The American Express® Gold Card has long been one of the most popular rewards cards for people who spend heavily on food. Between its high earning rates at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (subject to spending caps), and its collection of dining-focused statement credits, it can deliver significant value for the right cardmember. But that […]
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One of the things the rewards community has waited years for just happened. For the first time, U.S. Bank has officially added airline and hotel transfer partners to the U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card, as reported by The Frequent Miler. This move has been a long time coming. U.S. Bank has said transfer
A referral bonus is a win-win. When you refer a friend to a new card, you earn bonus points, miles or cash back without making any purchases. Your friend can also earn a substantial welcome offer after meeting a spending requirement. Chase’s Refer-A-Friend program is generous. If you hold certain Chase credit cards (including Chase’s
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When I got married last year, of course, I was excited about the wedding and gathering all our friends and loved ones. And I was even more excited about our honeymoon in Australia, which we’re finally taking this month after a year of planning. But, as the points and miles nerd that I am, one
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I’m a wizened road warrior who flies more than 175,000 miles a year and spends about 200 nights a year at hotels. I also have elite status with four airlines and five hotel programs (including top-tier status with American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt). But one of my favorite loyalty programs is one that
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I’ve long said Cathay Pacific’s The Pier, First, is one of my favorite airport lounges, and it’s certainly one of the reasons I prioritize requalifying for Oneworld Emerald status each year. But after visiting the newly renovated The Wing, First, I might have a new favorite lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The renovated
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In celebration of its 35th anniversary, American Express Travel is expanding its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs to include more than 350 new properties worldwide. Fine Hotels + Resorts launched in 1991 with just 120 properties. Today, the additions bring the combined portfolio to more than 3,400 properties across 116 countries,
If you have ever been frustrated trying to redeem your Avios flying on British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus because you could only search for availability one day at a time, help has arrived. International Airlines Group (the parent company of these three airlines plus Vueling and Level) has added a calendar-based reward flight search
Today is the day: Tock restaurants, wineries and other dining experiences are now available on Resy. And for American Express cardholders, the most exciting part is coming soon. Beginning Sept. 15, select U.S.-based Tock venues will become eligible for the Resy statement credit available on select Amex cards. That will make an already easy-to-use benefit
If you want to save money and enjoy solid perks on an upcoming stay at a Hyatt property, the World of Hyatt personal and business cards can help you save money and enjoy solid perks during your trip. The World of Hyatt program is known for offering some of the best redemption rates in the
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