Best Posts Last Week: $1,000 Credit Card Bonus, Best Bank Bonuses & More

BBVA is offering a $1,000 bonus on the BBVA select card and you can now apply via phone (only available for those who live in AL, FL, TX, AZ, CO, CA, NM. There is a targeted offer for 100,000 points on the American Express Business Platinum card with no lifetime language and it looks like the annual fee is being waived first year. American Express is also offering a $500 bonus on the Plum card. Chuck has put together a great year end credit card check list for 2020. Sadly it seems that American Express is shutting down some accounts again.

We’ve updated our best bank bonus page for December 2020. Cash App has a targeted boost of up to $50 when you make a direct deposit. The popular Citizens Bank $400 checking bonus has returned for those in CT, DE, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT. South Shore Bank has a $200 bonus for those in MA, CT, RI, NH, VT, ME and Westfield bank has a $300 bonus for those in CT & MA.

You can get $10 off $30 at Amazon by using a single Chase UR point. Taco Bell is offering a free chalupa cravings box and doritos locos taco when you sign up for the rewards program. Coinbase has two new earn opportunities for an easy $6 & $3. Amazon is offering a $100 UberEats gift card for $85.

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Credit Cards

• [AL, FL, TX, AZ, CO, CA, NM] BBVA Select Credit Card – $1,000 Bonus
• [Targeted] American Express Business Platinum 100,000 Point Offer, No Lifetime Language
• American Express Plum Card $500 Bonus After $15,000 In Spend
• American Express Shutdowns Occurring
• Year-End Credit Card Checklist for 2020: Travel Credits, Spend Reset, Application Strategy & More
• Amazon Business American Express Card: 20% Back On Wireless Telephone Service
• [Targeted] Wells Fargo: Earn 5x Rewards At Grocery Stores (12,000 Point Limit)
• [Targeted] Chase Marriott Cardholders: Earn 5,000-15,000 Points
• Chase IHG Premier 140,000 Points + $50 Signup Bonus With $3,000 Spend, AF Waived
• American Express & Delta Increase Status Boosts For 2021 By 25%
• Chase Starbucks/Starbucks Prepaid Cardholders: Two Free Drinks Every Weekend In December
• American Express To Continue Refreshing Cards, Focus On Retention In 2021
• [YMMV] American Express Blue Business Plus 30,000 Points Signup Bonus With $5,000 Spend Pre-approval Offer
• [Expired] American Express Blue Cash Preferred $300 Signup Offer With First-Year Fee Waiver

Bank Bonuses

• Best Bank Account Bonuses For December, 2020
• [CT, DE, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT] Citizens Bank $400 Checking Bonus
• Cash App: Get Up To $50 Bonus When You Make Direct Deposit [Targeted Boost]
• [CT, MA only] Westfield Bank $300 Checking Bonus
• [MA, CT, RI, NH, VT, ME only] South Shore Bank $200 Checking Bonus
• [FL] Seacoast Bank $250 Checking & $150 Savings Bonus
• [CO only] ENT Credit Union $200 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required

