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The world of credit cards can be confusing. The industry is constantly evolving. Keeping track of credit card features and benefits can be time consuming. Fioney is here to help maximize your credit card utility. From comprehensive guides, individual card reviews, the latest news, and tips to optimize your usage we have you covered.

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American Express Green Card Removing LoungeBuddy Credit

by Kyle Burbank
It looks like American Express is preparing an update to its Green Card after dropping a benefit from the card's site. About the update the LoungeBuddy: As noticed by Doctor of Credit, American Express has updated the listing for its Green Card to remove one key perk. Previously, customers could get up to $100 in annual credits for LoungeBuddy. However, looking at the terms for the card, it now states...
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Wells Fargo Adds Virgin Atlantic to Points Transfer Program

by Kyle Burbank
Wells Fargo has added another popular travel currency to its Point Transfer portal. About the new addition and Wells Fargo Point Transfer: Those with Wells Fargo credit cards can now transfer their Wells Fargo Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or Virgin Red. These transfers are completed at a rate of 1:1, meaning that one Wells Fargo Rewards point will be converted to 1 Virgin point. To get started,...
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 Rent Day for October 2024 Brings Hilton Gold Status and More

by Kyle Burbank
For it's October 2024 Rent Day offer, Bilt is giving members the chance to enjoy elite status at Hilton. About the Hilton October 2024 Rent Day offer: On October 1st, Bilt members can claim Hilton Honors Gold Status. This promotional status match will last through December 31st, 2024 — but can be extended or even upgraded if members stay a certain number of qualifying nights at Hilton properties before the expiration....
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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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JetBlue to Introduce Airport Lounges, Premium Credit Card Offering

by Kyle Burbank
JetBlue has announced the next steps in its "JetForward" strategy: adding airport lounges and a premium credit card. About JetBlue's lounge and credit card plans: For the first time ever, JetBlue is set to open its own airport lounges. The carrier has revealed that the inaugural location will be in New York, opening at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 in "late 2025." This will be followed by...
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Chase Freedom Reveals 5%+ Bonus Categories for Q4 2024

by Kyle Burbank
Chase has announced which categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonus cashback on during the last quarter of 2024. About the Q4 2024 bonus categories From October 1st through December 31st, Chase Freedom Flex (and legacy Freedom card) customers can earn bonus cashback in four categories. First up, returning for 2024 is PayPal. With this category, cardholders can earn 5% back when they use their card and checkout...
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Discover Reveals 5% Bonus Categories for Final Quarter of 2024

by Kyle Burbank
As we head into the holiday season, Discover has unveiled its fourth-quarter bonus category picks. About the Q4 2024 Discover It 5% categories: Starting on October 1st, Discover It customers will be able to earn up to 5% back on purchases from two major retailers. First up is Amazon — which has been a fixture of Discover's fourth-quarter bonus categories since at least 2015. While this category will of course cover...
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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,...