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Credit Card News

Hilton, Amex Introduce Revamped Hilton Honors Business Card

by Kyle Burbank
Recently, American Express and Hilton announced some major changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card — including a hiked annual fee. About the changes: First, the card has made adjustments to its rewards earning rates. Now, cardholders can earn 5x Hilton Honors points on purchases made using the card. However, this is capped at the first $100,000 in spending per calendar year. Cardholders will earn 3x points on...
Breeze Easy Credit Card
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Breeze Airways, Barclays Launch Breeze Easy Co-Branded Card

by Kyle Burbank
After initially teasing a co-branded credit card last year, Breeze Airways and Barclays have now revealed the new product. About the card: This week, the Breeze Easy Visa Signature card made its debut. With this new co-branded card, flyers can enjoy bonus BreezePoints on select purchases as well as other perks. Starting with the Breeze-specific rewards earning categories, the card offers bonus points on select bundles and extras — including...
US Bank Altitude Connect Credit Card
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U.S. Bank Plans Major Changes to Altitude Connect Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
U.S. Bank has revealed several major changes to its Altitude Connect credit card, which will arrive this September. About the changes: The first update is that the card will no longer carry an annual fee. Previously, the Altitude Connect card came at a cost of $95 per year — although this was often waived for the first year. Those who apply for the card now will enjoy a $0 introductory...
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Alaska Airlines Becomes Latest Bilt Rewards Transfer Partner

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt Rewards is bringing in a new travel partner — along with some unique options for members. About the partnership: Bilt has announced a new partnership with Alaska Airlines. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Alaska's Mileage Plan at a rate of 1:1. Alaska joins a slate of numerous other airlines and hotel brands that customers can transfer points to, including Air...
Chase Freedom Flex card
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Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

by Kyle Burbank
Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,...
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Amex Partners with Point.Me for Award Flight Search Portal

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced a new partnership that brings a new tool to cardmembers. About the partnership: Today, Amex revealed the launch of "Point.Me for Membership Rewards Points." This new platform — powered by Point.Me — will allow cardholders to search reward flight booking options across more than 150 airlines. In each case, these flights can be booked using Amex Membership Rewards points via transfer partners (and those partners' alliance...
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Card
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Wells Fargo to Launch New Autograph Journey Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
Wells Fargo will roll out its latest rewards credit card starting later this week About the card: In the coming weeks, the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey will make its debut. Designed for frequent travelers, the Autograph Journey will offer rewards in a number of key categories — and will feature travel transfer partners. Speaking of rewards, the card will earn 5x points on hotel bookings as well as 4x points...
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Credit Card News

Discover Announces 5% Bonus Category Picks for Q2 2024

by Kyle Burbank
As 2024 rolls on, Discover has announced its second quarter 5% bonus categories. About the Q2 2024 5% categories: Starting in April, Discover It cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% back on a variety of purchases. First, Q2 will include Gas Stations & Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. This includes purchases made at merchants classified as places that sell automotive gasoline bought either at the pump or inside...
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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...
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Credit Card News

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...
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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...