Google announced in a press release today that they forged a deal with Softcard enabling the Google Wallet app to come pre-installed in many Android devices. Google will also be acquiring parts of Softcard technology and patents as part... Read More →
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$50 eBay Gift Card on Sale for $45
The Offer Direct Link GiftCardMall on eBay is offering a $50 eBay gift card on sale for $45. More details: These are physical gift cards which come in the mail, not e-gift cards. No eBay Bucks are earned on the purchase of eBay gift... Read More →
Is the Axe Falling on Unloading Gift Cards at Walmart?
This is another post in our Manufactured Monday series. We try to offer some insights into manufactured spend each Monday. You can view all posts in this series by clicking here. There’s been talk recently about the Armageddon... Read More →
Target.com Lowers Free Shipping Threshold to $25
Target.com has now lowered their minimum order amount which will qualify for free shipping to $25, down from the previous $50 threshold. The $50 minimum is on par with what Walmart.com charges, but higher than competitor Amazon’s... Read More →
New Prepaid Card Which Can Be Loaded with Credit Card
It’s been publicized recently on Flyertalk the existence of a prepaid debit card which can be loaded with a credit card. The card is issued by MetaBank but it has a bunch of different partners. Here’s a few partner links... Read More →
The Odder Uses of Merchant Gift Cards
We often talk about opportunities of buying and selling merchant gift cards as a way of earning money and racking up credit card points in the process. It’s not for everyone and it can often have hiccups along the way. Today I... Read More →
Merchants Can Encourage Using non-AmEx Cards, Court Rules
Bloomberg reports that American Express lost it’s case of barring businesses from encouraging the use of Visa or Mastercard as a means of lowering fees, in the latest of a string of blows to the credit card company, after losing... Read More →
$400 Visa Gift Cards Spotted in Target
$400 Visa Okay, it’s not a $500 Visa gift card, but I spotted $400 Visa gift cards in Target. Comes with a $6 activation fee.                 Front and back of card The highest denomination used to be $200, but... Read More →
Free $25 with Google Express, Lots of Popular Merchants [New Customers]
The Offer Direct Link Free $25 in credit toward purchases on Google Express for your first order. Google Express teams up with popular retailers for same day delivery from the likes of Target, Staples, Costco, Toys R Us, Walgreens... Read More →
Old Blue Limits to $50,000, Includes Initial $6500
We’ve spoken about the new limit on the Amex Old Blue Cash (here, here, here). Previously, this was a favorite for those who wanted to manufacture spend since it offered an unbeatable 5% cashback at drugstore/grocery and there was... Read More →
Location Specific Amex Offers: Hotels in LAX and Restaurants in NYC
LAX Offer Direct Link Spend $250 at a participation Los Angeles area hotels and receive a $50 statement credit. Here’s a list of participating hotels (found here): Four Points by Sheraton LAX Hilton Garden Inn Los... Read More →
The Hiccups of Gift Card Churning
This is another post in our Manufactured Monday series. We try to offer some insights into manufacturing spend each Monday. You can view all posts in this series by clicking here. Manufacturing spend is so often bound with buying gift... Read More →
Do You Swipe When You Travel? Visa Makes It Easier to Avoid Declined Transactions
Visa announced in a press release  a new mobile service to make those transactions while traveling easier. Starting in April, travelers will be able to have their location tracked via mobile device using the new Mobile Location... Read More →
Amex Offer: $50 Off $250 at Bloomingdale’s, Moneymaker [YMMV]
The Offer Spend $250 at Bloomingdale’s or bloomingdales.com and receive a $50 statement credit. This offer is TARGETED. I found it on most of my accounts, but not all. Bloomingdale’s sells $250 gift cards and they can be... Read More →
$5 Off for New Gyft Customers, $15 Amazon Gift Card for $10
[We originally posted this deal a few months ago. It’s been mentioned on Slickdeals and Fatwallet that this deal is back on. I honestly hadn’t realized that it was ever off, but it seems that it was. In any case, now... Read More →

