Best Posts Last Week: Chase Cards To Lose Important Protection Benefits, 100k Platinum Offer, $10 Free Amazon Credit & More

Last week we saw that Chase plans to drop price protection & return protection across all their cards, interestingly it seems like maybe Citi will no longer be making negative changes to their price protection policy. In better news some people are eligible for a 100,000 point bonus on the American Express personal platinum card and there is a YMMV offer for 75,000 points on the business platinum with no lifetime language. You can still get the increased bonuses on the Delta cards via referrals and you can now refer people to the SimplyCash Plus card. Keep in mind American Express might be cracking down on what works for the 5% on that card.

We shared more details regarding the Southwest Premium card that will be launching later this year and also shared the best properties to use your IHG free night certificate after it’s downgraded later this year. Most of the major payment networks are no longer requiring a signature when paying with a credit card either. If you haven’t gotten the Wells Fargo Propel World card, it’s still available with a 40,000 point bonus via phone or in branch.

We’ve fully updated our list of the best high interest savings accounts, learn how to earn up to 5% APY on your deposits. Citi has a new checking bonus for $400 or $600 that is well worth doing and available nationwide and online with no direct deposit requirement. S&T Bank is offering a $200 bonus for those in PA & OH with no direct deposit requirement and Huntington Bank also has another $200 for those in OH, MI, IN, PA, KY, WV, IL & WI with no direct deposit requirement. Last but not least Associated Bank has a $175 bonus with no direct deposit requirement for those in IL, MN & WI.

You can get a two month free Audible membership + $10 Amazon credit for free, even if you’ve been a member before (or are currently a member and cancel). American Express has a targeted sync offer for $20 back when you spend $60+ on Google Express. Full list of Q2 hotel promotions can be found here. Office Depot/Max did a bait and switch with a paper offer. Best Buy is offering a $50 gift card & $100 off a pixelbook when you trade in ANY working laptop. American Express will also be building new centurion lounges at LAX & DEN.

As always a lot of the good deals have already expired, make sure to either follow us on Twitter, get instant notifications or get daily e-mail updates so you don’t miss any deals. If we missed any deals or you have an idea for a post, please let us know ([email protected] or [email protected]). 

All Of Our Posts

Credit Cards

• Chase To Drop Price Protection & Return Protection Across ALL Cards
• CardMatch/AmEx Pre-Qual Offering Some People 100,000 Points On American Express Platinum
• [YMMV] American Express Business Platinum 75,000 Points (No Lifetime Language)
• Increased American Express Delta Offers Still Available Via Referral (Share Yours Here)
• Best Use Of Chase IHG Free Night Certificate Post Devaluation
• [Rumor] Chase Will Launch Premium Southwest Card [Additional Details]
• Is Citi Walking Back The Negatives Changes To It’s Price Protection Policy?
• Credit Card Companies will No Longer Require Signatures at Store Checkout Beginning Tomorrow
• Worrying Datapoint Regarding American Express Platinum Card (Vanilla & Ameriprise)
• Wells Fargo Propel World 40,000 Point Bonus Still Available In Branch & By Phone
• Amex SimplyCash Plus $500 Bonus Now Available Via Referrals – Share Yours Here
• [Targeted] Citi Sears Card Spending Bonus: 10x On Gas Stations, Grocery Stores & Restaurants
• Amex Rolls Out New Version of Transaction History which Includes Points Details
• Toys R Us Credit Card to Become 2% Synchrony Mastercard
• PSA: Don’t Use Chase Freedom + Paypal on Airline Purchases for 5x
• American Express Redesigns Logo and Unveils New Marketing Platform
• Walmart Credit Card: 3% Cash Back On All In Store Purchases
• BMO Harris Offering Double Sign Up Bonuses (20,000/30,000 Points)
• USAA Improving Rewards Program (e.g 3x On Dining)
• [Targeted] Citi Authorized User Bonuses
• American Express Delta Platinum – 70,000 Miles + $100 Statement Credit + 10,000 MQM [Personal & Business]
• Chase United Cards To Lose Price Protection &Return Protection, Trip Insurance To Be Reduced

Bank Bonuses

• Best High Yield/Interest Savings Accounts – Up To 5% APY
• Citi $400/$600 Personal Checking/Savings Bonus – Available Nationwide & Direct Deposit Not Required
• [PA & OH] S&T Bank $200 Checking Bonus – No Direct Deposit
• [OH, MI, IN, PA, KY, WV, IL & WI] Huntington Bank $200 Checking Promotion, No Direct Deposit Requirement
• [IL, MN & WI only] Associated Bank $175 Promotion, No Direct Deposit Required + $50 Per Referral
• [NH, MA, RI, CT, DE, NY, NJ or PA] Santander $150 Checking Bonus]
• [WI only] First Federal Bank of Wisconsin – $200 Checking Bonus
• [YMMV] Charles Schwab $100 Bonus For Existing Checking Account Holders
• [IL, KS & MO only] Bank of America $500 Savings Bonus
• [Targeted] [AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, TN, & TX] IBERIABANK $200-$350 Checking Account Bonus
• [GA, NC, SC] South State Bank $100 Checking Bonus – Direct Deposit Not Required

