Details Written by: RJ Wells Fargo has added Virgin to it’s transfer partners list. This works for both Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Points transfer at a 1:1 ratio and there is no minimum transfer amount required. First reported by TPG Thoughts Nice addition to the options list. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the…
Details Written by: RJ Citi and American Airlines are discussing the potential of making Citi the exclusive issuer of the AA credit card line. Currently, the cards are split between Citi and Barclays. This was due to a merger between American and US Airways. Back then, Citi was offered the chance to go exclusive with…
Details Written by: RJ Jet Blue has announced two new airport lounges and a premium credit card. Here’s what we know so far. Lounges JFK – ETA 2025 Boston – ETA after JFK opens Entry – Mosaic 4 status, transatlantic mint, and a benefit of the income credit card Credit card… No details yet Press…
Details Written by: RJ Best Western has relaunched a credit card line. This time around with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial. Best Western Visa Signature Annual fee: $0 Multipliers 4x Best Western purchases 2x All purchases Benefits Gold status No foreign transaction fees Intro offer – up to 40k points. Offer revealed at…
Details Written by: RJ The Department of Transportation has approved the Alaska + Hawaiian merger. DoT did add provisions to the deal: Protecting the value of rewards: Alaska and Hawaiian agreed to the first-ever rewards protections against devaluation that ensure that consumers will receive the rewards, benefits, and status they have earned. Specific rewards protections…
Details Written by: RJ PayPal is ending their business credit card effective 9/23/24 This letter is to inform you that the PayPal Business Cashback Mastercard® is being discontinued and all credit card accounts will be closing. It also is to inform you of additional changes that the creditor is making to the terms of your…
Details Written by: RJ Reports are out stating Apple is in talks with Chase to acquire the Apple Card portfolio. Chase is looking for discounted sales price, current portfolio is around $17 billion face value in outstanding balances. Additionally, Chase would want other changes like billing to move from start/end of calendar month for all…
Details Written by: RJ Chase has announced the Q4 2024 5x categories for the Freedom & Freedom Flex: PayPal McDonalds Pet shops and vet services Select charities Thoughts PayPal is nice. McDonalds isn’t awful as it should be 7x for Freedom Flex cards. Counting the 3x dining multiplier. (Only awarded 1 point for the purchase…
Details Written by: RJ Discover has released the Q4 2024 5x categories. These were being announced at the start of the third month in the quarter. Now being pushed back to line up with when Chase announces the Freedom categories. Amazon.com Target Thoughts How useful will depend on the other cards one has. I don’t…
Details Written by: RJ American Express is sending out notices regrading use of the Uber credits. Starting 11/8/24, the user must also select the American Express card as the payment for to use the credit. Credit r/Amex Thoughts The move makes sense, as many would use the credit then charge any additional fees to…