Deals

• [YMMV] Amazon: Use One Chase Ultimate Rewards Points & Get $10 Off $30
• Taco Bell: Free Chalupa Cravings Box & Doritos Locos Taco When You Sign Up For Rewards Program
• Coinbase Earn – Learn About Fielcoin & Earn $6 In FIL
• Amazon: $100 UberEATS E-Giftcard for $85 (Promo Code EATS2020)
• Delta: Purchase $250 Giftcard & Get Bonus $25 Hotels.com Giftcard
• [YMMV] PayPal: Buy $50/$100 In Cryptocurrency & Get $10/$25 Reward
• [Targeted] Kroger: $10 Off $100+ Giftcards
• Coinbase Earn – Learn About Band Protcol & Earn $3 In BAND
• [Targeted] Best Buy Mystery Rewards: Get $5-$5,000 Discount
• [YMMV] Get a $10 Amazon when you Backup your Photos with Amazon Photos & More
• Bank Amerideals/Chase Offers: Save 5%-15% at IHG Brands, Max $31 Cashback
• Hudsonville Ice Cream: Get A Free Pint Of Ice Cream
• McDonald’s: Freebies Every Day With $1+ Purchase (12/14 – 12/24)
• Amazon Prime: Try Showtime & Select Prime Video Channels For $.99 (First Month)
• [YMMV] Marriott Exclusively For You: Bonus Points & Elite Nights
• Epic Games: 15 Days Of Free Games (Starts 12/17)
• [YMMV] Amazon: Send $50 Giftcard Via Text & Get $5 Bonus
• [YMMV] Amazon Business: $25 Off $50 With Promo Code BUS25OFF2020
• Acorns: Get $10 When Signing Up For Walmart+ Free Trial
• [YMMV] Amazon: Save $10 When Making American Express Your Default Payment Method
• Amazon: Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, (Pack of 3) For $11.97
• [YMMV] Microsoft Store: $5 Free Giftcard
• Uber All In One Pass ($150 For Annual Membership, 50% Off)
• Chase Portal: Get 7,500 Ultimate Rewards Points With Motley Fool $99 Subscription
• [Targeted] YouTube TV Customers: Free Chromecast TV
• Use UPS Access Points Delivery & Get up to $10 Giftcard
• [Targeted] AmEx Offer: Crowne Plaza, Spend $200+ & Receive $50 Statement Credit
• Amazon: 50 Black Face Masks For $7.49
• Amazon: 50 Face Masks For $3.49
• Amazon: Save on iPads 32GB & 128GB Models (8th gen, New Model)
• Walgreens: 2 Free 5×7 Photo Prints With Promo Code WINTER5X7
• Lightlife: Free Lightlife Plant Based Product
• [YMMV] AAA Locations: 5% Discount On Giftcard Purchases ($25 Discount Maximum)
• Best Buy: Buy $50 In Giftcards, Get $10 Best Buy Giftcard (Chipotle, CBS All Access, Get $5 For Apple)
• Chase Offers/BofA: 20% Back at GameStop, Max $19
• Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr: 20% Off Giftcards With Promo Code HAPPYHOLIDAYS
• [Early Access Waitlist] Bakkt Digital Rewards Wallet – $10 On Launch
• Chase Offer: Join Sam’s Club & Get $10 Back
• [YMMV] AAA Locations: 5% Discount On Giftcard Purchases ($25 Discount Maximum)
• Save 10% on Bed Bath & Beyond Giftcards from Cashstar, Paypal, Bestbuy.com
• [Targeted] Chase: Download Chase App & Get $5 Bonus
• Amazon: $10 Off $50 On Select Items
• Try T-Mobile Free for 30-Days (They’ll Send You A Hotspot Device To Try Their Service)
• Amazon: Save on Giftcards for Carter’s, Petco, Jiffy Lube, Krispy Kreme, Gap, UberEats & More
• New Coin Deal This Thursday ($400 In Spend + Profit)
• GetUpside Gas App Review – Get Up To 50¢ Off Per Gallon (Restaurants Added)
• Amazon: Face Masks from $2.79
• [Expired] Amazon: Save on Giftcards for Happy Eats, Gap, UberEats, Build-A-Bear
• [Expired] Topcashback: Get $2.50 Bonus With $10 Purchase (12/11-12/13)
• [OOS] Amazon: Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case For $109.99
• [Expired] [YMMV] Amazon: Open Amazon Assistant Once Per Day For Five Days & Get $5 Amazon Credit
• [Expired] Sam’s Club Members: Free Safeguard Liquid Hand Soap
• [OOS] Giftcardmall: $100 Lowe’s E-Giftcard for $90
• [Expired] Amazon: 50 Face Masks for $1.99 Shipped
• [Expired] Earn 5% in eBay Bucks on Purchases With No Minimum (12/7-12/9)
• [Expired] Swagbucks: Get $102.50 Back On Walmart+ Annual Membership ($98 Cost)
• [Expired] Dunkin Donuts: Free Beverage Of Any Size With Promo Code STUDYBREAK
• [Expired] Amazon: Save on Giftcards for Fandango, Red Robin, Golden Corral & More
• [Expired] Hyatt: Earn 500 Bonus Points For & Completing One Headspace Exercise In Hyatt (12/9)
• [Expired] T-Mobile Tuesday: $4 Free Dunkin Giftcard, 10 Free Walgreens Prints & More
• [Expired] Rakuten: 10%/10x At 100+ Of Stores
• [Expired] [YMMV] McDonald’s: Free McRib Via App
• [Expired] Amazon: Matching Donations To Toys for Tots (First $200k Only)
• [Expired] Target Circle: $10/$25 Off $50/$100 On Toys (12/6-12/12)
• [Expired] Amazon: Save on Giftcards for Happy Dining, Twitch, Firehouse Subs, Hotstar, Lane Bryant
• [Expired] Earn 5% in eBay Bucks on Purchases With No Minimum (12/7-12/9)
• [Expired] Amazon: Save 15% on Chipotle Giftcard; 20% on Adidas, Famous Footwear, & Brinker Giftcards
• [Expired] Walgreens: 5 Free 4×6 Prints With Promo Code SNOWFLAKE5
• [Expired] Target: Get 10% Off Target Giftcards On December 5th & 6th

Misc

• Southwest Allowing Customers To Change All Flights For Free (Including Cost Difference Between Flights)
• [Rumor] IHG To Extend Free Night Certificates Until August, 2021
• Hilton Diamond Members Can Gift Diamond Status
• PayPal Now Allows Splitting Payments Between Two Cards (Select Merchants)
• Reviewing Our Options For Health Insurance While Traveling Abroad
• [Update] Rakuten/Ebates Now Sells First-Hand Gift Cards
• Southwest Schedule Extended Until August 16, 2021
• Delta Airlines Announces Removal Of Change Fees For International Flights
• American Express Announces Centurion Lounge Reopening & Expansion Plans

Manufactured Spending

• Giant, Stop&Shop, Martin’s: 4x Fuel Points on Visa Gift Cards (12/11-12/17)
• [Update] Simon Mall Selling $1,000 Visa Giftcards Online (Limit Of $25,000 Per Order) + Free Ground Shipping
• [Expired] Vanilla Visa Giftcards Available Online With No Purchase Fees, Digital or Physical (Code: FLASH2020)
• [OOS] Officedepot.com/GCM: Save $15 Instantly On $300 Visa Giftcard
• [Expired] Kroger: Save $3.95 On Visa Or Mastercard Gift Card (Limit 1)
• [Expired] Staples: No Activation Fee On $200 Visa Gift Card Purchase (12/6 – 12/12), Limit 5
• [Expired] Safeway: Save $10 When You Buy $100+ In Visa Giftcards [Vons, Randall’s, Albertsons, Tom Thumb, Acme, Jewel, Shaw’s]
• [Expired] Amazon: Free Retro Round Blue Light Blocking Glasses
• [Expired] Office Depot/Max Stores: Buy $300 in Mastercard Giftcards & Get $15 Instant Discount

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