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Atmos Credit Card
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Alaska Airlines Debuts Premium Card, Rebrands Loyalty Program

by Kyle Burbank
As previously teased, Alaska Airlines has introduced a premium rewards credit card while also rebranding its loyalty program. About the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card: Alaska Airlines is rolling out a new co-branded credit card in partnership with issuer Bank of America. The new Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite joins the newly-renamed Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature card (formerly the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card). With the Summit card,...
illustration of a suitcase and the BMO Escape Credit Card
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BMO Introduces New Escape Travel Rewards Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
BMO has unveiled a new travel rewards credit card called Escape. About the BMO Escape Credit Card: A new travel rewards card that mixes benefits and rewards has arrived. BMO has officially launched the Escape Credit Card, which carries a $150 annual fee. Starting with rewards, the Escape card earns 4 points per dollar spent on dining as well as 4x on airfare. The card also earns 3x on eligible...
Capital One Saver Card
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Capital One Rolls Out Tasty New Offer for Savor Rewards Card

by Kyle Burbank
Capital One is bringing enhanced bonuses to three of its cards, including the popular Savor card. About the Special Capital One Offers: For a limited time, customers can earn special welcome offers from two Capital One cards. First, those who apply and are approved for a new Capital One Savor Rewards card earn a bonus of up to $300. Just for opening the card, members will enjoy a $100 Capital...
two Fetch American Express Cards
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Rewards App Fetch to Debut Credit Card with Imprint, Amex

by Kyle Burbank
Fetch is set to roll out a new credit card in partnership with Imprint. About the Fetch American Express Card: This week, the rewards app Fetch revealed plans to introduce its first U.S. credit card. Dubbed the Fetch American Express Card, the new offering will be powered by Imprint and utilize the Amex payment network. First Electronic Bank will issue the product. While the Fetch Card won't be available until...
Booking.com Genius Rewards Card
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Booking.com Launches Genius Rewards Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
The travel site Booking.com has introduced a new rewards credit card for customers. About the Booking.com Genius Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card The no-annul-fee Booking.com Genius Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card has arrived. With this new card, customers can earn Travel Credits back on each purchase. First, the Booking.com card earns 6% Travel Credits on stays purchased in the Booking.com app, plus 5% on flights, stays, car rentals, attractions, cruises,...
two Marriott Bonvoy American Express Cards
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Best-Ever Bonuses Back for Two Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
As the summer travel season rolls on, Marriott Bonvoy and Amex are bringing back enhanced welcome bonuses for their Bevy and Brilliant cards. About the Limited-Time Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card Bonuses: For a limited time, new Marriott Bonvoy Bevy and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders can claim each card's best-ever bonus offer. These deals were last available this spring but have returned through the end of summer. First, new Marriott...
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Chase Reportedly Nearing Deal to Acquire Apple Card Program

by Kyle Burbank
As Apple continues to seek a new partner for its popular Apple Card, a new report suggests that JPMorgan Chase could be nearing a deal to step into the role. About Chase's Potential Apple Card Takeover: According to the Wall Street Journal, Chase is in "advanced talks" to acquire Apple's credit card program from current issuer Goldman Sachs. These discussions began early last year but are said to have accelerated...
Citi Strata Elite Card
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Citi Launches Strata Elite Card with Unique Rewards Feature

by Kyle Burbank
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, car rentals, and attractions booked on Citi Travel. Similarly, air travel booked via Citi Travel...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
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A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Since taking an interest in personal finance, one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 3,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
Travelers with two Best Western Credit Cards
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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
Marriott Bonvoy card and a woman on vacation
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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
Bilt and All Reward logos
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...