Category: Credit Cards
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.
Credit Cards
Chase Aeroplan Card Officially Launches, Adding Pay Yourself Back
by Fioney Staff
Nearly one year after it was first teased, the Chase Aeroplan Card has officially arrived. Today, Chase and Air Canada launched their new co-branded card for the U.S. market. While the card delivers in many of the ways travelers may have expected, it also adds some interesting twists they might not have seen coming. Starting with the rewards, the Chase Aeroplan Card will earn 3 points per dollar spent directly...
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Money at 30: Using My American Express Airline Incidentals Credit
by Kyle Burbank
Over the past two years, I've loved using the benefits that my American Express Platinum Card has afforded me. In fact, said perks have also evolved in just the past couple of years, with some temporary additions coming in 2020 and a big overhaul arriving just a few months ago. Yet, amid these changes, one of the card's more complicated features has remained: the airline incidentals credit. To catch you...
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Priceline and Barclays Announce Priceline VIP Rewards Visa
by Fioney Staff
When it comes to co-branded credit cards, travelers are likely well aware of options available for a specific airline or hotel brands. Yet, more recently, there's also been a growing list of cards that cater to customers of third-party booking platforms. The latest example of this is the Priceline VIP Rewards Visa — which is being issued by Barclays. One of the card's main benefits is that it includes automatic...
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Amex Introduces Exclusive Morgan Stanley Blue Cash Preferred Card
by Fioney Staff
Something that most credit consumers may not realize is that American Express occasionally offers exclusive versions of their cards. For example, Charles Schwab customers could famously apply for a special edition of the Platinum Card and transfer their points to their brokerage account at a rate of 1.25¢ each (although this has since been lowered to 1.1¢ per point). Now, Morgan Stanley and American Express have announced another exclusive product,...
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Capital One Announces Premium Credit Card, Venture X
by Fioney Staff
With the travel industry continuing to rebound, Capital One is finally joining the premium travel credit card scene. This week, the bank officially announced the Venture X card. As CNN reports, the new card will open applications on November 9th and feature a slew of travel benefits along with a special introductory welcome bonus. Starting with the annual fee, the Venture X card will come at a cost of $395....
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Luxury Card Adds Preferred Hotels & Resorts Status Perk for Cardholders
by Fioney Staff
As the travel industry continues to rebound, one credit card issuer has announced a new partnership that will bring hotel benefits to cardholders. This week, Luxury Card revealed that its members can now unlock elite status with the Preferred Hotels & Resorts' I Prefer program. In turn, customers will enjoy additional perks at more than 700 independent hotels and resorts around the world. Titanium Card members can receive Explorer tier...
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Southwest Airlines and Chase Add Benefits to Co-Branded Credit Cards
by Fioney Staff
Continuing a streak of rewards credit card updates, this week Chase and Southwest revealed some changes to their co-branded line-up. However, in this case, the duo have added benefits to the cards while keeping the annual fees where they are. The first changes to the line-up include enhancements to some rewards categories. Now, Southwest Rapid Reward Plus, Premier, and Priority cardholders will earn 2x points on local transit and commuting...