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Citi Custom Cash Rewards Cards
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Citi Halts Applications for Its Custom Cash Rewards Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
A unique credit card that allowed customers to earn up to 5% back is now off-limits to new customers. About the Citi Custom Cash Card and Update: As of May 28th, Citi is no longer accepting new applications for its Custom Cash card. A note posted to the card's landing page notes, "If you are interested in a cash back card, you are welcome to apply for the Citi Double...
TAP plane and Madonna
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Bilt Offering TAP Bonus, Madonna Collab for June 2026 Rent Day

by Kyle Burbank
For its latest Rent Day promotion, Bilt Rewards is not only delivering an airline transfer bonus but is also teaming up with the Queen of Pop for a member exclusive. About the TAP Air Portugal Transfer Bonus: First, before we get to the pop star crossover, Bilt is offering a transfer bonus to TAP Air Portugal's Miles&Go program. Once again, the size of the bonus will vary depending on Bilt...
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Fanatics to Launch Rewards Credit Card with American Express

by Kyle Burbank
American Express and Fanatics have announced a partnership that will not only result in a new rewards credit card but will also lead to a new option for other cardholders. About the Fanatics American Express Card: This week, Amex revealed that it was teaming up with the sports merchandise site Fanatics. As part of this partnership, the two will create the Fanatics American Express Card. According to a press release,...
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Apple Card Debuts AirPods Pro Bonus Offer for New Cardholders

by Kyle Burbank
Apple is looking to entice potential Apple Card applicants with a special offer worth a pair of AirPods Pro. About Apple Card's Bonus Offer: The Apple Card is currently offering a new bonus worth up to $250 — which is the cost of the AirPods Pro 3 (excluding tax). To take advantage of this deal, new Apple Card customers must be approved for the card and buy a pair of...
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Shell Introduces Performance Elite World Mastercard with Imprint

by Kyle Burbank
A far-reaching gas station chain is launching a new credit card that not only offers rewards on fuel but also on other everyday purchases. About the Shell Performance Elite World Mastercard: Shell is rolling out a new rewards credit card called the Shell Performance Elite World Mastercard. The product is powered by Imprint, while First Bank & Trust issues the card. With the card, customers can earn 4% back in...
Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley American Experes Platinum Cards
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Two Amex Platinum Variants Now Boast Enhanced Bonuses

by Kyle Burbank
A pair of lesser-known American Express Platinum Card alt-versions are now offering increased welcome bonuses. About the Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley Amex Platinum Offers: Currently, both the Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley American Express Platinum cards are increasing their cardholder welcome offers. Now, new cardmembers can earn 150,000 bonus Membership Rewards points after spending $12,000 on the card within the first six months. Previously, the welcome bonuses for these...
Dick's Sporting Goods credit card and app
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Dick's Sporting Goods and Synchrony Relaunch Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
A popular sporting goods chain is refreshing its rewards credit card offerings with enhanced benefits. About the New Dick's Credit Card program This week, Dick's Sporting Goods revealed updates to its credit card offerings. Issued by Synchrony, the updated Dick's Credit Card and Dick's Mastercard allow customers to earn even more rewards on purchases. The headlining feature of the new cards is the ability to earn 10% back in rewards...
JetBlue Premier Card
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JetBlue Premier Card Launches 100,000-Point Welcome Offer

by Kyle Burbank
JetBlue's enhanced Premier World Elite Mastercard is now live, accompanied by an elevated welcome offer. About the JetBlue Premier Card Welcome Offer: Those applying for Barclays' JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard can now score an increased bonus. Currently, new cardholders can earn 100,000 TrueBlue points after spending at least $5,000 on the card during the first three months. For comparison, when the card intially debuted last year, it launched with...
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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...
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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...