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Bilt's November 2023 Rent Day Features Emirates Transfer Bonus

by Kyle Burbank
As November 1st approaches, Bilt has announced its November 2023 Rent Day offers, which include a transfer bonus for Emirates, new dining experiences, and more. About the bonus: On November 1st, Bilt customers can earn a bonus of up to 150% when transferring their Bilt Points to Emirates. According to Bilt, this bonus means that customers will be able to fly to Athens or Milan in Economy for as few...
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Finance Site NerdWallet Launches Its Own Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
The personal finance site NerdWallet has announced the launch of its own branded credit card. About the card: This week, NerdWallet officially launched their NerdUp by NerdWallet credit card. Created in partnership with the Bond and issued by Evolve Bank & Trust, the NerdUp card is a secured credit card that will help customers build and establish credit. However, unlike many secured credit products, this card will also earn rewards....
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Avant, Major League Soccer Launch MLS Forward Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
Avant and Major League Soccer (MLS) have launched a new co-branded rewards credit card. About the card: The new MLS Forward Credit Card powered by Avant gives soccer fans a mix of everyday rewards and special MLS-related perks. First, cardholders can earn 5x rewards on purchases from the MLS Store online. Additionally, the card earns 3x on gas, 2x on dining, 2x on groceries, and 1x on all other purchases....
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Hilton, Amex Revamp Hilton Honors Surpass and Aspire Cards 

by Kyle Burbank
Hilton and American Express have announced some major updates to two of their co-branded cards: the Hilton Honors Surpass and Hilton Honors Aspire cards. About the Hilton Honors Surpass changes: In addition to retaining all of its previous rewards categories, the card will now earn 4x Hilton Honors points on U.S. online retail purchases. Meanwhile, the Surpass card will be adding a new benefit that will earn cardholders up to...
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TAP Air Portugal Launches Co-Branded Credit Card with Cardless

by Kyle Burbank
TAP Air Portugal and the FinTech Cardless have debuted a new co-branded rewards credit card for the U.S. market. About the card: Cardless has unveiled its latest co-branded credit card offering: the TAP Miles&Go American Express Card. This marks the FinTech's second airline partnership since launching the LATAM Airlines Mastercard and the LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard last year. The TAP Miles&Go card earns 3x miles on TAP Air Portugal...
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Bank of America Announces "More Rewards Day" for 2023

by Kyle Burbank
Bank of America has announced details for its second annual More Rewards Day. About More Rewards Day: On November 9th, Bank of America credit card customers can earn extra cashback, points, or miles as part of this year's More Rewards Day. Purchases made on this day will all earn the equivalent of an extra 2x back. For cashback cards like the Customized Cash Rewards or Unlimited Cash Rewards, this means...
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American Express Reveals Slate of Member Week Offers

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced more details on its offerings for Member Week — which kicks off today. About Members Week offers: From now through October 13th, American Express is celebrating the 2023 edition of Member Week. As in years past, this will include exclusive experiences for cardholders as well as special deals. Among the featured deals is one from Hilton. Cardholders (excluding the Marriott Bonvoy Amex cards), can now enroll...
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Universal Studios, FNBO to Launch Co-Branded Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
Universal Studios is teaming up with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) for a new rewards card. About the partnership and card: Universal Destinations & Experiences (which includes the popular Universal Studios destinations) has announced a new partnership with FNBO. This collaboration will result in a new co-branded card program for the Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Additionally, the duo will be working with Visa, which will serve...
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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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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...