A rewards checking account is an account that requires you to perform certain actions in order to receive a higher than normal APR. Most common actions: Enroll in eStatements. Sending out paper statements costs banks and credit unions... Read More →
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Why It Might Be Worth Opening An AirTran Account (500 SouthWest Points)
Awhile people who had an open AirTran account received targeted e-mails that they would receive a 500 SouthWest point bonus if they linked their AirTran account. I completed this offer and it was an easy way to rack up 500 SouthWest... Read More →
How Does American Express Decide Who Receives What AmEx Sync Offer?
Question: I’ve noticed that a lot of the American Express offers are targeted to certain people, sometimes I’ll have the same card as somebody else but won’t see that offer in my account. Why is this and what can I do... Read More →
Targeted AmEx Offer: $10/$15 off Cell Phone Bill Payment
You can see our introduction to AmEx offers here. The Offer Spend $75 to pay your AT&T, Sprint, Verizon or T-Mobile cell phone bill online and receive a statement credit. Some got a $15 credit offer, others got a $10 offer. Unlike... Read More →
Chase Ink Plus Now 70,000 Points When You Apply In Branch, Annual Fee of $95 Not Waived
The Offer Receive 70,000 Chase UR points when you apply for a Chase Ink Plus in branch and spend $5,000 within the first 3 months The Fine Print Annual fee of $95 is NOT waived for the first year (this is usually waived) Limited time... Read More →
[Expired] $25 Off Any $100+ Purchase At Staples.com (Excluding Gift Cards) Via Visa Checkout
Staples/Visa have suspended this promotion. It’s expected to become live again tomorrow. This time excluding gift card purchases. The Offer Direct link to offer Get $25 off your order of $100 or more when you pay with Visa check... Read More →
Does Discover Count 7-Eleven as a Gas Station?
Why We Care Discover and Chase Freedom both offer 5% cashback at gas stations for three months of the year. You can view our full list of 5% cashback cards here. We previously mentioned that some people have reported success cashing out... Read More →
[Targeted] Get An Additional $10 Gift Card When You Purchase A $50 Giftcard At Amazon.com
The Offer Direct link to offer Receive a $10 promotional credit when you purchase $50 in Amazon.com gift cards, you’ll need to be signed into your account to see if you’re eligible: Enjoy this exclusive Gift Cards... Read More →
Citi ThankYou Points Now Transferrable To Airline Partners + Two Easy Ways To Earn Points
Citi has announced that you can now transfer Citi ThankYou points to a number of airline partners, this is in addition to the transfer partner of Hilton they already had. You need to have one of the following credit cards open to be... Read More →
How To Find The Best Sign Up Bonus On A Credit Card
Credit card bonuses are one of the easiest ways to rack up free flights, free hotel stays and even cash or gift cards. Often credit card companies will have multiple offers with different sign up bonuses. You should always check... Read More →
Amex Offers: $10 off $75 at Whole Foods Market, $10 off $50 at JC Penny
You can see our intrduction to AmEx Offers here. The Offer Receive a $10 statement credit when you make $75 purchase at Whole Foods Market. Receive a $10 statement credit when you make a $50 purchase at JC Penny. These... Read More →
Chase Makes Changes To It’s Credit Card Line Up
Update: Somebody mentioned that application links regularly do not work during the weekend, so the Chase Sapphire no annual fee card will most likely be sticking around. It is strange that the Fairmont offer is redirecting though. Chase... Read More →
[NY only] Astoria Bank $250 Checking Account Promotion
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $250 Availability: New York only Direct deposit required: Optional, direct deposit of $250 or more per month for three months Additional requirements: Optional, three online bill payments of $25... Read More →
Chase Freedom Bonus Now $175/17,500 Points
The Offer Direct link to offer Receive a $150/15,000 Chase UR point bonus when you spend $500 or more within three months of account opening (normally $100/10,000 Chase UR points) Receive an additional $25/2,500 Chase UR point bonus... Read More →
Chinese Man Earns 422 Million American Express Points
According to Bloomberg a Chinese man recently earned a total of 422 million American Express points after he purchased a HK$281 million (US$36 million) porcelain cup in a Sotherby’s auction. Unfortunately these are Hong Kong AmEx... Read More →