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Bilt Brings Back Multiple Rent Day Offers for January 2024

For January of 2024, Bilt is bringing back a few of its top 2023 Rent Day offers. About the January 2024 Bilt Rent Day offerings: Bilt is kicking off 2024 with a bang as it presents its Rent Day Best of 2023. On January 1st, members can take advantage of five offers: Air France/KLM Flying Blue transfer bonus Virgin Atlantic Flying Club transfer bonus IHG One transfer bonus Amazon redemption...
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Bilt Revamps Loyalty Status Program for 2024

As the new year approaches, Bilt has announced incoming changes to its loyalty status program. About the updated status tiers and more: In 2024, Bilt members will have new ways to earn status as updated requirements go into effect. Here's what the new tiers look like: Silver: 50,000 points or $10,000 (previous: 25,000 points) Gold: 125,000 points or $25,000 (previous: 50,000 points) Platinum: 200,000 points or $50,000 (previous: 100,000 points)...
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Chase Announces Freedom 5% Bonus Categories for Q1 2024

With the new year just around the corner, Chase has announced its 5% bonus category picks for the first quarter of 2024 — including some unique selections. About the bonus categories: Starting off the first quarter bonus category selections is a favorite: grocery stores. This includes supermarkets, smaller grocery stores, and "merchants that offer a full-service grocery line of merchandise." Notably, Target and Walmart are explicitly excluded from this category...
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Citizens Rolling Out Sustainable Debit Cards with Touch Card

Citizens Financial Group has announced some updates and improvements to its physical debit cards. About the updated cards: In the new year, Citizens will be rolling out updated Mastercard debit and ATM cards. These newly designed cards are made of 90% recycled PVC. As a result, they will also include Mastercard's sustainable card badge. By utilizing recycled material and participating in the program, the cards will reduce energy consumption, material...
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Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for First Quarter of 2024

With 2024 sneaking up on us, Discover has announced its rotating 5% bonus categories for the first quarter of next year. About the Q1 2024 bonus categories: From January through March 2024, Discover It customers will be able to earn up to 5% back in two categories: restaurants and drugstores. According to the company, the Restaurants category includes full-service establishments, cafes, cafeterias, fast-food locations, and dining delivery services. For the...
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Universal, FNBO Announce More Details on Rewards Credit Cards

After teasing new co-branded credit cards earlier this year, Universal Destinations & Experiences and FNBO have released more details on their two rewards cards. About the Universal Rewards card: Starting with the no-annual-fee Universal Rewards Visa, this new card will include both spending rewards and in-park perks. In terms of the former, cardholders can earn 2% back in Rewards on eligible Universal purchases. All other purchases earn 1% back in...
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Bilt Announces Black Friday and December 2023 Rent Day Offers

With the holiday approaching, Bilt has not only announced its December 2023 Rent Day plans a bit early but is also gifting cardholders with a special Black Friday bonus. About the Black Friday (and beyond) offer: Before we get to the December 2023 Rent Day-specific offers, Bilt is enabling cardholders to earn bonus points on their holiday shopping. From November 23rd through November 27th, Bilt Mastercard customers will earn 2x...
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Chase Disney Premier Visa Offering Limited Time Enhanced Bonus

Disney fans looking to add a new rewards card to their wallet as they kick off the holiday shopping season may be interested in a special welcome bonus for one of Chase's Disney cards. About the offer: For a limited time, new Disney Premier card customers can earn an enhanced welcome bonus. Those who sign up for the card and spend at least $1,000 in purchases on the card within...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

 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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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

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

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

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

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,...