There were two new credit card offers worth looking at from last week, first of all American Express increased the sign up bonus on their no annual fee Hilton credit card to 70,000 points (an all time high) and secondly Barclaycard made it so you didn’t need a stay to receive the full sign up bonus of 32,000 Choice points on their choice credit card.
We also looked at the best sign up bonuses on the Chase credit cards to get before the new 5/24 rule goes into effect. Â Discover revealed their 5% categories for Q3 & Q4 as well, unfortunately no grocery stores though.
Both Marriott & SPG announced their award category changes for 2016 as well. Marriott has more properties changing categories, but SPG has some bigger jumps between categories. Make sure you lock in any bookings before the price increases (or wait to book if the price is decreasing).
There were a bunch of good deals we covered last week, some have now expired (follow us on Twitter so you don’t miss these this week). HEB is offering a 20% discount on a bunch of really good gift cards, unfortunately only for those in Texas. Pinterest is offering $20 off (with no minimum spend requirement) for Mastercard holders with Android. Curbside is offering $20 off CVS or Target for those in the areas they operate and finally check your Uber as you may have an offer for a $20 credit if you make a purchase at Northface.
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Credit Cards
- American Express Hilton HHonors (No Annual Fee): 70,000 Points – Highest Bonus Ever
- Co-Branded Chase Credit Cards To Get Before The Rule Change + Best Offer For Each Card + Application Rules & Tips
- Credit Card Issuers That Don’t Do A Hard Pull If You’re Denied
- Discover Reveals 5% Categories for Q3 & Q4 + Qualification for Gas Category
- Barclaycard Choice Privileges 32,000 Points After $1,000 In Spend (No Stay Requirements)
- Citizens Bank To Offer Free FICO Score In March
- Changes To The Avianca Credit Card Coming Soon
- Easy & Free Way To Get 6,000 Points For The Southwest Companion Pass
- Chase Sending Out 80k Referral Links For Marriott Cardholders, Earn 10K Per Referral – Share Your Links Here
- 10,000 Points Referral Bonus for Chase Sapphire & INK + Referrals
- Visa Announces System to Help Consumers Monitor and Control Cards
- [Targeted] American Express Personal Platinum 10x Points Up To Maximum Of 150,000 Points Sign Up Bonus
- Expedia Partners With Citi To Let You Use ThankYou Points To Pay For Hotels (Redemption Rate Only 0.8¢)
- Credit One Partners With Nascar For New Co-Branded Credit Card
Bank Bonuses
- [GA only] LGE Community Credit Union In Branch $150 Checking Bonus – No Direct Deposit Required
- MA only] East Cambridge Savings Bank In Branch Business Checking $100 American Express Gift Card Bonus
- [PA]Citadel Banking Offers An Increased Sign Up Bonus Of $250 – No Direct Deposit
- Provident Credit Union In Branch $150 Business Checking Bonus
- Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) In Branch $160 Checking Bonus
- Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) In Branch $240 Business Checking Bonus
- [NY only] ESL Federal Credit Union $125 In Branch Business Checking Bonus
- [OH] Telhio $100 Checking Bonus + $100 Donation To Charity
- [FL, MA, NJ, NY, VT] Trustco Bank $110 In Branch Checking Bonus + $35 Bonus For Existing Customers
- [MD & PA] PeoplesBank $150 Checking Bonus
Deals
- HEB: 20% Off Gift Cards – Disney, Groupon, Hotels.com, Landry’s [TX]
- $20 Back On Any Purchase On Pinterest When You Use A Mastercard (Android Only)
- $20 Off Your First Target Or CVS Order With Curbside App, No Minimum Spend Required [Select Areas In CA, IL, PA, NJ, NY, DE only]
- [YMMV] $20 Uber Credit For Existing Users When You Make A Purchase At Northface + Uber Testing Uber Offers?
- Saving Big on Hilton Stays with Amex Offers
- Verizon Customers: Free $10 Verizon Gift Card with Smart Rewards
- $30 Gift Card for $25 via Verizon App + 5x (Gamestop, AMC, Domino, Cheesecake)
- Free Level U Wireless Headphones For Adding Your First Card To Samsung Pay
- Chime Adds Category Rewards to their Cashback Offers
- 600 Marriott Points For Linking Twitter & Instagram
- Caviar (Food Delivery Company) Offering $15 Bonus + $15 Per Referral
- eBay: Save on Exxon, 76, Sunoco, Speedy, Auto Zone, iTunes, Applebee’s & More
- [Expired] Rocketmiles 5,000 Bonus Miles For All Partners (New Users Only & Requires 3 Night Stay)
- [Expired] $15 Or 700 Southwest Points For Quickbooks Online Subscription – No Credit Card Needed
- [Expired] $25 Or Up To 2,200 Miles For Free With 1&1 Hosting
- [Expired] PSA: 400 IHG Properties Are Changing Award Prices Tomorrow
- [Expired] Up to 10% Back in eBay Bucks, 2/16-2/17 [Targeted]
Misc
- 797 Marriott Properties Changing Category
- 282 SPG Hotels Are Changing Category From March 1st Onwards
- Gyft Neuters 2% Rewards Program (Gyft Points)
Around The Web
- Recap: Starbucks Loyalty Changes, Choice Options, Sortable Searchable Marriott & SPG & IHG Changes Table & More
- Recap: North Korea Smuggled Photos, Amex Cost Cutting, Plastc Delays, Mileage Running & Much More
- Recap: Delta Award Sale, Best Cards For Reselling, American Lounge Changes, Free Tea & Choice Free Night Offer
- Recap: Better AmEx Sign Up Bonuses, Cheaper Travel To Cuba, American Airlines Suing Gogo, Simon Malls Cash Advance & Delay On LG Pay
- Recap: iPrefer Relaunch, Choice Privileges Devaluation & Breaking Up With A Bank
- Recap: Chase & Serve Shut Downs, $50 Off $200+ At Amazon, Victoria Secret Promo, United Award Search & Airline Upgrade Policies