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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…...
Explora Journeys loyalty program guide: The Explora Club, explained
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1661+ words) Startup cruise line Explora Journeys hasn't had much time to build up a loyal following. It's only been operating since 2023. But that doesn't mean that it's not treating its most loyal customers right. The still relatively unknown luxury brand has…...
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…...
My biggest assumption about the Sapphire Preferred was wrong
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (805+ words) I made a really bad assumption about the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — and I'm willing to bet a lot of others did, too. I assumed the more expensive Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) would…...
Why the Amex Gold and Chase Sapphire Preferred pair well
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1158+ words) I've held the $325-per-year American Express® Gold Card (see rates and fees) and $95-per-year Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) for a couple of years, giving me plenty of time to see how well they work together. Both…...
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…...
Is the Citi / AA Globe Mastercard worth the annual fee?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1150+ words) If you're an American Airlines flyer looking to add a new AAdvantage card to your wallet, you'll want to be sure you can justify the card's annual fee. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) comes with a…...
Amex adds ChatGPT Business credit on select cards
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (370+ words) If you're a business owner who's all in on artificial intelligence, you're in luck. An all-new benefit has rolled out on the The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and American Express® Business Gold Card: AI statement credits. American Express…...
Chase Sapphire Reserve 150k-point welcome offer FAQs
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (920+ words) The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is the premium travel rewards card for Chase Ultimate Rewards enthusiasts to earn valuable points and enjoy top-tier card benefits. The Sapphire Reserve's current bonus is sky-high: New cardholders earn 150,000 bonus points…...
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…...