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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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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...
Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Card
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BofA Announces New Additions to Customized Cash Rewards Card

by Kyle Burbank
Bank of America has unveiled some updates to its Customized Cash Rewards and, specifically, two of its rewards category options. About the updates: With the Customized Cash Rewards card, customers can select one eligible category and earn 3% back on purchases in that category. Now, Bank of America has announced updates to two options, giving customers even more ways to earn. The first category seeing an expansion is gasoline. Now,...
AMEX Platinum Card
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Amex Tweaks Platinum Card Including Authorized User Fee Hike

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced some tweaks to its iconic Platinum Card, including updates to its authorized user fee and its Digital Entertainment Credit. About the authorized user fee update: Effective today, as TPG reports, the American Express Platinum will not only hike its authorized user fee but will also change the pricing structure altogether. Previously, Platinum cardmembers could add up to three AUs for a total of $175 per year...
Chase Aeroplan Card
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Chase Aeroplan Card Brings Back 100K Point Bonus Offer

by Kyle Burbank
Whether you're a frequent Air Canada passenger or just a fan of earning rewards, a new welcome bonus offered for the Chase Aeroplan card may be of interest. About the offer: Currently, new Chase Aeroplan cardholders can earn up to 100,000 bonus points. However, this deal is broken up into two pieces. First, cardholders can earn 75,000 points when they spend at least $4,000 in purchases on the card within...
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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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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...
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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,...