Cards and points, page 2
Business cards, points and the deadlines that quietly decide what they are worth.
Monday, October 19
American Express launches 10% cash back offer on Shell gas purchases up to $10
American Express is running a new gas rewards offer for cardholders. You can earn 10 percent back on Shell gas fill-ups. The maximum total savings allowed per card is $10. The discount applies across multiple fill-ups until you reach the limit. Check your account offers today.
American Express offers $25 statement credit on Best Buy purchases of $250
American Express launched a new shopping promotion for cardholders. Spend $250 or more at Best Buy to earn a $25 credit. The fine print excludes gift card purchases. Check your account to see if the offer is loaded.
IHG One Rewards loyalty program guide outlines elite benefits and point redemptions
IHG hotels range from 10,000 points to 100,000 points per night. Members earn Milestone Rewards after 20 qualifying nights in a year. The InterContinental Ambassador program costs $225 or 45,000 points annually. Check your account to track your elite nights and rewards.
Chase offers $900 checking bonus with $10,000 direct deposit
Chase is paying a $900 checking account bonus right now. You must set up a $10,000 direct deposit to qualify for the funds. Other banks are also running major cash promotions this week. Check your accounts before these offers expire.
Chase updates Sapphire Reserve card with a $15 monthly DoorDash credit
Chase increased the monthly DoorDash credit on Sapphire Reserve cards to $15. Cardholders can now select which specific discount to apply directly at checkout. The change brings total annual DoorDash value to $540. Business card holders keep the $5 monthly restaurant credit.
Sunday, October 18
Amazon offers four months of Audible for 99 cents a month with credit
Amazon gives four months of Audible for 99 cents a month. Prime members also get a 20 dollar bonus credit to spend. The deal ends on October 19th before auto billing begins. Cancel before four months to avoid the regular 8 dollar and 99 cent monthly fee.
Chase offers 2.5x PointsBoost redemption on 11 select properties in Chase Travel
Chase Travel is offering a 2.5x Ultimate Rewards PointsBoost redemption. Eleven select properties now qualify for the higher 2.5 cents per point value. Chase also lowered most 2 cent-per-point hotels down to 1.65 cents. Much of the airline 2 cent redemption was removed at the same time.
ShopRite gives $15 shopping voucher when you buy $100 in One4All gift cards
ShopRite brings back the popular One4All gift card deal this week. Buy $100 in cards and get a $15 voucher for your next trip. The offer runs from October 18 through October 24. Use your free voucher the following week on groceries.
Amex delays Newark Centurion Lounge opening to 2027 while expanding network
The huge new Newark lounge is pushed back to 2027. It will now span 30,000 square feet across two floors. Philadelphia and Houston lounges are also getting major expansions. Platinum cardholders can still access them free when traveling.
Rakuten offers $100 for Chase Ink Cash and Unlimited cards
Rakuten brings back the $100 bonus for Chase Ink cards. You can also get $25 for the Freedom Unlimited card. New and existing customers qualify depending on the specific card terms. Check your Rakuten account before applying for your next business card.
Saturday, October 17
Friday, October 16
Southwest Airlines announces major changes to Rapid Rewards program effective January 1, 2027
Southwest Airlines just announced major changes to Rapid Rewards. The new rules take effect on January 1, 2027. Credit card signup bonuses will no longer count. Travelers must check how this affects their points.
Capital One launches limited time offer for Venture Rewards card with 75,000 bonus miles
Capital One launched a new limited time credit card offer. You earn 75000 bonus miles plus a 300 dollar travel credit. You must spend 4000 dollars in the first 3 months to qualify. The primary card has a 95 dollar annual fee.
American Express launches 10 percent back offer on Hotels dot com bookings
American Express just released a new Hotels dot com offer this week. You can earn 10 percent back on up to $1250 in prepaid stays. The catch is you must book directly through their specific promotional link. Check your card account to add the deal before you pay.
Capital One Shopping offers up to 100 percent back on eBay Live
Check your Capital One Shopping homepage today. You can earn up to 100 percent back on eBay Live. People stream and live auction items on the platform. Collectible cards can turn into very profitable flips. Rewards cash out as gift cards for various brands.
Tuesday, October 13
Monday, October 12
Sunday, October 11
Thursday, October 8
Wyndham offers double United miles on hotel point transfers
Do you have unused hotel points sitting around? Wyndham is doubling points converted to United Airlines. Usually 5 hotel points give you just 1 airline mile. Right now you get 2 miles for every 5 points. It could save points from expiring.
Hilton offers 120% bonus points sale reducing cost to 0.455 cents each
Hilton launched a new bonus points sale today. You get a 120 percent bonus on purchases over 5,000 points. The cost drops to 0.455 cents per point before portals. Log into your account to check the Buy points screen. This deal beats standard rates for your next trip.
Tuesday, October 6
Best Western offers 2000 bonus points per stay through October 28
Best Western is running a new hotel reward promotion. You get 2,000 bonus points per stay through October 28. Stack this with a 2X points promo and credit card offers.
Southwest Airlines gives up to 10,500 free points for quiz and screenshots
Southwest Airlines is giving away free reward points. Take a quick online quiz to grab 500 points. Upload phone screenshots showing unread notifications for up to 10,000 more. The promotion runs daily until October 12.
Chase offers $100 back on $600 travel spend
Spend $600 or more on travel and get $100 back. Offer ends October 31.
Capital One Shopping offers 30-50% back on Columbia
Capital One Shopping is a cashback portal. 30-50% cashback is available. Rewards come as gift cards.
Chase Freedom Flex offers 5x bonus categories
Chase Freedom Flex is a no annual fee card. It offers 5x points on certain categories. Registration for Q4 is now open.
Citi adds JAL mileage transfers with 30 percent bonus through October 24
Citi points now transfer to Japan Airlines at a one to one ratio. You get 1,300 miles for every 1,000 transferred if you act by October 24 at 11:59pm Eastern time. American Express and Chase points do not transfer to JAL.
