering a status match to Diamond and Gold levels, allowing members to leverage their existing SPG Platinum and Hyatt Diamond statuses. A recent experience highlights the straightforward process of obtaining Diamond status, which is valid until March 31, 2017, by providing proof of elite status from competitors.
Citi credit card applicants can easily check the status of their applications online through two dedicated sites. If denied, the Citi reconsideration department offers a phone line to potentially reverse the decision. This guide outlines the steps for both checking application status and contacting the reconsideration team.
The points & miles hobby is at the cross roads of travel loyalty programs and credit card rewards. Some travel hacking purists only believe in airline and hotel currencies. As for me, this game is about saving money in whichever way possible. Maximizing the value of a purchase sometimes involves receiving rewards in different shapes and forms. Cashback and statement credits, anyone? If you don’t look at your options holistically, you may be missing out!
Several American Express offers that had previously stopped working are now functional again, including the EveryDay 30k and 25k offers, as well as the Blue Cash EveryDay and Preferred $250 offers. Users are encouraged to test these offers, as their availability has been inconsistent. Detailed instructions and screenshots are provided for verification.
I can’t remember the last time that I was out with friends, family, or coworkers, and someone hasn’t made the comment “you seem like you’re always traveling”. That always cracks me up. Sure, through the nature of having a travel blog I’m sure that I talk about my travels more often than the average person, but I really don’t feel like I travel all that often.
American Express offers a $200 and $100 airline fee credit that can be utilized for electronic gift cards, including Amazon.com. While there have been fluctuations in reimbursement eligibility for airline gift certificates, recent updates indicate that Amazon e-Gift Cards are now being reimbursed through the United MileagePlus X app, providing a straightforward method for users.
Chase is offering an enticing opportunity with the Ink Business card, featuring a 60,000 bonus Ultimate Reward Points after a $5,000 spend within three months. Additionally, users can earn up to 50,000 points through a Refer a Friend program, providing 10,000 points for each referral. This limited-time offer enhances the card’s value for business expenses.
My experience with a big fraud on my Supercard was less than super. Read the latest (and last) installment.
American Express has increased the signup bonus for the Amex Blue for Business Credit Card to 20,000 points, doubling the previous offer. To earn the full bonus, cardholders must spend $5,000 within the first six months. The card also features valuable perks and no annual fee, making it an attractive option for businesses.
When I began collecting credit cards, I focused exclusively on the “points and miles” hobby. My goal was to accumulate measurable currencies that could be redeemed for free travel, and I paid no attention to other benefits that may have come with the cards. I didn’t know much about them, and I didn’t think I would keep the cards long enough to take advantage of them. These “soft” benefits of travel credit cards, however, were like the sides on my steak plate. I couldn’t ignore them forever. And, when I finally paid attention, some of them turned out to be a wonderful surprise.
