TD Bank Launches Revamped Credit Cards

Details Written by: RJ As first reported by Ben Hedges a month or so ago, TD Bank has released a two new credit card products. As well as refreshing the existing lineup. New cards TD Clear This gives customers two options: $1k credit limit and a $10 monthly fee $45/month minimum payment that includes the…

SoFi & Expedia to Launch SoFi Travel Portal

Details Written by: RJ SoFi & Expedia have announced plans to launch a travel portal. This will be a SoFi branded portal, powered by an Expedia back end. No release date yet. Customers will be able to book hotels, airfare, rental cars, travel packages, & experiences via the portal. There will be discounted pricing and…

JP Morgan Chase Purchases First Republic Bank

Details Written by: RJ Chase is purchasing the failed First Republic Bank from the FDIC for $10.6 billion. Chase will take on most of First Republic’s assets. Reuters also reports Chase and the FDIC signing a loss-share agreement on single family, residential and commercial loans it bought, but will not take First Republic Bank’s corporate…

Priority Pass Adds More Be Relax Spa’s

 Details Written by: RJ Priority Pass now supports 14 Be Relax Spa’s: The “Be Relax” spa at Atlanta Airport (ATL) The “Be Relax” spa at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) The “Be Relax” spa t Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) The “Be Relax” spa at Detroit Airport (DTW) The “Be Relax” spa at Detroit Airport…

BILT Rewards Adds Dining Benefit

Details Written by: RJ BILT Rewards is adding a dining feature: Bilt Dining is a members-only benefit that rewards you with 5X Bilt Points at a curated list  of local restaurants when you pay with any Mastercard®, Visa®, or American Express® linked to your Bilt Wallet. Bilt Members can choose from a variety of restaurants…

Wells Fargo Launches New Choice Privileges Cards

Details Written by: RJ Wells Fargo became the new home of Choice Hotels cards earlier this year. The new cards are now live. Choice Privileges Mastercard Annual fee: $0 Multipliers 5x Choice Hotels & Choice Privileges point purchases 3x Gas stations, groceries, home improvement, & phone plans 1x All purchases Benefits Cell phone insurance No…

Hyatt Launching New Hyatt Studio Line

Details Written by: RJ Hyatt has announced a new property line ‘Hyatt Studios’. These are being billed as “upper-midscale” properties. Construction is planned for 2023 with the first property opening in 2024. The Hyatt Studios brand is an extended-stay brand created with the needs of both hotel developers and World of Hyatt loyalty members in…

Apple Launches Savings Account

Details Written by: RJ Apple has launched its savings account for Apple Cash balances. Current APY is 4.15%. There are no fees or minimum balance requirements. Goldman Sachs is providing support for the savings accounts. You will need to have an Apple credit card before opening a savings account. For those that have a card,…

Wells Fargo Removes Rewards Redemption Minimums

Details Written by: RJ Wells Fargo has removed the $25 redemption minimum for their credit cards. Emails are going out to cardholders. This was previously announced but held back for some reason. Seems to be official now based on a few Reddit posts.   Thoughts About time… Advertisers Disclosure: Some of the links and other…

AMC Entertainment Card Goes Live

Details Written by: RJ The AMC credit card is now live AMC Entertainment Visa  Annual fee: $0 Multipliers 50 AMC Stubs points for every $1 spent at AMC 20 AMC Stubs points for every $1 spent at dining, groceries, & gas 10 AMC Stubs points for every $1 spent on all purchases Welcome offer Spend…