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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.

Simon American Express Card and app
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Cardless Revamps Simon Card with Expanded 5% Category

by Kyle Burbank
Cardless and Simon have unveiled an update to their co-branded credit card. About the update: The upgrade to the Simon American Express Card involves the top-tier category. Now, customers will be able to earn 5% at every store located in a Simon Center or any other Simon Mall, Mills, or Premium Outlet in the United States — with the asterisk that not all retailers accept American Express. However, cardholders will...
Rent Day is Back
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Bilt Rent Day for October 2023 to Introduce Bilt Experiences

by Kyle Burbank
With October 2023's Rent Day coming up, Bilt has announced its promotions for next month — including the ability to book last-minute tickets for some top NFL games. About Bilt Experiences and Football Sunday: Bilt has revealed that its October 2023 Rent Day promotion will include the launch of Bilt Experiences. These offers will not only give members a new way to redeem their points but will give them access...
Chase Freedom Flex card
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Chase Announces 5% Bonus Categories for 4th Quarter of 2023

by Kyle Burbank
Chase has announced the slate of bonus categories for those with the legacy Freedom card as well as the currently available Freedom Flex card. Card holders can earn up to 5% back on bonus categories in the fourth quarter of 2023. About the bonus categories: As Chase has revealed, from October 1st through December 31st, customers with the Freedom or Freedom Flex card will be able to earn up to...
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Delta to Curb SkyClub Access for Credit Card Customers

by Kyle Burbank
Delta flyers and Amex cardholders should be aware of some major updates that will affect co-branded credit card perks and more. About the updates: Delta has announced a number of significant changes regarding access to their SkyClubs which will have major impacts for credit card customers. Effective February 1st, 2025, those with Delta co-branded cards or the American Express Platinum card will be limited in the number of times that...
XBox Mastercards
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Xbox and Barclays Announce Launch of Xbox Mastercard

by Kyle Burbank
Xbox is preparing to roll out a new rewards credit card offering in partnership with Barclays. About the card: This week, Barclays and Xbox announced the impending launch of the Xbox Mastercard. With this offering, gamers will be able to earn rewards on a mix of Xbox-related purchases and everyday purchases. Plus, customers can choose from five different card designs, which can also be customized with their gamer tag. The...
Allways Rewards Visa Cards
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Allegiant Airlines' Credit Card Gets New Name, Moves to Visa

by Kyle Burbank
The budget airline Allegiant is rebranding its rewards credit card, including swapping to a new payment network. About the rebrand: Previously known as the Allegiant World Mastercard, the airline's co-branded offering will now go by the name Allways Rewards Visa. The "Allways Rewards" portion of the moniker matches the airline's loyalty program, which it launched in 2021. As for the Visa part, that change notes that the card will now...
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Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for 4th Quarter of 2023

by Kyle Burbank
This morning, Discover revealed the spending categories that cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% back on starting October 1st, 2023. About the Q4 5% bonus categories: During the fourth quarter of 2023 — which runs from October 1st through December 31st — Discover It cardholders can earn up to 5% back on purchases at Target as well as on Amazon.com. To be clear, this includes online and...
Bilt Rewards September Rent Day
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Bilt Announces SoulCycle Promotion for September Rent Day

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt Rewards has announced its slate of offerings for September 2023's Rent Day — including an expansion of its SoulCycle partnership. About the Rent Day SoulCycle promotion: Bilt is taking its partnership with SoulCycle to the next level for its September 2023 Rent Day promo. First, on September 1st, one rider in each Rent Day Ride will win free rent (up to $2,500). These Rent Day Ride classes will be...
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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...