Deals

• Speedpass+ App: Two Free Audible Audiobooks + $10 Amazon Credit (Works For Existing & New Users) [Working Link Found]
• [Targeted] AmEx Offer: Google Express, Spend $60+ & Receive $20 Statement Credit/2,000 Membership Rewards
• Q2 Hotel Promotions: Hilton, IHG, Marriott, SPG & Choice
• Office Depot/Max Bait & Switch – Rebate Changed Mid Promotion
• Best Buy: Trade In Working Laptop & Get $50 Giftcard + $100 Off Pixelbook
• Au Bon Pain: Free Travel Mug
• Extra Amex Membership Rewards Points at Many Retailers until Year-End
• [Targeted] eBay: $20 eBay Bucks For Listing An Item That Sells For $20+
• [YMMV] Groupon: $26 AMC Theatres eGiftcard For $13
• [YMMV] Groupon: $20 Domino’s For $10
• Free 8 Pack Of Sparking Ice Mountain Spring Water
• [Targeted] AmEx Offer: Bloomingdale’s, Spend $100+ & Receive $20 Statement Credit/2,000 Membership Rewards
• [Targeted] AmEx Offer: Wine Access, Spend $200+ & Receive $60 Statement Credit + $50 Referral Bonus (Pay $108 & Get $250 Of Wine)
• [TX] HEB: Save on Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Disney, Gap, & Domino’s Gift Cards
• IHG Q2 Accelerate Offers Now Available
• Hyatt Offering Discounted Cash & Point Deals
• [Targeted] eBay: 50% Off Selling Fees
• Miles From Home: Earn Up To 50,000 American Airline Miles For Buying/Selling A Home
• [YMMV] Delta: 15,000 Delta SkyBonus Points (Delta’s Business Program)
• [Targeted] AmEx Offer: Chuck E Cheese, Spend $25+ & Receive $5 Statement Credit
• Staples: $100 Darden eGC for $85 & $100 Bed Bath & Beyond For $90
• Save 10% on Lowe’s Gift Cards [Samsung Pay]
• Google Express: 15% off App Purchase for Everyone, Max $20 (GETAPP15)
• [Targeted] AmEx Offer: RaceWay, Spend $20+ & Receive $5 Statement Credit/500 Points
• ESPN+ To Launch With 30 Day Trial For American Express Cardholders
• [Targeted] Chase Freedom 10% Back at Starbucks, Max $5
• eBay: Save on Gift Cards for Home Depot, iTunes, Petco, Gas and More
• [Targeted] Amazon Fire Tablets From $14.99 for Prime Members
• [Expired] Amazon: Save on Gift Cards for BJ’s Restaurant, Spotify, Rover, & Famous Footwear
• [Expired] Ben & Jerry’s Free Scoop of Ice Cream Today
• [Expired] Dosh: 10% Back on Sam’s Club Store Purchase [4/13-4/15]
• [Expired] Amazon: Save on Gift Cards for Catherine’s and DSW
• [Expired] Raise: Save Additional 10% on Southwest, Hotels.com, Overstock, Petco and Many More Deals
• [Expired] Amazon: Save on Gift Cards for Hotels.com and Ruby Tuesday
• [Sold Out] Newegg: $50 Uber Giftcard For $45
• [Expired] Amazon: Save on Gift Cards for Petco and Firehouse Subs
• [Expired] The House (OutDoor Gear): $25 Off $25+
• [Expired] Alaska (From $39), Southwest (From $49), JetBlue (From $44) Sales
• [Dead] Office Depot/Max: Purchase 2 Pack Of 10 Ream Paper For $55.98 & Get $80 In Office Depot Giftcards + Rewards
• [Expired] Delta Flash Sale: Round Trip To Hawaii From 35,000 Miles Economy Or 44,000 Miles Delta Comfort+
• [Expired] T-Mobile Tuesdays: Free Coffee, $5 Movie Ticket & More
• [Sold Out] Gilt: American Eagle Outfitters $100 Credit For $60 (+ 10%/8x Chase UR Through Portal & 10% Off For New Customers)
• [Expired] Shoprite $10 Shopping Voucher with $50 Gift Card Purchase [Lowe’s, Disney, Domino’s]
• [Dead] Free $20 in Shopyourway Points with Quick Survey

Misc

• American Express To Build Centurion Lounge At Denver International Airport (DEN)
• Boxed Launches ‘Boxed Up’ – New Paid Membership Program (2% Cash Back, Price Matching & More)
• Amazon Froze Some Accounts for Various Abuses including Paid Reviews
• Small Change To Comments
• eBay Gift Card Usage Now Limited to $1,500 per Calendar Month
• Another Marriott/SPG Leak/Rumor
• More Rumored SPG/Marriott Information – Award Nights Becoming Dynamic & More
• [Rumor/Leak] SPG + Marriott Joint Loyalty Details
• Samsung Pay: You Can Now Add Your PayPal Account
• JetBlue Has Made Flights Until January 7th, 2019 Available

Manufactured Spending

• Office Depot and Staples May No Longer Be Earning 5% with Amex SimplyCash – Data Points Needed
• [Expired] Office Depot/Max: $15 off $300 in Visa Gift Cards [4/8-4/14]

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