Details Written by: RJ American Express again running the #AmExAppreciates promotion. This go around some Platinum card holders are receiving $100 Charles Tyrwhitt gift cards. They carry Men’s wear. Haven’t seen any correlation between the cardholders that receive gifts and those who do not. First reported by DoC Thoughts Cool I guess. For a…
Details Written by: RJ Robinhood has agreed to purchase X1 for $95 million in an all cash deal. The deal is expected to close sometime in Q3 2023. The X1 cofounders will head the new credit card division of Robinhood. X1 credit card review First reported by Tech Crunch Thoughts Interesting. It was assumed that…
Details Written by: RJ Citi has made some minor updates to the Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card Enhanced Offers Platform Citi Easy Deals is now “My Deals” and is newly available on the Citi Mobile App and Citi Online. My Deals will continue to give Citi Diamond Preferred cardmembers easy access to national and local coupons…
Details Written by: RJ VTW is reporting Marriott is making changes to their suite night awards Hotels will get paid more by Marriott Starting next year hotels will receive reimbursement based on the hotel’s revenue per available room on a given night. More room options will be available. More brands will participate. Suite Night awards…
Details Written by: RJ The Chase Freedom FlexSM Q3 2023 categories have been announced: Gas stations & EV charging Live entertainment Categories can be activated on 6/15/23 in app or here. You must activate on each Freedom card you have. Thoughts No word on what counts as live entertainment. We’ll have to wait and…
Details Written by: RJ Barclays and Breeze Airways have announced a new cobranded credit card partnership. We don’t have many details on the card. It’ll launch in early 2024 on the Visa network. Breeze is also launching a rewards/loyalty program. “Coupled with a business model centered around flexibility, accessibility and ingenuity, Breeze Airways has created…
Details Written by: RJ WSJ is reporting lawmakers are set to introduce another bill aimed at credit card swipe fees. This is very similar to a bill presented last year that didn’t make it too far. This time around there’s said to be two extra two extra sponsors for the second attempt. One from each…
Details Written by: RJ Capital One has purchased Velocity Black, a digital concierge company. “This acquisition brings together two companies focused on finding new ways to solve common consumer pain points. Velocity Black’s innovative technology will bolster Capital One’s delivery of exceptional experiences for consumers.” “Capital One and Velocity Black are committed to innovating on…
Offer Details Written by: RJ Plaza Premium Lounges and Priority Pass have made up after the split in 2021. 63 total Plaza Premium Lounges are rejoining the Priority Pass network 39 lounges rejoined today. The remaining 24 lounges will be available by 6/20/23. Press release First reported by OMAAT Thoughts Nice to see them getting…
Offer Details Written by: RJ The good DoC got the details on the Chase Freedom Rise card: Chase Freedom® Rise Annual fee: $0 Multipliers 1.5x All purchases Additional details Launches 6/11/23 Welcome offer Receive $25 after enrolling in auto payments within the first three months Will replace the Chase Freedom® Student Earns Ultimate Reward…