Author: Kyle Burbank
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Citi Launches Strata Elite Card with Unique Rewards Feature
Following weeks of rumors and leaks, Citi has officially introduced its new premium card, the Citi Strata Elite. About the Citi Strata Elite: The Citi Strata Elite Card has arrived. This new premium card carries a $595 annual fee, but features some unique offerings. Starting with rewards, the Strata Elite earns 12x points on hotels,…
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Bilt Boasts Avianca Transfer Bonus for August 2025 Rent Day
In a bit of Bilt deja vu, August’s Rent Day will feature a transfer bonus for Avianca Lifemiles. About the Avianca Lifemiles Transfer Bonus: On August 1st, Bilt Rewards members can earn a transfer bonus when moving their Bilt Points to Avianca’s Lifemiles program. While this bonus is up to 100%, as we’ve seen with…
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Southwest Increases Annual Fees on Rapid Rewards Credit Cards
As Southwest Airlines continues to revamp its operations, the carrier has unveiled updates to its co-branded credit cards that include new benefits alongside a hike in annual fees. About the Updated Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards: Chase and Southwest have unveiled revamped versions of their Rapid Rewards credit card line-up, including the Rapid Rewards Plus…
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Tax FinTech April Raises $38 Million from Returning Investors
The embedded tax platform startup April has revealed a new round of funding. About the Round: This week, April announced that it had raised a new $38 million round. The Series B was led by QED Investors, Nyca Partners and Team8 also participated. All three firms are returning investors. To date, the company has now…
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Are Bank Bonuses Worth It? Pros, Cons, and Tips to Consider
Over the past few years, I’ve reviewed plenty of bank and banking (the latter typically meaning FinTechs that partner with “real” banks for their offerings) services. In doing so, I’ve occasionally earned bonuses for setting up a new account and performing different tasks. This free money is always welcome — especially since I’m doing it…
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Rakuten Launches Rakuten American Express Card with Imprint
Rakuten is re-introducing a rewards credit card — this time, partnering with American Express, Imprint, and First Electronic Bank. About the Rakuten American Express Card: Today, Rakuten launched the Rakuten American Express Card. This latest card is powered by Imprint, issued by First Electronic Bank, and will operate on the Amex payment network. It will…
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CNBC Releases Annual List of Top FinTech Companies for 2025
CNBC and Statista have compiled their annual list of the top FinTech companies around the globe. About the List and Report: Once again, CNBC has teamed up with Statista to not only look at the current state of the financial technologies sector but also highlights the top companies in the field. The list of 300…
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Hyundai Introduces New Rewards Program for Customers
Hyundai is giving its loyalty customers a new way to earn discounts and other savings. About the Hyundai Rewards Program: This week, Hyundai officially launched its Hyundai Rewards program. With this offer, Hyundai owners will be able to increase their Rewards status by completing various activities. As they move up, they’ll earn greater savings on…
