Was a pretty good week for credit cards last week, the Chase Freedom Unlimited is now available for sign ups online (although I doubt anybody will qualify due to 5/24). American Express released two new Charles Schwab credit cards and... Read More →
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Recap: Cheap/Free Food, Changes To Platinum Destinations, Taco Bell & Surpass Upgrade Offer
List Of Free/Cheap Food (from referral and signup bonuses) by Travel is Free. Free is good, enjoy! Upcoming Changes to Platinum Destinations Vacations Benefit for American Express Platinum Cardholders by Travel With Grant. I always... Read More →
T-Mobile Prepaid Visa Card Bites the Dust – Another MS Blow
The T-Mobile Prepaid Visa card is shutting down effective July 27, 2016. Loading will be discontinued after June 27, 2016. Some people had success buying Reloadit cards with a credit card and using those to load up their T-Mobile... Read More →
Blispay – 2% Credit Card With No Annual Fee & Six Months Interest Free Financing On Purchases $199+
Blispay is a mixture between a credit card that earns 2% cash back on all purchases and a store card that offers special financing on all purchases above $199. They have raised $12.75m in seed funding. Blispay is a physical credit card... Read More →
Costco.com Does Code As 5% On Chase Freedom
The Chase Freedom card currently earns 5% cash back on all purchases made at grocery & wholesale clubs, previously we weren’t sure if Costco.com purchases would code as 5% or not (it’s not possible to use Visa cards in... Read More →
Is 5/24 In-Effect Yet on INK and Co-brands?
Is 5/24 already in effect for INK, co-brands, and Freedom Unlimited? See these posts for background. Chase Credit Card Churning – Living with the New Reality (5/24 Rule) Chase Credit Card Limits (5/24) Soon to Apply on Business Card... Read More →
Amex Offers: 10% Off Chevron & Texaco Gas [Targeted]
The Offer There’s a targeted Amex Offer to get 10% off gas. Use an enrolled Amex card at Chevron or Texaco and get 10% off Max $25 off ($250 in gas purchases) Expires June 30, 2016 Our Verdict This one seems to be highly targeted... Read More →
[Expired] [MA, NH, RI, or VT] Capital One 360 $100 Checking Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 Availability: You must be a legal US resident of MA, NH, RI, or VT Direct deposit required: Two direct deposits of $250 or more Additional requirements: Use promo code GET100 Hard/soft... Read More →
$25 Off $100 On Staples When You Use Visa Checkout [Excludes Giftcards]
The Offer Direct Link [No direct link, just add $100 in items to your cart] Make a purchase of $100 at staples.com and get a $25 discount when paying with Visa Checkout. The Fine Print I wasn’t able to find the fine print on this... Read More →
Recap: Alaska Airlines & Virgin America $2.6 Billion Deal, Uber Vs Lyft Fare Estimator, Telsa Model 3 & More
Alaska Airlines Changed Their Mind About Why They Devalued Without Notice by View From The Wing. I think Etihad put pressure on Alaska, not sure I buy the whole brokered award situation. Seems like an easy way to garner support for the... Read More →
Amazon: Free $15 Credit with $75 Gift Card Purchase [Targeted]
The Offer Direct Link (link should tell you if you are targeted) Purchase $75 in Amazon gift cards and receive a free $15 promotional credit on Amazon. Use promo code: 0416GCARDS at checkout. Add $75 of Amazon gift cards to your cart... Read More →
Southwest Plus 50K Phone Offer No Longer Available
The Southwest Plus credit card is no longer available for the referral signup offer of 50,000 points over the phone. The Chase Southwest Plus card has been on-and-off with a 50,000 point bonus and a 25,000 point bonus. Recently, many... Read More →
Recap: Alaska & Virgin America Deal, Alaska & Emirates One Time Change, One Dollar Bus Fares & More
One Dollar Fares On Megabus are Available Now Through September of 2016 — But Hurry by The Gate. The $1 fares are probably gone, but lots of cheaper fares still available. Alaska Airlines Will Permit One-Time Change to Emirates Awards... Read More →
Earn By Microsoft Now Offering 5% Back On Select Giftcards At Giftcardmall (Amazon, Southwest, Toys R Us & More) [AZ, MA & WA only]
Awhile ago Microsoft launched their coalition loyalty point program (similar to Plenti points in that you earn loyalty points at a variety of different merchants all under the same loyalty program) called Earn by Microsoft. It’s... Read More →
Amex Offers: $5 Off $100 on Amex Gift Cards
The Offer Use an enrolled card to spend $100 or more on American Express gift cards and receive a $5 statement credit The Fine Print Expires July 31, 2016 Online only at americanexpress.com/gift Our Verdict If you have the free shipping... Read More →