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Navigating the complex world of credit cards? Our credit card news category has you covered. Get the latest updates on industry trends, new card offerings, rewards programs, interest rate changes, and more. Whether you’re looking to optimize your credit card strategy, evaluate the best options for your needs, or stay on top of the ever-evolving credit card landscape, this is your go-to destination for expert insights and analysis.

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Aeroplan Offering Unique Credit Card Bonus for 40th Anniversary

by Kyle Burbank
In celebration of Aeroplan's 40th anniversary, Chase and Air Canada are running a unique welcome offer for the Aeroplan Card. About the bonus: To start, the Aeroplan Card is currently offering a traditional (albeit elevated) welcome bonus. New cardholders can earn 70,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on the card within their first three months. However, on top of that, those who apply with the next week will be able...
Haneda Airport Centurion Lounge
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Amex Announces Haneda Airport Centurion Lounge Location

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has revealed its next international Centurion Lounge location. About the Centurion Lounge at HND: The Centurion Lounge network is expanding, with Amex announcing that a new location at Tokyo's Haneda Airport (HND) is set to debut in 2025. This new lounge will be found in Terminal 3 on the fourth floor. While Centurion currently has locations in India, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, England, Hong Kong, and the...
Alaska Airlines card with a plane in the background
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Bilt Rent Day for July 2024 Includes Alaska Airlines Transfer Bonus

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt Rewards is gearing up for July's Rent Day, announcing special offers in partnership with Alaska Airlines. About July 2024's Rent Day offers: On July 1st, Bilt Members will be able to take advantage of at least one deal from Alaska Airlines. First, the airline and Bilt will be offering a transfer bonus. With this, customers will be able to transfer their Bilt Points to Alaska Air Mileage Plan and...
Bilt Mastercard
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Wells Fargo Reportedly Losing Millions Per Month on Bilt Program

by Kyle Burbank
A popular and unique credit card offering is reportedly causing financial headaches for its issuing bank. About the report: According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Wells Fargo is losing approximately $10 million a month as a result of its partnership with Bilt to issue the Bilt Mastercard. As the Journal explains, this loss is largely a result of the card having "savvier" cardholders and the product's unique...
Chase Q3 bonus categories for summer
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Chase Freedom Announces 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2024

by Kyle Burbank
With the official summer season about to begin, Chase has embraced the fun for its Chase Freedom third quarter 2024 bonus categories. About the Q3 2024 bonus categories: From July through September, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn up to 5% back in three (technically four) bonus categories. First up is gas/EV charging station. This includes gasoline paid for either at the pump or inside of the station....
Wells Fargo Attune Card
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Wells Fargo Debutes Attune Card with Unique Rewards Categories

by Kyle Burbank
Wells Fargo has just introduced its latest rewards card — and it certainly has some unique offerings. About the Attune World Elite Mastercard: With the new Wells Fargo Attune World Elite Mastercard, customers can earn 4% back on an eclectic list of rewards categories. The Atune card breaks these down into three main columns: Self-Care; Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment; and Impactful Purchases. For Self-Care, gym memberships, exercise classes, salons, and...
Walmart logo and a full grocery bag
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Discover Reveals 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2024

by Kyle Burbank
Discover has announced its 5% bonus category selections for July through September of 2024. About the Q3 2024 bonus categories: Starting next month, Discover It customers can earn 5% back on purchases that fall into two special categories: grocery stores and Walmart. First, the grocery store category includes supermarkets, meat lockers, bakeries, smaller grocery stores, and grocery delivery services. However, purchases made at Target or at convenience stores, wholesale clubs,...
Bilt June dining rewards
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Bilt Rewards Reveals Rent Day June 2024 Offers, Dining Boost

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt has announced its Rent Day offers for June 2024, including a bonus for its Neighborhood Dining feature. About the Neighborhood Dining offer and feature: Recently, Bilt Dining continued its expansion with the introduction of Neighborhood Dining. With this addition, Bilt Members can now earn bonus points at more than 20,000 restaurants across the country — including in cities where Bilt Dining had previously not been available. Now, for Rent...
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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...
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...
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PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back

by Kyle Burbank
In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you've seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5% cashback — although, as you can imagine, there are some important restrictions on that. So,...