First of all, I’m finally back from my vacation and feeling very refreshed and inspired – so expect lots of catch up posts in the coming days followed by some good original content! Big thanks to Chuck, Sirtheta & Don for contributing to the site so much in my absence.
I shared credit card application strategies for 2017, I really only see two viable options and one is better than the other in my opinion. The increased American Express incognito mode offers are available again and American Express are also running a pilot program for corporate cardholders.
There was some good bank account bonus news this week with the Wells Fargo $250 bonus seemingly working for everybody. Sirtheta shared his experience with the HSBC bonus as well. MemoryBank are offering a 1.5% APY on balances up to $250,000, unfortunately it’s only for the first year.
At the moment there are two Uber promos to be aware of that work for existing users. You can get $15 by using Google maps and an additional $10 on Superbowl Sunday. Amazon also have $50 AMC giftcards for $40 and you can get up to 20% off Amazon if you’re having a baby, getting married or moving house.
I’d recommend reading through the full list of posts we published last week below to make sure you didn’t miss out on anything that might be of interest to you. Looking forward to a busy week ahead!
All Of Our Posts
Credit Cards
- Credit Card Application Strategies For 2017
- Increased Amex Card Signup Bonuses are Available Again
- Amex Pilot Program: Increased Signup Bonuses on Personal Cards for Corporate Cardholders
- Redeeming Merrill Points: A Guide
- Is the Merrill+ Churnable? Probably.
- Paypal/eBay Credit Card to Become a 2% Cash Back Card, At Least for Some
- Chase INK Plus Signup Link is Now Completely Dead
- Walmart Credit Card up to $100 Signup Bonus
- American Express Business Platinum Standard Offer Now Up To 75,000 Points After $20,000 Spend
- Review of Paypal Extras Mastercard 2% Everywhere Card [Limited Availability]
- eBay/Paypal Credit Card Double Points Offer [Targeted]
Bank Bonuses
- Wells Fargo $250 Checking Bonus Working For Everybody
- The Persistence of Memory: HSBC Travails. & Lesson Learned.
- MemoryBank 1.5% APY for First Year on up to $250,000
- [YMMV] KeyBank $400 Checking Bonus [AK, CO, CT, ID, IN, MA, ME, MI, NY, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT, WA only]
- [Targeted] Bank of America $300 Checking Bonus
Deals
- $15 off Uber with Google Maps, Works for Existing Users
- Get $10 Off An Uber Ride On Superbowl Sunday For New/Existing Users
- Amazon: AMC $50 Giftcard For $40
- Getting Married, Having A Baby Or Moving House? Get Up To 20% Off Amazon
- ShopAtHome: $5-$15 Bonus For Spending $150-$350, Can Be Used 3x Times
- [MI Only] Michigan Lottery Weekly Deal is Back
- Kroger: 4x Fuel Points on Gift Cards [1/27-1/29]
- Redeem Discover Cashback for Nike Gift Cards at 25% Discount
- Staples.com: $15 Off $100 Most Items
- Last Chance for Sam’s Club Amex Offer – Up to $250 Back
- eBay: Save on Speedway, Sephora, Cabela’s, Chili’s & More
- Class Action Settlement for “Free Cruise” Robocalls – $500 Payout Per Call [2011-2012]
- [Expired] United 15x per Dollar at Neiman and Other Stores
- [Expired] eBay Flash Sale: $15 Off $75+ On Most Items
- [Expired] Last Chance for Increased $500 Amex SimplyCash Bonus Offer
- [Expired] Last Day To Apply For American Express Business Platinum 100,000 Point Offer
- [Expired] Staples: Purchase $300+ In Visa Giftcards, Get $20 Visa Rebate (01/22-01/28)
Misc
- Sorry for Not Replying to your Comment
- Upside Travel Review – Get Giftcards & Savings
- BevRAGE Review – Get Cash Back on Beer, Wine & Liquor Purchases
- Ibotta Review – Earn Cash Back for Store Purchases and Online Shopping
- ReceiptHog Review – Get Paid To Take Pictures Of Your Receipts
Around The Web
- Recap: Uber Gets Fined, Obama’s at Necker Island, Companion Pass, Award Wallet & More
- Recap: New Blog Authors, Card Processing Fees, Taxes for Reselling & More
Good to have you back and glad you got some time away!
Thanks, Aaron!