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thepointsguy.com > news > elevated-referral-bonuses-amex-platinum-gold

Amex offering elevated referral bonuses on some Platinum and Gold cards

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (783+ words) If you're a current holder of the American Express Platinum Card® or the American Express® Gold Card, you may want to check your accounts. Some of us here at TPG are seeing elevated referral bonuses — as high as 45,000 points. This…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > american-express-upgrade-offer-amex-platinum

Amex Platinum upgrade offer: Check to see if you're eligible

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (712+ words) Sometimes, you get an offer you just can't refuse — even if it means letting go of one of your favorite cards. The Amex Platinum's welcome offer is targeted and personalized. New applicants can find out their offer and see if…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > amex-resy-credit-restaurants-badge

Amex adds some restriction language for using Resy credit — but here's what that really means

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (306+ words) Fortunately, the sky isn't falling with this easier-to-use statement credit, and the change doesn't appear to make the credit any harder to use. If some Resy restaurants qualified for the credit while others did not, it would add unnecessary complexity…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > lessons-from-managing-my-dads-points-and-miles

My dad was a points expert. Here's what we still got wrong before his death

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1295+ words) I like to say I was born into the points and miles hobby. My dad, a Million Miler on both United Airlines and American Airlines, signed me up for my frequent flier accounts when I was 2 years old, introduced me…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > amex-platinum-vs-sapphire-reserve-vs-venture-x-welcome-offer

Best welcome offer: Amex Plat vs Sapphire Reserve vs Venture X

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (603+ words) A six-figure welcome bonus sounds impressive — but what does that actually get you? Right now, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the American Express Platinum Card® are all offering…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > reviews > capital-one-venture-business-review

Capital One Venture Business card review 2026

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1297+ words) The Capital One Venture Business is part of the expanding Venture card family. It's designed for business owners who want to earn rewards without having to think too much about how they spend. With a straightforward earning structure, a handful…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > getting-started-points-miles

How to get started with points and miles

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1643+ words) Using points and miles instead of cash to pay for flights and hotels sounds like a dream come true for any frequent (or even semifrequent) traveler. Actually taking your first steps into this hobby, however, can feel daunting. I remember…...

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thepointsguy.com > loyalty-programs > chase-sapphire-reserve-points-battle

Chase Sapphire Reserve Points Battle: Two epic trips, one card

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1848+ words) Welcome to the first-ever Points Battle at The Points Guy! Our founder, Brian Kelly, wanted to put the TPG team to the test to see who could make the most of their Chase Sapphire Reserve® card's (see rates and fees)…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > free-clear-plus-membership-cards

Get Clear+ for free with one of these cards

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (830+ words) Airport security lines are an inevitable (and oftentimes stressful) part of the travel experience. Thankfully, there are programs that can speed up the long process through Transportation Security Administration screening. These include Clear+, an expedited security program available in 60 U.S. airports....

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > holding-multiple-versions-of-the-same-business-card

Why I hold more than 1 of the same business card

6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (871+ words) There's a growing number of credit cards that will only let you hold one card and earn one welcome bonus across the life of the card. This can be frustrating for business owners who have legitimate reasons for wanting more…...